SuperYacht Industry issue 1 2023

HS STEEL GROUP proudly announces that Dutch teak specialists MARRON YACHTBUILDERS & ECODECK are now part of the HS Steel Group, which also includes the Werkvreugde organization from Oss/ Echten, the Netherlands.

Marron Yachtbuilders also attaches great importance to craftsmanship and passion when designing, producing and assembling prefab teak decks and other high-quality products. In addition, Marron Jachtbouw produces and installs prefab exterior ceilings at the highest level. This fits in seamlessly with the services provided by Werkvreugde, which designs and manufactures the best possible quality stainless steel products for superyacht building. Sharing the knowledge and joining forces, operating together in the superyacht building industry, makes this combination even more powerful.

ECODECK; thé sustainable alternative to teak

An important product of Marron Jachtbouw is the self-developed M-EcoDeck, which has a great future in superyacht building. Because of the known scarcity of teak, this is a very nice recyclable and sustainable alternative with the right high-end appearance. M-EcoDeck is widely applicable in all designs, in various colors and plank widths, also as for example caprail, stair treads, skirting boards and exclusive wall panels.

PUBLISHER’S NOTE

Welcome

2023 started with a bang. Many new superyachts were ordered, a great selection of stunning vessels has been launched, and many new yachts are in build.

Sadly, the situation in Ukraine has not improved as we started o the new year. The events that keep unfolding in the eastern European country are highly distressing. It remains a worrying situation that holds the world in its grip.

And as if that wasn’t bad enough, the huge earthquake which struck south-eastern Turkey this February, near the Syrian border, followed by numerous a ershocks, has cost the lives of tens of thousands of people. We would like to express our sincere condolences to the families who lost their loved ones due to the earthquake.

This years’ rst issue of SuperYacht Industry focuses on Italy. In this edition, we celebrate Italy, which is still going strong in the industry, even a er the tough times the country had to face in the recent years regarding the pandemic. This demonstrates the resilience and ability to bounce back from hard situations within human nature, something that we de nitely need to cherish.

Other than that, we have some stunning yacht reports, interesting re t stories, a preview of the Palma International Boat Show 2023, and much more.

Feel free to contact usif you haveinterestingand inspiringnews about your companythat youeagerly wantto share withyourmarkets.Wewill gladly inform you about all of our online and o ineadvertisement opportunities and branded content.

But rst and foremost, enjoy the read!

Marco Geels Director MARCO@YNFPUBLISHERS.COM

Grande Trideck one of Azimut’s best-loved models

Azimut took a fleet of sixteen yachts to the Discover Boating Miami International Boat Show 2023, which was held from 15 to 19 February. One of the top events in the yachting world, the show that attracts thousands of visitors every year saw the return in this edition of Grande Trideck, the winner of last year’s Miami Innovation Awards for the way it redefines the outdoor lifestyle through its revolutionary layout. Featuring a unique design that pioneers the ‘three decks +One’ concept, where the ‘+One’ is a spectacular raised intermediate deck, located aft, that adds a new visual perspective to the classic three-deck approach, Grande Trideck is one of the brand’s best-loved models in the US.

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Third sale in twelve months for CdM Pre-owned Sales Department

Project 712 out for the rst time

At the end of January, Feadship has officially pulled its 82.9m superyacht Project 712 out of the shed for the very first time. Project 712’s hull and superstructure were penned and constructed at Feadship’s facility near Papendrecht, the Netherlands. She has now been transported to a second location in Rotterdam after her load-out took place in the early hours of Sunday morning. Project 712 is a sub-2000 GT superyacht with a steel and aluminium hull. De Voogt Naval Architects oversaw her engineering, whilst Sinot Yacht Architecture & Design have designed her interior spaces.

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After the RJ130 MY Nuri and the Darwin 107 MY Storm, Nauta Air 90 ICON (ex NOGA) has been passed to a new enthusiast owner with an off-market deal. Over the years a significant number of explorer yachts built by CdM have been resold in record time through the yard’s pre-owned sales department (either directly or with the help of international yacht brokers from all the major brokerage houses), the most recent being the Nauta Air 90 ICON (ex NOGA), originally delivered in 2014. Nauta Air 90 icon has been entirely designed by international renowned designers Mario Pedol and Massimo Gino of Nauta Design,.

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Superyacht Ready

The Marina Industries Association (MIA) has launched its Superyacht Ready accreditation, designed to help skippers and owners identify marinas that have the capacity and capabilities required to provide safe and adequate berthing for superyachts.

Superyacht Ready is available to Global Gold Anchor accredited marinas that satisfy the program’s assessment standards. The Superyacht Ready criteria are based around the suitability of the marina’s infrastructure to accommodate superyachts, accessibility for superyachts, security measures and service availability.

Suzanne Davies,MIACEO, says, “Superyachts berth at marinas for varying reasons and duration. The style, location and facilities required at the marina will vary depending on the reason for berthing and who is on board, owners, charterers or simply the crew.”

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Keel laying of rst Admiral Panorama 50m

The Italian Sea Group (TISG) is celebrating the keel laying of the first Admiral Panorama 50m, its new line that introduces the brand to ‘semi-custom’ production. “The keel laying is always a significant moment in the construction of a ship, especially if it is the first yacht of a new and innovative line like Admiral Panorama”, says Giovanni Costantino, Founder & CEO of TISG. The keellaying ceremony crowns a successful year for TISG as Boat Internationalranked it as the leading Italian producer of yachts over 50m and the fourth largest globally.

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Second of six under construction

Explora II is under construction in Genoa, at the Fincantieri shipyard in Sestri Ponente and is the second of six ships from Explora Journeys, the new luxury brand of the cruise division of the MSC Group. A first section, assembled in recent months in Castellammare di Stabia, reached the Genovese shipyard by sea at the start of February, where the ship will be built over the next eighteen months and will be delivered in August 2024. The Coin Ceremony took place in Sestri Ponente –an important ancient seafaring tradition where the ship owner and builder placed two coins in the keel of the ship as a sign of good luck.

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PandP 50m TISG Panorama.

Image courtesy of The Italian Sea Group.

YachtCloud collaborates with SuperYacht Spares

Leading Dutch technology company YachtCloud announces an exciting new collaboration with SuperYacht Spares. The innovative integration of SYS Gateway and YachtCloud’s GEST service call system is now available, offering clients a safe, reliable, and simple solution to onboard communication. "The GEST system is the perfect add-on to SYS’ upgraded gateway solution to integrate UHF systems with alarm and monitoring", explains YachtCloud’s Roel van der Zwet. Superyacht Spares developed a UHF radio system which perfectly complements the GEST service call devices. Apart from giving the client a richer experience when calling for service, integration into other systems is now much easier, with as less hardware as possible.

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The Tankoa Yachts boutique shipyard in Genoa is bustling with activity following the recent arrival of the T580 ‘World Wide Explorer’. The yacht sailed to the shipyard with an already assembled hull and superstructure; the engines and generators were also present and mounted on board. The 58m yacht with sporty lines, designed by Francesco Paszkowski (and Margherita Casprini, who collaborated on the interior design), is a full-custom project, designed for long voyages and with a range of over 5,000nm. “This new yacht, our first 58m, is the result of years of collaboration between the Paszkowski studio and Tankoa,” says Eva Orsi, President of Tankoa Yachts.

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Construction of full custom Tankoa T580 continues.

New milestone for Nilaya

Panamax sloop Nilaya reached another milestone with her departure from her construction hall at the builder’s Vollenhove facility in preparation for the installation of her towering rig in Amsterdam. This highly anticipated superyacht is the first to utilise Royal Huisman’s new Featherlight design and production method. Continuous weight monitoring throughout the build of Project 405 aka Reichel / Pugh – Nauta 154, confirms the Dutch builder has achieved its goal of slicing 11% of the weight of its typical advanced aluminium cruising yachts. Most importantly, it has reduced weight without sacrificing stiffness or cutting corners on quality for this high-performance cruiser.

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Lloyd’s Register o cially approves Sevenstar’s high standards

Sevenstar Yacht Transport is the first company to receive certification for its transport cradles from Lloyd’s Register, one of the most reputable marine classification societies in the maritime industry. This certification gives clients another assurance that their yacht or floating cargo is in the safest hands and will be safely delivered to any desired destination, anywhere in the world. With this Lloyd’s Register certification, Sevenstar has achieved another milestone and further secured its position as a world leader in the yacht transport industry. For the Sevenstar team of engineers and loadmasters, it’s a recognition of their dedication to excellence and commitment to customer satisfaction.

