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<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/281026/image/large-210ebc33f9fcb9c6212f71463ac75740.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/281026">Spotted last week docked in the port of Venice is the 76.88-metre superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/934" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Samar76.88m (252'3&quot;)Devonport2006">Samar</a>. The motor yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/934" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Samar76.88m (252'3&quot;)Devonport2006">Samar</a>, crafted by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/96" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Devonport (Company)">Devonport</a> in 2006, showcases a 77m steel and aluminium construction with exquisite interior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/680" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Joe Thome (Company)">Joe Thome</a> while the exterior's captivating aesthetics emerged from the collaborative efforts of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/679" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nick Meyers (Company)">Nick Meyers</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/161" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="H2 Yacht Design (Company)">H2 Yacht Design</a>. As one of the largest yachts ever built in the UK, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/934" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Samar76.88m (252'3&quot;)Devonport2006">Samar</a> features a helipad, a spacious spa pool, a sauna, expansive decks, a cinema and an open bar. The yacht's global cruising capability extends over 6,000 nautical miles, accommodating up to 12 guests attended by a crew of 26, while her performance relies on triple <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1438" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Wärtsilä (Company)">Wärtsilä</a> diesel-electric engines, achieving a top speed of 17 knots.

77m Devonport superyacht Samar in Venice 

The 77m superyacht Samar, built by Devonport, is seen here docked in Venice 

<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/266402/image/large-d8e475b3f4ada4fd2cd578b7d9b11138.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/266402">Seen here arriving in Malta, is the 77-metre superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/934" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Samar76.88m (252'3&quot;)Devonport2006">Samar</a>. Delivered by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/96" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Devonport (Company)">Devonport</a> in 2006, she is one of the largest yachts to have ever been built in the UK and remains one of the largest 77-metre yachts today with an impressive volume of 2,159 GT. The design team behind the project includes exterior designers <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/161" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="H2 Yacht Design (Company)">H2 Yacht Design</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/679" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nick Meyers (Company)">Nick Meyers</a>, interior designer <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/680" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Joe Thome (Company)">Joe Thome</a> and naval architects <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/357" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Laurent Giles Superyacht Architects (Company)">Laurent Giles</a>. Key features onboard include her helipad on the upper deck and a large tender garage in her stern which houses an 11-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5767" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Chris Craft (Company)">Chris Craft</a>. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/934" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Samar76.88m (252'3&quot;)Devonport2006">Samar</a> spans three decks and can accommodate as many as 12 guests, taken care of by a crew of 26. Performance-wise, she’s equipped with triple <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1438" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Wärtsilä (Company)">Wärtsilä</a> diesel-electric engines that deliver a top speed of 17 knots.

77m Devonport superyacht Samar in Malta

The 77m superyacht Samar, delivered by Devonport in 2006, is seen here cruising in Malta.

<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/167916/image/large-e32ba900faaa8d2b48624d35265cb15a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/167916">Built by <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/companies/devonport">Devonport</a> in 2006, the 77-metre superyacht&nbsp;<a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/samar">Samar</a> is one of the largest yachts to have ever been built in the UK and remains one of the largest 77-metre yachts today with an impressive volume of 2150 gross tonnes. The design team behind the project includes exterior designers <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/companies/h2">H2 Yacht Design</a> and <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/companies/nick-meyers">Nick Meyers</a>, interior designer Joe Thome and naval architects <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/companies/laurent-giles-superyacht-architects">Laurent Giles</a>. Samar is powered by triple Wärtsilä diesel-electric engines that deliver a top speed of 17 knots. Following an off-season refit period in 2019, <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/samar">Samar’s</a> characteristic all-white exterior has been altered and she now sports a classic blue hull and crisp white superstructure.&nbsp; &nbsp;

