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Areti, 85m, Lürssen Yacht delivered

Areti, 85m, Lürssen
Superyacht Areti returns from sea trials.

Lürssen is delighted to reveal that they will be displaying the latest delivery from the yard at the Monaco Yacht Show this year. This 85-metre sensation will be spending her first summer in the Mediterranean and her world debut will be the highlight of the port during the show. Following her effortless sea trials, Lürssen is proud to announce the successful delivery of this exquisite yacht, Areti, on 19 July 2017.

Winch Design has been responsible for both the stunning exterior and interior design and has given the yacht a sleek and perfectly balanced signature, complemented by a traditional but fresh interior styling. The subtle cream hull, along with the white superstructure and grey accents are of a similar design to the owner’s previous yachts.

Areti is a voluminous yacht, featuring an enormous and private master suite with eight spacious guest cabins. The yacht has a completely bespoke design and was built to satisfy the owners’ exacting requirements. Meeting the highest of standards, and without losing any charm or grandeur, she has been meticulously kept in line with the Passenger Yacht Code to be able to accommodate a larger number of guests.

With sumptuous, neutral fabrics and lavish wood throughout, she presents an air of sophistication as well as exuding comfort. Many of the entertaining areas of the yacht impose a beach-chic vibe without losing her quintessential elegance. On the lower deck aft, one can find a luxurious spa complete with sauna, hot tub, full depth plunge pool and experience showers. This magnificent area further extends to the adjacent relaxation beach club, which in turn, opens up to the vast swim platform via a large transom door.

Private and serene exterior deck spaces provide numerous other calm zones where one can feel at home. For example, the owners can fully enjoy their own secluded rest area forward of the owners suite, that boasts its own Jacuzzi and spacious sunbed, along with a breakfast table. Guests can also take advantage of another large Jacuzzi with views from the bridge and sun deck whilst indulging on the generous sun beds.

Areti would not be complete without the certified Heli-landing area, providing easy transfers to and from the yacht for the owners and their guests.

 

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Home (Project Nova) by Heesen Yachts delivered

Home (Project Nova)  Picture: Dick Holthuis/ Heesen Yachts
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Home (Project Nova)  Picture: Dick Holthuis/ Heesen Yachts

Heesen Yachts delivers YN 17850 – HOME – the world’s first Fast Displacement Hull Form motor yacht with hybrid propulsion.

Heesen Yachts is proud to announce that on 1 July 2017, the world’s first Fast Displacement motor yacht equipped with hybrid propulsion was delivered to her Owner in international waters.  

HOME (formerly Project NOVA) – a 50m all aluminium motor yacht below 500GT with shallow draft – underwent intensive sea trials in the North Sea for five days in calm sea conditions, with waves of up to 0.5m and light breeze.  

The results are impressive: not only has HOME easily exceeded her contractual maximum speed of 16.3 knots in the traditional diesel engine mode, but also expectations in her hybrid ‘silent cruising mode’. Thanks to two 127kW water-cooled DC electric shaft motors, she exceeded the predicted speed of 9 knots with noise and vibration levels well below the specification levels. 

HOME is not only ultra-quiet, but she is also extremely fuel efficient. At 12 knots, she has a fuel consumption of 98 litres per hour (excluding generators) and at 10 knots in hybrid mode this further reduces to a staggering 45 litres per hour, which for a 50m yacht, displacing 295 tons and with a Gross Tonnage of 499, is an outstanding achievement. Heesen is renowned for its meticulous attention to weight reduction and HOME is an effortless embodiment of this; being lighter than predicted, she is the perfect demonstration of Heesen’s signature capabilities.

This impressive performance is achieved with just two MTU 12V 2000 M61 engines of 600 kW each, which are smaller than those typically fitted on a yacht of this size. This once again proves the remarkable efficiency of the Fast Displacement Hull form devised by Van Oossanen Naval Architects; engineered by Heesen’s in-house specialists and perfectly executed by Heesen’s talented team of welders.

