Build Updates
Italy-based yacht builder Benetti has announced that outfitting has begun on the 67-metre B.Now superyacht at the Livorno Shipyard.Also known as FB289, the Benetti B.Now 67M yacht
features exterior design by RWD, with interior design by Reymond Langton Design and West Nautical acting as the owner’s representative throughout her construction.
“The success of the B.Now line, and the general increase in demand for large steel yachts, is an important acknowledgement of Benetti’s customisation expertise and our ability to
satisfy the owners’ needs and tastes,” explained Massimiliano Casoni, Benetti General Manager.She boasts solid, sleek lines and the iconic Benetti style with multipurpose interior
and exterior spaces. The B.Now 67M Oasis features an open-plan saloon with floor-to-ceiling windows and an opening aft door to connect her indoor and outdoor areas. The Benetti
B.Now 67M Oasis is able to accommodate 12 guests across seven guest staterooms as well as carrying a crew of 17 to ensure the highest
Fri, 17 May 2024 | 18:30
Fleet Updates
The 61-metre Royal Hakvoort superyacht Asia has has been delivered to her owner. Also known as YN253, Asia was commissioned by a passionate owner looking for a seamless blend of
style and functionality.Asia was first seen in 2021 when she arrived at the Royal Hakvoort Shipyard in Monnickendam, the Netherlands for outfitting. She was designed with a
carefully considered balance of indoor and outdoor spaces and built under the supervision of Moran Yacht & Ship.
In pictures: 61m Project Asia arrives at Royal Hakvoort ShipyardAsia features interior and exterior design by Sinot Yacht Architecture & Design, with naval architecture by Diana
Yacht Design. She was built for comfortable cruising and meets all the needs of her owner. She is characterised by a raked bow, sleek exterior styling and generous exterior decks,
with her interior layout meticulously planned to maximise conviviality, and beautifully matching the owner's lifestyle.
“My wife and I enjoyed the entire process,” explained her
Sat, 18 May 2024 | 11:30
New Launch
Sanlorenzo has just launched the 50Steel/171, the first Sanlorenzo superyacht to feature a green methanol fuel cell system developed by the shipyard in collaboration with Siemens
Energy. First announced in February 2022, she has been developed as part of the shipyard’s path towards net zero, called 'Road to 2030', which will culminate with the launch of the
first carbon neutral vessel before the end of this decade. She will also feature the newly developed HER (Hidden Engine Room) system, a revolutionary concept that has made it
possible to modify the yacht’s traditional interior configuration. Massimo Perotti explains; "Safeguarding the sea is essential, as a common good of inestimable value, a collective
obligation that directly affects our industry. I personally consider the approach to sustainability not as an alternative for the future, but as a priority for the present. For
this reason, I consider our anticipation of the times to be a distinct value: building
Sun, 19 May 2024 | 15:00
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As the ultimate luxury item, superyachts are designed and built to some of the highest specifications of any object in the world. Many yachts feature entirely custom interiors from
world-class designers to reflect the unique status of the vessels themselves, and as yachts are moving objects that face often turbulent conditions, the furniture used aboard needs
to be specially designed as well. Superyacht furniture needs to be both beautiful and functional, accommodating sometimes limited spaces and resilient against marine conditions,
and that is where Lotus Woodworks comes in.
