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According to online news sources, the Netherlands-based auction house Troostwijk Auctions will no longer be auctioning the 92.5-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/4973" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Royal Romance92.1m (302'2&quot;)Feadship2015">Royal Romance</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/87799/image/large-ddb6f8f552504758842783b87ba7460e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/87799">Troostwijk Auctions had been chosen by the Asset Recovery and Management Agency (ARMA) of Ukraine to represent the sale of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4973" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Royal Romance92.1m (302'2&quot;)Feadship2015">Royal Romance</a> at auction, following a lengthy application competition.Read:&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/60251" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Troostwijk Auctions announced as auction house for the sale of seized superyacht Royal Romance (2024-04-23 11:00:00 +0200)">Troostwijk Auctions announced as auction house for the sale of seized superyacht Royal Romance</a><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/250664/image/large-4cf3a4954c2196fa43e8e8439a7e88f9.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/250664">Applications were received from Troostwijk Auctions, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6884" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Boathouse Auctions (Company)">Boathouse Auctions</a> and US-based National Maritime Services in partnership with Asset Reality Ltd for consideration on the National Liquidators website.Troostwijk Auctions won the vote with a total combined score of 164 points, while <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6884" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Boathouse Auctions (Company)">Boathouse Auctions</a> finished with 108 points. The application from National Maritime Services in partnership with Asset Reality Ltd was disqualified from the running, due to not meeting some of the qualifications.&nbsp;Troostwijk Auctions was given five business days to submit a proposal to conclude the relevant agreement draft, which is published by the National Agency in advance. However, according to De Telegraaf, they were unable to reach an agreement."We have been in intensive contact with ARMA recently. However, we have not been able to start negotiations within the set period to enter into an agreement for this auction," a spokesperson for Troostwijk Auctions told De Telegraaf.It is currently unknown who will take over as the central agent for the auction of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4973" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Royal Romance92.1m (302'2&quot;)Feadship2015">Royal Romance</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/309197/image/large-faf2b4161223cde26771384a0792fe0c.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/309197">Believed to be owned by former Ukrainian lawyer, business oligarch, and politician Viktor Medvedchuk, <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/royal-romance" target="_blank">Royal Romance</a> was arrested in Croatia in 2022. Viktor Medvedchuk is allegedly pro-Kremlin and a personal friend of Russian President Vladimir Putin.New details unveiled during the bidding process state that <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/royal-romance" target="_blank">Royal Romance</a> features exterior design and naval architecture by <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/companies/de-voogt" target="_blank">De Voogt Naval Architects</a>, with interior design penned by <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/companies/seymour-diamond" target="_blank">Seymour Diamond</a>.<a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/royal-romance" target="_blank">Royal Romance</a> can accommodate up to 14 guests across seven staterooms, with her owner’s deck boasting his-and-hers dressing rooms, a private office, library and a saloon. Also on this floor is a children’s stateroom, while her remaining guest staterooms are situated below.Key amenities onboard <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/royal-romance" target="_blank">Royal Romance</a> include a large swimming pool, cinema, gym, a sauna and spa area, a hammam and a cosmetology treatment room. In terms of performance, <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/royal-romance" target="_blank">Royal Romance</a> is equipped with twin <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/companies/mtu" target="_blank">MTU</a> engines, which provide her with a top speed of 18.5 knots.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/royal-romance" target="_blank">Royal Romance</a> is currently located at the berth of the Adria Docks shipyard in the city of Trogir, Republic of Croatia. According to ARMA, the proceeds from her sale will be used to support Ukraine's defence capability. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/6129/image/large-9b6c250314334c1d4698a28f242334cb.JPG" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/6129">

Troostwijk Auctions will no longer auction seized superyacht Royal Romance

According to online news sources, Troostwijk Auctions will no longer be auctioning the 92.5-metre Feadship superyacht Royal Romance.

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Seized yacht Royal Romance no longer to be auctioned by Troostwijk Auctions