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Photo courtesy of Guy Fleury.

New 90m superyacht design releaved

Italian studio Tommaso Spadolini has lifted the lid on a new 90m superyacht concept complete with a split-deck beach club spanning 365m2. Mr Spadolini was born into the luxury yachting sector, with over four, illustrious decades under his belt as a beloved designer within the industry. His most recent design boasts distinctive sporty lines and a powerful sheer highlighting the main deck, presenting itself as a high-quality performance sports yacht with all of the luxury amenities of a superyacht. The main deck is also accentuated by two strong convex lines carving out the owner’s deck and upper decks.

Optimised production line for NEMO

The first production series of NEMO submersibles is well underway at U-Boat Worx’ revamped production facility in The Netherlands. The Dutch manufacturer launched an optimised production line for the NEMO, a key milestone in the scalable production process for high quality, certified vessels. The vision for NEMO is clear. Bert Houtman, Founder and CEO of U-Boat Worx, says, “We set out on a mission to introduce safe and effortless access to the underwater world to as many people as possible. With the NEMO pricing revolution, we’re now taking the next step in this journey with the aim of having 1,000 submarines in operation by 2030.”

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The new Videoworks Business Unit

Backed by 25 years of experience and hundreds of innovative audio/video, lighting & comfort, entertainment, and IT systems installed on board superyachts sailing around the world, Videoworks has met a precise request from shipowners and shipyards, which are increasingly insisting on having an Internet connection similar to that of their home and office at all latitudes. Videoworks has confirmed its ability to continue to innovate and respond proactively by introducing itself in the new year with the unprecedented Connectivity & Communication Solutions Business Unit, dedicated precisely to developing the most cutting-edge solutions in the field of on-board connectivity.

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Record numbers for Palma International Boat Show 2023

Kicking o the start of the 2023 Mediterranean sailing season, Palma International Boat Show (PIBS) is set to take place from 27 to 30 April at Palma’s Moll Vell marina. This year’s event is shaping up to be the best yet, already with record numbers of pre-registrations for participating yachts and an increase in on-the-water exhibitors from last year.

The glamourous four-day event will feature some of the nest 24m plus superyachts currently on the international brokerage and charter market. Alongside the boat show, the Superyacht Village’s wide array of shoreside exhibitors will be showcasing everything from the latest nautical developments to the ever-popular Re t & Repair area.

Something for everyone

Last year’s edition of the Palma International Boat Show featured 276exhibitors, with 264 boats on display and attracted over 32,000 visitors. >>

Food-lovers will enjoy the return of Tast Out catering, who will be bringing their delicious take on local and international cooking to the show. Another foodiefavourite Fosh Lounge will be back with the restaurant’s iconic gastronomy, excellent wines, and creative cocktails. The show has proved itself as one of the most important forums for international companies that want to establish themselves on the island, or forge relations with local rms to explore new business opportunities.

PIBS will take place from 27 to 30 april 2023.

Moll Vell Marina, Palma de Mallorca.

With something for everyone, from seasoned sailors to families with kids, Palma International Boat Show continues to be a highlight of the nautical calendar and con rms Palma’s pro le as one of the world’s nest sailing destinations.

Palma Superyacht Village

The hugely popular Palma Superyacht Village, also taking place from 27 to 30April as part of the Palma International Boat Show, will feature some of the nest 24m plus superyachts currently on the international brokerage and charter market, as well as a wide array of shore-side exhibitors, showcasing everything from the latest developments in sail design to nextlevel marine electronics.

Record levels of interest from top players across the industry, especially for the Re t & Repair zone have already been witnessed. In fact, more than 80% of last year’s exhibitors are already returning for this year’s event. Consequently, only a few spaces remain, so if you’re interested in showcasing your products or services at the

show, secure your spot as soon as possible. The o cial sponsor of the Re t area is Estrella Galicia. If you’re interested in becoming one of the show’s o cial sponsors too, openings are still available. Palma Superyacht Village is not just

Practical information

ashowcase for luxury yachts, it’s also a platform for the industry to come together, share ideas and have fun!

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Location:The Palma International Boat Show opens the mediterranean nautical season from Palma’s Moll Vell, a unique setting at the foot of the cathedral.

Dates: 27 to 30 April 2023

Opening hours: From 10am until 8pm

Organisation: The Business Innovation Institute of the Balearic Islands (IDI)

Represented sectors:

•Boat building and maintenance

•Electronics, navigation and communication systems

•Boats

•Nautical equipment

•Nautical sports

•Marinas

•Marine engines and generators

•Jet skis and quad bikes

•Nautical-tourism o er

•Government Agencies

•Services

•Superyachts

Palma Superyacht Village will feature some of the finest 24m plus yachts on the market.

A stunning future-facing yacht

The Damen Yachting team happily announced a milestone moment as the SeaXplorer 58 yacht was lowered into the water. Having emerged from the shed, the yacht will now undergo her nal build phase in preparation for delivery to her Owner in the coming months.

Acustom yacht, the SeaXplorer 58 has been developed with considerable input from her Owner. As a result, she is perfectly prepared to o er the combination of indoor-outdoor living in which the Owner can enjoy adventures with friends and family around the world. Together with Design Unlimited, the Owner has created a personal and alluring interior in keeping with the SeaXplorer’s spirit of adventure and exploration.

The SeaXplorer 58 features accommodation for a crew of een as well as two expedition sta . Six luxury suites provide accommodation for up to twelve guests. To facilitate exploration, the yacht features a wide range of toys. In addition to two multirole tenders, motorcycles, and vehicles for both road and o -road use, this includes a custom 11.4m sail boat.

Connecting to the elements

When not exploring, guests can unwind in comfort in the cabanastyle bar and lounge, featuring an in nity-edged pool, located beneath the Seaxplorer’s certi ed helideck. On the Bridge Deck, in addition to the Jacuzzi, the sky lounge and dining area provide connection to the world outside. The yacht also features the SeaXplorer signature bow point observation lounge, giving unrivalled views of some of the most beautiful and unspoiled locations on earth.

ALL PHOTOS COURTESY OF DAMEN YACHTING.

A custom yacht, the SeaXplorer 58 has been developed with considerable input from her Owner.

Forward thinking sailing

With her ice class hull and 30 days’ oceangoing autonomy, the yacht is able to safely sail to the most extreme and sensitive environments on the planet.The SeaXplorer 58 is a future-facing yacht and features a number of sustainable options. These include her premium synthetic teak deck and waste water tanks, ensuring her suitability for operations in zero-discharge zones of outstanding natural beauty.

A breath-taking moment

Tolga Karacadal, Operations Manager

Yachting at the Antalya shipyard says, “We are very excited at the successful accomplishment of this milestone of the project. Having seen the yacht in the water for the rst time, it’s clear to see that she will be a head turner.”

“It was a breath-taking moment for all involved to see the yacht out of the shed for the rst time. She looked spectacular in the winter sunshine, a clear testament to what the combined team in the Netherlands and Turkey, along with our subcontractors, can achieve together.”

Enrique Tintore, SeaXplorer Design Manager at Damen Yachting, says about the launch, “It was a breath-taking moment for all involved to see the yacht out of the shed for the rst time. She looked spectacular in the winter sunshine, a clear testament to what the combined team in the Netherlands and Turkey, along with our subcontractors, can achieve together. We are looking forward now to putting the nishing touches to the yacht

and handing her over to her Owner in the spring. A er this, we will be continuing our work, creating the rst SeaXplorer 60, which is scheduled for delivery in spring2024.”

Next in line

The forthcoming SeaXplorer 60 promises to be equally elegant and sophisticated. She will feature a luxurious interior design from H2 Yacht Designs and o er enhanced

Enrique Tintore – SeaXplorer Design Manager at Damen Yachting.

In line with its building philosophy, Damen Yachting began construction of the SeaXplorer 58 up front in order to offer the Owner a rapid delivery.

Technical speci cations

SeaXplorer 58

Length overall 58.00m

Beam overall (at hull) 11.00m

Draught (full load) 3.60m

Gross Tonnage 1,090

Design Exterior Azure Yacht Design

Design Interior Design Unlimited

Naval architecture Damen Yachting

Maximum speed 14.5kn

Range @ 11.5 knots 5,000nm

Guests 12

Crew 17 + Captain sustainability courtesy of Hybrid by Amels technology. This innovative feature enables cruising at speeds of up to 7kn on electric propulsion, signi cantly lowering noise and vibrations for those onboard while considerably reducing emissions.