Founded by carpenter Tim McCune, Lotus Woodworks has pioneered an expanding dining table that is ideally suited to use aboard superyachts. Based on an original design from 1835 by
Robert Jupe, Tim and his team has reimagined the Lotus table, building each one meticulously by hand and to unique specifications at their workshop in Arizona. We sat down with Tim
to find out what makes the Lotus
Fri, 10 May 2024 | 13:45
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In 2021 the marine fuel supplier and bunkering specialist rebranded its entire organisation with the view to become a sustainable fuel supplier and in their own words, “become part
of the solution, rather than the problem.” In line with this major transition, the company has refocused on becoming an energy supplier – whatever that energy may be, and has
created a new brand removed from petroleum. Within the commercial shipping sector, Peninsula has made major inroads delivering sustainable biofuels and operating the first LNG
(liquefied natural gas) bunker barge in the Straits of Gibraltar in 2023 that makes significant steps toward the decarbonisation of shipping. Recognising, however, that LNG is not
the solution for the luxury superyacht sector, the Peninsula yachting team has been researching the best and most premium solution for superyachts; HVO (hydrotreated vegetable
oil). A well documented and increasingly popular fuel within the superyacht sector, the use of HVO has a
Tue, 07 May 2024 | 15:45
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With four custom superyacht’s in-build between 80 and 66-metres, ISA Yachts has been firmly in the limelight over recent years. With increasing demand from owners for an ISA yacht
in the sub-400GT segment, the shipyard approached the team at Team for Design to develop a new series, the result of which is the new Unica 40, unveiled last month. The
semi-displacement, all aluminium yacht features a tri-deck arrangement and impressive 390GT, designed to maximise the potential of the 40-metre platform and to appeal to the next
generation of owners. In a recent series of interviews, we sat down with Enrico Gobbi of Team for Design and Francesco Carbone, General Manager of ISA, to hear more about the new
project.
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Over the past few years, Team for Design has worked closely with ISA Yachts on the development of the Gran Tourismo 45 and the ISA Gran Turismo 80 (currently in-build). Sleek and
sporty superyachts,
Thu, 02 May 2024 | 12:30
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Located in the sprawling metropolis of Barcelona, the blissful Marina Port Vell is this year’s Preferred Superyacht Marina for the 37th edition of the America’s Cup, which is set
to take place from August to October 2024. The America’s Cup sailing regatta has garnered a long held reputation as the oldest international competition in any sport. With an
abundance of amenities and unique activities on offer, Marina Port Vell is sure to leave a lasting impression on visitors. We take a look at this Barcelona-based marina’s extensive
travel routes, useful facilities, and charming forms of entertainment that secure its title as a Preferred Superyacht Marina.
Prime size and locality
Situated in the heart of the city, beside the regatta race course, Marina Port Vell strikes a perfect balance between the exhilarating buzz of nearby city life and nautical seaside
festivities.Having originally been constructed during the 1992 Olympic Games, this maritime venue specialising in superyacht services
Tue, 30 Apr 2024 | 13:15
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Lighting doesn't just determine the brightness and darkness of a space; it elevates it. More than just mere functionality for superyachts, lighting sets the onboard ambience,
shaping its unique spaces. The correct set-up can work wonders, from setting the mood for a gourmet meal and illuminating sleek exterior lines to complementing interior design
features.
Understanding the importance of lighting in the yachting sector, the team at LightGraphix has over four decades of experience and a solid reputation for delivering high-quality,
innovative products. Based in the UK but boasting a global support network, the company designs and manufactures lighting solutions tailored for superyacht and architectural
applications. Trusted by renowned shipyards and working with top worldwide lighting designers such as Lighting Design International, Winch and Sinnex, LightGraphix is attuned to
the unique challenges of the yacht environment. The company's yacht-specific products are meticulously engineered with high-performance output while utilising the latest LED
technology.Yachting-specific solutions
The company proudly adheres
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For more than 20 years, the New Zealand-based panel company Fastmount has revolutionised the mounting process of panelling in marine and architectural applications. Pioneering
quick release mounting solutions that can be reused time and time again, Fastmount’s hidden fixings have long been used in the superyacht sector and are also ideal for use aboard
ocean fishing boats, sports boats and towboats, offering a functional and elegant solution to the often time and cost intensive panel mounting walls, ceilings, carpets and more.
Perfect marine mounting
Fastmount’s removable panels are an ideal solution for the marine sector for a number of reasons. Offering perfect alignment with the clip system that utilises CentrePoint
placement, alignment is ensured on the full product range by allowing the installer to line up and mark the panels before any drilling takes place. Fastmount also offers CAD files
on all of their products, making it easier to layout the design and prefabricate the
Thu, 18 Apr 2024 | 14:30
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As the ultimate luxury item, superyachts are designed and built to some of the highest specifications of any object in the world. Many yachts feature entirely custom interiors from
world-class designers to reflect the unique status of the vessels themselves, and as yachts are moving objects that face often turbulent conditions, the furniture used aboard needs
to be specially designed as well. Superyacht furniture needs to be both beautiful and functional, accommodating sometimes limited spaces and resilient against marine conditions,
and that is where Lotus Woodworks comes in.