77m superyacht Samar in Malta

The 77-metre British-built superyacht Samar spotted in Birgu, Malta

Superyacht Samar in Birgu

<img src="/uploads/store/photo/89314/image/large-ffe5975eb89d9f2c62eb1baf612f24c0.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/89314">Built by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/96" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Devonport (Company)">Devonport</a> in 2006, the 77-metre motor yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/934" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Samar76.88m (252'3&quot;)Devonport2006">Samar</a> is one of the largest yachts to have ever been built in the UK and remains one of the largest 77-metre yachts today with an impressive volume of 2150 gross tonnes. The design team behind the project includes exterior designers <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/161" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="H2 Yacht Design (Company)">H2 Yacht Design</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/679" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nick Meyers (Company)">Nick Meyers</a>, interior designer Joe Thome and naval architects <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/357" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Laurent Giles Superyacht Architects (Company)">Laurent Giles</a>. She features a large tender garage in her stern which houses an 11-metre Chris-Craft tender and she is equipped with a helipad on the upper deck. Samar’s interior is quite dramatic with a lavish master suite and an extraordinary main saloon with a 3-metre-high ceiling made up of octagonal light wells. Samar is powered by triple Wärtsilä diesel-electric engines that deliver a top speed of 17 knots. Following a recent off-season refit period, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/934" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Samar76.88m (252'3&quot;)Devonport2006">Samar’s</a> characteristic all-white exterior has been altered and she now sports a classic blue hull and crisp white superstructure combination.

77m blue-hulled motor yacht Samar in Cannes

Sporting her fresh new blue hull, the 77-metre Devonport motor yacht Samar was recently seen in Cannes, France. 