The SeaXplorer 60 is 60m in length with four decks totalling approximately 1,850m2 of outdoor deck and interior area. For her twelve guests on board, she has impressive capability and extensive provisions so that her seventeen crew (including four specialist sta , guides, pilots, etc) can provide full luxury service for up to 30 days without port call. As well as an Ice Class hull for global voyaging, she has hybrid power and propulsion, carrying your choice from a wide range of tenders (up to 10.5m), toys and helicopters.

Premium yacht building hub

In line with its building philosophy, Damen Yachting began construction of the SeaXplorer 58 up front in order to o er the Owner a rapid delivery. Designed and engineered at Damen Yachting’s head o ce in the Netherlands, the yacht is the rst SeaXplorer to be constructed in Antalya. The yard is Turkey’s premiere yacht building hub, boasting outstanding facilities and enjoying access to an experienced supply chain. The SeaXplorer range innovatively combines Amels yacht building experience with Damen shipbuilding technology. With an exterior design by Azure Yacht Design, the range also bene ts from the input of design partner EYOS Expeditions and the hard-won experience they have gained in the eld.

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With her ice class hull and 30 days’ oceangoing autonomy, the yacht is able to safely sail to the most extreme and sensitive environments on the planet.

A masterpiece of harmony

On 26 January, Benetti launched FB283, a 62m Benetti Full Custom Yacht with a steel hull and an aluminium superstructure, tailor made for the owner like a bespoke suit atthe Livorno yard.

ALL PHOTOS COURTESY OF BENETTI.

With a focus on comfort and conviviality, FB283 has been created with family life front and center.

Technical speci cations FB283

Signing o the entire project from a blank sheet of paper was Giorgio Cassetta, author of the exteriors and interiors. The hull lines are by Van Oossanen Naval Architects. The new 62m Full Custom yacht built by Benetti with a steel hull and an aluminium superstructure touched the water for the rst time in a private ceremony.

The Owner had expressed the desire for ayacht with four fundamental characteristics: speed, silence, long range, and guaranteed fun for the family. And so it was; Benetti has built a yacht that makes the customer’s dream come true in every way, by tailoring it according to their desires, exactly like a tailor-made suit. This

was facilitated by the close and pro table relationship established between the yard, the project team, the designer, and the owner, who was represented by Nicola Nicolai from Nicolai Yacht Consulting & Project Management, acting as advisor prior to the purchase and managing the entire construction process as owner’s representative and project manager.

The art of puri cation

FB283’s exterior styling features extremely elegant lines, with a sleek bow and a stern sloping down towards the water’s surface, combined with a (FDHF) fast displacement hull meticulously researched by Benetti and Van Oossanen Naval Architects to deliver excellent performance. FB283 has >>

amaximum speed of 21 knots and a range that makes it possible to cruise for long distances without stopping.

Giorgo Cassetta and his Rome based studio created a masterpiece of harmony, they have successfully conquered the art of puri cation to the essential and achieved the desired smoothness of surfaces. This coherence in lines can be seen as one of the studio’s trademarks. They deal away with unnecessary disturbances on the exterior design to leave the bare minimum of openings and gaps in the otherwise

continuous surfaces. Seen from any angle, the yacht invites the viewer to run an invisible hand over the surfaces, smooth as a rock polished by a river.

Deck ttings such as the massive oval capping rails, natural teak panels, and solid wood and stone furniture give the vessel asuperyacht feel rarely found on an Italian build of this size.

Being entrusted by the Owner with both exterior and interior design, Giorgio Cassetta added striking details to interface

the two, such as the magni cent 6 x 2m uninterrupted windows on both main deck and upper deck.

Tenders and toys

With a focus on comfort and conviviality, FB283 has been created with family life front and center, so there are plenty of storage areas o ering space for all kinds of water toys and equipment for having fun in the water, including diving gear. Located forward on the upper deck, the garage is a veritable cathedral, with a side door and the space to contain a 10m tender, two jet

On 26 January, Benetti launched FB283 at the Livorno yard.

150 years of Benetti

This year, Benetti celebrates 150 years since its foundation in 1873, when Lorenzo Benetti (1844-1914) purchased the Cantiere Darsena Lucca in Viareggio and launched more than thirty ships. With ve giga yachts built to date, more than 50 international nautical acknowledgements, over 450 yachts built, and more than 300,000m2 for production facilities, Benetti is the story of a pioneering vision nurtured by a passionate heritage and driven forward by advanced nautical construction know-how. It is an emblem of enduring beauty and superior cra smanship, infused with the warmth and air of Italian artistry, and home to all sea connoisseurs who wish to embark on a journey that began in 1873 and is destined to last.

FB283’s exterior styling features extremely elegant lines, with a sleek bow and a stern sloping down towards the water’s surface, combined with a (FDHF) fast displacement hull meticulously researched by Benetti and Van Oossanen Naval Architects to deliver excellent performance.

skis, and a second tender. A touch & go helicopter platform makes sure the owner and guests can reach the yacht at any location.

Ultimate Benetti dedication

The FB283 construction process started during the 2020 lockdown period and, as a result, the yard made use of innovative and functional solutions. Thanks to the 3D technology used to develop the entire project, internal video calls to keep the owner constantly updated, and completely new working methods and timings, Benetti

has once again expressed its full potential, showing that it can capitalise on its knowhow and on winning production and engineering processes to breathe life into a one-of-a-kind Full Custom yacht. The capabilities and dedication demonstrated by the shipyard are the values that the owner appreciated most.

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Benetti shipyard in Livorno, Italy.

Bellissima

Born out of skilled hand cra smanship, avant-garde design and advanced marine technology, Riva 130’ Bellissima is a magni cent ybridge yacht with an overall length of 40m, and the perfect blend of power and elegance: a work of art that is Bellissima in both name and fact.

“The name Bellissima perfectly expresses the spirit of this yacht, a true work of art that has been a huge success on all four continents. With her sporty but at the same time extremely elegant lines, Riva 130’ Bellissima is the dream yacht of every owner in search of outstanding cruising performance combined with the feeling of being at home.”

Alberto Galassi – CEO of the Ferretti Group.

of more than 39,000m 17,000 under

he second unit built of Riva’s agship model was launched on behalf of a European owner at the end of January 2023 in La Spezia. A er recently undergoing major expansion and architectural restyling work, the La Spezia yard now extends over a total surface area , of which 17,000under cover. The facility also includes three buildings containing eighteen assembly stations, plus six equipped for testing. The production site also has a 300t travel li and two of the largest advanced technology painting systems in Europe.

The launch also saw the o cial opening of the new wing of the facility reserved for owner hospitality. Representing a further optimisation of the services o ered to guests, it joins 26 yacht berths, with two docks under cover, ensuring optimal conditions for work and delivery to owners in any season.

Product Strategy Committee led by Piero Ferrari, and the Ferretti Group Engineering Department.

With an overall length of over 40m and a beam of 8m, Bellissima is the rst planing ybridge in the range to extend across three real decks, with a full-wide-body design and generous volumes in every setting, while remaining under 300GT and maintaining sleek, elegant lines.

“The name Bellissima perfectly expresses the spirit of this yacht, a true work of art that has been a huge success on all four continents,” says Ferretti Group CEO Alberto Galassi. “With her sporty but at the same time extremely elegant lines, Riva Bellissima is the dream yacht of every owner in search of outstanding cruising performance combined with the feeling of being at home.”

“Riva 130’ Bellissima is designed to be superlative and on entering the water becomes even more beautiful, powerful and poetic, like the boats that have written the brand’s history,” continues Alberto Galassi. “The success this model is reporting is a credit to Riva’s commitment to always designing boats that navigate both in legend and in the future.”

Elegant, yet sporty

27 years,

Beautiful, powerful, and poetic Bellissima has exterior styling and interiors by Mauro Micheli and Sergio Beretta, founders of O cina Italiana Design, the design rm behind all Riva’s yachts for the last 27years, working in partnership with the

Carbon ber, steel, and glass are the distinctive elements of the hull design,

Riva 130’ Bellissima is a magnificent flybridge yacht with an overall length of 40m. Riva shipyard in La Spezia, Italy.

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which features three simple lines running along the silhouette: two black strokes along the yacht’s silvery side de ne the hull windows, while the windshield, made with spherical crystals, has the characteristic slight forward rake already used on the Riva48’ Dolceriva. A , the all-glass fashion plates enhance the aerodynamics and elegance of the yacht, while the carbon ber detailing and the hardtop with its quintessentially sporty style add dynamism and personality.