HOME has also exceeded her range predictions measuring an impressive 4,250 miles at 12 knots – 500 more than specified. This was achieved with a fuel capacity of just 45,000 litres, further underlining the remarkable efficiency of the Fast Displacement hull. 

HOME is not only extraordinary for her exceptional performance and excellent seakeeping tendencies, she is also a head-turner. Frank Laupman of Omega Architects is responsible for her striking profile. From her vertical bow and characterising spray rails, to her stern with a large fixed swim platform, wide sweeping stairs leading to the main deck and floor-to-ceiling glass windows, HOME is a design delight.  

Interior stylist Cristiano Gatto worked closely with the Owner to create an interior décor that boasts a sophisticated linear design based on a two-tone palette. This theme gives a relaxed and bright feel throughout the whole interior, inviting the outdoors and spectacular vistas to feature centre stage from within.

HOME will debut at the Monaco Yacht Show from 27-30 September 2017.

Heesen inform that a sister ship to HOME is under construction at the shipyard and will be available for sale, with delivery in March 2019. Interested parties should contact them for further details.

Home (Project Nova)  Pictures: Dick Holthuis/ Heesen Yachts

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Project Antares by Heesen Yachts

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Project Antares by Heesen Yachts   Picture: Dick Holthuis/Heesen Yachts

Heesen Yachts is pleased to report that on May 14, 2017 the joining of the hull and superstructure of Project Antares, and the installation of her two MTU 8V4000 M63 engines, took place at the facility in Oss.

Project Antares is a 55m steel-hulled FDHF vessel that was sold just over four weeks ago to a very experienced American yachtsman. She will have some special features to carry out her role as mothership to the owner’s sport fishing fleet, such as the possibility to re-fuel and re-charge two sport fishing boats, allowing for several days out at sea.

Moreover, Project Antares boasts a major difference from her equally beautiful sister ships: an owner’s apartment that is 30 per cent larger, having been extended from 62 to 80 sqm.

Italian designers Francesco Paszkowski and Margherita Casprini are now working closely with the owner and his team to personalise the interior design of his new 740GT vessel.

“After the meeting with the client, with whom we immediately had good intellectual connection, we are working on the existing interior design to improve the owner’s 80-sqm apartment, the lobby and the sky lounge, to fully match his life style and taste.” Says Paszkowski. “We are going to propose some layout changes as well as new material and finishes. For the latter we are going to do detailed research into select materials that will add lavish luxury to the interiors. We are confident that the shipyard and their highly talented team from Heesen Yachts Interiors, will be able—once again—to perfectly craft what we have designed.”

Project Antares has now entered the outfitting phase and will be ready for delivery to her owners in November 2018.

 

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Launch at Benetti shipyard

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Lady Lillian, 37m Benetti  Picture: Benetti

Benetti announced the launch of the M/Y Lady Lillian, the 37 meter motoryacht from the Classic range, with fibreglass hull and superstructure. The yacht was launched on May 18 at Benetti’s Viareggio shipyard with the workforce, Benetti management, the owner and his guests in attendance. Classic 121’ M/Y Lady Lillian will be delivered to the owner in July 2017.

The concept and exteriors of the Classic 121’ are by Stefano Righini, who has worked with Benetti on many occasions through the years, while designer François Zuretti, who has also contributed successfully to various projects by the shipyard, designed the interiors, giving the boat a modern and contemporary style. The layout features four VIP cabins on the Lower Deck plus the owner’s suite, accommodating up to 10 guests.

The owner’s full beam suite is in the bow on the main deck, while the exteriors are designed to offer guests the ultimate in relaxation, with comfortable seating in addition to a more formal outdoor dining area on the Upper Deck and a more informal one on the Sun Deck, which also features a hydromassage tub, a barbecue area and a bar.

