Superyacht Digest SUMMER ISSUE 2022 /// What is outside? What is inside?

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SUPERYACHT DIGEST

Aesthetic Manifesto in the Art of Yachting

Year V, Volume 2 - Summer 2022

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Monday to Thursday business meetings in PHOENIX2, on Friday a 6-hour executive board meeting at the company’s GLOBAL HQ, and next week the same again, jetting from one meeting to the next – always AVANTI , AVANTI! And then finally:

Vacations with my family. A week off, just us: my wife VALERIE and our kids. What a contrast, what an OASIS of peace. Our son RONIN , an ACE in sports, in the CORAL OCEAN all day long – wind-surfing, wakeboarding, kitesurfing. Our daughters AMADEA and TITANIA enjoying their school holidays on board the spacious yacht, too. My wife and I, swimming in the main deck’s infinity pool, and later indulging in A+ quality dinning. In the evenings, we’d go down to the cinema to watch movies, or we’d sit on deck, looking into the star-lit sky over the PACIFIC , just to wake up the next morning, pampered by the RISING SUN ’s first warm beams. Tell you what – the opportunities to recharge the batteries were simply LIMITLESS !

Anything can happen onboard a LÜRSSEN :

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COVER STORY

The amazing talent of David Uessem 24

MILAN DESIGN WEEK Home is a personal heaven 32 PHILIPP PLEIN The new iconic wallpaper collection by Zambaiti 36 FANTINI MOSAICI Marble sculptures and mosaic art 40 OUTDOOR Ethimo presents the new yacht collection 44

ROSETTI SUPERYACHTS AND LUXURY LIVING The new RSY 40M Explorer 50

DIGITAL TRENDS NFTs & Metaverse: from non-fungible to functional for business 58

CHALLENGING TIMES The impact of war on the superyacht sector 66

RESULTS

Azimut | Benetti reports record-breaking performance 70

THOSE SMALL BIG SUPERYACHTS The Sunseeker choice

Welcome to a new dimension. Now you can make a Riva truly yours.

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GIGAYACHTS

The new Lürssen season 86 SEASON 2022

Each superyacht is an amazing journey. Discover the new jewels of the sea. 104

BEFORE AND AFTER A REFIT 51M M/Y Masquenada: a perfect refit in record time 108

CHARTER EXPERIENCE & TRAVEL Pedigree yachts for luxurious cruising experience 122

M/Y OCTOPUS Discover the story of a pionnering explorer yacht 138 BENETTI Discover 65m M/Y Zazou 154

M/Y CETACEA | FEADSHIP A classic boat for the first time for sale 162

THE AVANT-GARDE OF MULTIHULL SUPERYACHTS 100 Sunreef Power

GOD SAVE THE BOATS... AND NFTS!

Stopped, seized, arrested ... in this period the megayacht sector has made headlines, and has certainly not gained in image. And this is a shame because for a handful of boats that have been sanctioned - by virtue of EU's measures against Russia - we are all paying the consequences. The market doesn't like this kind of turbulence. Sometimes, quoting The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde, it says "There is only one thing in the world worse than being talked about, and that is not being talked about", let's hope so. For years it has become the motto with which the most aggressive or nonsense communication is justified. In advertising as well as in politics, on television as well as in the press and on the internet. Beyond any prediction or reaction, the September boat shows with their great turnout along the docks in Cannes and Monte Carlo will express the verdict, anticipating the intentions of clients, old or new. Crossing our fingers throughout the industry, let's open this issue by talking about what fascinates us most about these beautiful creatures of the sea. Art on board has always been our leitmotif and for this issue we have chosen - not surprisingly - the masked work of the much appreciated hyper-realist artist David Uessem. The Salone del Mobile 2022 debuted with a brand new summer edition bringing with it all the lightness and lightheartedness of the season, to the advantage of a sector that has been particularly affected by the absence of events due to the pandemic. Among the novelties, we appreciated the intervention by the Philipp Plein brand, which, commercial or not, is always trendy, to move on to another context, that of the art of mosaics where we found the creations signed by Fantini Mosaici particularly interesting.

Now let's see the second trending topic of the moment, NFTs. There are those who argue, who propose them, those who abuse them and those who turn up their noses. The NFTs were born within the world of contemporary art as a further evolution of that certain snobbish attitude that leads the collections to opt for works that are at first sight incomprehensible to most, but for this reason extremely chic. Here, the works are no longer just incomprehensible but now they are also virtual, practically non-existent, more ephemeral than an abstract concept. However of great value. However, not everything can be NFT. If we had limited ourselves to the world of art, it would have been a trend that was all in all quite acceptable, a niche of the niche of the niche. Now everyone has started doing NFT, simply transforming an idea into a graphic format to use virtually, what a banality!

Good summer and we hope for a return to normality with a certain newfound chic conservatism!

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THE AMAZING TALENT OF DAVID UESSEM, WHOSE PAINTINGS ARE SO REALISTIC TO APPEAR LIKE HIGHRESOLUTION PHOTOGRAPHS

DAVID UESSEM IS A GERMAN ARTIST KNOWN FOR HIS VERY PARTICULAR SKILL IN THE TECHNIQUE OF REALISTIC PORTRAITURE. HE STUDIED ILLUSTRATION, PAINTING AND GRAPHIC. AFTER COMPLETING HIS FREE PAINTING STUDIES AT IBKK BOCHUM, JOINING THE MASTER CLASS OF PROF. DR. QI YANG, HE STARTED HIS CAREER SPECIALIZING AND REFINING HIS ART MORE AND MORE. IT WAS PROF. YANG WHO INSPIRED HIM TO CREATE A FORMAL LANGUAGE THAT DERIVES ITS CORE DYNAMIC FROM OPPOSITION.

The German artist with his personal and highly distinctive style emanates a buoyant aesthetic. All the possible declinations of our emotions become the different and inescapable facets of human existence at the core of his work. Feelings such as insecurity, fear, vulnerability, but also pride, strength and interpersonal relationships are the protagonists of David's art scene.

His subjects with covered faces share the scene with shiny foils and sequins which, in full contrast with the subject whose gaze is turned off, shine and give light to the work. Some are even adorned with equally compelling elements as disco balls, or dressed in astronaut gear and covered in flower helmets. The masked protagonists of Uessem create an interplay of surreal visual worlds that blur reality and illusion.

Uessem's large portraits of veiled visages, coupled with a variety of animals and hidden objects set against picturesque backdrops are brought to life with contrasting, harmonious colors and bold compositions.

Oil on canvas, 160 x 110 cm

Strawberry Swing displays a female portrait whose lower half of the face is hidden under a shiny foil. David Uessem reminds us that we all mask ourselves - to protect ourselves from others and maybe even sometimes to protect others from ourselves.

David Uessem - Born in 1981 in Engelskirchen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, David Uessem is a painter and illustrator known for his large-scale photorealistic portraits and figurative paintings. David lives and works in his studio, a former church, near Cologne.

OPPOSITE PAGE: Strawberry Swing (2021)

Althought at the beginning his studies were focused on illustration, Uessem soon devoted himself to painting, with particular attention to portraiture and figurative paintings. Mixing acrylic and oil techniques in his artworks, he creates meticulously detailed paintings that look like a highresolution photographs. His subjects look as though they are about to step out of his large-scale canvases and become a part of the real world.

The most striking things in Uessem’s large-scale portraits are the expressions of his subjects, almost always look at the viewer straight in the eyes, as if they are going to share their moods and emotions.

In recent years, Uessem’s work has been included in many individual and collective exhibitions in Germany and abroad. In 2005 he won the Culture Prize of the Oberbergischer Kreis, in 2006 he was among the finalists of the Art Prize of the Cultural Forum Overath. From 2006 to 2012, Uessem was lecturer of Illustration at IBKK Bochum.

David Uessem is known for painting with a gripping forcefulness in an extraordinary fashion. His portraits and suggestive narrative scenes are the hallmarks of his artistic work where the aesthetics his creations are distinctive and unparalleled.

He positions his subjects up close, thus with a strong presence. They are commonly larger than life, so that all the details of the models can be observed: every pore, each facial hair, or the threads and quality of a fabric. He emphasises the extremes in the art of painting in an illusionistic manner.

With the help of specific techniques he succeeds in bringing the contrast between illusion and reality into being. The canvas as the dividing line between the spectator and the work of art is accentuated, through the blurring of specific details or by working with a palette knife – a dynamic scene emerges from the static image. The interactions of these contrasting techniques create immanent tensions, which convey an exceptional and subtle glimpse into reality.

David Uessem focuses on snapshots of everyday life. Selected elements like water or other liquids stress these sceneries, when they are for example flowing over a model’s face and eyes. Split seconds are being captured on canvas. These situational perceptions combine with washy and blurred elements in his paintings to create vivid moments.

OPPOSITE PAGE: David Uessem painting Firebird (2021)

- Oil on canvas, 180 x 150 cm

Firebird displays probably the first Uessem classic. We see a female portrait with a shiny foil mask in the shape of Mickey Mouse.

THIS PAGE (Above): Flashing lights (2021)

- Oil on canvas, 180 x 150 cm

Flashing Lights shows a female portrait whos eyes are hidden under a gem stone mask shaped like a Mickey Mouse.

THIS PAGE (Below): Royal Warrior (2020)

- Oil on canvas, 180 x 140 cm

The masks are a main theme in the work of the artist David Uessem. Over the past few years, this theme has gained increasing importance in his work and has taken on quite eccentric traits, with David Uessem distilling out completely independent forms and depicting them in brilliant foil.

“I WORK WITH OIL PAINT ON LARGE SIZED CANVAS FOR ITS INTENSITY, PRECISION AND VERSATILITY. MY PAINTINGS ARE PROJECTIONS OF MY SEEING. THE MASKS ARE THE STARTING POINT - WHAT IS OUTSIDE, WHAT IS INSIDE? THE PORTRAITS GIVE A HINT OF THAT THERE IS MORE IN PEOPLE OF WHAT MEETS THE EYE”.

THE MASKING OF SEEING

Words by Sarah Niesel, art historian - Courtesy of the artist -

To grow with art and to take the viewer along with him in the process of seeing pervades the oeuvre and work of painter and sculptor David Uessem.

His large size paintings are exceptionally unique. The artist has developed his distinctive Uessem style – an unmistakable mix of hyper-realistic depiction and surreal pictorial composition. Again and again we experience the captivating and irritating combination of human portraits and their partly masking. Natural skin meets another, artificial material. A shiny foil that wraps around half the face with drapes, or shimmering gold, sparkling jewels or bouquets of flowers, in the form of a crown or pop culture motifs such as Walt Disney's Mickey Mouse. David Uessem uses these elements like recurring requisites that apply to his paintings and sculptures. The approach to the genre of sculpture once again illustrates David Uessem's curiosity, dedication and also the conscious exploration of medial and material boundaries.

What we see doesn't usually look at us with David Uessem, but we do experience his point of view. He basically offers the viewer a school of seeing and perceiving. He shows us how he technically dissects the gold in the representation in order to have represented the perfect material with a step back. The folds of the shiny foil become almost imperceptible brushstrokes, which are only visible when approaching very closely. Every work, every material impresses with its perfection and completion.

And at the same time, what is behind remains closed, masked – what we see is pure surface. As viewers, we experience a pleasurable perceptual game between visibility and concealment, between obviousness and masking - and perhaps a competition between art and reality.

David Uessem stands out with his high standards of technical excellence. With his self-developed oil and acrylic glaze techniques, he can create exact color properties and thus shape his image genesis precisely. With the partially colored primed canvases and a pencil underdrawing, Uessem stands not least in the tradition of the old and new masters of art history.

OPPOSITE PAGE: David Uessem painting Blossom Tales (2020) - Oil on canvas, 160 x 140 cm

THIS PAGE (Above): Lucky Charm (2022) Oil on canvas, 180 x 140 cm

THIS PAGE (Below): Born To Be Wild (2021)

Oil on Canvas, 40x50cm

“IN MY ART I AM DRIVEN BY RADICAL HONESTY, TOWARDS OTHERS, BUT MOST OF ALL TOWARDS MYSELF. I FACE THIS SELFREFLECTION AFTER EVERY WORK”.

by Pamela Paci

MILAN DESIGN WEEK

HOME IS A PERSONAL HEAVEN

The study, carried out by Bain & Company and presented by Claudia D’Arpizio, Senior Partner and Global Head of Fashion & Luxury for the global strategic consulting company, reports that in 2021 the global market for high-end design furnishings (HEDF) was worth around €40 billion, which translates to a post-pandemic rebound 8 times greater than the other sectors of the luxury industry (fashion, cars, experiences), and a 7% increase on pre-pandemic results. The sector could grow even more, up to €60 billion in 2026, if it manages to capitalize on a number of key opportunities, including China's second wave of urbanization, the opposing “city exodus” trend in the US, and the increasing focus on contract and digital.

The report identifies some macrotrends that will guide the evolution of HEDF in the coming years. First of all, the growing trend for 'cocooning’ and the need for self-expression that have reshaped individuals’ relationships with their homes (and will continue to do so). Home is increasingly seen as a personal haven, also in view of the greater amount of time spent there, and this ignites demand across all product categories. Spaces are also becoming increasingly hybridized, thanks to home playing a larger role in people's lives, the “ruralization” of wealth (above all in the US, with increasing numbers of high-net-worth individuals spending more time outside major metropolitan areas), the second wave of urbanization in Asia, and the demand for a more refined aesthetic in commercial and retail spaces.

PORRO / Lissoni

GIORGETTI

According to Matteo Lunelli, Chairman of Altagamma: “High-end design is one of the sectors that reacted best to the pandemic crisis, with 14% growth in 2021, which ended with results up 7% on 2019 figures, thanks to consumers rediscovering the domestic dimension. The AltagammaBain Monitor indicates great scope for development and it is estimated that the market could rise from the current €40 billion to €60 billion by 2026. Italian brands play a leading role, with a 25 percent market share, and they will be able to capitalize on these major opportunities by boosting managerialization, investing in sustainability and developing international operations in China and the US, both of which have expanding real estate markets”.

“The high-end furnishings sector, for which Salone del Mobile in Milan represents the foremost international showcase, not only embodies the pinnacle of Italian creativity, but also confirms how Italian companies are thriving, strengthening their positioning globally, and getting excellent results even in challenging times. Their focus on sustainability, research and the value of craftsmanship drives growth and

brings results, as proven by the data presented in the study, and these are also key elements when it comes to moving into new markets interested in superlative Italian-made products”, explained Maria Porro, President of Salone del Mobile.Milano.

Claudia D’Arpizio, Senior Partner and Global Head of Fashion & Luxury at Bain & Company, observed that “While in the decade before COVID-19 the design market was underperforming compared to other luxury sectors, in the last two years it has benefited from people reconnecting with home, and the rise of high-end real estate and local consumption, and this growth is expected to remain strong in the coming years. In this context, the companies in the sector will have to engage in a strategic rethink and make the leap from being producers to being retailers, with the aim of making the most of the change in consumer behavior, including factoring in rental options and a circular approach. Thanks to their prominent role, Italian brands will be able to lead the way, driving change by leveraging their signature blend of entrepreneurial talent, innovation and creativity”.

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(ABOVE) Edra; (BELOW) Etro Home Interiors

BELOW ARE THE MAIN FINDINGS OF THE ALTAGAMMA-BAIN DESIGN MARKET MONITOR

HIGH-END DESIGN FURNITURE MARKET

- VALUE-

Before the pandemic, the average annual growth of the sector (+4%) was more moderate than other high-end sectors, because it benefited less from Asian/Chinese consumption and control over the final leg of the distribution channel, core drivers above all for personal luxury goods and automotive.