The outdoor areas are optimised to fully experience close contact with the water: the stern area, set low and open to the water, is divided into a large beach club and a cockpit of over 60m2. Forward, guests can choose between a lounge, a large sun pad and other intimate and inviting spaces. The exterior spaces are rounded out by an alfresco dining area, accommodating up to ten people on the upper deck, and a relaxation area on the sundeck.

Traditional, yet futuristic

Inside, Bellissima o ers spacious, lightlled settings, thanks to the large glazed surfaces extending along the full length of the main and upper decks. The interior design is contemporary, pointed up by elements made from steel, polished wood and leather, and achieves the perfect balance between celebrating tradition and reaching into the future. The star feature of Riva 130’ is the large lounge on the main deck: with a 270-degree panoramic view and a height of over 2m, this one-of-a-kind space features an imposing staircase with polished marble steps that not only connects the decks but is also a magni cent architectural element. The cabin layout puts the master suite on the main deck and four cabins on the lower deck, separated by a large lobby and all with en suite bathrooms. The crew area, made up of three cabins with bathrooms and a large living area, is forward, with

reserved entrances and walkways to ensure the utmost privacy and tranquility for both the owner and guests.

Bellissima is powered by twin MTU 16V 2000 M96L engines rated 2,638mhp each, giving her a top speed of 22.5kn and a cruising speed of 20kn.

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Bellissima has exterior styling and interiors by Mauro Micheli and Sergio Beretta, founders of Officina Italiana Design.

“The success this model is reporting is a credit to Riva’s commitment to always designing boats that navigate both in legend and in the future.”

Alberto Galassi – CEO of the Ferretti Group.

When an icon evolves

On 10 January 2023, at a milestone event, a revolutionary yacht was witnessed atOceanco’s construction facilities in the Netherlands. H has undergone acomplete transformation that is practically unprecedented in its scale and nature.

ALL PHOTOS COURTESY OF OCEANCO. Oceanco’s 1050H.

Hhas a beam of 14.6m, a draught of 4.6m, and a volume of 3,521GT. Up to 20 guests are accommodated on board H and she has accommodation for 38 crew members including the captain. She has a steel hull and aluminium superstructure and is powered by two MTU engines, which give her a top speed of 18kn. This yacht carries 420,000l of fuel on board. She is the seventh largest yacht built by Oceanco.

Recreated to face the future

The yachting world has seen commercial vessels converted into superyachts, and heritage yachts being returned to their original glory, but this is the rst time a yacht has been recreated to face the future as awholly new, contemporary vessel. The result reinforces Oceanco’s reputation for tackling challenging projects and delivering industry rsts.

Oceanco’s CEO Marcel Onkenhout comments, “To say that this has been a remarkable process is an understatement. The project has called for passion, dedication, and extraordinary cra smanship, with many involved in her creation now contributing to her recreation, including myself. We are proud to say that

Technical speci cations

we are relaunching a completely new Oceanco.”

H displays a modern exterior aesthetic, including a completely new superstructure, alongside a fresh interior by Reymond Langton Design.

Potential for evolution

The reimagining of this icon calls into question our notion of what de nes a yacht. To consider the connection between form and identity, and a yacht’s potential for evolution; taking on new shapes and new meanings. The A Group’s Richard Hein, who acted as the independent owner’s representative for the project, adds, “This almost unimaginable transformation has been able to take place thanks to the shared trust, perseverance and expertise of the team involved. A yacht is more than just the materialisation of an owner’s vision. It has its own character, its own speci c habitat, with a unique purpose and story. Through the achievements of this project we have been able to extend the story of a remarkable superyacht for decades to come. It is about seeing the potential for all vessels, rather than starting from a blank sheet of paper each time.”

Positive impact

Aside from her physical transformation, the work undertaken brings H into the future with contemporary standards in terms of technology, safety, capability and sustainability. She has an operational pro le that is fully compliant with rigorous IMO Tier III standards, not to mention upgrades to her technological capabilities across the board. At a time when the yachting industry is increasingly

“The project has called for passion, dedication, and extraordinary cra smanship, with many involved in her creation now contributing to her recreation, including myself. We are proud to say that we are relaunching a completely new Oceanco.”

Marcel Onkenhout – Oceanco’s CEO.

mindful of the impact that newly built vessels have on the planet, it is pertinent to highlight that bringing an existing superyacht’s environmental pro le up to date with contemporary standards can have as much, if not more, of a positive

impact. “It is a proud moment for me to see the nearing completion of this transformation, having personally been involved in returning H to her birthplace for this ambitious project”, adds Dr. Barwani, Chairman of Oceanco.

The face of tomorrow

With delivery windows for new construction projects booked up into the latter part of the decade, the scope of H’s transformation means that she emerges from her launch as an almost completely new yacht. Except in this case, she bene tted from a year’s reduced timetable for completion thanks to the decrease in time spent on engineering and hull construction. All while maintaining her Oceanco pedigree. “It is our ambition that this landmark project will inspire owners of existing yachts to bene t from the gi of

time while adding value to their ownership experience as well as the planet. Through this approach, icons have the potential to become the new faces of

tomorrow”, comments Oceanco Marketing Director Paris Baloumis.

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Oceanco’s construction facilities in the Netherlands.

H has an operational profile that is fully compliant with rigorous IMO Tier III standards.

More than anything

A er a major re t that lasted just nine months, Lusben has launched Masquenada, a 51m expedition yacht now owned by Pier Luigi Loro Piana. The main focus was the external pro le of the vessel – based on the work of Nauta Design – which has been radically transformed and extended in the stern block, as well as the complete renovation of the interior and the repainting of the entire superstructure and part of the hull.

During an intense and engaging private ceremony, held recently in Livorno at the Lusben shipyard, the 51m M/Y Masquenada expedition yacht was launched in the presence of her new owner, the fashion entrepreneur and great sailing enthusiast Pier Luigi Loro Piana.

The Lusben sta , the crew, the architects and designers, as well as the owner himself, were involved in a laborious and wide-ranging re t that began in October 2020, which constituted a radical renewal of the yacht, originally conceived as a work boat.

Feet in the water

“The most important element of this entire project was time”, says Pier Luigi Loro Piana in his speech at the launch. “Time is

the most essential factor for an owner and Iam enormously satis ed with the capacity of the Lusben shipyard which, together with all the collaborators, managed to complete this incredible transformation in just a few months. Now, the project for the immediate future is to embark with my family and sail around the world.”

The main transformation that Masquenada underwent was the removal and extension of the entire stern block: in addition to the installation of a transformer that doubled the available surface of the beach area, the lengths of the bridge and upper deck were increased by 1.5m each. This operation was particularly complex because, in the beginning, there was a lack of information such as technical drawings or wiring diagrams, and it was therefore necessary to perform a 3D scan of the yacht and carry >>

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51m expedition yacht Masquenada.

Mario Pedol, founder together with Massimo Gino of Nauta Design, worked on the exterior design with his team.

Photo courtesy of Giuliano Sargentini.

out measurements and surveys from scratch.

Continuing the work on the external decks, Lusben removed the deck crane, le over from the yacht’s previous vocation, from the main deck, and installed a new, powerful crane below deck in the lazarette. This was a tremendous intervention, which required a redistribution of space and storage. With the crane in rest position, this solution frees up an area of approximately 200m2 on the main deck. Next, the exterior décor was completely overhauled to adapt to the wishes of the owner who, in addition to customised freestanding furniture, requested to remove the jacuzzi from the sun deck and replace it with an outdoor cooking station. Mario Pedol, founder together with Massimo Gino of Nauta Design, worked on the exterior design with his team. He comments, “We are particularly proud of this project that we were lucky enough to follow from the beginning, alongside the owner. From the initial brie ng to the search on the market for a yacht that could satisfy his needs, to the careful design of

During an intense and engaging private ceremony, held recently in Livorno at the Lusben shipyard, 51m M/Y Masquenada was launched in the presence of her new owner.

The main transformation that Masquenada underwent was the removal and extension of the entire stern block.

each phase of this rich and complex re t. Today, we can say that completing such a complex project in such a short time was an incredible operation carried out in a masterful way by Lusben. The pro le of Masquenada is now much sleeker and more elegant and, in redesigning the stern block, we have managed to improve the contact with the water and the liveability of this area, now transformed into a ‘pieds dans l’eau’.”