The Asset Recovery and Management Agency (ARMA) of Ukraine has announced that Troostwijk Auctions has been chosen as the agency to represent the sale of the 92.5-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/4973" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Royal Romance92.1m (302'2&quot;)Feadship2015">Royal Romance</a> at auction. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/87799/image/large-ddb6f8f552504758842783b87ba7460e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/87799">The deadline for accepting documents for participation in the competitive selection closed on 18 April at 18:00, with three applicants applying to represent the sale of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4973" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Royal Romance92.1m (302'2&quot;)Feadship2015">Royal Romance</a>. “These are world-renowned auction houses that will take part in the competition," commented Head of ARMA Olena Duma, on the closure of the application process.&nbsp;Applications were received from <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6884" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Boathouse Auctions (Company)">Boathouse Auctions</a>, Netherlands-based Troostwijk Auctions and US-based National Maritime Services in partnership with Asset Reality Ltd for consideration on the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6729" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="National Liquidators (Company)">National Liquidators</a> website.&nbsp;Troostwijk Auctions was chosen as the winner today, 23 April, at 12:00 EST in a livestream presented by Grigol Katamadze, chairman of the commission, on the Asset Recovery and Management Agency (ARMA) YouTube channel.&nbsp;“You have taken part in writing a new page in the history of Ukraine” explained Grigol Katamadze, whilst announcing the decision of the commission.Read:&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/60039" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="93m seized Feadship superyacht Royal Romance to be sold (2024-03-25 14:30:00 +0100)">93m seized Feadship superyacht Royal Romance to be sold</a> <iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://player.vimeo.com/video/937757508?share=copy" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe> Troostwijk Auctions won the vote with a total combined score of 164 points, while <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6884" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Boathouse Auctions (Company)">Boathouse Auctions</a> finished with 108 points. The application from National Maritime Services in partnership with Asset Reality Ltd was disqualified from the running, due to not meeting some of the qualifications.&nbsp;Within five business days, ARMA must receive a proposal from Troostwijk Auctions to conclude the relevant agreement, draft of which is published by the National Agency in advance. In case of failure by Troostwijk Auctions, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6884" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Boathouse Auctions (Company)">Boathouse Auctions</a> will be nominated as the second in line to authorise the sale of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4973" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Royal Romance92.1m (302'2&quot;)Feadship2015">Royal Romance</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/22426/image/large-98aef598eb390011a1e080f818bc7d97.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/22426">Believed to be owned by former Ukrainian lawyer, business oligarch, and politician Viktor Medvedchuk, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4973" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Royal Romance92.1m (302'2&quot;)Feadship2015">Royal Romance</a> was arrested in Croatia in 2022. Viktor Medvedchuk is allegedly pro-Kremlin and a personal friend of Russian President Vladimir Putin.On 25 January 2024, the District Court of Split (Croatia) inspected <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4973" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Royal Romance92.1m (302'2&quot;)Feadship2015">Royal Romance</a> and tested the yacht’s buoyancy and engine operation. The technical inspection was monitored by the Port Captain, with the participation of the Croatian police to ensure legality.&nbsp;Shortly after, a Croatian court ruled to transfer the ownership of the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4973" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Royal Romance92.1m (302'2&quot;)Feadship2015">Royal Romance</a> to Ukraine in January 2024, with Olena Duma issuing a statement that the transfer would happen “as soon as possible.”Read:&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/59597" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ownership of 93m superyacht Royal Romance transferred to Ukraine (2024-01-29 13:00:00 +0100)">Ownership of 93m superyacht Royal Romance transferred to Ukraine</a><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/309204/image/large-2180dcb5cd0277201778b8d6557f33a6.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/309204">ARMA then announced in March 2024 that <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4973" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Royal Romance92.1m (302'2&quot;)Feadship2015">Royal Romance</a> would be sold at auction, with bidding open for representatives to assist the sale.“The winner of the competition will organise and conduct a public sale of this valuable lot and will go down in history as an ally in the victory over evil,” explained Olena Duma. “The one who buys Medvedchuk’s yacht will deal a political blow to Putin’s regime and go down in the history of the world.”Read:&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/56487" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="93m seized Feadship superyacht Royal Romance to be auctioned (2022-12-01 18:00:00 +0100)">93m seized Feadship superyacht Royal Romance to be auctioned</a><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/309206/image/large-960072c68a8e11232581dd2cacf5dc56.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/309206">New details unveiled during the bidding process state that <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4973" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Royal Romance92.1m (302'2&quot;)Feadship2015">Royal Romance</a> features exterior design and naval architecture by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/30" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="De Voogt Naval Architects (Company)">De Voogt Naval Architects</a>, with interior design penned by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/3036" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Seymour Diamond (Company)">Seymour Diamond</a>.<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4973" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Royal Romance92.1m (302'2&quot;)Feadship2015">Royal Romance</a> can accommodate up to 14 guests across seven staterooms, with her owner’s deck boasting his-and-hers dressing rooms, a private office, library and a saloon. Also on this floor is a children’s stateroom, while her remaining guest staterooms are situated below. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/250664/image/large-4cf3a4954c2196fa43e8e8439a7e88f9.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/250664">Key amenities onboard <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4973" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Royal Romance92.1m (302'2&quot;)Feadship2015">Royal Romance</a> include a large swimming pool, cinema, gym, a sauna and spa area, a hammam and a cosmetology treatment room. In terms of performance, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4973" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Royal Romance92.1m (302'2&quot;)Feadship2015">Royal Romance</a> is equipped with twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1409" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MTU (Company)">MTU</a> engines, which provide her with a top speed of 18.5 knots.&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4973" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Royal Romance92.1m (302'2&quot;)Feadship2015">Royal Romance</a> is currently located at the berth of the Adria Docks shipyard in the city of Trogir, Republic of Croatia. According to ARMA, the proceeds from her sale will be used to support Ukraine's defence capability.&nbsp;

93m seized superyacht Royal Romance to be sold at auction by Troostwijk Auctions

ARMA has announced that Troostwijk Auctions has been chosen as the agency to represent the sale of the 92.5-metre Feadship superyacht Royal Romance. 

Troostwijk Auctions announced as auction house for the sale of seized superyacht Royal Romance

The Asset Recovery and Management Agency (ARMA) of Ukraine has announced that the 92.5-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/4973" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Royal Romance92.5m (303'6&quot;)Feadship2015">Royal Romance</a> will be sold, with bidding open for representatives to assist the sale.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/87799/image/large-ddb6f8f552504758842783b87ba7460e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/87799">On Wednesday, March 20, 2024, a meeting of the Commission was held for the competitive selection of legal entities that will sell the seized assets. It was decided that the sale of the yacht would begin, due to the active position taken by the Head of ARMA Olena Duma.Olena initiated changes to the Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers, which will now allow the Agency to sell assets that have been seized abroad. “Today we are witnessing a truly historic event not only for ARMA, but also for Ukraine. We are putting up for sale an expensive asset - a yacht owned by Viktor Medvedchuk," said Grigol Katamadze, Deputy Head of ARMA for European Integration.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/306427/image/large-95b864c930f4bda5a31577b486da1756.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/306427">Believed to be owned by former Ukrainian lawyer, business oligarch, and politician Viktor Medvedchuk, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4973" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Royal Romance92.5m (303'6&quot;)Feadship2015">Royal Romance</a> was arrested in Croatia in 2022. Viktor Medvedchuk is allegedly pro-Kremlin and a personal friend of Russian President Vladimir Putin.The 2,901 GT motor yacht was put up for auction in 2022, with officials inspecting the yacht in November 2022. This took place within the framework of criminal proceedings, following several meetings with the representatives of the port, local law enforcement agencies and the Ministry of Justice of Croatia.Read: <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/56487" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="93m seized Feadship superyacht Royal Romance to be auctioned (2022-12-01 18:00:00 +0100)">93m seized Feadship superyacht Royal Romance to be auctioned</a><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/6128/image/large-390c57053992868a17d7cd9cac3f7f0e.JPG" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/6128">On 25 January 2024, the District Court of Split (Croatia) inspected <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4973" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Royal Romance92.5m (303'6&quot;)Feadship2015">Royal Romance</a> and tested the yacht’s buoyancy and engine operation. The technical inspection was monitored by the Port Captain, with the participation of the Croatian police to ensure legality.&nbsp;A Croatian court ruled to transfer the ownership of the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4973" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Royal Romance92.5m (303'6&quot;)Feadship2015">Royal Romance</a> to Ukraine in January 2024, with Olena Duma issuing a statement that the transfer would happen “as soon as possible.”Read:&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/59597" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ownership of 93m superyacht Royal Romance transferred to Ukraine (2024-01-29 13:00:00 +0100)">Ownership of 93m superyacht Royal Romance transferred to Ukraine</a><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/6122/image/large-910206c0d60cfd8399f53f1aa2bde24d.JPG" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/6122">Stanislav Petrov, a member of the Commission, noted that this is the first, but not the last seized asset that will serve and contribute to the benefit of Ukraine. “It is also important that ARMA has officially received documents from the law enforcement and judicial authorities of Croatia confirming the absence of any other encumbrances, restrictions or civil law agreements that could prevent ARMA from selling the asset," said Stanislav Petrov.Documents from potential global bidding organisers will now be accepted until April 18, 2024, with the winner announced on April 23, 2024.&nbsp;