In 2020 the downturn (-6%) was lower than in other luxury sectors, and in 2021 recovery was stronger: +7% for a market value of about €40 billion, making it one of the best performing sectors of the luxury industry.

In the coming years, the market is expected to accelerate compared to past patterns: a growth of 5-7% per year, with an estimated value of around €50-60 billion by 2026.

Contributing factors: the role of digital channels (from 7% to 8-10% of the market), that of contract managed directly by head offices (from 10% to 11-13%), a deeper penetration in new markets (primarily the Asian market, from 17% to 23%), and an increasing level of branding.

Italian brands represent about 25% of the total market value.

- FEATURES-

The market is fragmented, due to the high number of players. Characterized by a prevalence of firms specialized in a single macro-category (e.g. lighting, kitchens, living rooms & bedrooms), which account for around 65-70% of the market, about 70% of the market is mostly engaged in wholesale distribution.

Branded products only account for 30-35%. Among the trends, some in particular are expected to guide the evolution and growth of the market. People have developed a new relationship with their homes, now seen as their personal havens whereto spend an increasing amount of time.

Living Divani

(ABOVE) Kartell / Urquiola; (BELOW) Kartell / Adam Wood

The hybridization of spaces is set to continue: as home becomes increasingly important, internal and external environments are intermingled. We are also witnessing the "ruralization" of wealth in Western markets (especially the United States), where an increasing number of high net worth individuals are looking for homes or spending more and more time outside the major metropolitan areas.

In the emerging economies (China, South-East Asia), the forecast second wave of urbanization will boost the real estate and construction market (expected to rise from €2.6 trillion in 2015 to €5 trillion by 2026).

- CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR HIGH-END COMPANIES -

Among the challenges and opportunities to be seized in the next period, it will be interesting to be able to intercept changes in lifestyle, hypothesize the evolution of business

models (eg rental, circularity) and adopt a flexible approach to change. Companies will need to shift focus from being “producers” to being “retailers” and embrace more ambitious sustainability goals.

Communication will need to be designed to build the brand image and create an engaging narrative around lifestyle and experiences. Last but not least, the distribution network that will need to be improved with a more selective approach and greater control.

Staff and teams will have to be organized in the best possible way and new management skills will have to be evaluated.

Elie Saab Maison

by Claire Gilmour

PHILIPP PLEIN | NEW

ambaiti Parati, presented the new prestigious partnership at the Milan Design Week 2022 last June. A precious collaboration that combines innovation and technology, the tradition and the values of Made in Italy of the company Zambaiti Parati and the foresight and great creativity of the brand Philipp Plein, a reference in the world of fashion, with a consolidated experience also in the sector of interior design and furniture.

ZAMBAITI PARATI – HISTORICAL ITALIAN COMPANY AND INTERNATIONAL LEADER IN THE FIELD OF WALLCOVERINGS, PRESENTS THE NEW PRESTIGIOUS PARTNERSHIP WITH THE BRAND PHILIPP PLEIN.

The Philipp Plein Italian Luxury Wallpaper by Zambaiti Parati was officially exhibited at the Salone del Mobile in Milan in June at the Home Philipp Plein stand, where the entire line was presented, from furnishings, candles and home accessories; a line characterized by elegance, luxury, refinement and quality of Made in Italy, elements that draw the customer to enter the intriguing world of Philipp Plein.

The Salone del Mobile was the perfect occasion to launch this new original and distinctive collection, which for Zambaiti Parati represents the beginning of a new adventure under the sign of elegance and exclusivity.

The collection was designed by Philipp Plein and the experts of Zambaiti Parati who have followed with the usual artisanal care and undisputed technical expertise the transition from textile decoration to furnishing, transferring it into the proper parameters of the wallpaper, following a sophisticated design that gives each covering a unique elegance, whose relief effects can be appreciated directly on the walls.

The collection includes a catalogue with a wide range of digitally printed decorative panels that features the most evocative symbols of the brand.

The new collection, an expression of iconicity and luxury, is inspired by the fabrics and materials that Philipp Plein uses in its fashion apparel and accessories collections, conveyed through the wallpaper, with animal and textural effects.

A tropical line was also designed with floral elements as well as a line with the textile geometries of the logo.

It is a complete line that takes root in the DNA of the brand with a constant attention to detail. A collection characterized by exclusive proposals that stimulate the curiosity of a wide audience in search of novelty in furnishing solutions that can combine creativity, uniqueness and quality.

The Philipp Plein Italian Luxury Wallpaper collection by Zambaiti Parati is the result and expression of an icon and a true lifestyle.

by Claire Gilmour

FANTINI MOSAICI MARBLE SCULPTURES

BY PETER HAWRYLEWICZ + MOSAIC ART BY JUSTIN TEODORO

Thanks to this collaboration - introduced at the Milan Design Week 2022 - modern furniture carved in precious marble was combined with mosaic works of art inspired by graffiti and pop-art, with a touch of Picasso's memory. “Our goal was to create a dialogue, stimulate the imagination and demonstrate the timeless beauty of handcrafted objects when centuries-old techniques are combined with contemporary design”, said Enrico Fantin, President of Fantini Mosaici.

Justin Teodoro

Using rare marbles, Fantini Mosaici's master craftsmen will demonstrate their skills and technique by working on the two sculptures designed by the award-winning American architect Peter Hawrylewicz: Palette, a magnificent prototype of a desk, and the Cigno (Swan) bench.

“The desk projects like a cantilever from a base of organic form, Fantini was instrumental in making the engineering work during the production of the work. Sculpted in a solid block of Nero Marquina marble, it is a dynamic form and, from above, it reminds me of a painter's palette, which is why it is called Palette”, says Peter. “The 195 cm marble bench is organically formed from a block of Arabescatto marble. It was called the Swan because its profile in profile is like

Center in New York (an important foundation that supports LGBT homeless young people) - Teodoro created a live work on vinyl, surrounded by his collection #GraphicDoodle, a limited edition in artistic mosaic.

Fantini Mosaici in fact invited the Vancouver artist to create a series of works in 2021: the #GraphicDoodle collection is the expression of his free, colorful and intuitive drawing style, which lends itself well to being translated into mosaic technique, which has always been used in the history of art for its great ability to transform abstract lines into large figurative installations.

that of the elegant animal, which prances itself. Both pieces exploit the plasticity that the material naturally provides and my inspiration is in the marble itself and in its unique characteristics: I have been designing furniture for over thirty years, but designing with this material is relatively new to me”

Fort he public it was then possibile to attend a live performance by Justin Teodoro. The event demonstrated the Canadian artist's great talent in drawing. Already appreciated by numerous international brands - recently involved by Nespresso on a project for the Ali Founder

“I've always been interested in seeing my work in new contexts. So, when I was contacted by Fantini Mosaici for this collaboration, the idea that my illustrations were interpreted by skilled craftsmen definitely intrigued and interested me” , said Justin. “An easy conversation between two expressive means such as illustration and mosaic gave life to these truly extraordinary pieces that not only give my work a new spirit but also a new energy thanks to the great skill of the Fantini Mosaici artisans”

THIS PAGE AND OPPOSITE PAGE: Justin Teodoro

by Claire Gilmour OUTDOOR

ETHIMO PRESENTS COSTIERA+BAIA, THE NEW YACHT COLLECTION

COSTIERA + BAY IS THE NAME OF THE COLLECTION CREATED BY ETHIMO AND CHRISTOPHE PILLET AS A FURNISHING PROPOSAL TO EXPERIENCE THE SEA, A NEW LINE OF OUTDOOR FURNITURE THAT PRESENTS ITSELF AS AN EXCITING NAUTICAL CHALLENGE.

ounge elements that arise from the encounter between technical know-how and aesthetic sensibility, an interesting project by Ethimo to bring the moods, the unique style and the quality it always has the brand's outdoor collection stands out on yachts and large boats, and in yacht clubs. This new range for the nautical sector includes two collections, Costiera and Baia, each with their own characteristics, united by the same mood, which makes them perfect together.

Costiera+Baia make an unprecedented exciting foray into the world of yacht design and outdoor decor, suggesting a openair lifestyle philosophy that from dry land moves out to sea, configuring the boat as space for living without limits, to be furnished in a refined comfortable way, where the interiors are in constant dialogue with the exteriors.

The new yacht collection is an exercise in tailoring that harmoniously teams aesthetics and function: fabrics, generous proportions and top-quality technical materials come together in comfortable big-appeal shapes, perfect as original furnishings even in “floating” lounge areas with big contemporary allure.

Costiera and Baia come in two seating solution versions, whose very names evoke fascinating seascapes and describe the world of sailing in an ideal union of contemporary design and performance.

COSTIERA has voluminous cushions and the shape of the seats, apart from the base, is constructed with technical padding that defines the actual structure. Baia has soft cushions resting on a base bordered by a system of fabricupholstered panels.

The leitmotiv for the entire collection is a single mood enhanced by the selection of materials and finishes from the world of yachting and a range of fabrics that harks back to the true heritage of all things nautical, reworked in a contemporary key. Furthermore, the versatile modularity of the lounge and sundeck elements enables the creation of custom settings to meet any user need.

Costiera and Baia together number more than twenty pieces that, mixed and matched together, can be used to furnish spaces of different types, sizes and shapes.

The fabrics are fundamental in characterising the personality of this new yacht collection. The wide stripes of Cruise upholstery used for the Costiera line, is the perfect partner for the neutral livery of Maiorca fabric or the cushions on Baia in the finely striped Navy version. Baia flaunts all its tailoring genes in a very particular version with a strip in nautical leather teamed with fine Linen fabric. All the upholstery, with a soft comfortable handle, have properties and characteristics that ensure their performance in any outdoor context or situation and ensure that the furnishings preserve all their original beauty and function over time.

The padding is water-repellent and ‘sealed’ with a special technique that means water runs off and is prevented from penetrating them, All the cushions and armrests have easy to remove loose covers and the leather is eco-friendly and specific for outdoor use.

The refined, versatile coffee tables that complete the lounge furniture range come in sizes 90x90 cm and 150x90 cm with tops in travertine, a natural material perfect for use outside. The base and the structure of Costiera and Baia chairs and the coffee tables are in powder-coated aluminium, in the finishes Silver, which can be combined with Accoya or natural Mahogany in a polished finish, and Carbonio, which instead goes with Iroko polished Wenge colour inserts.

With its new Costiera+Baia collection, Ethimo creates a point of encounter between the worlds of sailing and outdoor decor, generating surprising new feel-good scenarios that recall and rework the timeless elegance of a sixties nautical vibe in a contemporary key. In addition to playing a leading role on large boats, Costiera+Baia can also be used in the most exclusive of contract settings and yachting clubs or in elegant residential projects.

Swing alcove

Ethimo and Patrick Norguet expands the iconic Swing collection with a new lounge element; a cosy alcove of enveloping proportions, intended as a safe haven, for enjoying the outdoors in the utmost comfort. This elegant element of furniture maintains the wider collection’s features of quality and comfort, while once again renewing that distinctive and unmistakeable architectural play of repeated elements in natural and pickled teak, with a new stainless steel frame, with even higher performance for outdoor living.

Venexia

The elegance of the urban furniture of the late nineteenth century relives in a project that combines timeless charm and modern functionality. The aluminum structure that visually recalls the ancient railings, characterizes the sofas and the armchair, enveloping the generous and rounded forms of the seat with a feeling of lightness and robustness at the same time. The Venexia collection is rounded out with the new chalky colour that highlights its design. The warm shades of the cushion fabrics provide a link with the earth.

COLLECTION 2022

Calipso - Lounge collection

Ethimo and Ilaria Marelli interprets new habits for outdoor living by creating attractive new ‘uninterrupted’ solutions; furniture which brings a new sense of wellbeing to the concept of modularity. Unrestricted, modular solutions: a more authentic reflection of contemporary living, which allows spaces and boundaries, indoor and outdoor, to be redefined. The Calipso collection, elegant and minimal, is the result of thorough compositional and stylistic research, seeking not just a new modularity and expressiveness for furniture, but also a new dimension of wellbeing capable of creating ‘made-tomeasure’ refined settings. Comfort, aesthetics, personalisation and freedom of layout thus express the new outdoor project by Ethimo and Ilaria Marelli.

THIS PAGE: (from above) Swing alcove, Venexia, Calipso

Luxury Living Group climbs aboard the latest yacht built by the Ravenna-based shipyard, creating exceptionally elegant and refined interiors and décor. Building on the success of the M/Y Emocean, the 38m Explorer launched in 2021 which in its first year of life has already completed two Atlantic crossings, the Ravenna-based shipyard Rosetti Superyachts “relaunches” with RSY 40m EXP, a Hydro Tec project which bears the unmistakable signature of Luxury Living Group in interior design and décor.

The relentless pursuit of balance between functionality and style is the starting point of a shipyard that is well aware of the needs of sea-goers: in fact, Rosetti Superyachts was founded in 2017 as part of the Rosetti Marino Group (which was already a point of reference in the commercial boat market) for the construction of reliable and unique explorer yachts, tailor-made for the client.

Main salon

For the RSY 40m EXP, Rosetti Superyachts has also chosen to present the client with a considerably defined interior design proposal.

Having to select a brand capable of creating a décor which is refined, contemporary and, above all, in harmony with the strong exterior lines such as those designed by Eng. Sergio Cutolo, Owner of Hydro Tec, the choice naturally fell on Luxury Living Group. This company has been a leader in four continents for 40 years in the design, production and distribution of luxury furniture for some of the most important international brands: Versace, Dolce&Gabbana, Trussardi, Bentley Motors and Bugatti, in addition to its own brand Luxence Luxury Living.

“The collaboration with Luxury Living Group stems from our desire to present a project such as the 40m EXP in a different way, already proposing an elegant and modern furnishing solution developed with a company that has made luxury and custom-designed furniture its hallmark. The 40m EXP gives us the opportunity to explore some features already glimpsed in the 38m EXP and to offer them in different solutions on the interiors as well, with customisation tips which can clearly be adjusted to the client’s needs”, said Andrea Giora, Sales & Marketing Director of RSY.

The result is a completely new explorer in terms of elegance and performance which, in addition to the outstanding hydrodynamic and design features already proven by the 38m EXP’s naval platform, has an optimal bow section and

a longer, flatter and relatively dry stern. The yacht combines the excellent qualities of an explorer (cruising range of more than 5,000 nautical miles at a speed of 10 knots, considerable fuel and water tank capacities as well as galley and storage), with the exquisite elegance and taste that have never been seen before on yachts of this category.

With the M/Y Emocean as a starting point, Eng. Cutolo has designed a 40-meter steel and aluminium yacht with a powerful and rigorous profile, intended for long voyages. The four decks are flooded with natural light that enters from the large windows, while the large outdoor and indoor spaces are designed to interact with each other and ensure that guests experience both a social life and privacy.

“The 40m EXP has allowed us to reinterpret and refine Emocean by adding features and solutions that were not possible to add on the 38m”, commented Mr Cutolo.

After having carefully studied the characteristics of the RSY 40m EXP, Luxury Living Group opted for a décor of rare elegance where the keyword is consistency: both in terms of loose furniture (with items selected from all LLG collections) and in terms of fabrics, essences and metals. In fact, one can sense persistent harmony that combines the items with their surroundings, adapting tones, brightness and contrasts according to their different intended uses. A neutral and restful palette prevails on board “lit up” by touches of colour that warm the environment and liven it up, allowing the owner or decorator to customise it as desired.