The 77m motor yacht Samar in Port Canto

There is no doubt that we are living in an exciting time in terms of superyacht photography. With so many high-quality and unique superyacht photos being released each week, the professional photographers in our business are making the most of the almost daily improvements in available technology and coming up with increasingly unique techniques to have their work stand out. But with such an abundance of high-quality material being thrown in our face, we could become desensitised about the effort and ingenuity that go into capturing these winning moments.&nbsp;<img src="/uploads/store/photo/75719/image/large-1618cffaac0abd98c3e3d306db93d05a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/75719">Determined not to let that happen, we approached some of the industry’s most well-known photographers to take us behind the scenes of one of their favourite photos and give an insight into what it takes to capture these iconic shots. We also feature our very own superyacht historian, Malcolm Wood, who shares one of his most memorable moments when superyacht photography was an unknown profession. From risky helicopter flights and patiently waiting for the perfect weather window to standing by hours before the rest of the world wakes up to get that perfect photo, its all in a day’s work for these professionals.&nbsp; Carlo Borlenghi<img src="/uploads/store/photo/75202/image/large-a6cb455a4d8215d8d3b7893a9f2a4be3.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/75202">I took this picture on board the Swan 80 Chessie in Miami after a very long and stressful day of shooting. I had this particular photo in mind from the moment first light broke in the morning, and it was a patient wait with the yacht’s crew to get just the correct light on the horizon that evening.<img src="/uploads/store/photo/75203/image/large-dcd2a7f5b8813212f70d1de94ba046c2.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/75203">Dick Holthuis<img src="/uploads/store/photo/75208/image/large-5a7304572628ecbd9e05284152ba17da.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/75208">This photo is the culmination of a three-year project where I was documenting the construction of the 141-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2713" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Yas141.0m (462'7&quot;)Koninklijke Schelde1981">Yas</a> for her owner. In 2011 she was finally ready for launching and this image was taken at sunset showing the construction site, the city of Abu Dhabi and the yacht’s unique design. For me it was almost unreal, she looks like a toy in contrast with the surroundings. Just amazing!!<img src="/uploads/store/photo/75211/image/large-abe9a34a7991fdede29237aed226ca36.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/75211">Francisco Martinez<img src="/uploads/store/photo/75215/image/large-f259374d8d064fa046d92a45b51a1b6f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/75215"> This remains my favourite image I’ve taken. This image, to me, greatly represented who I am as a photographer and particularly my personal style. I love the moment and emotion captured between the yacht and the elements of the equally-impressive construction building. Special thanks to Rene Koster from <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/64" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oceanco (Company)">Oceanco</a> who helped me to create this image.<img src="/uploads/store/photo/75217/image/large-a6f7d5cc489453098074e9bd93e9ae0a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/75217">Guillaume Plisson<img src="/uploads/store/photo/75325/image/large-556642310fe6fdf15ca38e8c01ad5875.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/75325">I have chosen this image because it is one of those moments that makes you feel exactly as you imaged you would when planning the photo. It involved an element of trust as it all depended on Espen getting himself in position on the bulbous bow and everything had to go very fast because we couldn’t let <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/82" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Espen Oeino International (Company)">Espen</a> on the bulb for too long as it was very slippery. We knew we were creating something special which was an amazing sensation.<img src="/uploads/store/photo/75326/image/large-65aeec96dbe440c6ce8947ac05fb1679.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/75326">Jeff Brown<img src="/uploads/store/photo/75251/image/large-384c8dd613be9da87ecc9906520194c0.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/75251"> This moment in time is a lot about the adventure and pressure to get there for the shoot. This photo was taken north of the Fiji Islands, near a tiny island called Matagi. It cost nearly $10,000 to get the helicopter on location so the pressure was on to get it right the first time. It all came together in the end.<img src="/uploads/store/photo/75252/image/large-cf559a7f00746eba5da26c2bb1ed6f9e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/75252">Kurt Arrigo<img src="/uploads/store/photo/75261/image/large-9b03aed8940d1e9c120c3622b5ccd56a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/75261">The idea behind this image was to position motor yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/934" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Samar76.88m (252'3&quot;)Devonport2006">Samar</a> in a uniquely spectacular location. After many discussions with the captain, examining the width and depth of the entrance we arranged to position motor yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/934" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Samar76.88m (252'3&quot;)Devonport2006">Samar</a> in what looked like a natural amphitheatre in Gozo, Malta. The next step was to get the helicopter on location on time and to pick me up for the shot, all the while not knowing if <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/934" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Samar76.88m (252'3&quot;)Devonport2006">Samar</a> will fit! The rest is history.&nbsp;<img src="/uploads/store/photo/75266/image/large-45d8c51ddc8c41af75106f292ea50a8c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/75266">Malcolm Wood<img src="/uploads/store/photo/75268/image/large-d5954e460e80423783468ca985a8ce68.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/75268"> Now a well-known yacht today, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/210" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Savarona135.94m (445'12&quot;)Blohm & Voss GmbH1931">Savarona</a> was once the world’s largest yacht at 136m, had been saved from the breaker’s yard in the 1980s and was undergoing a complete rebuild in Istanbul. In July 1992 this classic beauty was due to make its debut on the Cote d’Azur and following a short wait, I snapped her entering the harbour at Antibes.<img src="/uploads/store/photo/75270/image/large-67263cca37648ff4adad4b1c093ed31e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/75270">Olga Dromas<img src="/uploads/store/photo/75280/image/large-84a50a62755d17823213f2e1f9e8a0ab.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/75280">On one of Blueiprod’s first big yachts shoots ever, we had the challenge of capturing the entire 91.4-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/271" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Moonlight II91.4m (299'10&quot;)Neorion2005">Moonlight II</a> in a single day instead of four days as initially anticipated and we ended up working from sunrise to sunset to get it all in. During the final shot where we photographed one helicopter landing on the yacht from another helicopter, another guest helicopter arrived on the scene completely unplanned. Just as they departed we managed to get them in position for this shot, a cool reward for a very tough day of shooting.&nbsp;<img src="/uploads/store/photo/66233/image/large-ebd7db6aa905c9443dd34ef98ff5073a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/66233">Thierry Ameller<img src="/uploads/store/photo/75287/image/large-d1695fa86447a8dbbac54c30e8f17270.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/75287">After completing the official shoot on <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5751" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Galaxy of Happiness53.32m (174'11&quot;)Latitude Yachts2016">Galaxy of Happiness</a> and before she departed for Italy, I planned to get one last photo of the yacht at sunrise the next day. My wife and I left the port of Beaulieu on our own boat in complete darkness to get in position on time and at first light, she came into view. Just like her name suggests, she offered us an unforgettable moment of happiness.<img src="/uploads/store/photo/75288/image/large-c5bcad35227fbb501386694cb386f64b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/75288">Tom van Oossanen<img src="/uploads/store/photo/75291/image/large-2e5fef8f477c19463ea3ec171c27ef38.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/75291">Ahead of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5967" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Dilbar156.0m (511'10&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2016">Dilbar’s</a> maiden voyage in May 2016, we had the idea of photographing her from the air before reaching the Mediterranean. After a long doors-off flight out over the dark North Sea in a light aeroplane we spotted her breaking through the waves in the distance and we knew we were about to create something unique for the SYT followers. I am very happy this top view photo worked out so well and it's still one of my favourite shots I’ve taken.&nbsp;<img src="/uploads/store/photo/3946/image/large-6b3d3d1b16b8c160a8ad858ccb9393ab.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/3946">Malcolm Birckett&nbsp;<img src="/uploads/store/photo/75294/image/large-5e5b1c3650afd5eeb81a32ee9c517da5.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/75294">One of my most memorable photos was with motor yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2802" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Step One55.0m (180'5&quot;)Amels2012">Step One</a> in Costa Rica - a very cool yacht in a stunning location! The crew set up a barbecue on the beach, positioned the yacht and we waited for sunset before shooting - it was a great shot but we woke the next morning to see that the tide had come in and everything we left on the beach was happily bobbing in the bay!<img src="/uploads/store/photo/75297/image/large-22a942448b04d33311388d22a4ebe152.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/75297">&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;<a href="http://www.superyachtcompany.com/newspaper/the-superyacht-times-subscription" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title=""><img src="https://www.superyachttimes.com/uploads/store/photo/55401/image/large-6524e9c9dfc37e22bf131ecc39bea57e.png" alt="New Subscribe Button"></a>This article is featured in the latest edition of the SuperYacht Times newspaper. <a href="http://www.superyachtcompany.com/newspaper/the-superyacht-times-subscription">Subscribe now&nbsp;</a>to receive your copy straight to your door and never miss another issue.