CLASSIC 121’ LADY LILLIAN – fitted with 2 x MTU2000M72 of 1080 Kw each, the yacht can reach a top speed of 15 knots and has a cruising speed of 13 knots. The yacht’s range is 3,400 nautical miles at a speed of 11 knots.

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GAME CHANGER VISITING LONDON

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Game Changer visiting London  Picture: Jeff Brown/Amels

A rare sight on the Thames, DAMEN’s new 70-metre GAME CHANGER (227 ft) has spent three days in London to promote the Yacht Support range of vessels. Visitors enjoyed a full array of tenders, toys and a submersible, but GAME CHANGER also prompted many serious discussions about safe helicopter operations.

“GAME CHANGER made a big impression on the owners, captains, brokers and designers who joined us on board, particularly with its helicopter capability and all-weather protected hangar,” comments AMELS Commercial Director Rose Damen, who is also responsible for DAMEN’s yachting portfolio. “When it comes to superyacht helipad design and operation, many in the industry are re-examining accepted practice and rethinking the level of risk that we are asking owners to accept for their family and friends. GAME CHANGER really offers the ultimate yachting solution for professional helicopter operations.”

GAME CHANGER features a fully certified LY3 helideck suitable for charter/commercial use and based on DAMEN’s long experience building to stringent offshore regulations. GAME CHANGER’s owner can operate larger helicopters with 5-tonne maximum take-off weight and D14 rotor diameter. These long-range aircraft can land safely night and day in a wider weather window. Lowering the helicopter into the hangar protects it from the elements so it can be refuelled and made available for take-off without causing hassle, disruption and noise on the mother yacht. The hangar and refuelling systems – including Jet A-1 fuel tanks holding 10,000 litres – are built to high safety and fire-fighting standards.

In addition to the helicopter capability, visitors on board also appreciated GAME CHANGER’s purpose-built yachting features and quality finish, explains DAMEN Product Director Mark Vermeulen.

“This was a great opportunity to offer a closer look at the Yacht Support concept – which is still a relatively new phenomenon in the industry,” he notes. “A Yacht Support vessel is a massive leap forward in capability for the growing number of owners who want to do more with more equipment, more toys and more staff. Our vessels are perfectly equipped to support wide-ranging superyacht operations, but with a significantly lower Total Cost of Ownership than acquiring a larger yacht. Plus, owners get all the benefits of flexible operations and privacy. That’s why we call it the Smart Stretch.”

GAME CHANGER is the fourth Yacht Support vessel in the 70-metre segment following the delivery of INTREPID, ‘6711’ and GARÇON. With its Yacht Support range, DAMEN is now the established leader in this rapidly developing niche. In total 11 DAMEN Yacht Support vessels have been delivered or are in build. The Yacht Support range is based on DAMEN’s patented and proven SEA AXE range of offshore vessels – DAMEN has sold more than 200 of these vessels. GAME CHANGER is now returning to the AMELS yard in Vlissingen the Netherlands where it is available for immediate delivery.

“Being so close to London – Tower Bridge is just 150 miles from AMELS – makes visiting the city very easy,” Rose continues. “London is an important superyacht centre in its own right with a large number of clients as well as the brokerage community. We really noticed that when visitors came on board to judge the solution for themselves, they left very enthusiastic about all the possibilities that a Yacht Support vessel opens up. Last year we successfully exhibited a Yacht Support vessel in Fort Lauderdale and we hope to bring another vessel to Monaco later this year.” (Note from Editor: Read here the post about „Axis“, ex Fast & Furious. She was displayed in Monaco and Fort Lauderdale as mentioned above)

Specifications:

* Length overall 69.15 metres (227 ft)

* Beam overall 11.50 metres (38 ft)

* Draught (full load) 3.65 metres (12 ft)

* Gross Tonnage 1,200

* Naval architecture DAMEN

* Speed (maximum) 22 knots

* Range @ 16 knots 4,500 nautical miles

* Staff/crew 22

* Deck space 250 square metres

* Deck crane 12 tonnes

* Heli max. take-off weight 5,000 kg

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Benetti launched „Seasense“

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M/Y Seasense launched in Livorno.  Picture: Benetti

Benetti is pleased to announce the launch of FB268 M/Y SEASENSE the 67 meter full custom superyacht with a steel hull and an aluminium superstructure built for an experienced owner who has chosen the Benetti brand for the first time.