93m seized Feadship superyacht Royal Romance to be sold

The Asset Recovery and Management Agency (ARMA) of Ukraine has announced that the 92.5-metre Feadship superyacht Royal Romance will be sold.

A Croatian court has ruled to transfer the ownership of the 92.5-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/4973" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Royal Romance92.5m (303'6&quot;)Feadship2015">Royal Romance</a>, to Ukraine. In a statement issued by Olena Duma, the Head of Ukraine’s Asset Recovery and Management Agency, the yacht will be transferred “as soon as possible.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/22426/image/large-98aef598eb390011a1e080f818bc7d97.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/22426">Believed to be owned by former Ukrainian lawyer, business oligarch, and politician Viktor Medvedchuk, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4973" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Royal Romance92.5m (303'6&quot;)Feadship2015">Royal Romance</a> was arrested in Croatia in 2022. Viktor Medvedchuk is allegedly pro-Kremlin and a personal friend of Russian President Vladimir Putin.&nbsp;The District Court of Split (Croatia) inspected <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4973" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Royal Romance92.5m (303'6&quot;)Feadship2015">Royal Romance</a> on 25 January 2024 and tested the yacht’s buoyancy and engine operation. The technical inspection was monitored by the Port Captain, with the participation of the Croatian police to ensure legality.&nbsp;Read:&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/54694" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Update on Russian yachts seized (2023-06-28 11:45:00 +0200)">Update on Russian yachts seized</a><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/87799/image/large-ddb6f8f552504758842783b87ba7460e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/87799">Croatia expects <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4973" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Royal Romance92.5m (303'6&quot;)Feadship2015">Royal Romance</a> to be handed over to Ukraine as soon as possible, as there are no legal obstacles to the process of transfer. “I am also pleased to announce that ARMA has received approval for a re-examination of this asset,” commented Elena Duma.&nbsp;The 2,901 GT motor yacht was put up for auction in 2022, with the Split District Court of the Republic of Croatia transferring the management of her over to ARMA. Officials inspected the yacht in November 2022 within the framework of criminal proceedings, following several meetings with the representatives of the port, local law enforcement agencies and the Ministry of Justice of CroatiaRead:&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/56487" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="93m seized Feadship superyacht Royal Romance to be auctioned (2022-12-01 18:00:00 +0100)">93m seized Feadship superyacht Royal Romance to be auctioned</a>“After carrying out another assessment of the seized asset, ARMA plans to realise its sale. The sale of this lot will be the first example of the sale of seized assets located abroad,” concluded Elena Duma.

Officials transfer ownership of 93m superyacht Royal Romance to Ukraine

A Croatian court has ruled to transfer the ownership of the 92.5-metre Feadship superyacht Royal Romance, to Ukraine.

Ownership of 93m superyacht Royal Romance transferred to Ukraine

Update on Russian yachts seized

News is being shared of Russian yachts seized, here we have outlined the news behind those claims.