Learn about the stories behind your favorite superyacht photos

SYT sat down with some of the industry's most well-known photographers to get the stories behind some of the most exciting superyacht photos.

In Pictures: The stories behind your favourite superyacht photographers' photos

Founded in 1927 in the quaint sailing town of Lymington, Laurent Giles Naval Architects has recently celebrated the milestone of their 90th anniversary in business. With over 1400 yacht projects under their belt, the brand has firmly stood the test of time, a true testament to the generations of support for the brand. We recently sat down with Managing Director, David Lewis, who gave an insight into keeping a small English studio alive for almost a century.

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Speaking candidly about his personal journey into the industry, Lewis explains where his passion for yachting really began. “I guess my love for the industry started with a love for sailing, I sailed with my family from a very young age. When I left home I did a boat building course in Falmouth for a year before moving on to do a degree at Southampton Solent University.” Interestingly, it was during this time at university that Lewis was first introduced to the Laurent Giles studio, “One of my lecturers, Stephen Wallis, was a director at Laurent Giles. The week I graduated, he offered me a position and it was from there that my involvement in the industry grew right up until 2008 when I was appointed Managing Director of the firm and became a major shareholder in the company.”

Throughout his time at Laurent Giles, Lewis has witnessed the company’s focus evolve from traditional sailing yachts to high-performance racing yachts and more recently, on to superyachts. Looking at the progression of the brand, Lewis talked us through the history and heritage behind the name. “When Jack Laurent Giles started the business in 1927, many of his early designs were what we would call gentleman’s sailing yachts. Though the performance was always paramount, the yachts of this era were substantially smaller than what they are today.”

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It was during the following years that ‘Laurent Giles’ became more than just a name, and truly evolved into the brand that it is today. “The 60s was a hugely productive design period for the firm with major large yacht projects becoming the norm,” says Lewis. With technicalities at the forefront of design, Jack Giles and his partners went on to embrace greater architectural complexities on an increasingly large scale. “He (Jack Giles) was quite an innovative person, he pursued performance and technology and it is that very DNA and heritage that still drives us today.” Indeed, from pioneering projects such as the 34-metre Blue Leopard to new concepts like the 110-metre motor sailor, Project Atlas, it is easy to see this thread of passion woven throughout the rich tapestry of the studio’s history.

Looking to their involvement in the superyacht industry, it is only in more recent years that Laurent Giles has truly ventured into the larger league. “Though the company has always had a heritage of doing big yachts it was around the year 2000 when we started working with Devonport Management Limited (DML) that we got into the superyacht business.” From the 58.5-metre superyacht The Other Woman to the 77-metre Samar, the designs have continued to evolve both stylistically and structurally yet it remains overwhelmingly evident that whilst the size of boats have grown, their legacy of the brand has lived on uncompromised.