Owner's cabin; (opposite page) Sky Lounge

The main saloon is striking for its brightness, accentuated by the play of reflections on the ceiling mirror: the white “cloud” of the walls, the sofa and the large dining table with a Carrara marble top is warmed by the metal finishes (a leitmotif we will find throughout the yacht), by the marble or bronze coffee tables, the lamps and the delightful dining chairs, which, like the poufs, come in the particular tones of acid yellow to liven up the ambient.

In the owner’s suite, with its private balcony, the tones are muted, underlining the pursuit of a more relaxed and intimate atmosphere. Here, neutral dove-grey colours prevail, warmed by flashes of cognac, blue and the sculptural movement of the wall which, from the head of the bed, extends to the ceiling. Highly refined are the dark wood vanity and the iconic Kingston armchair by Bentley Home.

The lounge on the bridge deck, responding to the same pursuit of contrast between neutral tones and colour and texture, offers a cosy modular sofa from the Trussardi Casa line that lights up with touches of blue to complement the D&G Casa armchairs in their Mediterranean blue theme. The finishing touches added to this space are the accessories and decorations that match the ones in the main saloon.

The bridge deck in its outdoor version is enhanced with unique furniture from the Stiletto line by Versace Home presented at the Salone del Mobile 2022, decorated with a jungle pattern.

“IT IS A PLEASURE TO COLLABORATE WITH A SHIPYARD AS YOUNG AND FULL OF POTENTIAL AS ROSETTI SUPERYACHTS, WHICH RECEIVED SOME IMPORTANT RECOGNITION AWARDS FROM THE NAUTICAL WORLD THIS YEAR IN LONDON AND LAST YEAR IN CANNES. LUXURY LIVING GROUP IS A LEADER IN THE DESIGN, PRODUCTION AND DISTRIBUTION OF LUXURY FURNITURE FOR SOME OF THE MOST IMPORTANT INTERNATIONAL BRANDS. WE ARE ALIGNED WITH THE DEMANDS OF A LUXURY MARKET SUCH AS YACHTING BOTH IN TERMS OF QUALITY AND THE DEGREE OF CUSTOMISATION OF OUR PRODUCTS”, COMMENTED ANDREA GENTILINI, CEO OF LUXURY LIVING GROUP.

by Sarah Gordon

DIGITAL TRENDS

NFTS & METAVERSE: FROM NONFUNGIBLE TO FUNCTIONAL FOR BUSINESS

INTERACTIVE EXPERIENCES CAN CHANGE THE RULES OF THE GAME FOR ANY BRAND, GIVING THEM THE ABILITY TO CONNECT WITH THEIR COMMUNITY IN A MEANINGFUL AND LASTING WAY. ARE THEY REALLY A REVOLUTION OR ONLY THE LATEST FOUND IN THE FAIR OF ILLUSIONS AND VANITY?

Terms like NFT and Metaverse have become part of the common language and will gradually become more and more almost “ordinary” tools of a revolution that will have a significant impact on our habits, social and working relationships. Although at this time there is no “precise” legal framework for these new tools - in relation to their creation, marketing, use and resale, - as well as intellectual property and copyrights still to be regulated, there are many authors and brands that have presented and proposed their ideas, starting new businesses in advance, from smartphones to cars, from fashion to photography, from architecture to yachts.

OPPOSITE PAGE: On March 11, the auction hammer was heard around the world when Christie’s sold a purely digital artwork for the first time. Everydays: The First 5,000 Days, an NFT, or non-fungible token, by Mike Winkelmann, aka Beeple, went for an astonishing $69.3 million. Virtually no one in the traditional artworld had heard of him, but that price made Beeple the third most valuable living artist at auction after Jeff Koons and David Hockney.

2021, with aggregate sales of art and antiques by dealers and auction houses reaching an estimated $65.1 billion, up 29% from 2020, with values also surpassing pre-pandemic levels in 2019. Outside the global art market’s turnover of $65.1 billion, sales of NFTs boomed on NFT platforms. The value of sales for art-related NFTs taking place outside of the art market expanded over hundred-fold in 2021 yearon-year reaching $2.6 billion, with even greater growth in collectibles, to $8.6 billion. The volume of transactions on these external NFT platforms also expanded rapidly growing from just over 755,760 in 2019 to 5.5 million, with collectibles heavily dominating the number of sales (85% of transactions in 2021). In 2021, 74% of HNW collectors surveyed by Arts Economics and UBS Investor Watch, had purchased art-based NFTs, with a median expenditure in this category of NFTs totaling $9,000 each.

Let's start examining some cases that were interesting to our editorial staff in these spring months so particularly full of virtual ideas, probably again due to the pandemic and the new difficult global geopolitical situation. We can start with the sector closest to NFTs: the world of art. According to “The Art Basel and UBS Global Art Market Report”, the Art Market 2022 reveals strong recovery with return to live sales and events, while online sales continued to grow. The repor, in cluding a survey examining the behaviors of high net worth (HNW) collectors, looks at the continued and varied effects of the global pandemic on various sectors of the art market last year. It also delves deeper into the topic NFTs for the first time and outlines the trends and outlook for 2022.

According to the report, following its biggest fall in sales in 10 years in 2020, the global art market - with leading markets represented by USA, China and UK - recovered strongly in

NFT sales also entered the traditional art market’s auction sector in 2021, but at limited values thus far. Christie’s NFT sales totaled $150 million, including the landmark sale of Beeple’s Everydays: The First 5000 Days (2021) for $69.3 million in March. Sotheby’s NFT sales reached $80 million in 2021 – these were also among the most successful in attracting young and new buyers, with 78% of NFT bidders being new to Sotheby’s and more than half of them aged under 40.

IMAGE BELOW: Addie Wagenknecht, Doge, 2015. Courtesy of the artist and König Galerie, Berlin, London, and Seoul.

IMAGE ABOVE: Urs Fischer, CHAOS #1 Human [image (still)], 2021 © Urs Fischer. The Swiss artist recently partnered with Pace to launch his own series of NFTs.

IMAGE BELOW: The virtual Rome recreated in Unreal Engine 5, the new metaverse concept for the Bulgari brand.

Only 5% of second-tier auction houses surveyed had sold NFTs in 2021, although 28% were planning to do so in the next one to two years. Similarly, in the dealer sector, just 6% of the dealers surveyed had sold NFTs in 2021, with a further 19% interested in doing so in the next one to two years.

Forecasting behaviors and looking ahead to the next 12 months, the majority of HNW collectors (53%) were planning to buy art in 2022. A growing interest in digital art is evident, particularly with younger collectors, as over half of the HNW collectors surveyed (56%) reported that they were interested in buying digital art this year, the highest among millennial collectors (61%). There are also no signs that interest in NFTs will abate, with 88% of HNW collectors interested in purchasing NFT-based artworks in future. Both dealers and auction houses were optimistic about their sales prospects in 2022, with 62% of dealers and 81% of the second-tier auction houses expecting improving values in the coming year.

Let's see how virtual NFTs become tangible and functional. In June 2022, to celebrate the brand's 22nd anniversary, Luxury brand VERTU Paris partnered Binance to launch the new VERTU Constellation X Ulm smartphone through an exclusive sales process. 10,555 smartphones were available for sale via the purchase of an NFT. After purchasing an NFT, the 10,555 owners have until September 23, 2022 to choose whether to convert their NTF to the VERTU Constellation X ULM™ smartphone in order to receive it no later than February 2023, or if they decide to keep it as an NFT and thus become part of the new VERTU 3.0 business club bringing together the brand's historical customers and the new web 3.0 community.

Each NFT holder will also have access to exclusive, private events that bring together the most influential and successful people on VERTU's 300,000+ private buyer list and new VERTU3.0 Club members, as well as Hall of Famers (like Elon Musk, Stephen Joseph Squeri and other successful entrepreneurs).

Bulgari also entered the metaverse with a virtual Rome recreated in Unreal Engine 5, a concept that aims to celebrate the greatness of an ancient but futuristic city. The new metaverse concept for the Bulgari brand was presented by the newborn tech studio Experiency, part of the Spencer & Lewis communication group, on the occasion of VivaTech 2022 in Paris.

The high-end jewelry brand, part of the LVMH Group, has chosen to develop a proprietary metaversic platform as a clear indication of the brand’s future path. Developed together with the 101games team using Epic Games’ Unreal Engine 5, the virtual transposition of the concept presented by Experiency aims to celebrate the greatness of a futuristic Rome and its sunsets, while enhancing Bulgari’s classic stylistic features.

“As a luxury brand that has made the crossing of borders its DNA, continuously expanding the vision of our creative universe is intrinsic to our nature”, said Jean-Christophe Babin, CEO of Bulgari Group. “This is the beginning of a new journey that invites our customers to share, through the metaverse, an entirely new experience of luxury, inspired by our original values that have their roots in Italian excellence”.

“We are extremely happy that Bulgari has trusted us by entrusting us with the development of their metaverse concept”, commented Monica Magnoni and Geo Ceccarelli, founders of Experiency. “We immediately agreed with the Bulgari Innovation Team regarding the brand’s need to develop a proprietary platform, capable of emphasizing both aesthetics and experiential performance”. Raffaella Camera, Head of Brands of Epic’s Unreal Engine Games, added: “Interactive experiences can change the rules of the game for any brand, giving them the ability to connect with their community in a meaningful and lasting way. Unreal Engine 5 puts avant-garde realism and visual fidelity directly into the hands of creators such as to represent the ideal solution for the entire luxury market and we are particularly happy to be part of the path that Bulgari has chosen to undertake for the development of its new metaverse platform”.

Following the same method, that is creating a new community around a brand or digital ownership, Pelorus has created a series of member benefits for holders of Oceanco’s nonfungible tokens - NFT.

Experiential travel and yachting company Pelorus, has developed a series of ‘utilities’, or travel experiences, to enhance the launch of superyacht NFTs created by worldclass yacht builders Oceanco and superyacht designer Timur Bozca.

Since its foundation, Pelorus has offered private adventures and yacht expeditions to the most awe-inspiring places on Earth, pushing the boundaries of exploration and experience. This pioneering drive has led them to explore the NFT space and commit to developing a suite of experiential benefits available to Oceanco's verified NFT holders.

Oceanco is the first superyacht builder to launch into the digital world with a series of NFTs. Designed by Timur Bozca of Bozca Limitless Design following previous successful partnerships including the design of concept yacht ‘Esquel’, the NFT collection has been created with the philosophy that yachting is about fun and experiences, and to this end Pelorus has become a core ‘utility’ partner in this project.

Pelorus ‘utilities’ may include discounted rates on yacht charter, private island hire or accommodation bookings, complimentary planning meetings with Geordie MackayLewis and Jimmy Carroll, multi-year long term planning dependent on how long the NFT is held, access to a number of scientific research or conservation projects, discounted Pelorus photography experiences with award-winning photographers and documentarians whilst on holiday as well as access to exclusive Pelorus events across the globe. These benefits are just the start of what could be offered to digital owners as Pelorus and Oceanco look to foster a strong relationship with the yachting community through innovative means.

“It has always been important to Oceanco that we push the boundaries of yachting in a positive direction. Which is why launching into a new digital realm with NFTs felt like a natural progression, and we are happy to be working with such excellent trusted partners on this journey”, commented Oceanco Chairman Dr. Barwani.

“With our Superyacht NFTs collection, it has always been a priority to offer utilities that benefit holders of the NFTs. As well as being inclusive and granting our community from around the world access to some of the enjoyments, such as taking part in the design of your very own digital yacht NFT, which is a world first”, added Oceanco CEO Marcel Onkenhout.

“It has always been important to Oceanco that we push the boundaries of yachting in a positive direction. Which is why launching into a new digital realm with NFTs felt like a

development, working to care for land, wildlife and people through a partnership between Africa Foundation and &BEYOND. Yachts for Science brings together yacht owners and crew with marine scientists and researchers to create relationships that provide a vital platform for information sharing, to bring about the protection and recovery of our oceans.

Named “B.O.B”, this is the first Winch Design’s NFT in the “Message in a Bottle” series which compromises of three very distinct visuals. B.O.B (Bio Observation Bottle) is an oceanographic marine research pod. Its bottle shaped hull symbolises the plastic litter in the water, whilst the spherical interior embodies Earth and the need to protect it.

The second design is a research rig in the ocean where B.O.B or multiple vessels can dock to exchange and share information with other scientists. The station accesses

natural progression, and we are happy to be working with such excellent trusted partners on this journey”, commented Oceanco Chairman Dr. Barwani.

“With our Superyacht NFTs collection, it has always been a priority to offer utilities that benefit holders of the NFTs. As well as being inclusive and granting our community from around the world access to some of the enjoyments, such as taking part in the design of your very own digital yacht NFT, which is a world first”, added Oceanco CEO Marcel Onkenhout.

Winch Design - in collaboration with Cloud Yachts - also launched in June the first ever series of NFTs with all proceeds benefitting ocean conservation. All proceeds regarding Winch Design’s NFT - Message in a Bottle - will go to Ocean without Borders and Yachts for Science. Ocean without Borders is dedicated to marine conservation and community

energy through solar panels and surrounding wind turbines, as well as the turbines from the docking B.O.B’s.

The third design in the ‘Message in a bottle’ series is Halo. Halo is a residential airship concept with the capability to transport B.O.B all over the world. This concept enables the owner to see the world differently and go where no-one else can go.

“The brief we gave our talented designers was to let their imagination run wild, incorporating our two passions at Winch: innovative design and marine conservation. ‘Message In A Bottle’ is a fantastical digital asset, which belongs in the realm of limitless creativity, drifting in the imaginary oceans as it saves them. It is a call to slow down and take a look at the oceans: if we save them, they could save us”, said Aino Grapin, CEO – Winch Design.

© Oceanco

THIS PAGE: The first series of NFTs created by Winch Design, with all proceeds benefitting ocean conservation

Staying on the subject of safeguarding the oceans, but moving away from the mere and material use of these digital tools to make money and generate new work around their very physical businesses, we present a project worthy of particular note, conceived by a father and his 11-year-old son. The two, diving experts, have created a space in the Metaverse made with real images to safeguard biodiversity. Marco Daturi is an expert in diving and technology and his son Lupo follows in his footsteps. Their initiative aimed to get the voice of the ocean to everyone, sensitizing each individual to understand the importance of safeguarding such an immense asset and translate this urgency into a truly concrete action.

“The Metaverse enables us to almost literally ‘immerse ourselves’ in the first virtual photographic exhibition dedicated to the oceans”, the Daturis explain. In an isle space, a gallery of underwater photographs taken by Daturi in various countries around the world, a crypto obj by Daturi’s son, Lupo, 11 (with LupoVero as his handle), and a portal to Sea Shepherd outdoor space have been created.

The grand opening took place in May. Access was global with free admission. The event aimed to bring together and unite different perspectives for one specific purpose: raising awareness about what is happening in the seas and oceans. After all, since most of us will obviously never get the opportunity to join a Sea Shepherd crew in real life, we can now at least participate virtually and offer our support in this important community as avatars. Caring for the health of the oceans means having the sea inside.

We close the examples with Zaha Hadid’s latest project. British architecture studio Zaha Hadid Architects has created a “cyber-urban” city in the metaverse where people can buy plots of land with cryptocurrency and enter digital buildings as an avatar. Named Liberland Metaverse, the virtual city is a based on the Free Republic of Liberland – a micronation claimed by Czech politician Vít Jedlička that straddles disputed land between Croatia and Serbia.