Founded by carpenter Tim McCune, Lotus Woodworks has pioneered an expanding dining table that is ideally suited to use aboard superyachts. Based on an original design from 1835 by
Robert Jupe, Tim and his team has reimagined the Lotus table, building each one meticulously by hand and to unique specifications at their workshop in Arizona. We sat down with Tim
to find out what makes the Lotus
Fri, 10 May 2024 | 13:45
Sponsored
In 2021 the marine fuel supplier and bunkering specialist rebranded its entire organisation with the view to become a sustainable fuel supplier and in their own words, “become part
of the solution, rather than the problem.” In line with this major transition, the company has refocused on becoming an energy supplier – whatever that energy may be, and has
created a new brand removed from petroleum. Within the commercial shipping sector, Peninsula has made major inroads delivering sustainable biofuels and operating the first LNG
(liquefied natural gas) bunker barge in the Straits of Gibraltar in 2023 that makes significant steps toward the decarbonisation of shipping. Recognising, however, that LNG is not
the solution for the luxury superyacht sector, the Peninsula yachting team has been researching the best and most premium solution for superyachts; HVO (hydrotreated vegetable
oil). A well documented and increasingly popular fuel within the superyacht sector, the use of HVO has a
Tue, 07 May 2024 | 15:45
Sponsored
With four custom superyacht’s in-build between 80 and 66-metres, ISA Yachts has been firmly in the limelight over recent years. With increasing demand from owners for an ISA yacht
in the sub-400GT segment, the shipyard approached the team at Team for Design to develop a new series, the result of which is the new Unica 40, unveiled last month. The
semi-displacement, all aluminium yacht features a tri-deck arrangement and impressive 390GT, designed to maximise the potential of the 40-metre platform and to appeal to the next
generation of owners. In a recent series of interviews, we sat down with Enrico Gobbi of Team for Design and Francesco Carbone, General Manager of ISA, to hear more about the new
project.
Volumes of Style
Over the past few years, Team for Design has worked closely with ISA Yachts on the development of the Gran Tourismo 45 and the ISA Gran Turismo 80 (currently in-build). Sleek and
sporty superyachts,
Thu, 02 May 2024 | 12:30
Sponsored
Located in the sprawling metropolis of Barcelona, the blissful Marina Port Vell is this year’s Preferred Superyacht Marina for the 37th edition of the America’s Cup, which is set
to take place from August to October 2024. The America’s Cup sailing regatta has garnered a long held reputation as the oldest international competition in any sport. With an
abundance of amenities and unique activities on offer, Marina Port Vell is sure to leave a lasting impression on visitors. We take a look at this Barcelona-based marina’s extensive
travel routes, useful facilities, and charming forms of entertainment that secure its title as a Preferred Superyacht Marina.
Prime size and locality
Situated in the heart of the city, beside the regatta race course, Marina Port Vell strikes a perfect balance between the exhilarating buzz of nearby city life and nautical seaside
festivities.Having originally been constructed during the 1992 Olympic Games, this maritime venue specialising in superyacht services
Tue, 30 Apr 2024 | 13:15
Sponsored
Lighting doesn't just determine the brightness and darkness of a space; it elevates it. More than just mere functionality for superyachts, lighting sets the onboard ambience,
shaping its unique spaces. The correct set-up can work wonders, from setting the mood for a gourmet meal and illuminating sleek exterior lines to complementing interior design
features.