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Samar (Photo by Karl Borg)

Building on their firm foundations, Laurent Giles has expanded and evolved into a multi-faceted firm of dynamic naval architects, yacht designers and engineers with the skills and services provided by the studio stretching across the boundaries of the various disciplines. As Lewis explains, however, this isn’t the norm, “Back when I started in the industry, the naval architect was also the designer, the engineer, they would have all the skills in their toolbox. Whereas in the superyacht industry these trades have since been divided up.” Though they are commonly overlooked for their role in the design process, Lewis explains their involvement in all aspects. “For quite a long time we focused on naval architecture in the superyacht industry, however, we have always given a lot of support for the designers and for the shipyards, so officially expanding our expertise into exterior design and general design seemed like the natural thing to do.” The combination of practice is where the firm's strengths really lie. “We welcome projects that have a technical idea behind them and we build the design around that. It’s a sort of holistic, naval architectural design process that is behind every product.”

Though this holistic, naval architectural approach has been truly fundamental in the 1400 projects produced by the studio, naval architects still remain the unsung heroes of the superyacht industry (as we spoke about in our last issue featuring <a href="http://www.superyachttimes.com/yacht-news/bmt-nigel-gee-making-naval-architecture-cool" target="_blank">BMT Nigel Gee</a>). It is easy to see how the essential architectural input from smaller studios such as Laurent Giles slips under the radar. “A lot of what we do goes largely unnoticed and people are totally unaware of it. It’s difficult to discuss because it is seen as boring, people think it only becomes exciting when you can see, touch and feel a project.” As put by Lewis, “Owners expect their boat to float and we are the people that make that happen. There is a slightly sexy side to naval architecture, it’s not really quite as boring as people think!”

Though clients over recognition remain the primary focus, Laurent Giles’ dedication to innovation and advancements in the yacht building process is interesting. Superyacht design remains highly traditional at the request of owners, yet a strong emphasis of the Laurent Giles studio is the consistent and committed pursuit of the latest developments in new materials and methods, pushing the boundaries of conventional design.

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Stella Maris

Looking to the future of superyacht design, ecology and efficiency are at the forefront of focus for Lewis and his team. “We try to keep on top of anything that is up and coming and when there is an opportunity to use something that is new, we try to incorporate it into our design. Certainly, more recently, a lot of emphases has been put on green or eco parts of vessels and seeing if that is something we can integrate into our industry. From diesel electric engines to solar panels and glazing, we try and engage with all products in a well thought out manner. Rather than just creating a typical yacht and sticking solar panels on it, we incorporate the design from the very beginning and that is crucial. Eco aspects of designs are becoming increasingly important and I think many vessels will continue to incorporate this in future.”

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HEMY

With a desire to drive the ecological evolution in design, the studio has unveiled a high-efficiency motor yacht or HEMY for short. Maintaining performance as a priority, the team have miraculously managed to create an environmentally conscious design that upholds the same luxurious standards of living, whilst drastically reducing output. “The HEMY is a great example of an environmentally friendly superyacht. At 110-metres it is a very large vessel but it uses the same power as a 72-metre yacht to do two knots more.”

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Atlas

From the 72-metre Stella Maris to the 76.88-metre Samar, Laurent Giles has certainly worked on many distinguished designs over the years. Showing no signs of slowing down and with a busy year ahead, Lewis talks us through what is in store for the brand in the upcoming months. “We have got quite a few things happening right now, we’re doing a 90-metre refit at the moment which we have been heavily involved in for quite some time. We’re also just about to launch a very efficient 32.3-metre semi-displacement vessel in Turkey.”

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Insight: 90 years of naval architecture and design

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Caption Samar in Hvar, Croatia

Built by Devonport Yachts in 2006, the 77-metre Samar is one of the largest yachts to have ever been built in the UK and remains of the largest yachts of her length today with an impressive volume of 2150 gross tonnes. The design team behind the project includes exterior designers H2 Yacht Design and Nick Meyers, interior designer Joe Thome and naval architects Laurent Giles. She features a large tender garage in her stern which houses an 11-metre Chris-Craft tender and she is equipped with a helipad on the upper deck. Samar’s interior is quite dramatic with a lavish master suite and an extraordinary main saloon with a 3-metre-high ceiling made up of octagonal light wells. Samar is powered by triple Wärtsilä diesel-electric engines that deliver a top speed of 17 knots.

