NEWS IN BRIEF Keel laying completed for Alia Yachts’ new 60m project Alia Yachts has announced the completion of a major step forward in the build of its latest 60m project: the keel laying of the superyacht, which took place at its Antalya facility in March. The project reunites Dutch studio Vripack and the GCC-based SF Yachts with Alia Yachts, the same build team who were responsible for the 55m superyacht Al Waab which was delivered by Alia in 2021. The 60m project was commissioned for an experienced yachtsman who has owned numerous vessels of varying sizes over the past decade. Now looking to expand his horizons, the vessel is designed to enable the owner to embark on world travels with his family.
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Quartet of World Superyacht Awards
Shadowlark Pro unveiled Following the recent release of its Shadowlark Launch and Recovery Craft (LARC) for personal submersibles, Shadowcat announced a new commercial LARC concept, Shadowlark Pro, designed for the luxury tourism industry. Shadowcat, an award-winning developer of support yachts, and Triton Submarines, the foremost designer and manufacturer of civilian submersibles, developed Shadowlark Pro alongside Tillberg Design of Sweden (TDoS), a leading design company for luxury yachts and cruise ships. Australia-based Incat Crowther, the exclusive partner for Shadowcat, has provided Shadowlark Pro’s naval architecture and marine engineering plans.
Feadship won four prestigious prizes at the 2022 BOAT International World Superyacht Awards (WSA) on Saturday 21 May. Viva, Somnium, and Vanish triumphed in their respective categories, with Viva taking home the ultimate accolade by winning the Motoryacht of the Year award. In its 17-year history, several cities have hosted the World Superyacht Awards, including Amsterdam, Istanbul, Florence, and Monaco, but this year the ceremony has returned to London. The gala ceremony to announce the winners of the 2022 Neptune trophies was held in front of a live audience at the historical Guildhall and completely sold out. As always, the winners were decided upon solely by a panel of superyacht owners, making the prizes even more appreciated by their industry peers.
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Feadship’s Viva.
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