The launch ceremony took place in Benetti’s historic Livorno shipyard, perfectly on schedule according to the production plan, with shipyard workers, Benetti management, the owner’s representatives and the crew in attendance.

The elegant exterior lines of the M/Y SEASENSE are by the Dutch designer Cor D. Rover, designing its first Benetti vessel, while the naval architecture was developed by the shipyard’s technical office. The contemporary styling of the interiors, on the other hand, is the result of collaboration between the Benetti’s architects team and the design studio AREA from Los Angeles, making its debut in the world of superyachts. The layout includes six suites that can accommodate up to 12 guests.

The basic concept underpinning this Benetti superyacht is reflected in its name – SEASENSE – which has been translated into a design that revolves around the relationship with the surrounding environment. In fact, the owner wanted the outdoor areas to be as spacious as possible, to offer the maximum possible contact with the sea. In particular, the stern area of the main deck is given over to a big pool with a sun-lounging area connected to the peculiar main salon that, through the opening of big sliding doors, provides even more outdoor space for guests.

FB268 SEASENSE – fitted with 2 1380kW Caterpillar engines, it has a top speed of 15.5 knots and a cruising speed of 15 knots. The range at a cost effective speed of 12 knots is 5,000 nautical miles.

Delivery is scheduled for the end of July 2017.

 

PRESS RELEASE BENETTI

 

Length overall 67 mt/220 ft

Beam max 10,80 mt/35.5 ft

Draft max 3,20 mt/10.5 ft

Full Load Displacement 1.130 Tons

Fuel tank capacity 130.000 lt/34,400 US gals

Owner & Guests cabins: 12 persons in 6 cabins

Crew cabins: 14 persons in 9 cabins

Main engines N°2 CAT 3512C HD 1380kW

Generators N°1 x Cat C9 200ekW N°1 x Cat C18 282ekW

Stabilizers N°2 NAIAD

Cruising speed: 15 knots

Max speed: 15.5 knots

Range: @ 12 kn 5.000 Nm

Classification Lloyd’s Register ✠ A1 SSC Yacht, Mono G6, ✠ LMC

Naval Architecture Azimut Benetti Spa – Benetti Technical Department

Exterior design: Cor D. Rover

Interior design: AREA

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Seasense by Benetti  Picture: Benetti
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Amels launched yacht LILI

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Amels Limited Edition 180 yacht Lili launched  Picture: Amels

AMELS has launched the brand new AMELS 180 named LILI. The Limited Editions yacht is nearing her on-time and on-budget delivery at the Dutch luxury yacht builder’s yard in the Netherlands. IMPERIAL acted as broker for the sale, Owner’s Representative and Construction Supervisor.

Despite the fast delivery just over 12 months after her sale in May 2016, LILI is a highly customised Limited Editions yacht with a unique Tim Heywood exterior styling and custom extended Sun Deck. The very successful colour scheme of Castle Tan and Jet Black create a charming and elegant look that perfectly complements the luxurious interiors created by the Owner’s choice of interior designer Laura Sessa.

“The AMELS 180 has proven highly popular on the superyacht market and LILI will add to that with her many unique customisations and beautiful colour scheme,” comments Rose Damen, AMELS Commercial Director. “She is an exceptionally high quality yacht that will no doubt create many happy memories for her Owners and guests. Once again, working with IMPERIAL has been very smooth and productive and that shows in the end result.”