Understanding the importance of lighting in the yachting sector, the team at LightGraphix has over four decades of experience and a solid reputation for delivering high-quality,
innovative products. Based in the UK but boasting a global support network, the company designs and manufactures lighting solutions tailored for superyacht and architectural
applications. Trusted by renowned shipyards and working with top worldwide lighting designers such as Lighting Design International, Winch and Sinnex, LightGraphix is attuned to
the unique challenges of the yacht environment. The company's yacht-specific products are meticulously engineered with high-performance output while utilising the latest LED
technology.Yachting-specific solutions
The company proudly adheres
Fri, 19 Apr 2024 | 14:30
Sponsored
For more than 20 years, the New Zealand-based panel company Fastmount has revolutionised the mounting process of panelling in marine and architectural applications. Pioneering
quick release mounting solutions that can be reused time and time again, Fastmount’s hidden fixings have long been used in the superyacht sector and are also ideal for use aboard
ocean fishing boats, sports boats and towboats, offering a functional and elegant solution to the often time and cost intensive panel mounting walls, ceilings, carpets and more.
Perfect marine mounting
Fastmount’s removable panels are an ideal solution for the marine sector for a number of reasons. Offering perfect alignment with the clip system that utilises CentrePoint
placement, alignment is ensured on the full product range by allowing the installer to line up and mark the panels before any drilling takes place. Fastmount also offers CAD files
on all of their products, making it easier to layout the design and prefabricate the
Thu, 18 Apr 2024 | 14:30
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Following a refit at MB92 Barcelona, the 108-metre superyacht IJE was recently seen anchored in Antibes, France, just in time for the Cannes Film Festival and the Monaco GP.
Constructed by the Italian shipyard Benetti in 2019, the yacht IJE stands out as one of the largest superyachts over 100-metres long built by the shipyard, alongside her
sisterships Luminosity and Mar. The motor yacht was designed both inside and out by the design firm RWD, while her naval architecture was a joint effort between Benetti and
PierLuigi Ausonio Naval Architecture. With a significant volume of 3,471 GT, IJE's vast interior can host up to 22 guests and 28 crew members. On the outside, the four-deck yacht
offers over 1,000-square-metres of deck space, featuring a large fire pit on the bridge deck, a private outdoor dining area on the owner’s deck, and a spacious dining table for
family gatherings. Performance-wise, IJE can achieve a top
Fri, 17 May 2024 | 08:00
Seen last month docked here in Miami marina, United States, was the 117-metre superyacht Infinity. Delivered by Oceanco to her adventurous owner in May 2022, the motor yacht
showcases exterior design by Espen Øino and a sophisticated interior created by a collaboration between Sinot Yacht Architecture & Design and David Kleinberg Design Associates. The
seven-deck yacht includes an aft deck pool, a primary helipad on the bow, an additional helipad on the upper deck, and a large wellness centre with a spa, sauna, gym, and yoga
studio. Infinity is assisted by the 69.15-metre support vessel Intrepid, built by Damen Yachting and equipped with provisions, crew, fuel, an extended range of watersports and
exploration equipment. Currently undergoing maintenance works in Cartagena, Spain, Infinity is powered by twin MTU 16V 4000 M73L engines, enabling a top speed of 18.5 knots
Thu, 16 May 2024 | 08:00
Spotted earlier this month leaving the Mediterranean Yacht Show (MEDYS) in Nafplio, Greece, was the 59.4-metre superyacht Idyllic. Built by Benetti in 2008, the motor yacht
features a refined and timeless interior designed by Massari Design, offering accommodation for up to 14 guests and 15 crew members. Previously named Iman and I Dynasty, Idyllic
boasts a wide array of amenities such as, an on-deck Jacuzzi, a fully equipped gym, a sauna, and a beach club, enhancing the onboard living experience. Performance-wise, the 996 GT
yacht is powered by twin MTU 12V 4000 M60 diesel engines, enabling her to reach a top speed of 17 knots and cruise comfortably at 15 knots. The Malta flagged yacht is currently for
charter with IYC in the Mediterranean.
Wed, 15 May 2024 | 08:00
Currently docked in Tarragona port, Spain, from right to left, are the 100m+ superyachts Ulysses, Katara and Crescent. Built as Project Thunder by Lürssen in 2018, the 135-metre
superyacht Crescent boasts elegant exterior design by Espen Øino International, while Zuretti Interior Design created her interiors. With an impressive volume of 9,194 GT, the
motor yacht features a multi-level atrium with expansive full-height windows on each side, two helipads and a telescopic hangar. To her left, the 124.4-metre superyacht Katara,
also built by Lürssen, underwent significant refitting at Nobiskrug in 2022, including a new paint job, a refurbishment of engines and generators and restyled interiors designed by
the Parisian designer Alberto Pinto.