“While the Liberland Metaverse is meant to spearhead the development of Liberland as a libertarian micronation it will also function as free standing virtual reality realm in its own right,” explained Zaha Hadid Architects principal Patrik Schumacher. “The ambition is for it to become the go-to site for networking and collaboration within the burgeoning web 3.0 industry, its the metaverse for metaverse developers and the crypto ecosystem at large,” he added.

People can access Liberland Metaverse via Mytaverse – a cloud-based platform that creates 3D environments. Once inside the “cyber-urban crypto incubator”, people can visit buildings designed by Zaha Hadid Architects including a city hall, plaza and exhibition centre. Zaha Hadid Architects designed all of the buildings in its typical style with curvaceous, sinuous forms and rounded corners. However, many of the buildings have elements not supported from the ground – something that is not possible with gravity in the real world.

“While the Liberland Metaverse is meant to spearhead the development of Liberland as a libertarian micronation it will also function as free standing virtual reality realm in its own right,” explained Zaha Hadid Architects principal Patrik Schumacher. “The ambition is for it to become the go-to site for networking and collaboration within the burgeoning web 3.0 industry, its the metaverse for metaverse developers and the crypto ecosystem at large,” he added.

People can access Liberland Metaverse via Mytaverse – a cloud-based platform that creates 3D environments. Once inside the “cyber-urban crypto incubator”, people can visit buildings designed by Zaha Hadid Architects including a city hall, plaza and exhibition centre. Zaha Hadid Architects designed all of the buildings in its typical style with curvaceous, sinuous forms and rounded corners. However, many of the buildings have elements not supported from the ground – something that is not possible with gravity in the real world.

The grand opening took place in May. Access was global with free admission. The event aimed to bring together and unite different perspectives for one specific purpose: raising awareness about what is happening in the seas and oceans. After all, since most of us will obviously never get the opportunity to join a Sea Shepherd crew in real life, we can now at least participate virtually and offer our support in this important community as avatars. Caring for the health of the oceans means having the sea inside.

We close the examples with Zaha Hadid’s latest project. British architecture studio Zaha Hadid Architects has created a “cyber-urban” city in the metaverse where people can buy plots of land with cryptocurrency and enter digital buildings as an avatar. Named Liberland Metaverse, the virtual city is a based on the Free Republic of Liberland – a micronation claimed by Czech politician Vít Jedlička that straddles disputed land between Croatia and Serbia.

THIS PAGE: MetaOcean

OPPOSITE PAGE: Liberland, the “cyberurban” city in the metaverse created by Zaha Hadid Architects

The virtual campus, which is surrounded by water, will be used as a “networking hub for crypto projects, crypto companies and crypto events”. People can also buy plots of land and set up businesses in the virtual city and if they do so, they will also have a stake in the physical Liberland.

Schumacher designed the city using parametricism, a type of computer software used to generate architectural forms. He believes that the metaverse will act as a catalyst for parametric design, as there are no urban planning limitations in the virtual spaces.

by Pamela Paci

CHALLENGING TIMES

THE IMPACT OF WAR ON THE SUPERYACHT SECTOR

IT SEEMS TO BE THE TREND OF THE NEW SUMMER GOSSIP, CERTAINLY, THE NEWS OF A SEIZED YACHT ALWAYS GOT A LOT OF ATTENTION, WHETHER IT BE BECAUSE IT TURNS ON THE SPOTLIGHTS ON OBJECTS GENERALLY WRAPPED BY CONFIDENTIALITY, OR BECAUSE MEDIA ALWAYS HAVE TO GAIN. BUT WHAT IMPACT DO THESE NEWS HAVE ON THE SECTOR? HOW MIGHT THE WAR IN UKRAINE IMPACT THE SUPERYACHT INDUSTRY?

The current geopolitical situation requires everyone to take a position, because not taking is in this case a partisan choice. The plan is twofold, we must ask ourselves ethical questions to which we must give practical answers: sanctions or no sanction. Regardless of your opinion, the megaycht sector has been targeted and mocked a little by the general press in this period, which referred to it by speaking of boats as “objects for nabobs”. And this is a bit annoying because it seems to neglect the important industry that composes it.

A 140-meter yacht moored in Tuscany has never been in the spotlinght as it was in recent months, yet it is a gigantic construction that is impossible to miss. But to make the news is to know whose it is, because if the owner has ties to the Kremlin, then the yacht represents some kind of object of evil, and in a way, that doesn’t seem to make much sense.

The decision taken by the US and its allies to act against Russian oligarchs and find and seize their yachts, but also their luxury apartments and private jets, have had not only a considerable impact on the market but also on the sector’s reputation. Apparently the sector does not seem to suffer serious consequences, perhaps just a little concern. But it is certain that uncertainty is not good for the market.

Even though some parties have questioned the legality of this action, the Civil Asset Forfeiture Reform Act allows

assets to be forfeited to the government in relation to foreign crimes. For this reason, assets can become the property of the seizing government.

With the war continuing in Ukraine and international governments strengthening the already heavy sanctions on Russian companies and oligarchs, questions are being raised about how this war in Europe is impacting the superyacht industry, including crew and its complex supply chain.

As a result, many Russian-owned superyachts are leaving contentious waters and heading for locations where they are less likely to face seizure, including the Maldives.

From the market perspective, Russian owners represent the second largest ownership country behind the United States, with a 9% market share, which increases up to 18% if we consider the Eastern European region. But what may cause concern, is that Russian owners are also the second largest owners of new-build yachts over 40 metres, with 13.2% of the market share. According to these data, the situation is clear: the financial contribution by Russian clients to the industry is significant, particularly in the case of Northern European shipyards.

But the problem is not limited to new builds, but also includes the refit and charter market, where a number of Russian-owned vessels are among the most coveted. The owners themselves could give up chartering their yachts, given the possible difficulties in paying.

As soon as the war broke out, we heard of a Ukrainian crew member aboard the 47m M/Y Lady Anastasia taking action against a Russian yacht owner in an attempt to sink the yacht.

With the initiation of the sanctions, superyachts owned by Russian billionaires who have ties to President Vladimir Putin were moved to other safe places. According to press reports, at least four massive yachts owned by Russian business leaders have been seen moving toward Montenegro and the Maldives. Both Montenegro and the Maldives do not currently have extradition treaties with the US.

WHAT HAPPENS WHEN A RUSSIAN OLIGARCH’S YACHT IS SEIZED?

Last March the French authorities seized the 86-metre Oceanco superyacht Amore Vero in La Ciotat, in the South of France, under new sanctions issued by the European Union against Russia. Amore Vero was seized by customs in the French port on March 2 after it was found in breach of the law by attempting to leave.

The French Ministry of Economy and Finance linked the yacht to Igor Sechin, who was added to a list of sanctioned individuals by the European Union in February. The sanction document said the owner was one of Vladimir Putin’s “most trusted and closest advisors” and “one of the most powerful members of the Russian political elite”.

The Maldives has also emerged as a “safe haven” for yachts in danger of being frozen, and data from live vessel tracking site Marine Traffic indicates that some well-known ships are either en route to the Indian Ocean island nation, or are already there.

Montenegro has also announced plans to join the EU sanctions against Russia. The property of targeted Russian executives is likely to take another hit, as the Biden administration recently announced the creation of a taskforce that will take aim at their lucrative assets, including yachts and mansions. France is putting together a list of properties owned by Russian oligarchs, including cars and yachts, that could be seized under sanctions by the European Union.

With that, some of Russia’s wealthiest are moving their boats to other locations, potentially with the hope they can avoid having those items seized.

Amore Vero remains moored in La Ciotat, a harbor town on France’s Cote d’Azure, awaiting a fate that Benjamin Maltby, an attorney who specializes in superyacht law for the UK-based firm Keystone Law, described as “completely unprecedented.”

Same destiny for superyachts Lena and Lady M, which were seized in Italy.

The Russian yachts are expected to remain in the custody of the harbor where they were detained. However, since the owners of the Russian superyachts are sanctioned, they can’t pay the crew, or mooring fees. According to some Facebook groups in which crew members are active, some of them, not being sure of being paid anymore, have decided not to serve on board anymore.

THIS PAGE: M/Y Amore Vero

Opposite page: M/Y Flying Fox

As regards the cost of maintenance, which is usually estimated to be 10-15% of the value of a yacht, this should be managed by the local harbor authorities or governments, but at a minimum level in order to keep them from sinking and polluting the surrounding waters.

SUPERYACHTS OWNED BY RUSSIAN OLIGARCHS ARE VANISHING FROM GLOBAL TRACKING SYSTEMS TO AVOID SANCTIONS

Other superyachts allegedly owned by Russian oligarchs have taken a different route. According to an investigation by The Observer, six superyachts linked to sanctioned Russian oligarchs have disappeared from global tracking systems in an attempt to avoid sanctions.

All vessels on the water are fitted with an automatic

bodies, the number of yachts in production or on order around the world reached a new record at the end of 2021.

However, according to some reports, some Russian-owned superyachts - which tend to be the most high-profile due to their size and stature - that are currently under construction in European shipyards, have been suspended following sanctions.

These circumstances also appear to have negative consequences on sales, at least in the short term.

According to reports from the brokerage world, agencies have noted some hesitation, at least uncertainty, among European buyers. But it is more of an aversion to buying - or stalling - in due to the events taking place in Ukraine rather than the sanctions themselves, it is more a suspension of the purchase in view of the evolving conflict.

identification system, or AIS. Originally implemented to keep ships from bumping into each other, AIS also allows satellite tracking.

Among the largest and most expensive superyachts in the world, there is also the extraordinary Sailing Yacht A, which is valued at over $500 million. The biggest sailing yacht in the world, was seized in Trieste last March as part of western sanctions on Moscow for its war in Ukraine. Sailing Yacht A had been in dry dock in the northeastern Italian port for repairs since January. The yacht has been sequestered, meaning it cannot leave the dock.

This unexpected geopolitical crisis that does not seem to have an imminent end has also produced side effects in the superyacht industry, a sector that has recorded excellent results in the last two years, with an increasingly convinced demand. According to data released by various institutional

Generally the yachts that attract the charter public the most are the large Russian yachts, but due to what is happening, the response from the public has taken on a rather hostile character. “Sales have been dropping”, Suka adds. “I think even the biggest brokerages are affected by what’s happening. I am seeing a lot of impact in the industry. Everyone is concerned right now, also due to concerns about a possible increase in checks on board boats by local customs, particularly in Europe.

A separate consideration must be made with respect to the important business that every yacht is able to generate, an income for businesses and families. Many of the workers and yacht suppliers subject to the sanctions are not from Russia, however they have suffered the consequences of the sanctions, being unemployed or unable to get paid.

THIS PAGE: M/Y Tango

Opposite page: M/Y Amadea

The increase in gas prices, in Europe and the United States, is certainly not a secondary aspect, prices that were already on the rise. Imagine how much it can cost you to fill up the tank of a mega yacht now that prices have doubled. But not only the cost of raw materials with which many superyachts are built, such as steel and aluminum, has also undergone record increases.

Finally, the privacy aspect that many customers want to preserve. Ownership of the yacht can be very difficult to define, particularly if the owner wishes to prevent his identity from being revealed.

“If the real owner wants to complicate things, it can be very difficult to track down the real owner,” superyacht law expert Benjamin Maltby told CNN. “Almost all large yachts are owned by the company, as they are sources of responsibility that owners prefer to enclose”.

If this is the next trend, we will see it in the coming months, because the boats have to be delivered, otherwise the industry and the related industries risk really big.

Unfortunately, the recent stories about seized superyachts have not benefited the image of the sector.

To stem this bad publicity, the yacht community has come together to help those affected by the conflict, especially Ukrainian yacht crew members, with families in Ukraine.

It is possible that as the months go by, more and more wealthy Russians will be added to the sanctions lists, negatively impacting the number of yachts seized. At the moment, according to brokerage agencies, demand is still overall supported by American buyers, who seem to be less hesitant than European ones.

However, this level of secrecy is now proving more problematic as customers are starting to ask further questions about the background of the yachts to charter. Often there are customers who want to know who the owner of the boat is, or vice versa, owners who want to know the origin of the guests on board their boat for the summer.

As for superyachts that have already been frozen, it is unclear how long they will be held and in what state they will be if or when they are released, a situation that is unprecedented and for which it is quite impossible to make predictions as close as possible to. reality.

Perhaps good news regarding the unfinished, Russiancommissioned yachts currently in production, there are already reports that non-Russian buyers have made bids to take over these projects.

As a further consequence, it is expected that there will be fewer customers from the United States visiting Europe this summer, a factor that will not do any good to the entire tourism system linked to the ports, already suffering from the pandemic effect. The yachting world is not immune to difficult challenges, in the past it has had to overcome several, and in the opinion of many, the sector has always come out renewed and stronger.

M/Y Lady M

THE STORY OF SOME OF THE LARGEST RUSSIAN-LINKED SUPERYACHTS SEIZED

140M M/Y SCHEHERAZADE - For several weeks in spring, the yacht was at the center of news from international broadcasters, who spoke of the possible arrest of the 140-meter superyacht, as a boat to be brought back to Vladimir Putin himself. The boat, built by Lürssen in 2020, was stationed in Marina di Carrara for maintenance work at The Italian Sea Group shipyard. Scheherazade was designed by the German shipyard while the interiors are signed by the Zuretti Interior Design studio.

106M M/Y AMADEA - In May the 106.1-meter Lürssen M/Y Amadea was stopped in Fiji where the High Court placed it under arrest, after a period of claim on ownership by the

58,5M M/Y PHI - Last March the 58,5-metre Royal Huisman M/Y Phi was detained in British waters. The government said Phi was owned by a Russian businessman that it did not name, but that ownership was “deliberately” hidden, with the company the ship is registered to based in St Kitts and Nevis, and the ship carrying Maltese flags. The Transport Secretary commented that the decision to arrest the yacht was, “a clear and stark warning to Putin and his cronies”. She is the first vessel to be detained in the UK under the legislation against Russian oligarchs and elites.

106M M/Y FLYING FOX - Last March the 136-metre Lürssen superyacht Flying Fox was arrested in the Dominican Republic, according to instructions received by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Investigations. Launched in 2019, Flying Fox has the exterior design by Espen Øino International and interior by Mark Berryman Design.

superyacht’s representatives. The US Embassy in Fiji said, “We will continue to act with our allies and partners around the world to impose costs on the Kremlin if it continues its favorite war. We continue to increase the pressure on Putin’s oligarchs and are working with allies and partners to pursue the corrupt gains of some of Putin’s closest individuals, regardless of where they are in the world”. At the end of June, Amadea was too expensive for the government to maintain and left for the port of Honolulu, Hawaii, flying the US flag.

77M M/Y TANGO - According to various newspapers, in April the 77.7-meter Feadship M/Y Tango was arrested at the Marina Real in Palma. Launched in 2011, Tango boasts an exterior and interior design by Harrison Eidsgaard, and naval architecture by De Voogt Naval Architects. According to statements by the Spanish police, “the yacht was seized as part of investigations into fraud, money laundering”.

Stories like these have involved several yachts and others will probably be added to the list: 72m M/Y Axioma arrested in Gibraltar; 92,5m M/Y Royal Romance arrested in Croatia; 135m M/Y Crescent arrested in Spain; 85,1m M/Y Valerie arrested in Barcelona. 85,5m M/Y Amore Vero seized in La Ciotat; 104m M/Y Quantum Blue arrested in the Principality of Monaco. Particular attention received the 143m Sailing Yacht A - the largest sail assisted superyacht in the world - , whose arrest took place in Trieste. Launched in 2017, and one of the world's most recognisable yachts, A was undergoing maintenance works when it was stopped. As to the world's largest yacht by gross tonnage, the 156-meter M/Y Dilbar, German authorities confirmed the yacht is subject to a freeze order under European Union economic sanctions against Russia, but so far it has not been arrested or seized.