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The Devonport superyacht Samar in Hvar

Text and photo by Maarten Janssen / <a href="https://www.superyachtphoto.com/media/" target="_blank">SuperYachtPhoto.com</a><img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/151743/image/large-4717af0febe7c3a125a72edfac7d523f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/151743">The 77 metre superyacht Samar at anchorBuilt by Devonport Yachts, Samar has been designed by H2 Yacht Design, Nick Meyers and Laurent Giles Naval Architects. She features a large tender garage in her stern, which houses an 11 metre Chris Craft tender, and she is equipped with a helipad. Her interior is quite dramatic, with a lavishly panelled circular master suite and an extraordinary main saloon with a 3 metre high ceiling, made up of octagonal light wells. Samar is powered by triple Wärtsilä diesel-electric engines.

The 77 metre superyacht Samar at anchor

<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/149855/image/large-fd59a12ba54d164d2cd3e82e99febc74.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/149855">Superyacht Samar in Marseille Built by Devonport Yachts, Samar has been designed by H2 Yacht Design, Nick Meyers and Laurent Giles Naval Architects. Samar, seen here in Marseille on monday, is powered by triple Wärtsilä diesel-electric engines, which enable her to achieve a top speed of 17 knots and cruise at 12.5 knots. For her interior, Samar's Middle Eastern owner opted for a detailed ornate style, designed by Joe Thome.By Maarten Janssen, photo by Thomas de Campou

Superyacht Samar in Marseille

The Top 100 largest superyachts in the world

<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/149089/image/large-d1db9b0d704219d47ad1115a0016b7d9.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/149089"> M/Y SamarThe 77 metre Samar is one of the largest yachts to have been built in the UK in the last 50 years. Only Vava II, and Sarafsa, both built at the same shipyard, are larger. Our team stepped on board a couple of years ago in Antigua, and we were stunned by Samar's highly detailed ornate interior, that hanks to her high ceilings, feel incredibly spacious. In this photo she is seen cruising just off the coast of Monaco last summer.Photo by Christo303 / <a href="https://www.superyachtphoto.com/media/" target="_blank">SuperYachtPhoto.com</a>

Superyacht Samar underway

<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/146062/image/large-de75d670d02ba6285c3d65f4dd8cc4e1.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/146062">Superyacht SamarSamar is a 77 metre Devonport built superyacht, that was delivered in 2006. Inside, she features a stunning ornate interior, that feel incredibly spacious, thanks to her high ceilings, and the abundance of light coming in through the many windows. The dining area is large enough to seat 30 guests, and her outside space continues the unusual scope of this yacht with a sun deck swimming pool and a Mini Cooper that is craned ashore. One last surprise – a dry dock that contains a 36 foot Chris-Craft tender.Photo by Giovanni Romero / SuperYachtPhoto.com

The 77 metre superyacht Samar in Gibraltar

<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/137093/image/large-788ca14b76cb7fc9a4d5b036bf4e0460.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/137093">The Devonport superyacht SamarTwo weeks ago we published a picture of superyacht Samar, just as she was about the cross the Atlantic. Two days ago she arrived in Fort Lauderdale, and <a target="_blank" href="http://www.Inletphotos.com">Inletphotos.com</a> send us this picture of her arriving in the USA. Samar is a 77 metre Devonport built superyacht, that was delivered in 2006. Inside, she features a stunning ornate interior, that feel incredibly spacious, thanks to her high ceilings, and the abundance of light coming in through the many windows. Her many features include a fully fitted gymnasium, sauna and Jacuzzi and cool pools on the upper deck. Amongst her tenders are three Chris Craft, including a Chris Craft 36 Corsair cabin cruise, which can be used overnight. Samar is available for charter with Edmiston, who offer a fantastic charter deal on her. This winter her normal weekly rates of €650,000/€675,000 have been lowered to $375,000 flat per week.By Maarten Janssen, photo by <a target="_blank" href="http://www.InletPhotos.com">InletPhotos.com</a>