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+0200)">Baglietto to build 60m flagship T60 superyacht on speculation</a> &nbsp;</li><li><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/56301" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Adriatic42 superyacht refit and maintenance centre in Montenegro officially opened (2022-11-02 12:30:00 +0100)">Adriatic42 superyacht refit and maintenance centre in Montenegro opened</a> &nbsp;</li></ul><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/212643/image/large-ba2f96ab9f3c28bcf8c37fcf05a94801.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/212643">Largest&nbsp;launches and deliveries<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/233017/image/large-fc65cb6dab2951f3f2f0ad8f76a5e96e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/233017"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/55461" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Video: The 160m Lürssen superyacht Blue has been delivered (2022-07-04 08:30:00 +0200)">The 160m Lürssen superyacht Blue has been delivered</a>The 160m <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/23" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lürssen Yachts (Company)">Lürssen</a> superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7683" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Blue160.0m (524'11&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2022">Blue</a> was delivered to her owner from the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/23" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lürssen Yachts (Company)">Lürssen</a> Aumund facility in Germany. The 14,785 GT superyacht is one of the biggest superyachts in the world.<ul><li><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/56443" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="146m Lürssen superyacht Opera on sea trials (2022-11-24 14:00:00 +0100)">146m Lürssen superyacht Opera on sea trials</a></li><li><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/56524" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Indonesia’s flagship: The 120m J7 Explorer delivered (2022-12-07 13:45:00 +0100)">Indonesia’s flagship: The 120m J7 Explorer delivered</a> &nbsp;</li><li><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/56144" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="In pictures: 118m flagship Feadship 1010 superyacht on sea trials (2022-10-12 16:00:00 +0200)">118m flagship Feadship 1010 superyacht on sea trials</a> &nbsp;</li><li><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/56639" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="In pictures: 118m Abeking 6507 superyacht spotted in Germany (2022-12-22 16:30:00 +0100)">118m Abeking 6507 superyacht spotted in Germany</a>&nbsp;</li></ul><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/212643/image/large-ba2f96ab9f3c28bcf8c37fcf05a94801.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/212643">Construction updates<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/225719/image/large-1b9569480036fbc7befb8fdc8661133b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/225719"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/55072" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="In pictures: Stern of Oceanco’s 111m superyacht Project Y722 revealed (2022-05-03 13:30:00 +0200)">Stern of Oceanco’s 111m superyacht Project Y722 revealed</a>The stern of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/64" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oceanco (Company)">Oceanco</a>’s Project Y722 superyacht has left the shed and this is the first time a section of this project, which is believed to measure 111m, has been seen.<ul><li><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/56474" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="107m Lürssen superyacht Project Icecap spotted in Germany (2022-11-30 15:30:00 +0100)">107m Lürssen superyacht Project Icecap spotted in Germany</a></li><li><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/55913" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Freire Shipyard lays keel of new 100m+ superyacht explorer (2022-09-13 13:15:00 +0200)">Freire Shipyard lays keel of new 100m+ superyacht explorer</a></li><li><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/56645" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="In pictures: Secretive 92m Feadship superyacht hull in transit (2022-12-23 17:30:00 +0100)">Secretive 92m Feadship superyacht hull in transit</a></li><li><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/54746" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Construction commences for ISA’s 80m superyacht project Amarcord (2022-03-10 16:45:00 +0100)">Construction commences for ISA’s 80m superyacht project Amarcord</a></li></ul><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/212643/image/large-ba2f96ab9f3c28bcf8c37fcf05a94801.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/212643">Largest new orders<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/225314/image/large-76b3ff1d3b79e304f98e23ae3b0977e9.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/225314"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/55031" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Dörries Yachts to build 100m+ superyacht for an American Tech-Billionaire (2022-04-26 15:45:00 +0200)">Dörries Yachts to build 100m+ superyacht for an American Tech-Billionaire</a><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/3779" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Dörries Yachts (Company)">Dörries Yachts</a> has signed a contract for the construction of an all-new 100+ superyacht for an American Tech-Billionaire. The project is scheduled to be delivered in 2025. &nbsp;<ul><li><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/56650" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="85m New World Sloop: Royal Huisman to start construction of ‘world’s largest sloop’ in 2023 (2022-12-27 13:15:00 +0100)">85m New World Sloop: Royal Huisman to start build of ‘world’s largest sloop’ in 2023</a> &nbsp;</li><li><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/56080" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ferretti Group confirms sale of an 85m and 70m CRN superyacht (2022-10-04 11:15:00 +0200)">Ferretti Group confirms sale of an 85m and 70m CRN superyacht</a></li><li><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/55956" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="New 83m Nobiskrug superyacht Project Orkan by Harrison Eidsgaard sold (2022-09-20 11:30:00 +0200)">New 83m Nobiskrug superyacht Project Orkan&nbsp;by Harrison Eidsgaard sold</a></li><li><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/55594" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="ISA Yachts announces sale of 80m custom superyacht by Espen Øino (2022-07-19 11:00:00 +0200)">ISA Yachts announces sale of 80m custom superyacht by Espen Øino</a></li></ul><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/212643/image/large-ba2f96ab9f3c28bcf8c37fcf05a94801.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/212643">Major used superyacht sales<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/183766/image/large-9a80f4f7d81c52aeef4a3b270f275883.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/183766"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/56592" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="SYT iQ market report: Superyacht sales of 2022 (2022-12-16 13:00:00 +0100)">SYT iQ market report: Superyacht sales of 2022</a><a href="https://superyachttimes.ac-page.com/homepage" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">SYT iQ</a> has taken a look back at the sales figures for the year – and rather than comparing them to pre-pandemic levels, we’ve done a year-on-year comparison to 2021 – and the figures are surprising.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/212643/image/large-ba2f96ab9f3c28bcf8c37fcf05a94801.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/212643">Russia and the war in Ukraine <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/18330/image/large-7860a6c9acf99848cffc5a7d0d08e3ce.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/18330"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/54694" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Update on Russian yachts seized: US imposes sanctions on 89m Russian-owned superyacht Nirvana (2022-12-21 14:15:00 +0100)">Update on Russian yachts seized: US imposes sanctions on 89m Russian-owned superyacht Nirvana</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;SYT kept track of the Russian-owned superyachts seized as they sat in waters of the countries that are posing sanctions on Russian companies and oligarchs. <ul><li><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/54723" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Insight: What are the legal implications of sanctions against Russian yacht owners? (2022-03-08 13:45:00 +0100)">Insight: What are the legal implications of sanctions against Russian yacht owners?</a></li><li><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/55304" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Imperial Yachts issues statement over US Sanctions (2022-06-07 14:30:00 +0200)">Imperial Yachts issues statement over US Sanctions</a></li><li><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/55459" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Update: Seized Russian superyacht Axioma sold at auction for $37.5m (2022-09-28 08:00:00 +0200)">Update: Seized Russian superyacht Axioma sold at auction for $37.5m</a></li><li><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/55437" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Seized Russian-owned 106m superyacht Amadea arrives in San Diego (2022-06-28 16:45:00 +0200)">Seized Russian-owned 106m superyacht Amadea arrives in San Diego</a></li><li><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/56487" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="93m seized Feadship superyacht Royal Romance to be auctioned (2022-12-01 18:00:00 +0100)">93m seized Feadship superyacht Royal Romance to be auctioned</a></li><li><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/56491" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="U.S takes steps to seize 99m Russian-owned superyacht Madame Gu (2022-12-02 11:30:00 +0100)">U.S. takes steps to seize 99m Russian-owned superyacht Madame Gu</a>&nbsp;</li><li><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/54666" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Crew member attempts to sink €6.5m superyacht Lady Anastasia (2022-02-28 16:15:00 +0100)">Crew member attempts to sink €6.5m superyacht Lady Anastasia</a>&nbsp;</li></ul><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/212643/image/large-ba2f96ab9f3c28bcf8c37fcf05a94801.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/212643">Casualties<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/215491/image/large-a02880399c7742c5dd66758b25fec593.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/215491"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/55771" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Full round-up of yacht fires and casualties of 2022 (2022-09-05 10:45:00 +0200)">Full round-up of yacht fires and casualties of 2022</a>There has been a tragic number of yacht casualties so far this year; eight motor yachts caught fire, three sank, two were attacked, and a 50m sailing yacht was hit by a rescue vessel. SuperYacht Times has rounded up all the casualties (and near casualties) of 2022.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/212643/image/large-ba2f96ab9f3c28bcf8c37fcf05a94801.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/212643">SuperYacht Times presents the best of 2022<iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/fxyb7luvbR0?&amp;wmode=opaque" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe> <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/56628" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Video: SuperYacht Times best of 2022 (2022-12-21 14:00:00 +0100)">Video: SuperYacht Times best of 2022</a>The SuperYacht Times photographers have had a fantastic year chasing superyachts all over the world! Here is &nbsp;their 2022 highlights! We hope you enjoy the video and make sure to subscribe to our channel for all your superyacht content! These videos have been taken by Photographer Ruben Griffioen and Léandre Loyseau of the <a href="https://superyachttimes.ac-page.com/homepage" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">SYT iQ</a> team.