M/Y PHI

AZIMUT YACHTS - 38-metre Grande Trideck

by Pamela Paci

RESULTS AZIMUT | BENETTI REPORS RECORDBREAKING PERFORMANCE

THE ITALIAN LUXURY YACHT GROUP AZIMUT | BENETTI REPORTS ORDERS OVER TWO BILLION EUROS. THIS INCREDIBLE RESULT WAS MAINLY DRIVEN BY THE EXTENSIVE COLLECTION AND THE NEW GRANDE TRIDECK, B.NOW 50M AND OASIS 40M MODELS.

It has been a remarkable season for the Italian luxury yacht Group, with both its Azimut Yachts and Benetti brands reporting unprecedented sales, driven by the success of their wide-ranging product portfolios and the latest models introduced, which perfectly reflect the desires of new-generation owners. In recent years there have been many peaks for Azimut|Benetti, thanks to a steady rise in new orders that culminated in 2021 with the Italian Group reporting a backlog of over two billion euros for the first time in its history.

This incredible performance, which is synonymous with Azimut|Benetti’s long-term economic and design solidity and strengthens its position as the world’s leading private Group in the luxury yacht industry, is the result of contributions by both brands with their rich and diversified product portfolio and new models that have successfully introduced new trends: 38-metre Grande Trideck for Azimut Yachts and Oasis 40M and B.Now 50M for Benetti.

Photos © Azimut | Benetti

THESE MODELS HAVE BEEN PARTICULARLY WELL-RECEIVED BECAUSE THEY ARE DESIGNED FOR SPENDING LONG PERIODS ON BOARD AND PROMOTE A NEW CONCEPT OF LUXURY, AT THE SAME TIME AS RESPECTING THE CHARACTERISTICS OF DESIGN, INNOVATION, PERFORMANCE AND SUSTAINABILITY THAT ARE A FEATURE OF ALL AZIMUT|BENETTI CREATIONS.

The response to the desire expressed by contemporary owners to enjoy spaces ever closer to the water has driven sales of Grande Trideck, Azimut’s 38-metre flagship and the first three-deck yacht with four terraces cascading down to the water. 16 units have already been sold of this model, a recent winner at the Miami Innovation Awards 2022.

Turning to Benetti, the greatest rewards on the order book front have come from 2021 World Superyacht Awards winner Oasis 40M and from B.Now 50M, which have delivered record-breaking sales for the brand

In a little less than three years, 20 and 15 orders have been placed respectively for these two categories of megayacht.

These are outstanding numbers, especially when one considers the fact that yards would consider 3 deliveries per season of yachts this size to be a success. These results have been made possible by the Group’s ability to anticipate trends and interpret the desires of the modern owner, who today prefers a closer relationship with the water, and for whom Benetti has invented the Oasis Deck®, which transforms this traditional swimming and sunbathing area into what can only be described as a floating beach.

There has also been sustained demand for the greenest models in the Benetti fleet. The brand has been working for years to mitigate the environmental impact of its boats, and even in the 37M segment, out of a total of nine orders for B.Yond, four of the units will be equipped with hybrid propulsion systems.

“I THINK THE KEY TO OUR SUCCESS IN RECENT YEARS HAS ONCE AGAIN BEEN THE COMBINATION OF COURAGE AND ENTHUSIASM WITH WHICH THE COMPANY AS A WHOLE HAS SOUGHT TO PUSH THE BOUNDARIES: IN NEW MODELS, IN MANUFACTURING EXCELLENCE AND IN NEW SUSTAINABLE TECHNOLOGIES. OUR EFFORTS HAVE BEEN REPAID WITH SIGNIFICANT

RESULTS, WHICH WE WILL INVEST IN FURTHER INCREDIBLE NOVELTIES THAT WE ARE ALREADY WORKING ON, AS WELL AS IN SUSTAINABLE GROWTH AND IN OUR PEOPLE”, SAID GIOVANNA VITELLI, AZIMUT|BENETTI GROUP VICE PRESIDENT.

by Pamela Paci

THOSE SMALL BIG SUPERYACHTS THE SUNSEEKER CHOICE

THE BRITISH COMPANY CHANGED ITS NAME TO SUNSEEKER INTERNATIONAL IN 1985 AND HAS SINCE BECOME A GLOBAL ICON, WITH EVERY SUNSEEKER SHOWING THE RESULT OF AN UNCOMPROMISING AND UNMATCHED APPROACH TO DESIGN, CRAFTSMANSHIP AND PERFORMANCE.

Sunseeker was one of the international brands present at the third edition of Salone Nautico Venezia last June, with its full lineup of luxury motor yachts. Represented by Sunseeker Italy, a trio of Sunseeker yachts were on display; the Manhattan 55, 65 Sport Yacht and 76 Yacht. Andrea Frabetti, CEO at Sunseeker International, commented: “We are proud to host visitors in the heart of the Adriatic Sea, the stunning city of Venice, where we will showcase three new models. We have some incredible yachts on display this year and we are looking forward to sharing the latest that Sunseeker has to offer in design, technology and craftsmanship. Today, we have one of the most modern and innovative ranges we have ever had. We look forward to welcoming our clients to the Sunseeker stand for another exceptional boat show”.

76 YACHT

The stunning, multi-award winning 76 Yacht gives you everything you want from a Sunseeker. From exceptional sea-keeping, the latest deep-V hull design to the class-leading space throughout the beautifully appointed decks. Not only does this model cut an impressive silhouette on the horizon, but an expanse of glass and sunlight also welcomes you onboard the 76 Yacht, and the main deck allows you to entertain with an almost 360-degree view of your surroundings. For ‘al fresco’ life, the exterior decks provide unprecedented levels of space and flexibility to suit owner needs. On the flybridge, choose a spa tub, jet-ski with crane or additional sunbeds to maximise this space. Complement the superyacht feel with any number of layouts.

The cockpit can be adapted to include additional lounge seating or a cocktail bar. At the stern, enjoy the addition of a mini beach club, complete with a barbecue grill, fold-out seating and a rain shower, perfect for entertaining family and friends. Make the most of the extended bathing platform, which can accommodate a Williams 445 tender, SeaBobs, and more. The impressive layout of the 76 Yacht continues on the foredeck, where large twin sunbeds, fore/aft seating and optional refrigeration ensure space maximisation for any social occasion.

Photos © Sunseeker International

65 SPORT YACHT

The multi-award winning 65 Sport Yacht is fundamentally different from the current Sunseeker range in the 60ft segment due to its sculptured exterior design, innovative SkyHelm™ and stylish interior appointments. Rakish hull glazing enhances the sleek exterior profile, with an almost invisible minimalist flybridge, emphasising her modern sporting prowess whilst increasing natural light into the lower deck spaces. The dramatic exterior is a striking blend of tinted glazing, carbon fibre and polished stainless steel, perfectly balancing traditional Sunseeker design concepts with cutting-edge material innovation to create a dynamic performance model.

Central to this yacht’s appeal, owners can specify the revolutionary and exceptionally innovative ‘SkyHelm™’. Featuring twin bolstered seats set very low on either side of a central console, the instrumentation is courtesy of a stateof-the-art glass bridge plotter complete with retro chrome dials housing LED displays. This design sets off a modern fully-carbon steering arm that the driver can raise to ease ingress into the racing cockpit or locked in a raised position for helming while standing. Altogether, the experience is one of pure adrenaline, akin to driving a high-performance convertible supercar.

MANHATTAN 55

Exemplifying the latest in Sunseeker’s exceptional design capabilities, the Manhattan 55 enhances comfort and cruising whilst providing owners with several social spaces from the vast flybridge to the generous saloon. The openplan layout allows owner and guests to move effortlessly between entertainment spaces.

A key feature that truly sets the Manhattan 55 apart from its peers is the innovative powered glass cockpit/galley window that can be lowered at the touch of a button. With the adjacent cockpit door open, this feature creates an exceptional inside/outside environment. The interiors boast exquisite attention to detail with a new palate of upholstery that provides a contemporary look. The lighting design is considered throughout and includes concealed lighting within ceiling panels and furniture. Powered by new Volvo Penta D13-800 engines, the Manhattan 55 can cruise comfortably at 25 knots with a range of 230 nautical miles or achieve more than 30 knots at full throttle.

by Pamela Paci

GIGAYACHTS THE NEW LÜRSSEN SEASON

TWO BEAUTIFUL LU�RSSEN YACHTS NOW BELONG TO THE SEA AND MAKE THE 2022 SEASON SHINE, HIT BY GEOPOLITICAL NEWS THAT HAS NOT FAVORED THE INDUSTRY'S IMAGE: THE NEW 160-METRE M/Y BLUE, THE NEW 115-METRE M/Y APHO AND UPDATE ON THEIR NEW "SMALL" RANGE.

Anew 160-metre gigayacht belongs to the sea. It is the new amazing construction that came to life in the German Bremen-based shipyard, Lürssen, under the codename Project Blue. The new superyacht, now christened Blue, had a successful second sea trial at the end of June and left the shipyard on 2nd July to embark on her maiden voyage, heading to the Mediterranean where she will now enjoy her very first season with her new Owners.

With the interior and exterior design by Terence Disdale, Blue was first launched in February 2022. The yacht, which among the main features shows a pair of helicopter landing sites, is one of the largest superyachts by volume in the world, the second largest for the German shipyard, which still boasts the primacy of the other two largest yachts, Azzam (180m, 2013) and Dilbar (156m, 2016).

Efficiency and the desire to be as environmentally friendly as possible were key drivers for the technology on board. Blue is equipped with a highly efficient Diesel-Electric Hybrid Propulsion Concept developed by Lürssen’s own engineering specialists.

PHOTO: M/Y Blue - © Tom Van Oossanen

The concept combines dieselpropulsion- technology with efficient modern electric propulsion systems. Blue’s system consists of two diesel engines that drive two controllable pitch propellers through individual gearboxes. These gearboxes are equipped with PTI/PTO units that can be used for either electric propulsion (slow speeds) or for generating electrical energy to operate the vessel at higher speeds.

Blue is also equipped with an electric Azimuth Pod Drive, which in electric mode can be used separately, or when the PTI units are engaged, with the two propeller shafts. In order to generate less noise and vibration and reduce nitrogen oxide levels, Blue is equipped with a state-of-the-art exhaust after-treatment system.

Furthermore, the wastewater treatment plant is equipped with new membrane technology that allows the treated wastewater to be safely disposed of in ‘drinking water quality’.

Many years of planning, engineering and building to the highest standards went into project Blue

“To execute such a comprehensive project, an excellent team is necessary,” says Managing Partner, Peter Lürssen. In this case, the team consisted of the Owner's technical project

management team, the design team from Terence Disdale who are responsible for the contemporary exterior and the traditional fresh interior design and of course, Lürssen’s own project team.

“WE ARE VERY PROUD OF BLUE AS YET ANOTHER STATEMENT OF LÜRSSEN’S ABILITY AND DESIRE TO BUILD YACHTS THAT MEET ALL OF OUR EXACTING OWNERS’ REQUIREMENTS, GUIDED BY OUR CORE FOCUS OF EXPERT ENGINEERING, BEAUTIFUL DESIGN AND BEING A PROUD MARKET LEADER IN DEVELOPING SUSTAINABLE TECHNOLOGIES.”

- Peter Lürssen

M/Y Blue - © Tom Van Oossanen

Lürssen will present AHPO at the upcoming Monaco Yacht Show 2022 in September, where the yacht - the largest on display - will have her world debut.

Her construction began under the codename Project Enzo. After her delivery in November 2021, the striking and bespoke 115-metre superyacht has spent her first season in the Caribbean and is currently cruising in the Mediterranean.

AHPO has been built for a repeat client who previously owned an 86-metre Lürssen and required top-notch design and engineering as well as seagoing comfort for his family. Her owner was so impressed with the build process that he wanted to replicate the experience – right down to the same build and design team.

For the exterior and interior design, he once again trusted design office Nuvolari–Lenard, who gave the yacht a unique look. The objective was for the yacht to enable a healthy and family-focused life on board with numerous facilities for sports and activities including the extra-large gym on the sky lounge deck and the spacious wellness area on the lower deck

Featuring accommodations for 14 guests in 7 cabins, AHPO was designed to travel to her destinations in utmost comfort:

the yacht is fully equipped - as all Lürssens - with the latest technology and engineering systems, in particular those ones targeted to reduce electrical power consumption and emissions. For instance, the generators are fitted with a heat recovery system to heat the pool water, leading to reduced use of electrical power and lower emissions, while dynamic positioning enables electronic anchoring in sensitive and remote areas, protecting the seabed and allowing for safe mooring regardless of water depth.

Moran Yacht & Ship managed and supervised the project, bringing with them their wide spectrum of experience and consolidated knowledge. AHPO will join the Moran Yacht & Ship charter fleet and will be available for select charters in 2022.

M/Y Apho - © Guillaume Plisson

“AHPO’S DESIGN LANGUAGE IS ALL ABOUT CONNECTING HER SIX DECKS – BOTH THE NAVAL AND TECH ELEMENTS WITH THE LIVING SPACE – INTO ONE WHOLE. HER THREE DECKS INTEGRATED INTO THE HIGH BOW GUARANTEE SEA-KEEPING IN TRUE OCEAN CONDITIONS, WHILE ALSO ALLOWING HER AN INNOVATIVE FULL-BEAM OWNER SUITE DUPLEX”.

- Dan Lenard

Her striking, supercar-inspired exterior and serene interior come from the drawing boards of Nuvolari Lenard, which marks the third collaboration between the shipyard and designer, following the 86-metre yacht Quattroelle. AHPO's sharp profile is characterised by a crisp white hull contrasted by stripes of black, with distinctive scoop-shaped windows along the hull line and tapered decks.

Her rooms are full of serene hues, supple lines, and organic patterns that draw influence from the natural world. With a flowing architecture and plenty of glass, Nuvolari Lenard has created a link between the inside and outside throughout the superyacht with a fluid layout and plenty of glass.

When it comes to relaxing, AHPO has plenty of luxurious features to help guests enjoy their stay. On the upper deck, there is an impressive 8-metre swimming pool, jacuzzi and a wealth of sunbeds, alongside a fully equipped gym for visitors to include their workouts in their stay. Elsewhere, a 12-seat cinema with LED star-studded ceilings and plush box seats provides blockbuster entertainment.

M/Y Apho - © Guillaume Plisson

It is worth taking a look at the first creation of the 50-meter range from the German shipyard. Lürssen used this project to re-establish the yard in the 55-75 metre size bracket. Moon Sand is the smallest yacht launched by the yard since 1955.

After hitting the water for the first time in April 2021, exactly three years after it was commissioned, the 55m Lürssen superyacht Moon Sand, previously known as Project 13800, was seen crusing in London last November, following her sea trial and delivery in June 2021.

Designed by Bannenberg & Rowell, Moon Sand is described as “truly bespoke” with “distinctive lines” influenced by the 1973 Lürssen superyacht Carinthia VI

Moon Sand's interior features a “fearless use of colours and textures” combined with “museum-quality interior furniture pieces”.