Tribute to the world of sailing

For the interiors, the owner has chosen to renew the collaboration with the architect Misa Poggi, who has been working with Loro Piana since 2002. With the exception of moving the galley to another area of the yacht, and a modi cation requested by the owner inside the master cabin where the headboard now rests against the stern wall, allowing him to enjoy an uninterrupted view towards o the bow, the layout has remained unchanged. Furnishings, décor, and essences, however, have been completely modi ed, as have the ceilings and oors.

The Lusben team already knew the yacht well, having carried out numerous re t operations on her in the past years. Together with local suppliers and cra smen, they quickly tackled the repainting of the entire superstructure (in Midnight Gray, chosen by the owner) and part of the hull, as well as laying the new Teak Burma, whose staves have been worked with a particular technique so that, to the eye, it seems like a single long stave. This element, as well as being a tribute to the world of sailing, is particularly dear to the owner, as it helps to visually underline the breadth of the external areas. Great attention was also paid to the reduction of vibrations and noise: Lusben, Vulkan, and the Names studio collaborated to create new custom supports for the three latest generation Kohler generators, including a double soundproo ng box for the central generator, while the thruster and hydraulic steering have been replaced by electric systems. New air conditioning units, converters and propellers help ensure high navigational standards. “Without presumption, I think it is di cult to nd another shipyard capable of completing a re t as complex as that of Masquenada in such a short time frame”, comments Alessio Centelli, Project Manager of Lusben, with pride. “Also considering the di culties related to the pandemic and the numerous restrictions

in place, we were able to manage many activities, which involved various teams, external suppliers, crews and captain, always ensuring a safe and serene working climate. It took a good availability on the part of all the actors involved, an intense planning activity and a great mental agility

to be able to follow the evolution, o en non-linear, of the operations, but in the end we are all proud of the result obtained.”

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New developments

A leading player in the yacht re t and repair market with over sixty years of experience, Lusben announces important changes to its corporate structure, with the appointment of Giorgio Casareto as General Manager and a major new investment plan. Thefast-growing company is targeting the international market and planning some major investments over the next three years to boost supply capacity. The strategy is to upgrade the business’s infrastructure and services and to develop new technology in response to rising demand for re tting, maintenance and repair work in the mega yachts segment.

“Without presumption, I think it is di cult to nd another shipyard capable of completing a re t as complex as that of Masquenada in such ashort time frame.”

Alessio Centelli – Project Manager of Lusben.

Giorgio Casareto, General Manager of Lusben.

For the interiors, the owner has chosen to renew the collaboration with the architect Misa Poggi, who has been working with Loro Piana since 2002.

Photo courtesy of Giuliano Sargentini.

For a full yacht report on M/Y Rio, check out SuperYacht Industry Volume 17, Issue 2 of 2022.

62m long with a 11.20m beam, CRN M/Y Rio has four decks and can accommodate up to twelve guests on board.

High-end Videoworks systems for M/Y Rio

With 25 years of experience and hundreds of innovative audio/video, entertainment, IT, and lighting & comfort systems installed on board superyachts sailing around the world, Videoworks has focused all its skills on the superyacht true custom M/Y Rio, built by the CRN shipyard.

More and more advanced audio/ video systems and an increasingly e cient on-board network are two among the key demands of today’s owners and guests. The latest Videoworks feat con rms the company is able to continue innovating and responding proactively to this rising demand. This commitment is the result of the considerable investments in the macro areas to work on (Internet connectivity at all latitudes and arti cial intelligence), to

guarantee owners and their guests on board are more comfortable than ever.

M/Y Rio

62m long with a 11.20m beam, CRN M/YRio has four decks and can accommodate up to twelve guests on board. Everything has been designed to ensure that the owner and their guests enjoy an exclusive and customised cruising experience. The contribution of Videoworks, which developed all >>

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Upper saloon on M/Y Rio.

Internet connectivity is an essential element of life on board, where an e cient connection can ensure that some emergencies, which could require heading to a port, can be resolved remotely.

theaudio-video entertainment, communication and home automation systems, is fundamental in this sense.

Rio was designed and built by CRN in close collaboration with design and architecture studio Omega Architects, who created the exterior concept, and designers of Pulina Exclusive Interiors for the interior styling. She boasts a sporty, sleek personality, with owing hull lines and near-vertical bow; a fully bespoke opus with a strong artisanal signature. Rio was unveiled to the industry in her world premiere at the worldrenowned Monaco Yacht Show, which was held from 28September to 1October 2022; promising to be a key highlight of the event. For a full yacht report on M/Y Rio, check out SuperYacht Industry Volume 17, Issue 2 of 2022.

Connection means security

Internet connectivity is an essential element of life on board, where an e cient connection can ensure that some emergencies, which could require heading

to a port, can be resolved remotely. Internet connectivity on M/Y Rio is guaranteed by a 5G modem with four active SIM cards and a LEO satellite-ready system: with present IT infrastructure and topology at antennas can be added to receive satellite connectivity services provided by Starlink or, coming soon, OneWeb.

The network infrastructure is based on Cisco Catalyst products, and great attention was paid to control of the audiovideo and home automation system via iPad or Android tablets, through a special app. To further simplify interaction with crew members, the owner and the guests can request assistance from the crew via radio buttons in all rooms, a simple and immediate action that does not require opening the app and calling from a device that may not always be at hand.

Party time

On the audio reproduction front, Videoworks has chosen the Sonos system compatible with Airplay2 technology.

What about having a party on board? For parties, a connection interface for a DJ console and plugs for additional removable speakers have been provided, both of which are integrated with the audio distribution on the entire yacht. If you prefer to watch a lm, the large fully customised outdoor pool area on the wheelhouse deck at the a also features an outdoor cinema with video projector, motorised screen, and dedicated audio system.

Particular attention was paid to the integration of lighting and blinds controls, which was created by Videoworks and integrated with solutions developed by Lutron, a world leader in lighting control technologies.

As with all Videoworks systems, its systems on the CRN M/Y Rio are equipped with a remote assistance server, so that the help desk can intervene remotely 24/7 if needed.

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Central apparatus room.

Aft deck.

Septemar interior on Bilgin’s RL Noor.

SEPTEMAR has produced the interiors of more than 30 yachts from 30 to 80m long in the last een years. Their skilled cra smanship allows them to produce high-quality furniture with speed and precision.

A dream come true

Since 2008, Septemar has been making dreams come true by producing integrated solutions from design to production in the yacht decoration sector.

By combining design and engineering according to their philosophy of quality and on-time production, the Turkish company earned countless awards with thirty yachts to date. Septemar’s 5,000m2 factory includes a design & engineering space, furniture production facilities, and varnish, uphlstery, and assembly and installation departments.

Septemar has produced the interiors of more than 30 yachts from 30 to 80m long in the last een years. Their skilled cra smanship allows them to produce high-quality furniture with speed and precision. Their journey towards the most high-end interiors always starts with a profound technical design process.

From design to reality

In the design engineering department, the design is reconstructed according to the actual dimensions of the yacht with twoand three-dimensional works. Based on the dimensional changes and technical requirements that may a ect the design, alternative proposal drawings in line with the original design are presented to the customer a er detailed and close collaboration with the designer.

Septemar uses the latest, state-of-the-art so ware for CAD/CAM integration. This enables the company to work with great precision and decreases the chance of possible delays within the process.

Once the technical drawings are created in 3D, they are transferred directly from the design o ce to the CNC machines in the production facility. Each part has its own detailed production drawing with a unique serial number. This means that the response to requests that come in a er delivery can be handled very quickly.

Technology meets cra smanship

It cannot be denied, mega yacht interiors always need a talented personal touch. Even with the maximum automation possibilities and aids, a unique design always needs a skilled hand for making nal touches and providing that unique feeling for the customer. Therefore, Septemar believes in the value of the many years of experience of the company and its skilled workers. The facility is set up as a dust free zone to reduce errors caused by dust and this also forms a healthier working environment.

Currently Septemar is in the handover process for works on the 73m V2V (exCarinthia IV, Lürssen) and a 42m yacht in Antalya. Production just goes on and on for Septemar, as they are already preparing the work for interiors on six 50m Bilgin yachts and a 40m sailing boat.

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Septemar interior on Bilgin’s MY Giaola-Lu.

MY Ultra G’s efficient FDHF hull will deliver a much smoother, flatter ride compared to a conventional semi-displacement shape.

Welcoming Ultra G

A lot of events have taken place at the Heesen shipyard in the past year and even more is in store for the company in2023. Let’s take a look at some past events and catch a glimpse of what’s to come.