 SuperYacht Times Synopsis: 2022

The SuperYacht Times Synopsis looks back over the year for a rundown of the top business stories from 2022.  

SYT Synopsis 2022: Major acquisitions, five 100m+ superyachts delivered, and around €6b worth of sales

The 92.5-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/4973" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Royal Romance92.5m (303'6&quot;)Feadship2015">Royal Romance</a> will be sold at auction following her seizure in the Republic of Croatia earlier this year.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/87799/image/large-ddb6f8f552504758842783b87ba7460e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/87799">According to the Asset Recovery and Management Agency (ARMA) statement published online, officials inspected the yacht last month within the framework of criminal proceedings. The 2,901 GT motor yacht belongs to the family members of a people's deputy and one of the leaders of a political force banned in Ukraine and suspected of breaking U.S. money laundering laws.Read:&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/54694" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Update on Russian yachts seized: 82m Alfa Nero searched in Antigua (2022-05-27 08:30:00 +0200)">Update on Russian yachts seized: 82m Alfa Nero searched in Antigua</a><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/22426/image/large-b1e465a02764da5e53e0854a8d6f76fc.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/22426">The report states that following several meetings with the representatives of the port, local law enforcement agencies and the Ministry of Justice of Croatia, ARMA specialists were able to conduct a visual inspection of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4973" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Royal Romance92.5m (303'6&quot;)Feadship2015">Royal Romance</a>&nbsp; on 15 November and take photos of her in the city of Trogir, Croatia. Subsequently, after imposing the arrest, the Split District Court of the Republic of Croatia implemented measures to transfer the management of her over to ARMA.

Seized Russian-owned 93m Feadship superyacht Royal Romance to be auctioned

The 93m Feadship superyacht Royal Romance will be sold at auction following her seizure in the Republic of Croatia earlier this year.

93m seized Feadship superyacht Royal Romance to be auctioned

<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/169118/image/large-6c91028ac87c7113c5cf971b6658b91a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/169118">Seen here in the port of Rijeka on the Croatian coast is the 92.5-metre <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/companies/feadship" target="_blank">Feadship</a> motor yacht <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/royal-romance" target="_blank">Royal Romance</a>. The yacht, with a gross tonnage of 2,933 GT, features an in-house design by <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/companies/feadship" target="_blank">Feadship</a> and an interior by <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/companies/seymour-diamond" target="_blank">Seymour Diamond</a>. She accommodates 14 guests with a complement of 22 crew and spends her time cruising around the Mediterranean. One of her many exterior features includes a swimming pool located on the main aft deck, one of the largest ever installed on any <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/29" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Feadship (Company)">Feadship</a>.

93m Feadship yacht Royal Romance in Rijeka

The 93-metre custom-built Feadship yacht Royal Romance spotted in the Croatian port of Rijeka. 

The Feadship motor yacht Royal Romance in Rijeka

<img src="/uploads/store/photo/87799/image/large-ddb6f8f552504758842783b87ba7460e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/87799">Launched in 2014 and delivered to her owner in 2015, the 92.5-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/4973" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Royal Romance92.5m (303'6&quot;)Feadship2015">Royal Romance</a> remains a complete mystery with very few details or imagery ever released. Seen here moored in Birgu on the island of Malta, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4973" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Royal Romance92.5m (303'6&quot;)Feadship2015">Royal Romance</a> spends much of her time in the Mediterranean throughout the year. The yacht, with a gross tonnage of 2,933 GT, features an in-house design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/29" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Feadship (Company)">Feadship</a> and an interior by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/3036" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Seymour Diamond (Company)">Seymour Diamond</a>. She accommodates 14 guests with a complement of 22 crew. One of her many exterior features includes a swimming pool located on the main aft deck, one of the largest ever installed on any Feadship.

93m Feadship superyacht Royal Romance in Malta

Feadship's 93m superyacht Royal Romance moored in Birgu on the island of Malta. 

The 93m superyacht Royal Romance in Malta

<img src="/uploads/store/photo/17279/image/large-5906cdbb1d760b8af04ce71641e3f1e1.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/17279"> Superyachts in MonacoAs the winter season slowly creeps across Europe and superyachts of all sizes head to warmer climes around the world, some yachts settle in for the colder weather in their home ports across the Mediterranean. Monaco is home to several large yachts during the winter months, as seen here in this image taken earlier this week. The 110-metre Ona, 92.5-metre Royal Romance, 115.8-metre Atlantis II&nbsp;and 104.8-metre Lady Moura are all expected to spend the next few months side by side in Port Hercules.Photo by SuperYacht Times

Superyachts in Monaco at sunset

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The 110-metre Ona in Monaco

Launched at the Lürssen shipyard in Germany in 2008, the 110m superyacht Ona (ex Dilbar) was designed by Tim Heywood, and shares a rather similar exterior profile with her two sisters, Pelorus (2003) and Radiant (2009). Her highly ornate interior is the work of designer Alberto Pinto. Before having had taken delivery of Ona, her owner had a 66-metre Oceanco superyacht, which was sold and is now known as Natita. Since taking delivery Ona, the owner has taken delivery of yet another yacht, this time a 156-metre superyacht built by the same German shipyard. Fitted with a combined diesel mechanic and diesel-electric propulsion system, Ona is considered one of the ‘greener’ large superyachts in operation today. Hiding behind Ona is on of Monaco’s residents, the 116-metre Atlantis II as well as the 92.5-metre Feadship, Royal Romance.

Superyacht Ona in Monaco

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Superyachts Lady Marina, Royal Romance and Wedge Too off Monaco

 

Captured yesterday off Monaco were the three Feadship superyachts Lady Marina, Royal Romance and Wedge Too side by side.  