Superyacht Samar arriving in the USA

<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/136963/image/large-0e9bf2b29266cad3eefc057f611e1c7f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/136963">The Devonport superyacht SamarSamar is a 77 metre Devonport built superyacht, that was delivered in 2006. Inside, she features a stunning ornate interior, that feel incredibly spacious, thanks to her high ceilings, and the abundance of light coming in through the many windows. Her many features include a fully fitted gymnasium, sauna and Jacuzzi and cool pools on the upper deck. Amongst her tenders are three Chris Craft, including a Chris Craft 36 Corsair cabin cruise, which can be used overnight. Samar is available for charter with Edmiston, who offer a fantastic charter deal on her. For bookings made until the 17th of October, her normal weekly rates of €650,000/€675,000 have been lowered to $375,000 flat per week.By Maarten Janssen, photo by Giovanni Romero

The 77 metre Devonport superyacht Samar

Devonport Yachts has extensive experience in the 60m+ bespoke build and refit yacht market. This includes iconic yachts such MY Sarafsa, MY Samar and currently Project 55 which when launched later this year will be the largest private yacht to be built in the UK. <img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/133794/image/large-888255b72a834745fc83c4dc3b6e0e59.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/133794">The yard has now launched a new website; <a target="_blank" href="http://www.devonportyachts.com">www.devonportyachts.com</a>, which gives a detailed overview of their impressive facilities, extensive portfolio, and an insight into their Vision for Concept Yachts. Devonport Yachts +44 (0) 1326 312488 <a href="mailto:enquires@devonportyachts.com?subject=Devonport%20Yachts%20on%20SuperYachtTimes.com">enquires@devonportyachts.com</a> <a target="_blank" href="http://www.devonportyachts.com">www.devonportyachts.com</a>

Devonport Yachts launches new website

<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/128954/image/large-db3fac766c6c14a5471de06bf91c814d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/128954">Devonport’s 77m superyacht SamarThe 77 metre <a href="#managed-by-application" data-legacy="true" data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/934">Samar</a> pictured on the Ostsee last Friday heading towards the Kiel Canal. Built by Devonport Yachts, <a href="#managed-by-application" data-legacy="true" data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/934">Samar</a> has been designed by H2 Yacht Design, Nick Meyers and Laurent Giles Naval Architects. <a href="#managed-by-application" data-legacy="true" data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/934">Samar</a> is powered by triple Wärtsilä diesel-electric engines, which enable her to achieve a top speed of 17 knots and cruise at 12.5 knots. Samar is available for charter through <a target="_blank" href="http://www.edmistoncompany.com">Edmiston</a> from EU 650,000 per week.By Merijn de Waard

Devonport’s 77m superyacht Samar

<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/126087/image/large-03248a36b89888ca719e089ee4158a0a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/126087">Samar in Port ForumThe 77 metre Samar pictured in Port Forum, Barcelona on 15 July 2008. Samar was built by Devonport Yachts in 2006 to a design of Laurent Giles and H2 Yacht Design. The classical interior of the Arabian owned yacht was designed by Joe Thome. By Merijn de Waard

Samar in Port Forum

The 82m Andrew Winch designed Sarafsa, also known as Project 54, made a full appearance this morning, after staying docked in the yard’s basin for over 2 months. Launched early March, Devonport continued work outside the covered dock. Jason Phillips made these full profile photos of Sarafsa this morning. <img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/124640/image/large-68683d39cd56068b87d5fcbff737e377.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/124640"><img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/124641/image/large-2a2398ec98bf9e0ffc18e692c387661b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/124641"> <img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/124642/image/large-8986cdba3e85f4ab1be456edc8fff6b2.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/124642">Conceived by a Middle Eastern owner, who previously owned a 54m Amels, she is the second 70m+ yacht launched by Devonport following the launch of the 77m Samar in 2006. And the future looks bright for Devonport with another 96m yacht under construction, due for 2010. <img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/124643/image/large-fb5dbe30978ab4c0886ee4c9fd951a84.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/124643"> <img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/124644/image/large-c110e03a2a5568c45ad19e05fc72ce06.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/124644">By Merijn de Waard