As of May 2022, Heesen became a100% Dutch company. A smooth transition allowed the company to return to ‘business as usual’ relatively quickly. Thanks to its proverbial Dutch powers of pragmatism and blue-sky thinking, Heesen manoeuvred around supply chain hiccups intelligently and secured the company’s future. With een yachts under construction and a workforce of 1,000 skilled people, the Heesen shipyard is as busy and well organised as abeehive.

The 2022 boat show season was a great success; the 60m full custom Lusine debuted at the Monaco Yacht Show, Heesen announced the sale of YN 20555 Project Serena, they launched the XV67 design concept by Winch, and the 50m Ocean Z premiered at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show. The sale of YN20857, Project Setteesettanta, a full custom 57m all-aluminium motor yacht, and the launch of a new design – the 50m series by Harrison Eidsgaard – graced the end of 2022.

The Year of the Water Rabbit

What’s in store for Heesen Yachts in 2023? The company anticipated the Chinese New Year with great enthusiasm and expect 2023, the Year of the Water Rabbit, to be another intense and exciting one. InChinese culture, this sign symbolises longevity, peace, and prosperity. The 45-year young company looks forward to many more years of designing, engineering, and building cutting-edge motor yachts at the forefront of innovation and breakthrough technology. Right from

Technical speci cations

MY Ultra G has a lightweight aluminium Fast Displacement Hull Form, complete with course fins, gyro stabilisers and interceptor trim plates.

the get-go, 2023 promises to be a very busy year.

On 27 January, the full custom 59m YN19959 Project Skyfall was launched. And during the course of the year, Heesen will launch three more superyachts: YN 20067, the full custom 67m Project Sparta by Winch Design; YN 20255, Project Apollo, the rst in the restyled 55m Steel Series; and the Smart Custom YN 20150 Project Oslo24. We cannot wait to see the new projects come along, so stay tuned to follow their progress with us in SuperYacht Industry.

Project Skyfall

Let’s take a closer look at project Skyfall. Project SkyFall was launched at the facility in Oss and christened MY Ultra G. This was the shipyard’s rst launch of 2023, a year that promises to be exciting and busy for Heesen Yachts.

Heesen is famous for designing, engineering, and constructing lightweight, ultra-fast yachts built to the smallest tolerances. Two luxury sport shing yachts built in the nineties occupy a special place in Heesen’s eet and were somehow the inspiration for this project. MY Obsession was the largest sport shing yacht at the time, until overtaken by MY Red Sapphire. MY Ultra G is the ultimate expression of theknowledge and experience gained in

over forty years of shipbuilding to the nest Dutch quality standards. Despite its phenomenal top speed, there is no shortage of luxury on board this exceptional 60m beauty.

Social events and privacy

The layout is conceived to welcome friends aboard for sociable shing adventures while allowing the master apartment to maintain a necessary level of privacy, peace and quiet

on the bridge deck with its private terrace. A jacuzzi, large walk-in wardrobe and an ample bathroom with a central oval bath and separate shower stall provide all the home comforts.Entertaining family and friends is the raison d’être of all social areas, indoors and out. A custom wine fridge with discrete sections at di erent temperatures takes pride of place in the main saloon. The media room, home to a Samsung The Wall screen of 1,814mm by

MY Ultra G’s thunder will come from 22,000 horsepower generated by four MTU 20V 4000 engines, driving four Kongsberg S90 waterjets.

MY Ultra G Lounge.

8,063mm and an elegant games table on the main deck forward, is undoubtedly the pièce de résistance. The sundeck, with its in nity pool facing a , is ideal for receptions and musical entertainments.

Canine guests are well taken care of too, thanks to a series of carefully thought-out details to make their life at sea as safe and stress-free as possible. Among several features the most notable is certainly the ‘relief area’, a self- ushing area of the side deck nished in synthetic grass, complete with sensors, cameras and sprinklers.Thirteen crew will be on hand to take care of ten guests, with discrete separate routing allowing them to seamlessly service every area of the yacht.

Smoother, atter ride

This bespoke luxury is the perfect complement to an ultra-technological and sophisticated propulsion system. MYUltraG’s thunder will come from 22,000horsepower generated by four MTU20V 4000 engines, driving four Kongsberg S90 waterjets. The outer engines, compliant with the latest Tier III environmental regulations, drive steerable jets, while the center engines operate xed booster units. With less back-pressure and a slightly higher power output, the center engines will be used solely for the highest

speeds. Waterjet drives lower the yacht’s draught to less than 3m and reduce vibration by 40% compared to traditional sha s and propellers.

Thanks to its lightweight aluminium Fast Displacement Hull Form, complete with course ns, gyro stabilisers and interceptor trim plates, MY Ultra G will reach an extraordinary top speed of 37 knots in light load conditions. Her e cient FDHF hull

will also deliver a much smoother, atter ride compared to a conventional semidisplacement shape, while its extra volume o ers plenty of space for equipment and amenities. Three gyro-stabilisers will keep the yacht comfortable at low speeds. MYUltra G will undergo system commissioning testing before leaving Oss for intensive trials in the North Sea.

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MY Ultra G Lounge.

Heesen’s 60m full custom Lusine debuted at the Monaco Yacht Show of 2022.

Engineered from a place of passion

For more than een years, Tec Wire has been successfully supplying the superyacht industry with stainless steel and standard and bespoke carbon bre products. The company’s strong suit is that it does everything inhouse; from design, to engineering, to production and assembly.

Tec Wire’s products have all been designed, engineered, and manufactured in-house by a talented and professional team which possesses a great amount of skills, cra smanship, and experience in the superyacht sector. Some Tec Wire products you can expect to nd on iconic superyachts throughout the world include sun awnings, ag poles, stanchions, sea fastenings, and railings.

When it all comes together

One of Tec Wire’s recently completed projects is a carbon ber sunawning system delivered on MY Come Together, the rst of the 60 series from Amels, HN6001. Following the design of Espen Øino, triangular shapes of the windows on both sides of the yacht, Tec Wire developed a triangular carbon ber sunawning pole. The project was a turn-key project where they delivered a perfectly working system which included a 3D survey, the installation of the deck

inserts, the structure ttings, and nally the composite fabric sunawning sails.

The man behind Tec Wire

We spoke with Arjaan Stevens, proud Owner and Director of Tec Wire, to get some more insights about Tec Wire and to get to know the man behind the company.

Mr Stevens was born and raised in Zeeland, a province located all the way in the southwest corner of the Netherlands. Located right on the leeward side of the North Sea, Zeeland (which literally means ‘sea land’) consists of a number of islands and peninsulas and the southern border is shared with Belgium. The beautiful Tec Wire building is located in Goes, one of Zeeland’s larger cities. The state of the art building is where it all happens, as it holds an R&D centre, the head o ce, o ces for design and engineering, and the production facilities.

Tec Wire, located in Goes.

“We are committed to innovation, thinking outside of thebox and above all, we are customer focused. We dedicate our in-house expertise, extensive experience and knowledge of onboard operations to nd solutions and deliver superior quality and nish. We always go the extra mile for ourcustomers.”

With a smile on his face, Mr Stevens shares, “I started fabricating tailor-made solutions for the superyacht industry in my shed in the garden. With a great passion for water sports, I just wanted to make the best solutions one can possibly think of. A er a while, Iwas discovered by some major shipyards, which set the ball rolling. The industry was very welcoming and cheered me on when they saw I was a hard worker with apassion for my cra .”

Who was your rst big client and what did you produce for this client?

Mr Stevens shares, “My rst big client was Oceanco. In short, Oceanco called me for anything that didn’t yet exist yet or solutions that the company had not yet engineered. At one point, around een years ago, some of the Oceanco yachts had a self-levelling boarding ladder with aluminium steps. This posed a great challenge for the crew, who had to hold up the heavy framework of the ladder outside of the yacht to install it. They asked me to make a midship hoist installation which goes over the bulwark. Basically, they asked for an aid to install the ladder, which had been almost impossible to do manually because of the weight of the steps. This was my rst big project.

In the end, I engineered a crane that you can assemble on >>

Arjaan Stevens – Founder and Owner of Tec Wire.

How did Tec Wire come to life?

Arjaan Stevens, Owner and Director of Tec Wire.

The spanners are part of the Tec Wire carbon fibre railing system with stanchions and/or railing fences.

aceiling or a wall, under which the ladder can be stored. With this system, the ladder can be carefully pushed outside the yacht via a rails system, a er which the ladder can be slowly dropped into place with the help of the crane.”

What is your vision for Tec Wire?