Built for an experienced owner who previously owned a 50 metre Hakvoort, named Lady M II, Lady Marina features a unique Donald Strakey exterior design unlike any other Feadship before her, with an elaborate mast setup, large helicopter landing deck, and raised pilot house deck above the owner’s private observation lounge.

The 92.50 metre Feadship Royal Romance was delivered to her owner last year. The yacht with a volume of 2,933 GT features an in-house design by Feadship and an interior by Seymour Diamond. She accommodates 14 guests with a company of 22 crew. One of her many exterior features includes a swimming pool located on the main aft deck, the largest ever installed on any Feadship.

The Phillipe Starck-designed Wedge Too was launched in 2002 and can often be seen spending time around Monaco. The 65 metre superyacht is known to feature some of the most bizarre on board amenities of any Feadship afloat today with un unmistakable timeless and elegant exterior.

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Three Feadship superyachts anchored off Monaco

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Royal Romance in Monaco

The 92.50 metre Feadship Royal Romance was delivered last year. The yacht with a gross Tonnage of 2,933 tons features an in-house design by Feadship and an interior by Seymour Diamond. She accommodates 14 guests with a company of 22 crew. One of her many exterior features includes a swimming pool located on the main aft deck, the largest ever installed on any Feadship. The yacht can often be seen moored in the port of Monaco.

Photo by Didier Didairbus

The 92.5m Royal Romance in Monaco

As many yachts are still enjoying a busy cruising season in the Caribbean or elsewhere around the world, we take a look at some of the coolest yachts currently spending time in Mediterranean Sea. The mild winter conditions, excellent winter refit facilities, and convenience of a centrally located home port might just be some of the reasons why these yachts are currently spending time on this side of the Atlantic.

 

Luna

After recently completing a major refit period in Germany that lasted over 12 months, the mighty 115m superyacht Luna has made her way to the Mediterranean and is currently in Toulon, France.

Photo by Simon Bardot.

 

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Royal Romance

Lunched by Feadship in 2015, the 92.5 metre Royal Romance have spent the past winter season moored in Port Hercule in Monaco.

<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/photoola/" target="_blank">Photo by Ola Berglund. </a>

 

 

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Ulysses

Currently anchored off Palma, the recently completed 107 metre explorer yacht Ulysses is enjoying her first guest trip around the Balearic island of Mallorca.

 

 

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Aquijo

After departing the Netherlands last month, the collaboratively created 86 metre sailing yacht Aquijo by Oceanco and Vitters has been spotted on the French Riviera for the first time.

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Golden Odyssey

The 123 metre Lürssen Golden Odyssey has been seen in Porto Montenegro since she has arrived in Tivat at the end of last year where she is accompanied by the rest of the Golden Fleet.

 

 

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Azamanta

After a short few months in the Caribbean, the 55 metre Heesen Azamanta has crossed the Atlantic again and is currently in the port of Gibraltar.

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Madame Gu

Feadship’s 99 metre Madame Gu arrived in the OneOcean Port Vell Marina in Barcelona a few weeks ago.

 

 

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Ona

Known before as Dilbar, the iconic 110 metre Lürrsen superyacht recently underwent a name change and now wears the name sign Ona. She is currently moored in the French port of Antibes.

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Maltese Falcon

With a Maltese registry and her iconic name, it is no surprise that this 88 metre Perini Navi super sailing yacht can be found moored in her home berth in Malta.

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Eminence

One of four nearly identical superyachts built by German shipyard Abeking &amp; Rasmussen, the 78 metre Eminence is enjoying near-spring conditions in the modern OneOcean Port Vell Marina in Barcelona, Spain.

 

 

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Top 10 coolest superyachts in the Med right now

Last week Amels and Fraser Yachts announced the sale of the second Amels 242 superyacht to a client of Antoine Larricq. SuperYacht Times’ spoke exclusively to Antoine Larricq about the sale.<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/156488/image/large-578bcee143a8f1efa5266271daeafe50.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/156488">You have just sold the brand new Amels 242. Was it a long process?I have worked with the client for 17 years, so it’s a long process in one way, but during those years we have constructed three yachts. The Amels 242 will be the fourth vessel for the same client. All four have been new constructions, and are typically yachts where construction is already underway. The client prefers to buy a yacht that is in the process of being built, thus avoiding waiting the entire build time.<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/156489/image/large-0b8b98587e27b08106bd855ff0b92884.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/156489">Did the client consider other yachts before deciding on the Amels?Yes, he also looked at others. The last boat I sold him was three years ago now, so for the past two years we’ve been looking at all sorts of projects, from big explorer vessels to 90 metre superyachts with helicopter garages. All sorts. We’ve been looking at all the possibilities worldwide.How did you arrive at the Amels?We visited the Amels 212 superyacht Z last year at the Monaco Yacht Show - the first time the client had ever attended the MYS. He really liked the boat, so we stayed in contact with Amels. We followed up over the next few months and then in May we decided to go and visit the shipyard. In June we visited the hull construction of the Amels 242, and then we moved into the project. The letter of intent was signed when the hull and superstructure were assembled.Does the client intend to personalise the boat?Yes, there is complete freedom in the interior decoration, which is being designed with Andrew Winch Studio (AWD). This is my first experience of working with Amels and AWD, so I am very much looking forward to it.Will you be spending some time in Holland?Definitely. I always follow my new constructions project avidly, so I will be in Holland at Amels quite a lot. Six months before completion I will probably be there two or three times a month and will not miss the sea trials! The yacht is scheduled to be delivered at the end of March 2017.Is the client planning to cruise a lot with the boat?He does a lot of cruising. He is actually going around the world right now with his current yacht and intends to visit new regions with the new yacht.Will VF Yachts, the new Project Management division, help you oversee the construction?Yes, Chris Semmens will be working with the project management. Having just delivered the new 92 metre Feadship Royal Romance, he is now available, which is a very good thing, so I jumped on him for this project! We’ll be looking after the project together.By Merijn de Waard

Fraser Yachts’ Antoine Larricq speaks about the sale of the Amels LE242 superyacht

<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/155427/image/large-fe112522dc13d8236f8c25098bccbffb.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/155427">Royal Romance in AmsterdamThe 92.50 metre Feadship Royal Romance was seen earlier this week passing through the main waterways of Amsterdam. Royal Romance features an in-house design by Feadship and an interior by Seymour Diamond. She will accommodate 14 guests with a company of 22 crew. One of her many exterior features includes a swimming pool located on the main aft deck, the largest ever installed on a Feadship.By Charl van Rooy, photo by Maarten Janssen