Julia Stewart, IMPERIAL Director, says: “She is another striking project jointly made with an experienced team and very talented people, confirming our strong and durable links with AMELS over the last eight years. With LILI, IMPERIAL delivers a new superyacht option for high-end luxury journeys at sea with versatile accommodation, Dutch quality and superior level of equipment. We would like to thank all the teams involved in this project, who realised a challenging project with precise deadlines.”

The high level of customisation on board LILI includes:

* The Sun Deck has been extended by 3 metres to 28 metres (92 ft) in length in collaboration with exterior designer Tim Heywood – creating a huge outdoor luxury space of almost 175 square metres (1,900 sq ft)

* An extra-large 4-metre long Sun Deck pool (7,000 litres) featuring counter current jets for swimming

* A Bridge Deck Owner’s Suite and extended aft deck

* On Main Deck, the port and starboard folding bulwarks and sliding doors to the dining room create a light and airy connection to the sea

* Main Deck features a large VIP Suite with a private folding balcony

 

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Heesen Yachts sold Project Alida

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Project Alida, Picture: Heesen Yachts

Heesen Yachts is pleased to announce the sale of YN 17755 (aka Project Alida).

The client, an experienced boater, was introduced to the shipyard by Barin Cardenas of The New Yachts Company, a boutique firm dedicated to new construction, based in Fort Lauderdale, who worked closely with Thom Conboy of Heesen Yachts USA.

Project Alida is a 55m Fast Displacement, steel-hulled motoryacht that combines efficiency, performance and elegance in a design package of 740GT.

Omega Architects created an exterior design that emphasises the indoor-outdoor connection thanks to glass insertions in the bulwarks and the floor-to-ceiling windows in the sky lounge.

Vertical windows on the main deck, together with an original „shark tooth“ design detail on the overhang of the wheelhouse, provide Project Alida with a bold and distinctive character.

The clean and muscular exterior lines without fashion plates and structural support have been cleverly engineered and perfectly executed by Heesen in-house experts, so nothing comes between the guests and the breathtaking views.

RADYCA, a Miami based design firm, is in charge of the interior styling while working closely with the shipyard to ensure that the client’s taste is incorporated into the space, creating a sophisticated, tailor-made and unique experience.

SIMPLICITY, WARMTH, and COMFORT through the use of select materials and a high level of craftsmanship, are the key ingredients in the creation of Alida’s refined interior. The overall design is for an owner who understands luxury, relaxation and entertainment while yachting.

Contrast is achieved by the consistent use of neutral hues found in open-grain white oak and different tones of wengé, taupe and grey leathers, wool carpets, and light textured suedes. White Arabescato and Grecale brown marble slabs emphasize the purity of the design.

Guests will be luxuriously accommodated in six staterooms: five guest cabins on the lower deck – including a full beam VIP – and the master suite traditionally located on the main deck forward.

With the tenders stored on the forward deck, a beach club is set into the lazarette that offers owners and guests a fantastic place to relax close to the water.

However, Project Alida’s beauty also extends below the waterline. Thanks to the progressive hull design devised by van Oossanen Naval Architects and implemented by Heesen in-house engineering team, Project Alida offers frugal fuel consumption coupled with a remarkable range of 4.500nm at 13 knots, while her top speed reaches 16 knots. At 12 knots her range becomes ever more impressive reaching 5.400 nm. Combining magnificent comfort with optimised efficiency throughout the speed spectrum, she sets a new standard in superyacht performance. Project Alida is a true blue-water vessel with Dutch pedigree.

Project Alida will undergo intensive sea trials in the North Sea prior to delivery to her new owners in time for cruising in July 2017.