Mr Stevens concludes, “I don’t see the company as just a workplace or a corporate o ce. I see every employee as part of a mechanism, to ultimately reach the same goal together. My vision is to have everyone working together from a place of passion, to create only the best products, with great freedom to innovate, and most of all to have fun during the journey.”

Currently, Tec Wire’s customer base consists of approximately 200 shipyards, management rms, and superyacht owners, to which they mainly provide carbon ber sunawning systems, carbon ber and stainless steel stanchions, carbon ber railing systems, carbon ber and stainless steel agpoles, carbon ber and stainless steel jacksta s, carbon ber swim ladders, carbon ber dock steps, and carbon ber seasonal covers. Their spanner system is unique because of the method of attachment with special stainless steel ball pivots and cups between which the non-stretch line with Dyneema sleeve is attached. Another unique feature is the tensioning mechanism, which allows tensioning the lines by hand without the use of tools.

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Tec Wire sun awning on the Amels Come Together.

“My vision is to build a company that takes great pride in their work. One that can think in solutions, engineer excellence and deliver the highest quality and nish to guarantee complete customer dedication and satisfaction.”

Arjaan Stevens

– Founder and

Director

of Tec Wire.

Carbon Fibre flagpole on MY Here Comes The Sun.

MCM, superyacht builders from Newport, Rhode Island, is expanding. It has appointed the excellently named Bolt LaMotte in the role of business director among a number of other new hires. This means MCM is expanding its yacht-management office to 85% of the building MCM operates in. Mr LaMotte, a former collegiate and professional sailor, has hands-on experience aboard yachts ranging from cruisers to Maxis. He enjoyed a successful career in financial services and technology, working with such highly respected firms as Accenture, Microsoft, and AXA XL.

The shareholders of the shipyard, Rönner Group and Gustav Zech Stiftung have appointed Friedrich Norden as the Managing Director of Lloyd Werft Bremerhaven. Mr Norden started his new role on 1 December 2022 and will act as Managing Director for the German shipyard together with Thorsten Rönner. Mr Norden was previously the Project Manager at Lloyd Werft and has spent his entire career with the shipyard. As a result of this, he has participated in the highs and lows of the company from the very beginning.

Huisfit announces the appointment of Jelmer Koopman as Sales Manager.

Mr Koopman has earned a Technical Business Engineering degree (BEng) at HU University of Applied Sciences Utrecht and held various positions within the maritime industry. Amongst others with Damen, Stolt Tankers, and Wilhelmsen, in both Project, Contract, and Sales Management.

Mr Koopman is eager to begin his new career at Huisfit, “I am looking forward to meet our clients, crew and co-makers and visit the Royal Huisman and Huisfit fleet as well as to preparing the refits yet to come as good as possible.”

Denison Yachting is delighted to announce the latest addition to their team, new Charter Management Director, Nicholas Fry. Mr Fry will be based from Denison’s Monaco office, pushing efforts for expansion throughout Europe in the hope of growing the charter division. Mr Fry has since shared his admiration for the brokerage, commenting, “I am very excited about this great opportunity to develop, expand, and oversee the charter fleet of Denison Yachting in Europe. I will be sharing my passion for sailing and hospitality with our clients and will make sure we build successful charter programs for their yachts.”

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A+T Instruments, one of the leaders in the high-end yacht instruments market, have announced Nils Jolliffe as Chief Operating Officer. Mr Jolliffe is responsible for general management, scaling the business operational processes, including manufacturing, to support growth which is running at 40% year on year. Mr Jolliffe, who has been working with A+T since October 2022, has over 20 years of experience in leading roles in fast-growing manufacturing and aerospace companies who share their quality, reliability focus and reputation that is such a key part of A+T’s success so far.

Pearl Yachts announces Ross Donohoe’s appointment as International Sales Manager, Mr Donohoe brings a wealth of experience from more than two decades in the industry. Fresh from a busy boot Düsseldorf, where the brand held a European premiere for the Pearl 72 and announced the new Pearl 82 project. Mr Donohoe is the latest addition to their growing team. Following a foundational education and career in Marine Engineering, Mr Donohoe’s flair for sales shone through and he began to make a name for himself in the yachting industry.

Williams Jet Tenders, the world’s leading jet tender specialist, has announced that Oscar Hemmings has joined the design and engineering department as Junior Designer, Special Builds and SOLAS. Mr Hemmings will be responsible for the design and technical foundations of its customised builds, including the new SOLAS versions of the 505, 565 and 625, as well as some new models that are currently in development. Mr Hemmings is delighted to join the team following the completion of an Industrial Design degree at Loughborough University where he gained a first-class honour.

Wärtsilä appoints Saara Tahvanainen as Executive Vice President, Marketing and Communications and a member of the Wärtsilä Board of Management. Ms Tahvanainen will commence in her role latestby the end ofJune 2023 and she will report to Wärtsilä’s President & CEO Håkan Agnevall. Ms Tahvanainen will succeed Mr Atte Palomäki, who will leave Wärtsilä with immediate effect.She has extensive experience in the field of communication, branding, and marketing and joins Wärtsilä from UPM, where she holds the position of Vice President for stakeholder relations, communications, and marketing.

Nicholas Fry Charter Management Director

Friedrich Norden Managing Director

Jelmer Koopman Sales Manager

Bolt LaMotte Business Director

Nils Jolli e Chief Operating Officer

Oscar Hemmings Junior Designer

Ross Donohoe International Sales Manager

Saara Tahvanainen Executive Vice President

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–Rigging

to the unique craft of building luxury superyachts, focusing on semi-custom steel aluminium builds, between 30 and 50 metres. This means we intrinsically know our craft and how to enhance your onboard experience at every stage.

The passion of our team and clients will always be the driving force behind our yachts’ unsurpassed quality and beauty. This is our passion and we are excited to be on this journey with you.

extensive network ensures a strong international presence in 59 countries. Besenzoni has established the widest product range available on the market: external hydraulic and retracting gangways, cranes for flybridge and stern, pilot seats, electric side doors, hydraulic bathing ladders and side ladders, hard tops, electric opening windows, hydraulic tender lifts and much more.

F +31 (0)33 299 25 99

E pr@heinenhopman.com

I www.heinenhopman.com

Contact: J.W.E. Hopman

Heinen & Hopman Engineering is a world leader in air conditioning, mechanical ventilation,central heating, refrigeration, sanitary systems, fire protection, environmental systems and air duct cleaning. Founded in 1965, the company is renowned for being an innovator in the design, engineering and installation of customised solutions. We work in four specialist areas: –Superyachts.

OCEANCO

Marineweg 1, 2952 BX Alblasserdam

P.O. Box 20, 2950 AA Alblasserdam

The Netherlands

T +31 (0)78 699 5399

F +31 (0)78 699 5398

E info@oceanco.nl

I www.oceancoyacht.nl

Contact: Marcel Onkenhout (CEO)

Oceanco designs and builds large, luxury, custom superyachts, employing the very highest standards of engineering, planning and craftsmanship allied with the most modern facilities. Oceanco is credited with producing some of the most sophisticated and innovative luxury superyachts in the world. The numerous awards won signify and underscore Oceanco’s commitment to designing and building acclaimed superyachts of exceptional craftsmanship, style and innovation. Oceanco currently has various 85m+ superyachts under various stages of construction.

SUPPLIERS

MOONEN YACHTS

Graaf van Solmsweg 52F

5222 BP ‘s-Hertogenbosch

The Netherlands

T +31 (0)73 621 00 94

E info@moonen.com

I www.moonen.com

Contact: Marianne Hendriks

The name Moonen Yachts has become synonymous with exceptional quality and craftsmanship that is second to none. For more than 40 years we have been dedicated

BESENZONI SPA

Via Molere, 2

24067 Sarnico (BG), Italy

T +39 (0)35 910 456

E info@besenzoni.it

dario.tosto@besenzoni.it

I www.besenzoni.it

For 50 years Besenzoni has been constantly serving and assisting its clients in 90 countries qualifying itself in the world as one of the flagship companies of the Made in Italy. The

EMIGREEN B.V.

Noordeinde 19

3341 LW Hendrik-Ido-Ambacht

The Netherlands

T +31 (0)184 415 317

F +31 (0)184 415 582

E info@emigreen.eu

I www.emigreen.eu

Contact: Niko J. Dalpis

Emission Control Technology

Emigreen produces customised, integrated emission control solutions, for, among others, the maritime sector. Emigreen also provides services including design, specification, production, installation instruction, training and aftersales. Emigreen has expertise in emission control technologies, flow dynamics, thermodynamics and noise and vibration control. Emigreen develops and tests components including catalytic converters, particulate filters, selective catalytic reduction systems and related instrumentation.