“Every millimetre of interior and exterior space usage has to be presented, discussed and agreed with the owners, and this has led to many inspiring discussions”, said Dickie Bannenberg. “We really look forward to seeing her completed over the coming months, including a spectacular interior.”

Managing partner Peter Lürssen spoke about the challenges of building a smaller yacht. "On a 100 metre+ boat, it’s a question of the enormity of the workload and coordinating sometimes close to 1000 people working on a boat”, he said. “On a boat of this size, the question is more of how to squeeze all of the systems in and that has been a challenge”. However he added that “it's exciting to build a yacht of this size” and “we want to show prospective clients, brokers, designers that we are able to build these and that we would like to build these”.

Lürssen is currently working on a second yacht in this “small” range: a 62-metre yacht under project name Cap d’Ail (and formerly known as Project 794), whose hull was originally laid in June 2019, arrived at the Lürssen site in Bremen last January. The exterior design was created by Espen Øino. Imperial Yachts, as the owner’s representatives, will oversee the final construction phase up to delivery of the yacht.

M/Y Moon Sand - © David Churchill

SEASON 2022 EACH SUPERYACHT IS AN AMAZING JOURNEY. DISCOVER THE NEW JEWELS OF THE SEA.

FROM DUTCH SHIPYARD TO THE ITALIAN BRANDS, HERE A SELECTION OF THE NEW JEWELS WHICH MADE THE NEWS THIS SUMMER.

Amels 78m Full Custom © Amels

The contract for the project of the new Amels 78m Full Custom, the official name of which is yet to be released, was signed during the 2017 Monaco Yacht Show and the owner appointed Espen Øino and his team to develop the exterior design and General Arrangement, and Zuretti Interior Designers to create the interior. With a Gross Tonnage of 2,885, the Custom Amels 78 project (also known by her Yard Number 476) will be one of the largest Amels superyachts to date.

CUSTOM

STUNNING DESIGN BOTH INSIDE AND OUT,

ONLY BE ACHIEVED WITH THE GREATEST COLLABORATION, HAVING THE VERY BEST OF EUROPEAN DESIGN AND THE HIGHEST QUALITY OF CONSTRUCTION AND MANAGEMENT. IT HAS BEEN A PLEASURE TO REPRESENT THE OWNER THROUGHOUT THIS PRESTIGIOUS BUILD PROCESS AND WE LOOK FORWARD TO HER COMPLETION AND DELIVERY IN 2021”, COMMENTS TREE.

- ANDREW TREE

The 78m full custom project by designer Espen Øino has successfully been launched at the Damen Shipyards hullbuilding facility on the Danube. Following transport to the Amels outfitting yard in the Netherlands, the 2,850GT yacht is scheduled for completion in 2021.

The owner’s team, represented by Andrew Tree of Superyacht Technical Services, joined Øino and the Amels and Damen teams, including managing director Rose Damen, to mark the landmark occasion.

Although the most recent Amels delivery of this scale, Here Comes The Sun, was slightly longer, this new full custom

project has a larger gross tonnage, technically making her the largest Amels superyacht to date when delivered.

- ESPEN ØINO

“The layout with the big pool on the upper deck with the boats below either side, but they are all hidden so you don’t see it”, he continues on the design process. “And of course, the balconies with the direct access from the cabins out of which you can spot very easily and it’s actually looking pretty amazing. A lot of people don’t notice this because when you look at the profile view they’re not very visible, but when you draw the boat in 3D you can see these balconies coming out”.

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“IT’S DEFINITELY A UNIQUE PROJECT AND IT WAS AN INTENSE COLLABORATION WITH AMELS AND I THINK IT’S BEEN AN AMAZING JOURNEY SO FAR SINCE SIGNING THE CONTRACT IN 2017”, ØINO COMMENTS ON HIS INVOLVEMENT ON THE PROJECT.

Amels 78m Full Custom © Amels

M/Y INFINITY

Built in the Netherlands, the 117-metre gigayacht is the largest creation by Oceanco and was delivered following successful sea trials earlier this year. Formerly known as Project Y719, Infinity is one of the few yachts longer than 100m and for Oceanco she represents the largest yacht ever constructed (and the largest to be built in the Netherlands), although this record-breaking build is soon set to be superseded by new Oceanco's in-build 127-metre sailing superyacht Project Y721.

Built with a Teak deck, a steel hull, and aluminium superstructure, Infinity can reah a top speed of 18 kn and can accommodate up to 24 guests in 12 staterooms, with 43 crew members. She has a gross tonnage of 4980.0 GT and a 15.9m beam.

Espen Øeino International was responsible for the exteriors, with naval architecture by Lateral Naval Architects, while the interior design was a creation by Sinot Exclusive Yacht Design. As precised by Marcel Onkenhout, Chief Executive of Oceanco, "Infinity represents the true power of co-makership that is central to all our projects”.

Infinity's contemporary interior includes a wellness area with a spa, sauna, gym, and yoga studio.

According to the shipyard, Infinity has one of the best crew areas, mechanical systems and technology and an unprecedented level of onboard comfort, with a particular emphasis on low noise and vibration levels.

M/Y Infinity © Oceanco

M/Y JUICE

The first Feadship to be unveiled in 2022 was the 71-metre Juice. This new addition to the Feadship fleet once again emphasises how the pure custom approach at Feadship enables clients to truly let their creative juices flow. Highlights include a complete owner’s deck, a giant main deck pool and some of the sweetest lines seen on a superyacht this year.

January saw the undocking of the 71-metre Juice from the giant Feadship construction hall in the Dutch capital. As reports the yard, “observers were mesmerised by the beauty of this timeless Feadship: a blend of polished stainless steel, glass and teak offer a classic feel while the exterior lines showcase a sleek and captivatingly contemporary elegance”.

The owner of Juice is a repeat client for Feadship, who has worked tirelessly with the designers at RWD to ensure a refined exterior flow with soft lines and distinctive creases.

All unnecessary elements have been removed to generate an elegant yet masculine look. Another instantly visible aspect is the walk-around superstructure along with a striking coherence between the decks on a superyacht that synthesises Feadship’s seasoned ability to meet the most stringent demands.

From the pillars and the stairs to the base of the large eight-metre pool on the main deck, all structural parts of the exterior have been finished in polished stainless steel. Transparent features are made of glass, including the railings and the sides of the pool, and large flat and curved glazed panels ensure unrestricted views.

Everything one touches outdoors, from the aft saloon doors to the hand and cap rails, has been considered by the designers to give a feeling of warmth and comfort. Beneath the stunning flush foredeck are housed three custom tenders – a ten-metre limo, eight-metre guest RIB and a rescue boat –that are launched via the gullwing doors in the hull.

Peter Marino has drawn an interior which is entirely focused on using the most beautiful materials. Again, the client devoted countless hours to finding the essential ingredients, right down to personally selecting pieces of veneer for the central staircase. This exacting attention to detail and insistence on perfection are why the owner came to Feadship: every element on board has been meticulously designed and built, with nothing left to chance.

Juice has a complete owner’s deck between the bridge and main decks, an unusual acquisition for a yacht of this size. She also features four impressive guest suites on the main deck, a large beach club, a lower deck cinema, and a gymnasium on the sun deck.

The name reflects the fact that the owner is a keen collector of modern art and the 3D logo of the name on the funnel is inspired by an eponymous 1967 work by American artist Ed Ruscha. Auction connoisseurs will recognise the nod to ‘juice on top’, an expression from that world with a similar meaning to ‘icing on the cake’. There can be no more appropriate description of a Feadship that is the pinnacle of achievement for all parties involved.

M/Y Juice © Feadship

B.YOND 37M VOYAGER

In July Benetti launched the brand’s new four-deck B.Yond 37M Voyager, a product born from the revolutionary vision of Paolo Vitelli, Founder and President of Azimut|Benetti Group, and architect Stefano Righini. Benetti B.Yond 37M embodies the excellence of the new Voyager series, reflecting the style of the modern owner. Instead of fiberglass, Benetti opted for a return to steel, a step back in time to the 1950s, when Benetti pioneered the introduction of metal in place of wood. Steel is a symbol of durability and solidity, quintessential features of a Voyager designed for long cruises.

The innovative E-Mode Hybrid system by Siemens Energy allows to optimise on-board energy consumption, which translates into unprecedented CO2 and NOx emissions reductions for a yacht in this category. The B.Yond 37M is the world’s greenest boat in its class, combining SCR catalytic filters with the innovative E-Mode Hybrid system by Siemens Energy, which is based on a crew-friendly integrated add-on architecture built on top of a traditional system. The result is extremely simple management, with switching possible from mechanical to electric propulsion and vice versa. The Full Electric mode for zero emission navigation allows B.Yond 37M to enter protected marine areas or those normally offlimits to motor yachts.

The lithium battery pack makes it possible to stay at anchor in Hotel Mode with zero emissions. With the new generation of high energy density batteries, the 300 kW/h pack will provide up to 8 hours of autonomy at anchor during the day and 12 hours at night.

The revolutionary concept devised by Stefano Righini, who brings all his creative flair into play, features the inclusion of a fourth deck, which makes it possible to raise all the most noble areas of the yacht and gives them an incredible panoramic view.

The service area on the Lower Deck includes a walk-in wine cellar and a cold room, unusual features on a boat this size. The Main Deck provides the night area for guests, offering four suites accessed from a panoramic lounge featuring generous windows, which Benetti calls the Playroom. Stepping up onto the Upper Deck, the living area offers a completely unobstructed 360-degree view. Moving up still further, the Bridge Deck is set aside for the owner, while the Sun Deck provides a dining area with a pantry and an outdoor table sheltered by a hard top.

The layout is extremely flexible: the Main Deck, in addition to four guest suites that are particularly spacious for a 37-meter yacht, can optionally contain either the master cabin or the Playroom with a panoramic view. The Bridge Deck can accommodate, either the master cabin or a panoramic veranda, while on the Lower Deck the gym can be replaced by a sixth guest cabin. For the captain, there is a double accommodation solution, adjacent to the wheelhouse and in the crew quarters.

The white steel hull and aluminium superstructure was designed by Pierluigi Ausonio’s firm P.L.A.N. A. The interior design by Benetti architect Mauro Izzo offers even more potential for customisation. Italian leading contemporary design brand Giorgetti was chosen by Benetti to provide the furnishings for the first B.Yond 37M and enrich the environment with its refined and sophisticated language through all the yacht’s decks.

Benetti B.Yond 37M © Benetti Yachts

M/Y BOJI

In July Codecasa Shipyards successfully delivered to her owner Codecasa 43M M/Y Boji, one of the 6 vessels in the Vintage Series.

Boji is a totally custom-made full displacement yacht, with steel hull and aluminum superstructure designed by the inhouse technical team of Codecasa, who also completed the naval architecture.

Boji will sail in the Mediterranean Sea with her distinctive elegant and eye-catching line. Her large spaces will allow best comfort and privacy for owners and guests in all areas and the navigation will be comfortable and safe in any weather conditions.

At the launch ceremony, the Codecasa family, proud of this new success, thanked all the people involved in the construction beginning from their employees and suppliers, the owner's surveyor George Tsokris of Navinco, the Captain Petros Vranas and all his crew, the brokerage company Torrance Yachts, represented by Tassos Papantoniou. Thanks to their prefessional and careful collaboration the delivery of the yacht to her owner was possible in the agreed deadline at satisfaction of all parties involved.

Boji can reach a top speed of 16.5 kn, covering a maximum range of 4000 nm when navigating at cruising speed, with power coming from two Caterpillar diesel engines. Boji can accommodate up to 10 guests in 5 staterooms, with 9 crew members. She has a gross tonnage of 465 GT and a 9.0 m beam.

M/Y Boji © Codecasa

M/Y RIO

The new bespoke CRN 62-metre vessel was christened as M/Y Rio in a memorable private ceremony last January 2022. Designed and built by CRN in close collaboration with Dutch studio Omega Architects, who created the exterior concept, and designers Pulina Exclusive Interiors for the styling inside, the steel-aluminium yacht was sold by Alex Heyes & David Westwood of TWW Yachts.

With a beam of 11.2 metres, this 4-deck superyacht can comfortably accommodate up to 12 guests in the owner’s suite and the 5 guest suites. The yachts is served by an elevator to all decks.

Rio is an entirely bespoke opus with a strong artisanal stamp, an elegant yet supremely sporty vessel with flowing hull lines and a near-vertical bow.

Numerous aspects have been carefully conceived to offer the owner family a superb cruising experience: the discerning distribution and quality of the spaces, with generous indoor and outdoor living areas; a superb wellness lounge and fitness area in the beach club; and the exclusive owner’s deck, a great oasis of intimacy that can also be enjoyed as a social zone.

Like all CRN pleasure yachts, Rio was built in Ancona (ITALY), at the Ferretti Group Superyacht Yard, a centre of true nautical excellence. Its core values include a deep commitment to sustainability, geared to reducing the environmental impact of the production processes. Important examples of this approach in action are the trigeneration and solar-power systems which have helped to cut the yard’s heat and power consumption, by 32% and 79% respectively.

Rio is an expression of CRN’s in-depth expertise and its design and build quality, another unique work of art by the Ancona yard that reflects and celebrates her owner’s personality and vision to the full.

M/Y Rio © CRN YACHTS

M/Y CIAO

Last May a new work of art in true CRN style entered the water for the first time: the new 52-metre M/Y Ciao is a bespoke yacht launched at the Ferretti Group Superyacht Yard in Ancona. The exciting private ceremony was attended by the owner, the senior management and the employees with their families.

The sale of the 52-metre superyacht was brokered by Eduardo Cury, President of Miami Yacht Access, with the client represented by Antonello Vittorio Meloni.

Made entirely of aluminium, M/Y Ciao has been designed in close collaboration with architecture and design studio Omega Architects, who conceived the external lines, and architects Massari Design, who created the outdoor guest areas and interiors.

At 52 metres in length, 9 metres in the beam and with a gross tonnage of 499, this new true custom yacht spans 4 decks and accommodates up to 10 guests in the comfort of the main-deck owner suite and 4 VIP cabins below.

CRN M/Y Ciao is a tailor-made creation with a strong artisanal stamp. Her distinctive taut, svelte exterior lines and near-vertical bow exude a decidedly sporty, dynamic personality.

The expanse of full-height tinted glazing on the main and upper decks blends into a visual continuum, offering uninterrupted sea views in the utmost on-board privacy. Even the wheelhouse has 3 generous windows that set off the external lines in an unbroken spatial and visual whole.

The yacht reflects the vision of a knowledgeable owner who specifically wanted comfortable spaces in the open air, setting great store by the design of the social zones. The result is a pleasure vessel with a sublime harmony and a strong connection among the large, luminous indoor and outdoor spaces, for a perceptual and functional unity between inside and out.

A wealth of features will enable the owner and guests to enjoy a peerless shared cruising experience. Such as the sizeable al fresco dining area on the upper deck, or the comfortable, versatile lounge areas with sun zone and spa pool on the sun deck and main deck, or the bright, roomy saloons on the main and upper decks, all smoothly designed with conviviality in mind.

M/Y Ciao is a masterpiece of nautical art that marries the finest Italian craftsmanship and savoir-faire with unrivalled in-depth design and build quality and know-how.

M/Y CIAO © CRN YACHTS

M/Y RESILIENCE

The ISA Classic 65-metre M/Y Resilience was built by Palumbo Superyachts in Ancona and embodies a skillful fusion of style, craftsmanship and refinement throughout all her 6 decks, measuring over 1400 GT. The exterior and interior design was developed by Team for Design Enrico Gobbi with the naval architecture by Palumbo Superyachts. Edmiston and RVB Marine supervised the project on behalf of the owner, acting also as owner’s representatives. Constructed in steel and aluminum, Resilience internal layout features six cabins with a seventh convertible, including a 12-metre wide full-beam owner's cabin located on the forward main deck.