Superyacht Royal Romance passing through Amsterdam

Launched in October last year, the highly anticipated 92.50 metre superyacht from Feadship is pictured here on her way to seatrials. Now named Royal Romance, SuperYacht Times took these pictures as she made her way through the locks of Amsterdam.<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/152939/image/large-9392ae553c3dca5ba07e32958d1a21de.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/152939">Built with a steel hull and aluminium superstructure, she features naval architecture and exterior design by De Voogt Naval Architects.<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/152940/image/large-5f1cdf6c151d8448438de865feb239cf.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/152940">Though information regarding her no doubt opulent interiors are being kept under wraps for the time being, it is known that London based studio Seymour Diamond were responsible for the design.<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/152941/image/large-ad6827e1b4a638d44aceda18ef22d164.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/152941">Amongst her features is an enormous swimming pool located aft on the main deck, and is the largest pool ever installed on a Feadship superyacht. She is powered by twin MTU 3,004hp engines. Royal Romance will start seatrials later this week.By Gemma Fottles, photos by Merijn de Waard / <a href="www.superyachtphoto.com/Media/" target="_blank">SuperYachtPhoto.com</a>

Royal Romance on her way to seatrials

It was an early start of my saturday, driving up to the Feadship yard in Makkum, at 5am this morning, in order to see the launch of Feadship's latest superyacht, the 92.5 metre Project 1005. Her name is still covered up, and has not yet been revealed.The yacht is an inhouse design by Feadship, and she features an interior by Seymour Diamond. Fourteen guests will be easily accommodated on board, as well as a total of 22 crew. 1005 also features the largest pool ever installed on a Feadship. It is located aft on the main deck.Photo by Maarten Janssen / <a href="https://www.superyachtphoto.com/media/" target="_blank">SuperYachtPhoto.com</a>

Exclusive: Feadship launches 92.5 metre hull 1005

Last week I visited the Feadship shipyard in Makkum, the Netherlands, as part of the Holland Yachting Group Press Tour 2014.<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/149009/image/large-104a51aa46c910c1564f6c91f4b08bb8.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/148553">Unfortunately, some of Feadship's current projects are being kept under wraps, such as the 70 metre pictured above. We have, however, been allowed to unveil more information on several of the projects currently underway at the three shipyards that make up Feadship, together with Feadship De Voogt Naval Architects.The first project is Hull 686, a twin screw motor yacht with a steel hull and aluminium superstructure. She measures an impressive 83.50 metres, with a 12.50 metre beam and 3.95 metre draught. Her interior design is by Cristina Benardeau.Hull 686 will accommodate 12 guests over four large staterooms, one VIP stateroom and the luxurious Owner’s suite. The crew of up to 26 will be accommodated over eight cabins, as well as personal cabins for the captain, engineer and two officers. Among other amenities and water toys, this vessel will come with two 9.0 metre tenders and one 15’ tender.The second project underway at Feadship in Aalsmeer is Hull 687. This 60.35 metre motor yacht is also built with a steel hull and aluminium superstructure, and will have a fuel capacity of 120,000 litres. Her interior is the work of renowned Dutch design company, Sinot Yacht Design.She will accommodate ten guests over four guest staterooms, as well as the generous Owner’s stateroom. Her twelve crew will be accommodated over six crew cabins. Storage rooms, laundry, the galley and the crew mess will all be located on the lower deck. Hull 687 comes complete with a 7 metre tender and wave runners.The 46.40 metre motor yacht Hull 689 is the next project underway at Feadship, with naval architecture by Dubois Naval Architects and interior design by Redman Whitely Dixon. She is powered by 2x Caterpillar C32 / 895 kW engines. This vessel will accommodate 8 guests in total over two double staterooms and two twin staterooms.<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/149010/image/large-e1646732dd13a7af0fe85572428c92a6.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/141064"> The fourth vessel is the smallest project underway at Feadship, Hull 690, a 44.20 metre twin screw motor yacht with a steel hull and aluminium superstructure. Naval architecture is by Feadship De Voogt Naval Architects, with interior design by Bannenberg &amp; Rowell Design. She accommodates 8 guests, in three large staterooms, two of which are easily convertible into one large stateroom with separate seating, and one large full beam VIP stateroom forward. The generous Owner’s suite comes with a luxurious study, double bathroom and walk in dressing room.The crew quarters are comfortable and spacious, with a private en-suite room for the captain, and two double en-suite crew cabins. Hull 690 comes equipped with a swimming pool with lifting floor, among other exciting features.Hull 808 is the largest project currently underway at the shipyard, a breath taking 101.50 metre project, with 14.10 metre beam and 4.10 draught. She has a fuel capacity of 220,000 litres and is powered by 4x MTU 16V4000M73, 2560 kW engines. The impressive vessel boasts naval architecture by Feadship, with exterior styling by Tim Heywood and interior designs by François Zuretti and Peter Marino.<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/149011/image/large-e5dddb7b495ecadd3fa7c2f6fe7b438f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/149011">The 14 guests she easily sleeps will be accommodated over 6 guest staterooms and one VIP stateroom, together with a double Owner’s cabin. Accommodation is also provided for the captain, 4 officers, 22 crew members and two staff members to ensure that guests have the most comfortable and opulent experience on board. She comes with one master tender, one guest tender, one crew tender and 2 jet skis.The sixth project being undertaken is a 66.25 metre twin screw motor yacht, Hull 809. She accommodates twelve guests over 6 luxurious cabins, including four guest suites and a VIP large stateroom which can also be converted into two guest suites on the main deck. The Owner’s suite comes complete with his &amp; hers bathroom facilities, as well as facilities that provide the ultimate exclusivity. This consists of a full Owner’s deck covering the full beam of the yacht and an extendable balcony and lounge area that can be closed off with sliding doors to create a separate room.Hull 809 boasts naval architecture by Feadship, and an interior design by Eidsgaard Design. Her many amenities include a sauna, gym and massage room as well as a 26’ tender, an impressive 28’ tender and 2 wave runners. She can accommodate 17 crew in total.The 57.45 metre motor yacht Hull 810 has, again, been engineered by Feadship, with exterior styling created by Eidsgaard Design in conjunction with Feadship De Voogt Naval Architects. She is powered by 2x MTU 12V4000M63 1500 kW engines, and has a fuel capacity of 116,000 litres. She will accommodate 14 crew in total, and comes equipped with one 8.00 metre tender and one 9.00 metre tender.Last but not least, the final project currently underway at the Feadship shipyards is Hull 1005. This superyacht is an imposing 92.10 metres, with a beam of 14.30 metres and draught of 3.85 metres. The naval architect is, once more, by Feadship De Voogt Naval Architects, and her interior design has been undertaken by Seymour Diamond in cooperation with the Owner.<strong style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; background-image: none; color: rgb(102, 102, 102); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 16px; text-align: -webkit-center;"><img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/149012/image/large-5ecd71e2f0fd0eb7a2b885e604286d3d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/144135">Fourteen guests will be easily accommodated on board, including four children in two children’s staterooms, the lavish Owner’s suite and eight guests over four guest staterooms. A total of 22 crew can be accommodated on board. The impressive superyacht will include two ten metre tenders as well as wave runners among other water toys.Feadship has an additional number of other projects in the order book on which we cannot publish any information.By Maarten Janssen