The Emigreen Alfa Alfa burner assisted soot filter system has set the standard for others to beat. All Emigreen solutions are highly efficient, highly reliable and highly controllable, whether designed for an inland barge, shortsea carrier or luxury yacht. Emigreen links science and the market

–Commercial shipping. –Offshore industry. –Navy vessels.

Our mission is to ensure that the climate ‘indoors’ will perfectly meet the needs of people and products alike, whatever the weather outside. Heinen & Hopman offers a worldwide, 24/7 service via a network of subsidiaries and sales centres.

HEINEN & HOPMAN

Produktieweg 12

3751 LN Spakenburg

The Netherlands

T +31 (0)33 299 25 00

MTU FRIEDRICHSHAFEN GMBH

88040 Friedrichshafen, Germany

T +49 7541 90 7003

F +49 7541 90 7081

E marineregion1@mtu-online.com

I www.mtu-online.com

MTU diesel engines and drive systems are used in commercial, military and governmental vessels, as well as in yachts. Its product portfolio for yachts comprises engines and propulsion systems delivering power outputs of 466 to 10,000 kilowatts. They power series-built and displacement yachts as well as mega-yachts. They are complemented by standardized automation systems for monitoring and control of the propulsion plant. Completing the product portfolio is MTU ValueCare service support at over 1,200 locations around the world. Service includes engine maintenance, spare parts supply, and remanufacturing of engine components and complete drive systems.

NICOVERKEN MARINE SERVICES B.V.

Algerastraat 20

3125 BS Schiedam, The Netherlands

T +31 (0)10 238 0999

F +31 (0)10 238 0988

E info@nicoverken.nl

I www.nicoverken.nl

Contact: Jacco Vermunt

Distributor, 24/7 service & spare parts agent of marine equipment.

In our programme there are stainless steel marine pipes and drains, filtration, anti-fouling & cathodic protection, reverse osmosis desalinators (water makers), wastewater treatment, vacuum sanitary systems for yachts, deck equipment (doors & hatches) and watertight sliding door systems.

Our Ship Repair department is specialised in the overhaul of all types of main and auxiliary engines, including attachments i.e. governors, turbochargers, fuel equipment and the sales of spare parts and engines. We are capable of crankshaft grinding. Our service is 24/7 worldwide!

operation of a yacht´s propulsion system.

Piening Propeller fulfils its briefs in: Consideration of all hydrodynamic aspects during the design and an accurate manufacturing of propellers and shafts according to highest ISO classes.The company is approved by all common classification societies.

Repairs and adjustments of propellers are done with the same care as new buildings. Piening Propellers scope of supply includes:

PropellersFPP > 800mm Ø

CPP > 1.100mm Ø

Shaftsup to a several length of 16,000mm

Sterntubeswith sealings and bearings

Shaft brackets complete

GearboxesBrand ZF ®

SCHAFFRAN PROPELLER + SERVICE

GMBH

Bei der Gasanstalt 6-8

D-23560 Lübeck, Germany

T +49 (0) 451 58323-0

F +49 (0) 45158323-23

E info@schaffran-propeller.de

I www.schaffran-propeller.de

Contact: Matthias Eckert

WINEL B.V.

P.O. Box 70, 9400 AB Assen

The Netherlands

T +31 (0)592 366 060

F +31 (0)592 312 392

E sales@winel.nl

I www.winel.nl

Contact: Bert Knijp

Winel is a major supplier to the large yachts market, offering a wide range of unique premium quality shell doors, platforms, pantographic doors, transom doors, bulwark doors, hatches and watertight doors. For these custom made masterpieces we use proven concepts as the basis, coupled with smart technical solutions to optimize our products. Wishes of our customers can be incorporated without compromise.

ZF SERVICES NEDERLAND B.V.

Marine Aftermarket

Distributieweg 7

2645 EG Delfgauw

The Netherlands

T +31 15 27 02 350

E marine.benelux@zf.com

I www.zfmarinebenelux.nl

ZF Marine supplies propulsion systems and components for e.g. motor yachts, fast crafts, fast ferries, commercial vessels and sail boats for the marine market. ZF Services in Benelux is the aftermarket partner that supports you with services during the entire life cycle of the ZF products in your vessel.

Original ZF parts, new constructions, replacement, maintenance, repair and exchange are bundled in our ‘next generation service’.

The best high-quality ZF Service for your vessel.

LUBRICANTS

OPACMARE S.R.L.

via Luigi Einaudi, 150/154

10040 Rivalta (Torino), Italy

T +39 (0)11 904 5411

F +39 (0)11 909 3022

E info@opacmare.it

I www.opacmare.com

Contact: Mauro Gardois

Opacmare designs and produces accessories for the nautical market with a high level of quality and innovation.

We are developing products (standard or customized) and services able to meet the needs and the requirements of our customers, the most important shipyards in the World.

Designing and manufacturing of custom made propellers, complete shaft installations as well as hydraulically operated controllable pitch propellers for conventional as well as for LNG and Hybrid propulsion systems.

Particular emphasis is being put on high efficiency with low fuel consumption as well as the minimisation of noise and vibration for all ship propulsion systems.

Schaffran is approved by all common classification societies.

Range of products:

–Fixed pitch propellers

–Controllable pitch propellers

–Propeller- and intermediate shafts up to a length of 16m

–Stern tubes with sealings & bearings

–Shaft brackets, Nozzles, Gearboxes

G.J. WORTELBOER JR. B.V.

Quarantaineweg 5, 3089 KP Rotterdam

P.O. Box 5003, 3008 AA Rotterdam

Harbournr: 2637

The Netherlands

T +31 (0)10 429 2222

F +31 (0)10 429 6459

E info@wortelboer.nl

I www.wortelboer.nl

HELIOS LUBEOIL

Louis-Krages-St. 32

D-28237 Bremen, Germany

T +49 421 2233681

E mail@superyachtlube.con

E info@helios-lubeoil.de

I www.oilanalysis.eu

I www.superyachtlube.eu

PIENING PROPELLER

Am Altendeich 83

D-25348 Glueckstadt

Germany

T +49 4124 9168-0

F +49 4124 3716

E pein@piening-propeller.de

I piening-propeller.de

Contact: Mathias Pein

Noise reduction relies upon the quiet

–Repair-, assembly- and spare part service

Yachts are always a real treat to look at and the anchors and the chain cables should look fantastic as well. Wortelboer supplies chain cables and anchors to yacht builders all over the world. Our super mirror-polished stainless-steel anchors, as well as our hot-dip galvanized anchors and chain cables (both short link and stud link) can be found on countless yachts. All our materials are approved by any of the well-known class societies such as LRS, BV, RINA, DNV/GL, ABS and RMRS.Should you wish to hide the anchor from view, we are also able to deliver stainless-steel pockets and bottom plates. Come to Wortelboer and you can be certain that the anchors and chains will be the perfect finishing touch for your yacht.

I www.helios-lubeoil.de

Lubricant supplier, lubeoil surveys for new build and refit. Owners, shipyards, management and crew assistance. Oil sampling monitoring and a lot brand lubricants available in Europe, e.g. South France, Spain, Germany and US. MTU named approvals as well as other manufacutrer specification. In Germany AGO and MGO physical supplier, duty free possible.

Bulk supply by RTW and packed lubes will be delivered on individual request. Own large storage will make shipping easy. Save costs, fuel and resources with latest lubricant technology. Extent DPF and oil change interval. helios lubeoil is in the position to provide you with most kinds of lubricants. Start today and be prepared for tomorrow.

NEXT ISSUES

We have already started preparing our upcoming issues of SuperYacht Industry. Below you will nd some of the main topics we are planning to cover. Please feel free to provide our editorial staff with any relevant information, so they can take your input into consideration for publication. Our commercial department will be happy to assist you with your marketing needs.

SuperYacht Industry – Issue 2 | 2023

Focus on the Netherlands

Marine propulsion & power generation

Entertainment systems

Green yacht technology

Copy deadline | 5 April 2023

Advertisement deadline | 26 April 2023

Release date | 30 May 2023

SuperYacht Industry – Issue 3 | 2023

Monaco Yacht Show 2023

Deck equipment & machinery

Superyacht marinas

Focus on Turkey

Naval architecture & design interior/exterior

Copy deadline | 5 July 2023

Advertisement deadline | 26 July 2023

Release date | 29 August 2023

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