Versatility and lighting effects are the key elements of the lower deck, which boasts a 180-square-metre beach clu accessible through three different sides, a lounge area, bar, showers, gym, sauna, massage room and a welcome area for boarding/disembarking guests. The lighting scheme in the yacht was studied in great detail, including a lane of ceiling LED lights running symmetrically with respect to the central door, accompanying the view up to the back wall. The circular staircase features a stunning glass jellyfish installation designed by Arch. Gobbi and made by Preciosa.

The large main saloon and dining room was designed with opening doors on all sides, when they are all open it can also form a contiguous part of the aft area where the spectacular 6-metre long swimming pool is located on the stern and is equipped for counter-current swimming.

The bridge deck forward hosts the Captain's area, the sixth VIP cabin and a very private Owner’s office. Past the lobby,

we enter the very spacious sky lounge, designed for lounging and movie-watching, with a bar area and a self-playing Edelweiss transparent grand piano. The external cockpit is fitted for an incredible outdoor cinema experience.

The sundeck is certainly one of the most versatile areas thanks to the articulated system of pocketing door openings that can either make this deck completely open, or close and air-conditioned. The secluded mosaic-tiled Jacuzzi allows guests to fully enjoy moments of relaxation, with large sunpads alongside and a outdoor shower. The cockpit aft hosts the focal element of this deck with a custom-made circular fireplace made from cracked glass and polished stainless steel. The observatory deck offers a sunbathing area where to enjoy a unique panoramic viewpoint in total privacy and peace.

Resilience is available for charter through Edmiston. Onboard equipment includes two jet skis, a 27ft guest tender and a 19ft crew tender. These are stored in the large forward garage. A side door opens to port and beam cranes maneuver the tenders into the water.

2 MTU 12V engines of 1500kW each reach a 17.5-knot maximum speed, cruise at 14 knots and provide a range of 5500 nautical miles at 11 knots.

M/Y Resilience © Blueiprod

by Claire Gilmour

BEFORE AND AFTER A REFIT

51M M/Y MASQUENADA: A PERFECT REFIT IN RECORD TIME

M/Y MASQUENADA WAS THE BEST CANDIDATE FOR REFITTING FOR NEW OWNER PIER LUIGI LORO PIANA, WHO, AFTER LOSING HIS BELOVED M/Y SONG, DID NOT WANT TO WAIT LONG FOR A NEW BABY. WITH NAUTA ACTING AS THE BUYER’S BROKER, THE CLIENT “BOUGHT TIME”, SINCE ANY OTHER NEW BUILD, SAIL OR MOTOR, WOULD HAVE TAKEN AT LEAST THREE YEARS.

Owner Pier Luigi Loro Piana is a highly experienced sailor, but the Masquenada motor yacht refit project was based around his changing priorities. He still enjoys competitive sailing, but when he started planning a round-the-world trip it quickly became clear that an explorer yacht would offer much more onboard comfort during long-range cruises.

“I decided to go for a big, beautiful motor yacht of around 5060 metres in length, capable of accommodating around 1012 guests for exploring the world in safety and comfort”, says Pier Luigi Loro Piana. “The size of the yacht was critical: any bigger and I wouldn’t be able to access the small, secluded bays I was used to visiting with my sailing yachts”.

TOP-TO-BOTTOM REFIT

Building new was seriously considered at the beginning and together with Mario Pedol they come up with a new build 58-meter motor yacht concept.

“But any new build, sail or power” says Mr. Loro Piana “would have taken at least three years and after one year from the loss of my beloved My Song I started thinking I didn’t want to wait that long”, so the hunt began for a suitable candidate for refitting.

“I recalled a vessel called Aspire [originally Etra] I had visited a few years before that I thought could fill the bill”, says Mario Pedol, co-founder of Nauta Design, who has known the owner for over 40 years.

BEFORE REFIT

“Solidly built with ocean-going range, her almost 600GT volume and 51-metre length suited the owner’s plans to tour the world with his family. With Nauta acting as the buyer’s broker, a deal was struck and Aspire arrived in Italy in September 2020. Time was short and we wanted to get works off the ground so we chose Lusben, Azimut-Benetti’s refit branch, for this top-to-bottom refit that required redesigning the vessel both inside and out”.

The most obvious intervention requested by the owner is the complete redesign of the main deck aft. The stern had already been extended during a previous refit, but he wanted an open-air beach club with easy access to both the water and to the main salon that was also able to house an array of tenders and toys.

PIEDS DANS L’EAU

To this end, the aft bulwarks were cut away to provide a flush deck with unimpeded views suitable for heli operations and the transom was transformed into a true pieds dans l’eau swim platform. A major modification was removing the old deck crane and replacing it with a custom-built, 7.5-tonne capacity crane that folds away out of sight into a dedicated compartment below deck. With space for two or more tenders, including an amphibious Iguana, when the tenders and toys are in the water the flush aft deck provides an enormous lounging or party space. The boarding ladders on both sides are height-adjustable depending on whether a tender or the Maxi Dolphin-Nauta chase boat is docked alongside.

“The crane hangar required cutting off the stern section and adding a completely new aft block”, says Pedol. “Naval architect Francesco Rogantin was engaged to reconfigure the underwater lines and we like to think the new transom looks more like a sailing yacht than a motoryacht. The main salon was transformed with the installation of a 2-metre wide door to enhance the connection with the open aft deck. The starboard access to the engine room is also new, as are the ventilation trunks with integrated chaise lounge”.

LARGE AND LIVEABLE

Both the upper and the bridge decks were already large and very liveable, but the aft overhangs of the upper and bridge decks were extended by 1.5 metres to create a more graceful profile and more shade underneath. On the bridge deck there is now room for gym equipment and two sailing dinghies that can be stowed away in a covered bay that doubles as a sunbed. The upper deck aft is set up for al fresco dining and lounging, while the top deck serves as an observation platform with a fitted BBQ-galley.

The original twin Caterpillar 3508 engines (total 2,100 hp) were thoroughly serviced and a new exhaust system fitted. With new propellers and the reconfigured hull lines aft, the yacht actually gained an extra 1.5 knots of top speed. Noise attenuation was a priority for the owner, so the brand new three Kohler generators are housed in sound-proof boxes and mounted on vibration dampers with structural reinforcements to avoid noise transmission through the hull.

The sophisticated interior design by Misa Poggi is based on contrasting dark and light wood joinery combined with saddle-stitched leather and brushed bronze accents. The overall ambience is warmly refined but casually welcoming with parchment, bamboo and woven finishes adding an exotic touch.

Guest accommodation comprises two suites on the main deck, three on lower deck and a master stateroom on the upper deck forward for a total of 12 guests including the owner. The bulwarks flanking the owner’s lounge were cut down to provide better sea views and the voids fitted with electrically-controlled louvres for extra shade or privacy when moored in the marina.

ROUND-THE-WORLD CRUISE

Masquenda was relaunched in June 2021 sporting a new light and dark grey livery just over 8 months after arriving at the Lusben facility in Livorno. She spent her first summer cruising the Mediterranean andhas now departed for the Caribbean at the start of a three-year voyage that will take her around the world.

“Masquenda is a very versatile yacht and I am definitely very happy with the final outcome,” says Pier Luigi Loro Piana. “All the design team worked very well – Nauta, Misa and Rogantin – and my life on board with my family and friends last summer was just what I had envisaged when we started out on this adventure!”

by Abigail Benson

CHARTER EXPERIENCE & TRAVEL

PEDIGREE YACHTS FOR LUXURIOUS CRUISING EXPERIENCE

CHOOSING A YACHT IS JUST THE START OF YOUR EXPERIENCE. HERE WE CAN SUGGEST SOME INSPIRATIONAL IDEAS THAT WILL MAKE YOUR HOLIDAY TRULY EXCEPTIONAL. FROM THE FASCINATING TRADITION OF THE GREEK ISLANDS TO THE TRULY MAGICAL EXPERIENCE OFFERED BY A CRUISE TO NORWAY, UP TO THE UNIQUE TASTE OF THE REAL CARIBBEAN. TAKE THE OPPORTUNITY TO RELAX WITH A YACHT CHARTER VACATION, CRUISING AROUND THESE BREATHTAKING DESTINATIONS.

Astriking contemporary yacht with an exceptional design and sporty lines. She was constructed with the greatest care and attention to detail in line with her Northern European pedigree. Named after the soar of an eagle, this 68,2-metre superyacht was built by German shipyard Abeking & Rasmussen in 2020 and features exterior design by Focus Yacht Design, while her interior was penned by Focus Yacht Design, with naval architecture by Abeking & Rasmussen.

M/Y Soaring features an expansive private Owner's deck, a lavish spa and beach club. With an impressive interior volume of 1400 GRT, Soaring offers luxury accommodation for up to 12 guests in 6 staterooms and has accommodation for 17 crew members including the captain.

Soaring entered the charter market in spring 2020 as a contemporary, luxurious and sophisticated superyacht with first class facilities. Soaring has an abundance of indoor and outdoor leisure areas, including a lavish spa and beach club.

M/Y Soaring

Soaring also offers an abundance of socialising and entertaining outdoor areas, including the sundeck with a bar and a Jacuzzi spa tub with surrounding sun pads. The Owner has access to his very own private deck with an expansive outdoor lounging area. The lower deck swim platform provides a spacious area beside the water for sunbathing, spreading out with the water toys or easy access to the tenders. A wonderful opportunity to charter this extraordinary Abeking & Rasmussen yacht.

Soaring has a steel hull and aluminium superstructure. She is powered by 2 MTU engines, which give her a cruising speed of 14.0 kn and a top speed of 16.2 kn. The yacht has a range of 13.0/5000 n/m nautical miles at a speed of 14.0 kn. The yacht carries 203,000 liters of fuel on board, and 39,000 liters of water.

Soaring is available for charter with Ocean Independence in the East Mediterranean area during the summer season. Among the suggested itineraries, we find Bodrum, Corfu and Zakynthos, Cyclades, Dubrovnik, Trogir, Gocek. Cruising in this area gives an experience rich in natural charm, welcoming locals and fascinating tradition. Whether you are beachgoers or history lovers, you will be fascinated by the remote Greek islands or destinations like Dubrovnik.

M/Y Soaring

Are you looking for what we define the perfect boat for exploring the Norwegian fjords? In the land of the Vikings, the natural scenery of Norway is some of the most dramatic in the world. The fjords and west coast of Norway are memorable areas to sail, with many anchorages and quiet bays to stop in. For a longer sail, the archipelago of Svalbard is an interesting stop. A destination that is best seen from the water, the huge spaces, imposing fjords, impressive waterfalls, mountains, and glaciers have a way of making you feel at one with nature.

IYC is the central agency in charge of the organization and management of the 52-meter yacht, delivered by Sanlorenzo in 2020. Her stunning beach club, opened on three sides, is equipped with a glass-bottomed swimming pool that allows natural light to flood the beach club below. Among other key features that set this yacht apart from the rest, guests will find a spa with sauna, hammam, massage room and a 31 square metre gym with direct access to the main deck saloon. Lady Lena also boasts, a flood garage for a tender of 7.5 metres and a separate garage for rescue boats and toys.

M/Y Lady Lena

Offering versatile charter accommodation, Lady Lena can welcome up to 12 guests over six cabins, comprising of the full beam master suite, three VIP and two multi-purpose doubles with sofa-beds and pullmans.

All cabins are exquisitely finished, with the master suite being a particular haven of luxury, with a separate office and onyx-clad bathroom, complete with his and hers vanity, full bath and separate shower room.

Excellent service is guaranteed, with nine crew members on board to look after guest’s every need, and on-board luxuries such as a Spaare guaranteed to leave everyone relaxed and refreshed at the end of their stay.

At 499GT, the 52 Steel has has a beam of 9.35 metres and is powered by a pair of MTU engines for a maximum speed of 18 knots.

M/Y Lady Lena

The newly delivered in 2021 by Heesen Yachts, Moskito offers power, performance and huge interior volume for a 55m yacht. Moskito’s Fast Displacement Hull Form designed by Van Oossanen Naval Architects makes her exceptionally fuel-efficient for long passages and shorter cruising. A contemporary interior by Bannenberg & Rowell studio is paired with a lower deck unique wellness area accessible via the beach club, completed with relaxation area with a sauna and steam room. The beach club aft provides water-side seclusion for both watersports enthusiasts and those looking to make the most of onboard living.

As the fourth incarnation in Heesen’s successful 55-metre Steel Class, this Dutch pedigree yacht offers a spacious volume of 760GT and possesses, at the heart of the design - 10 guest cabins across five staterooms, all with en-suite facilities, and an 82sqm master suite at main deck.

Innovative use of glass throughout provides an abundance of natural light and choice of panoramic vista after panoramic vista. The full beam sky lounge and main saloon embody this.

M/Y Moskito - Photos © David Churchill

Floor-to-ceiling glass doors lead to outdoor seating, dining and relaxation areas, delivering a seamless connection between indoor and outdoor.

For the interiors, a blend of natural, noble tones and a tailored spatial arrangement lends the environment gravitas and wide appeal. Smoked Oak chevron parquet flooring, white Thassos, grey St. Laurent and ivory Travertine marble throughout, with occasional warm bronze accents, underwrite fine workmanship and furnishings. Smart design, refined materials and effortless comfort combine to provide an elegant welcome.

Powered by two MTU 8V 4000 M63 engines, the 55m Steel achieves a top speed of 15.5 knots with a range of 4,500 nautical miles at 13 knots.

Among the key cruising areas suggested by IYC as central agency, there are the Windward Island, a real paradise on Earth where time slows down: the sweet scents of cinnamon and nutmeg drift on balmy Caribbean breezes, beaches fringed with palm trees, volcanic hills shrouded in rainforest rise from the sea…… Explore deserted beaches, jump into crystalline waters full of marine life and partake in the local pastime – sunbathing on the beach with a coconut in hand!

M/Y Moskito

by Sarah Gordon

M/Y OCTOPUS DISCOVER THE STORY OF A PIONEERING EXPLORER YACHT

FOR THE ULTIMATE EXPLORER YACHT WITH ALL THE BELLS AND WHISTLES, COUPLED WITH THE HIGHEST LEVEL OF PERSONALISED SERVICE AND LUXURIOUS COMFORT, EXPEDITION YACHT OCTOPUS MAKES THE PERFECT CHOICE FOR TRULY MEMORABLE ONCE-IN-A-LIFETIME YACHT CHARTERS. FOR THE TIME IT WAS BUILT, OCTOPUS WAS THE LARGEST AND MOST ADVANCED EXPLORER EVER BUILT.

Superyacht Digest takes a look at one of the best explorer yachts available to charter right now, starting with the legendary 126.2 metre Octopus... The 126.2m expedition yacht Octopus by the German shipyard Lurssen offers flexible accommodation for up to 12 guests in 13 cabins and features interior styling by Jonathan Quinn Barnett. With an ice-class hull and cruising range of 12,500 nautical miles, the iconic Octopus

is more than capable of reaching the earth’s most remote corners. She’s got just the right kit for off-the-grid adventures too, offering two helipads, an ROV, Triton submarines, a fully-equipped dive centre, seven tenders and even her own marina.

With an interior volume of 9,932 GT there’s more than enough space on this superyacht for luxury amenities. Highlights include a private cinema, a wellness centre complete with a spa, gym and treatment rooms, a swimming pool and an aquarium.