Projects currently under construction at Feadship

Last month I visited the Feadship shipyard Royal van Lent, in The Netherlands, as part of the Yacht Valley Press trip, where journalists from around the world are whizzed around the Dutch countryside, to visit leading shipyards, designers and suppliers. Unfortunatelly, some of Feadship's current projects are being kept under wraps, yet we have been allowed to unveil more information on some of the projects currently underway at the three shipyards that make up Feadship, together with Feadship De Voogt Naval Architects.<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/144627/image/large-946d7e14a966412f1615e5fa883f7ce6.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/140011">The largest of the projects is hull 808, the 101.5 metre yacht that was moved to the Feadship yard at Kaag Island this week, is designed by Tim Heywood, and will have an interior by Zuretti and Peter Marino. This will be Tim Heywood's first Feadship, although the designer was also involved in the design of superyacht Siran when he still worked for the design studio of Jon Bannenberg, and redesigned her when she was under refit in 2007. The largest Feadship to date will accommodate 14 guests in six guest staterooms and one VIP stateroom together with a double owner’s stateroom.<strong style="text-align: -webkit-center; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; background-image: none; color: rgb(102, 102, 102); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 16px;"><img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/144628/image/large-f33309ec121f42b9a510aa0bd2bee5a1.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/144628">Design studio Redman Whitely Dixon , is working on the interiors of Feadship project 688, an all aluminium 46.22 metre, designed by Dubois in the UK. The yacht is powered by twin Caterpillar C32's, and she will accommodate four guests in two double guest staterooms and four guests in two twin guest staterooms<strong style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; background-image: none; color: rgb(102, 102, 102); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 16px; text-align: -webkit-center;"><img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/144629/image/large-7e2486169199db923a424426684714d5.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/144282">Andrew Winch is responsible for the interior and exterior styling of hull 807, a 62 metre Feadship christened Sea Owl. I visited the yacht, but unfortunately, we were not allowed to take photos on board. Besides her breathtakingly beautiful interior, the owners' vision for Sea Owl called for highly modern and complex technical specifications, including an extraordinarily sophisticated security system that both yard and owner's team regard as possibly the most elaborate ever built into a yacht. Project 687 is a 60.35 metre yacht designed by Dutch designers Sinot Yacht Design. The steel hulled displacement yacht will be powered by twin MTU 12V4000M53R diesels. She will offer accommodation to her owners, as well as eight guests in four guest staterooms, and a crew of 12.<strong style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; background-image: none; color: rgb(102, 102, 102); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 16px; text-align: -webkit-center;"><img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/144630/image/large-a54a0b12a6010cf731d2b10fb51bbbb0.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/144135">Last but not least, the yard in Makkum is working on hull 1005, a 92.10 metre yacht, designed also by Feadship De Voogt Naval Architects. The interior is by a new name to the superyacht industry, Seymour Diamond. Although Seymour Diamond may be a relatively new name, they have years of experience working at Terence Disdale's design studio. <img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/144631/image/large-93ac737cd32d5006bde894547682abe9.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/144596">Meanwhile, Feadship has delivered Madame Gu, just before the summer. She is the largest Feadship to date. The 99-metre masterpiece was created by the Feadship yard in Makkum and is also the largest superyacht ever built in the Netherlands. Feadship has an additional number of other projects in the order book on which we cannot publish any information.Feadship +31 23 524 7000 <a href="mailto:info@feadship.nl?subject=Feadship%20on%20SuperYachtTimes.com">info@feadship.nl</a> <a href="http://www.feadship.nl/" target="_blank">www.feadship.nl</a> By Maarten Janssen

Last week, Dutch shipyard Slob launched the hull and superstructure of a large superyacht, which we believed was Feadship's hull 1005. This was confirmed by the video below, which shows the yacht enetering the yard's large facility in the North of The Netherlands. Hill 1005 measures 92.5 metres, and will probably be launched late 2014.<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/gZDnXU8_1Fw" width="560"></iframe>By Maarten Janssen

Video of 92.5 metre Feadship going into the yard

Dutch shipyard Slob has launched the hull and superstructure of a large superyacht today, which we believe is Feadship's hull 1005. The yacht measures 92.5 metres, and will be completed at the Feadship yard in Makkum. More information at this stage is not yet available.<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/144130/image/large-cde4b199b2240eb8a28ddb8d888271e9.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/144130"><img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/144131/image/large-d3a398d59aee8f6562493a38693c7890.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/144131"><img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/144132/image/large-625e78d633de339533d6494d27e9af90.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/144132"><img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/144133/image/large-74a7c6a377237e84b692ed0b2bbed4b8.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/144133"><img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/144134/image/large-ba750073228037120789ec29ba887ead.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/144134"><img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/144135/image/large-3c410fea181f6bf5b87e563d31171c17.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/144135"><img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/144136/image/large-3e26f0742324101500b7a1e1b73346b1.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/144136">By Maarten Janssen, Photos by Ernst vGelder