Exclusive: Devonport’s 82m Sarafsa (Project 54) leaves dock and starts trials

Fraser Yachts announces 5 sales over 30 meters this month; including the Feadship Her Honor and a 49m new build Hakvoort. Furthermore they report two new central agency listings for sale and this winter they have three charter yachts available in the Maldives.Recent Sales: New Build 49m Hakvoort <a href="#managed-by-application" data-legacy="true" data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/31">YN243</a> Buying Broker: Julian Calder of Fraser Yachts, London M/Y <a href="#managed-by-application" data-legacy="true" data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/278">Nou Nou V</a> - 47.55m (156’) Codecasa 1996/2004 Selling Broker: Richard Earp of Fraser Yachts, Monaco Buying Broker: Luca Sbisà of Fraser Yachts, Milan <img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/123654/image/large-c7bf42192f91c674d1130cfd2ef06531.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/123654">M/Y <a href="#managed-by-application" data-legacy="true" data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/625">Her Honor</a> (photo) - 45.11m(148’) Feadship 1988/2007 Selling Broker: Stuart Larsen of Fraser Yachts, Fort Lauderdale Asking price: $17,500,000 M/Y <a href="#managed-by-application" data-legacy="true" data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1666">Ice Lady Patagonia</a> - 43.4m (142’2) Valmet 1959/2004 Selling Broker: Alex Mazzoni of Fraser Yachts, Monaco Buying Broker: Antoine Althaus of Fraser Yachts, Monaco Asking Price: $2,000,000 S/Y <a href="#managed-by-application" data-legacy="true" data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1319">Highland Breeze</a> - 34.34m (112’7) Nautor Swan 2002/2006 Buying Broker: Jan Jaap Minnema of Fraser Yachts, Monaco Selling Broker: Jonathan Zwaans of Edmiston, Monaco Asking Price: $8,950,000 New Central Agency Listings For Sale: S/Y <a href="#managed-by-application" data-legacy="true" data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/597">MITSeaAH</a> - 47.5m (155’1) Pendennis 2004 Central Agent: Richard Earp of Fraser Yachts, Monaco Asking Price: $27,500,000 Lying: Fort Lauderdale, USA M/Y Aviva – 32.92m (108’) Monte Fino 1996 Central Agents: Patrick McConnell of Fraser Yachts, San Diego Asking price: $3,700,000 Lying: San Diego, CA New Central Agency Listings For Charter in Maldives: M/Y <a href="#managed-by-application" data-legacy="true" data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/934">Samar</a> - 77m (252’07) Devonport 2006 Accommodation: 12 Guests Weekly Charter Rate: High and Low season €650,000 M/Y <a href="#managed-by-application" data-legacy="true" data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/83">Force Blue</a> – 62.3m (204’04) Royal Denship 2002 Accommodation: 12 Guests Weekly Charter Rate: High season: €245,000 Weekly Charter Rate: Low season €235,000 M/Y <a href="#managed-by-application" data-legacy="true" data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/350">Axioma</a> – 47.5m (155’10) ISA 2006 Accommodation: 12 Guests Weekly Charter Rate: Winter €165,000

Latest brokerage and charter news from Fraser Yachts

Fraser Yachts Worldwide announces several new sales and charter listings, which includes the new 50 meter Sensation on the sales side and Devonport’s 77m <a href="#managed-by-application" data-legacy="true" data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/934">Samar</a> on the charter side. Dennis Frederiksen of Fraser Yachts Monaco just listed the 50 meter Sensation. Sensation was recently delivered from Sensation Yachts and she is available at € 29.500.00. Another new listing from the Monaco office is the 29m Sanlorenzo Atlantica Atlantica. She is offered through Alex Mazzoni with an asking price of € 6.150.000. Two new listings from Fort Lauderdale; Stuart Larsen lists the 40m Siar &amp; Moschini <a href="#managed-by-application" data-legacy="true" data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/672">Talon</a> and Penny Parot lists the 33m Feadship Nepenthe. <img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/123481/image/large-52c62ae5f6d1c4f9d03db20db3984a21.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/123481">On the charter side Fraser has three new listings cruising in the Maldives this winter. The 77m <a href="#managed-by-application" data-legacy="true" data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/934">Samar</a> can accommodate 12 guests and is available at a rate of € 650.000 per week. The 62m <a href="#managed-by-application" data-legacy="true" data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/83">Force Blue</a> can be chartered at a price of € 230.000 per week and can also accommodate 12 guests. The last new charter listing is the 47m ISA <a href="#managed-by-application" data-legacy="true" data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/350">Axioma</a>. She can sleep 12 guests and is available at € 165.000 per week.