All images courtesy of Camper & Nicholsons

Octopus has been for almost two decades, since 1998, the year in which it was born, one of the most mysterious boats, where with this adjective it means kept secret for privacy reasons desired by the owner, by virtue of 1998, strict nondisclosure agreements were issued to protect the privacy of its original owner, the late American entrepreneur and philanthropist Paul Allen, co-founder of Microsoft.

Sold in 2021, with the new owner, the 126-meter superyacht Lürssen has finally entered the world of charter, which has made it possible to reveal all its beauty even in the interior to the general public.

The legendary M/Y Octopus is a formidable 126m megayacht. This proven world explorer is the ultimate in luxury adventure, allowing intrepid dreams to become a reality. Now, for the first time ever, she’s available for charter since her launch in 2003. For the audacious and daring, nothing is off limits. With an iceclass hull, two helipads, a huge toy list including seven tenders, an ROV, and even her own marina, she’s the perfect base from which to launch your extensive land and sea explorations. Onboard, science is just as important as luxury.In the past, she has been a hub for oceanographic explorers searching for lost shipwrecks and maritime artifacts, and the new owner is keen to continue this legacy of marine protection and discovery.

Whatever you desire, you’ll find her fully equipped for your every whim. From the bridge deck’s vast swimming pool to the gym and wellness area, cinema, library, observation lounge, and glass-bottomed aquarium, no matter the occasion or your inclination, you’ll find it onboard. And after your long expeditionary days in the elements, you’ll find a comfortable home away from home.

Octopus can accommodate 12 guests across three decks, with multiple accommodation possibilities for families, groups of friends, or researchers across a lavish master suite–complete with private elevator and observation deck–two VIP apartments, and seven double and three twin staterooms. And yet, despite her size, guests have described her as feeling cosy, a perfect setting for intimate groups and conversation.

Octopus is one of those boats that made history, after her, many other superyachts have wanted to adopt technologically advanced designs and revolutionary engineering.

The story of Octopus has become a legend, from its pioneering to the most advanced on-board technologies, but its beginning is also incredible. At the time of its construction, Lürssen didn’t have a shed available and the yacht was built with a partner in Kiel. Nonetheless, none have achieved what Octopus can still boast today. Now becoming a yacht for charter, Octopus will be appreciated by more people who will have the opportunity to experience this unique and, perhaps, incomparable boat.

THIS PAGE: (above) Musashi bar; (below) Salon bar

THIS PAGE: (above) Sport bar; (below) Library

Observation lounge

The initial brief received by the owner required an industrialstyle yacht with the appearance and capability of the Finnish multipurpose icebreaker Fennica, built in 1993, which the builder and the design studio made it reality.

At that time, there was no yacht capable of non-stop circumnavigation. Octopus was launched in 2003, it was clear she had broken new ground. With diesel-electric propulsion consisting of two ABB electric motors and eight MTU 16V 4000 M50 diesel engines, she was perfectly equipped to travel anywhere in the world. In addition, all toys and tenders, including a helicopter, a submarine and a floatplane, to be carried in a concealed way. The project apted for one very long and tall compartment on the yacht’s centreline with a floodable dock flanked by rows of smaller garages to store the entire toy inventory of what became known as Project Octopus.

Octopus’s interior, came from a young American designer moved to Seattle from London where he’d worked with Jon Bannenberg.

What Barnett created for the owner can be described as a “floating laboratory”, a timeless design perfectly suited to a creative genius. The layout included a fully equipped medical centre, a storm cabin made to keep those who needed it comfortable in bad weather and a professional recording studio.

Barnett took a simple approach to the interior decor. Thanks to the vast amount of wood panelling that gives the yacht shows the warm and comfortable feeling of a home. Some walls are painted in a neutral colour while others are covered

ON THE LEFT: Master cabin

THIS PAGE: VIP cabin

in bee’s wing-figured eucalyptus. The walls originally held the ever-changing art gallery on each deck. What’s on the walls today are snapshots of Octopus’s adventures over the years, from the marvellous landscapes captured around Patagonian icebergs to the portraits of local tribes in Tahiti and Asia’s ancient golden temples.

An original feature that remains on the yacht to this day is an unusual timekeeping device. The clock serves as a helpful visual cue to help guests find some critical orientation. Every 15 minutes, the strings could play any kind of music.

Octopus was sent in 2019 for a refit at the Lürssen-owned Blohm+Voss shipyard, to be put in the market after Allen passed in 2018. In 2021, a new owner bought the yacht and decided to make her available for select charters. Some areas have been redesigned by Monk Design, who also replaced the recording studio.

SPA Area

Discover Indonesia

Among the suggested itineraries with Camper and Nicholsons as Central Agency for the yacht, we find Indonesia, a destination open to all travellers since April. Hosting over 25% of the world’s fish species, as well as over 72% of the worldwide coral species, Indonesia is often cited as the world's epicentre of biodiversity with the greatest marine life variety ever recorded on earth. There are many attractions in the region, from scuba diving, to snorkelling, surfing, bird watching, hiking, culture immersion and adventure. This amazing Scuba diving destination is surrounded by several Hope Spots and protected species. Mission Blue’s Hope Spots are oceanic zones that contain unrivalled biodiversity but require additional protection and are critical to the health of the ocean. In this region the 3 hope spots are Coral Triangle, Misool, and Western Pacific Donut Hole 1. Camper & Nicholsons partner with Mission Blue, the environmental non-profit led by Dr Sylvia Earle, to shed light on these vital ecosystems and build support for their protection.

The Coral Triangle is among the most significant reef systems on earth. While comprising only 1.6% of the planet’s oceans, it is home to over 76% of all known coral species in the world, counted 600 species of reefs. Here you may encounter with more than 2,000 species of fish, including the largest shark on earth, Whale Shark, to the smallest one like vivid Nudibranch. Also noteworthy is that 6 of the world’s 7 species of marine Turtles make this place home.

ON THE LEFT: (above) Cinema; (below) Gym

THIS PAGE: Ping Pong

At the heart of the Coral Triangle, you will find more than 17,000 islands of the Indonesian archipelago. It has long been the marine scientists’ and avid divers’ best-kept secret of the healthiest coral reefs to explore in a time when much of world’s reefs are dying due to ocean acidification. Although most divers focus on underwater exploration, there is also a great deal to explore on the surface.

Indonesia is also an extraordinary surfing destination. Located in the Indian Ocean, to the northwest of Australia, the Indonesian archipelago is arguably the most wave-rich zone in the world. The Mentawai has the best waves on the planet. Labelled as the best seven-seconds in surfing Lagundri Bay, on the island of Nias, become the poster wave for Indonesia's mix of perfection.

Indonesia has also plenty of exhilarating and adventurous hiking trails to choose from for day and multi-day hikes such as: Mount Bromo, Ijen (Kawah Ijen), and Tumpak Sewu Waterfall.

by Claire Gilmour

BENETTI

DISCOVER 65M M/Y ZAZOU

WELCOME ON BOARD 65-METRE BENETTI M/Y ZAZOU, LAUNCHED IN APRIL AND DELIVERED TO THE OWNER IN JULY LAST YEAR. HER BEAUTIFUL INTERIORS HAVE JUST BEEN REVEALED AND MADE PUBLIC AFTER THE YACHT MADE HER DEBUT AT THE MONACO YACHT SHOW 2021.

The 65-metre superyacht Zazou made her world debut at the last Monaco Yacht Show 2021. Built by the Italian shipyard Benetti, the yacht's interior, which has remained tightly under wraps until now, has been designed by Dutch studio Sinot Yacht Architecture & Design. The design makes use of exotic marbles, light woods, and a soft palette of colour with hints of sky blue.

Based on the same platform as Metis, Zazou features exterior design by Giorgio M. Cassetta with an aluminium superstructure and steel hull painted in "Carinthia blue" at the request of the owner. Reflecting the owner's sporty style, Zazou stands out for its one-of-a-kind Sun Deck, the boat’s signature feature thanks to its size and concept. Accommodation is for 12 guests across six cabins, including an owner’s suite on the main deck complete with a private lounge and balcony. Aft of the main deck is a dining and relaxation space that can be transformed into a cinema.

PHOTOS © Beppe Raso

Quite out of the ordinary for a 65-meter yacht, the Sun Deck is a unique 36-meter-long space, with a surface area of over 200 square meters devoted to relaxing, entertaining, socialising and sport. Hence the counter-current swimming pool in the bow and, further aft, a gym area fitted out with high-end professional equipment.

The space available is carefully exploited to offer a bar area, a dining area with a large table seating up to 14 guests for big get-togethers, and an aft sun pad that can be converted into a scenic open-air cinema in the evening.

This unusual choice made by an owner with a passion for life on board has resulted in Zazou's unique design, with one less deck than traditional mega yachts for even more contact with the water, and an iconic Sun Deck that acts as a private penthouse, with seamless sightlines from bow to stern and a breathtaking view of the sea.

The yacht’s timelessly elegant styling is combined with the modern design and sleek, powerful lines of the Carinthia Blue steel and aluminium hull by Giorgio M. Cassetta.

The creative design of the interiors is by Sinot Yacht Architecture & Design, the renowned Dutch architecture and design firm specialising in large full custom yachts, which has taken full advantage of the openness and spaciousness of the settings to offer a panoramic view from every angle and the chance to experience life at sea even in convivial company in an indoor environment.

OPPOSITE PAGE: Beach area

THIS PAGE: (from above) Outdoor spaces: Beach Club, Main Deck Cockpit, Upper Deck Terrace

The designer and owner worked in close synergy to customise the furnishings, resulting in a stylistic approach and detailing that marks a new beginning for custom models. Exotic marble and a selection of over 120 types of wood, plus refined leathers, fabrics and natural materials with a variety of textures are cleverly combined to create sophisticated but comfortable interior settings.

Muted colours with sky blue accents, contrasting finishes and original details reveal the yacht’s special features and the care lavished by the owner on creating a welcoming atmosphere.

The sky lounge on the Upper Deck is perfectly integrated into the exterior spaces in the stern, all furnished with custom pieces. Inside, on the same deck, a massage room that can be converted into a double cabin precedes the spacious, modern wheelhouse with integrated Furuno dashboard, the ship office next to it and, on the port side, the captain’s cabin and a pantry.

OPPOSITE PAGE: (above) Main deck, detail below) Main deck lobby

THIS PAGE: (from above) Main deck lobby; Main saloon, detail; Main deck dining

Owners' cabin on main deck

Aft on the Main Deck is an open area set aside for conversation and relaxation. In the interiors, amidships, the big, light-filled day area is decorated with pale colours and can be transformed into a hitech screening room.

Still on the Main Deck, the owner’s suite consists of a lounge with a TV, a double wardrobe, a large bed with a second TV and, on the port side, a generous bathroom with shower plus a private balcony reached through a sliding door.

The extensive beach area on the Lower Deck boasts two exterior openings: one in the stern providing access to the swim platform and another on the port side of the yacht that becomes a second space at the water’s edge. In the beach club interiors, a lounge area with low table, sofa and armchair is joined by a closed space in which to store the water toys.

The night area amidships provides three double cabins and one guest cabin. Also on this deck, but in a separate area, is the modern galley, while the quarters for the 14 crew members are forward in the bow.

OPPOSITE PAGE: (above) Skylounge; below) Upper deck

THIS PAGE: (from above) Gym, pool and vernada on sun deck

by Sarah Gordon

M/Y CETACEA | FEADSHIP A CLASSIC BOAT FOR THE FIRST TIME FOR SALE

THE NEW ADDITION TO THE CAMPER & NICHOLSONS SALES FLEET IS A CLASSIC BOAT! THE COMPANY HAS JUST BEEN APPOINTED AS CENTRAL AGENT FOR THE SALE OF M/Y CETACEA

Camper & Nicholsons announced last May its appointment as Central Agent for the sale of Cetacea, the 40m classic yacht built by Feadship, which is now part of the C&N sales fleet. Already one of Camper and Nicholson’s successful charter yachts, Cetacea is now for sale with Andrew LeBuhn - the listing broker of Camper & Nicholsons USA.

The 40m Cetacea is a classic Feadship and a true “Coup de Coeur” from the 1970s.Cetacea’s exterior profile exudes style and elegance, and this timeless design is complemented by a luxurious interior designed by Robin Rose & Associates.

Cetacea has undergone a variety of refits and customisations over the years, including an extension of her stern and a new swim platform in 1995, an extensive $8m refit in 2014, and further refits in 2019 and 2021.

Her Dutch pedigree and resulting quality continue to make Cetacea one of the most sought-after Feadships of the past 50 years. Cetacea’s current owner is the most recent Commodore of the New York Yacht Club, and in that cherished role Cetacea has been at the head of the fleet - displaying an unparalleled level of elegance, class, and seaworthiness.

Some of Cetacea’s notable expeditions include a multi-year circumnavigation of the globe (under her previous name, Queen of Diamonds, from 1996 to 2000), and a voyage to New Zealand, through the Pacific and back to the USA, as Alchemy in 2014 - 2016.

She is arguably one of the finest Feadship yachts ever built, and her current availability presents an opportunity to enjoy a proven world-cruising yacht that has voyaged around the globe. Cetacea is offered for sale in excellent condition and has been an incredibly popular charter vessel, presenting a new owner with commercial possibilities as well as private cruising for an asking price of USD 8,490,000 (ex. VAT). Cryptocurrency payment is also available.

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aking motor catamaran design to the next level, the 100 Sunreef Power is a transatlantic luxury craft built to offer unmatched comfort and a unique cruising experience. Hull number one of the shipyard’s latest super cat model is a highly-customized yacht with a powerful presence and a striking hull finish combining dark grey and rose gold.

The relaxation area of the main deck comprises a large lounging space to portside with a drop down 55’’ TV and a custom-designed drinks bar to starboard. Towards the bow part of the saloon, the yacht’s galley offers restaurant quality amenities and access to a cold room below decks. The main deck also houses a well-equipped gym looking out over the ocean and leading to the vast bow terrace.

With natural oak veneers, rose quartz, brass accents and custom-built cabinetry, the interior décor of the yacht reflects the owners’ liking for classic design. This homelike interior styling is continued in all the catamaran’s staterooms.

Guest accommodation for ten is spread across 5 large en suite cabins. Located in the port hull, the master suite features a king-size bed and a relaxation area with ocean view. One of the suite’s stand-out features is the generous master bathroom with classic black and white tiling. The owner’s cabin neighbors one of the guest rooms which offers a double bed, voluminous storage, an en suite bathroom and a vanity desk. The starboard hull houses three guest cabins offering the same level of comfort.

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With the 100 Sunreef Power using an ultramodern, energysaving air-conditioning system, the yacht is able to provide air-conditioning throughout the whole night without using the generators. The megayacht flybridge of the 100 Sunreef Power offers extreme comfort with plenty of relaxation areas, including a bar and a large dining table. Guests can also enjoy baths in the custom-built spa pool flanked by large sunpads. The area can also be transformed into an outdoor cinema with a high-end audio system, a retractable projector and screen.

The yacht’s stern cockpit spans over the entire 13.5m beam of the catamaran offering a large dining space, a daybed, a wet bar and access to the day head.

The 100 Sunreef Power also boasts a large aft hydraulic platform and a voluminous garage concealing two threeseater jet skis, a refueling station and plenty of storage for water toys. The 100 Sunreef Power provides comfortable crew accommodation in three crew cabins, two located in the bow part of the hulls and one to the aft.

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