Adjacent is the newly launched superyacht Ulysses, measuring 102.6 metres and currently the third largest yacht from the Dutch shipyard Feadship, which will soon be surpassed by
the 118.8-metre Feadship 821 yacht. Cruising under the Marshall Islands flag, she features minimalist lines crafted by
Tue, 14 May 2024 | 08:00
Following her winter works in Spain, the 32.9-metre classic yacht Santa Maria was seen last week enjoying a stunning sunset near Palma de Mallorca. Delivered in 1963 by Feadship,
Santa Maria was originally named Bystander and is part of the Feadship Heritage fleet. Her interiors, designed by Jacques Frank, feature a contemporary saloon with dark wooden
flooring and furnishings, creating a welcoming ambience. With her naval architecture and exteriors created by De Voogt Naval Architects, Santa Maria accommodates 10 guests and six
crew members, including the captain. Outdoors, the yacht offers an exceptional alfresco experience with a C-shaped sofa on the aft deck and a sun deck equipped with loungers, and a
Jacuzzi. Constructed with a steel hull and aluminium superstructure, Santa Maria is powered by twin Baudouin engines, achieving a cruising speed of 10 knots and a top speed of 13
knots. She is currently for sale with Edmiston with an asking price
Mon, 13 May 2024 | 08:00
The 49.8-metre superyacht Amare II was recently observed docked here in PortoSole Sanremo, Italy. Delivered to her owners in 2020 by Heesen Yachts in the Netherlands, Amare II
stands as the second yacht in Heesen's hybrid line. The motor yacht features an exterior by Omega Architects and an interior designed by Cristiano Gatto, with additional styling by
Sabrina Monte-Carlo. With a volume of 499 GT, Amare II incorporates the renowned Fast Displacement Hull Form developed by Van Oossanen Naval Architects, enabling her to operate
efficiently with minimal fuel usage and to achieve speeds of nine knots in her 'silent mode'. Registered under the Malta flag, she can accommodate up to 12 guests across six
staterooms, along with space for 10 crew members. Currently listed for sale with BehneMar, take a closer look onboard here
Fri, 10 May 2024 | 08:00
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Project Toro is the first in a series from Turquoise Yachts based on an in-house engineering platform that offers clients faster delivery times combined with ample opportunity for
customisation. Now in the outfitting stage, we travelled to the shipyard in Istanbul to visit the project before her launch later this year.
Project Toro began in classic fashion with a charter client looking for a pre-owned yacht to buy. His long-term broker, Simon Ting of SuperYachtsMonaco, marked a potential 60-metre
candidate and designers Harrison Eidsgaard were brought in to assess the interior for refit.
After discussions with the client, however, it was felt the yacht wasn’t ticking the right boxes and the focus changed to a new build. Armed with a preliminary exterior and
interior design by Harrison Eidsgaard, Ting began the search for a suitable shipyard.
“We initially focused on northern Europe, but this was during Covid, slots were scarce and prices were going
Thu, 11 Apr 2024 | 14:15
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When Rob Doyle Design in Kinsale, Ireland, received a call from the largest sloop in the world saying the yacht had lost the tip of its keel off the coast of Peru, the team had to
set in motion a repair job from the other side of the world. Mark Small, Technical Director at Rob Doyle Design, recounts how it was done.On 12 May 2022, we received a call from
the captain of 77.6-metre M5 saying they had collided with a submerged object while sailing off the coast of Peru. The yacht had slowed significantly, but the impact was nothing
like hitting a container. The crew concluded it was probably a freak encounter with a whale.
They undertook a full internal inspection around the keel box, hydraulic locking rams and locking shims. There was no apparent damage to any part of the structure or fittings, so
M5 continued sailing into Lima and arrived the
Tue, 02 Apr 2024 | 15:00