Press release Heesen Yachts

 

Specification:

Hull type: Fast Displacement Hull

Naval architect: Van Oossanen / Heesen Yachts

Exterior design: Omega Architects

Interior Styling: Radyca

Classification: Lloyds + 100A1 SSC Yacht [+] LMC

Large commercial yacht code LY3

Hull: Steel

Superstructure: Aluminium

 

DIMENSIONS

Length over all: 55.00 metres / 180 feet 5 inches

Beam over all: 9.60 metres / 31 feet 6 inches

Draft: 2.85 metres / 9 feet 4 inches

Displacement (half load): Approx. 600 tons

 

ACCOMMODATION

Crew: 14

Guests: 12

Cabins: Full-beam Owner’s stateroom,

VIP cabin, four guest cabins

 

TECHNICAL DETAILS

Maximum speed (half load): 16 knots

Range at 13 knots: 4,500Nm

Fuel capacity: 100,000 litres / 26,400 US Gallons

Fresh water: 25,000 litres / 6,604 US Gallons

PROPULSION DETAILS

Main engines: 2 × MTU 8V 4000 M63

Maximum power: 2 × 1,000kW

Gearbox: 2 × ZF 5356

Engine control: MTU Blue Vision

Propellers: 2 × five blade fixed pitch Ø 1,800mm

Main generators: 2 × Kilo-Pak each 175kW

Bowthruster: HRP 125kW, electrically driven

Stabilisers: Naiad Dynamics, type 720, 2 fins, zero speed

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Monaco Yacht Show 2016

Auch dieses Jahr trafen sich bei der jährlichen Yacht Show in Monaco Werften, Designer und Broker um die neuesten Projekte zu präsentieren und die ausgestellten Yachten vorzustellen. Neben einigen Weltpremieren konnten auch bewährte Yachten, sowie kürzlich überarbeitete Yachten angeschaut werden. Ebenso besuchten Eigner die Show um sich nach einer neuen Yacht, neuem Tender oder neuem Spielzeug umzuschauen. Hier nun ein kleiner Vorgeschmack auf die, in den nächsten Wochen, folgenden Beiträge über die 26. Auflage der Yacht Show.

This year the 26th  annual Yacht Show in Monaco took place, where all the shipyards, designer and broker presented their new projects and yachts for visiting. Including world premieres, established and refitted yachts. Also owners visited the show for buying a new yacht, new tender or some toys.  Here is attached a small foretaste for the blog posts which follow in the next weeks.

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Vanish, 66m Feadship

Superyacht Vanish in London

Vanish ist eine 66 Meter lange Superyacht von Feadship, sie wurde im Mai 2016 an ihren Eigner ausgeliefert. Das Design wurde von Eidsgaard Design sowie dem Kooperationspartner der Feadship Werft, De Voogt Naval Architects, gemeinsam entworfen. Ehemals als Projekt 809 bekannt erreicht das Schiff eine Höchstgeschwindigkeit von 17,5 Knoten und eine Reisegeschwindigkeit von 12 Knoten, damit hat sie eine Reichweite von 5200nm. Auf der Yacht befinden sich sechs Kabinen für bis zu zwölf Gäste inklusive Eigner. Für die Gäste steht eine 17-köpfige Crew zur Verfügung.  Das Exterieur hat mit den hölzernen Geländern kleine Akzente in den ansonsten weiß gehaltenen Aufbauten. Über das Interieur ist bislang nicht viel bekannt, da die Yacht ausschließlich privat benutzt werden soll. Auf dem Vordeck befindet sich ein Helipad, zudem sind Annehmlichkeiten wie eine Sauna, Jacuzzi, Fitnessraum und Stabilisatoren selbstverständlich. Nachdem Bau des Rumpfes wurde die Yacht noch während der Bauphase verkauft. Nach Spekulationen des „Superyachtfans“ ist der neue Eigner Larry van Tuyl. Die erste Reise nach der Auslieferung an ihren Eigner ging nach London.

Superyacht Vanish during LYJAPCS in London

Vanish is a 66,25 meter long superyacht build by Feadship and delivered in may 2016. The design is from Eidsgaard Design as well as the Feadship cooperation studio, De Voogt Naval Architects. First known as project 809, the yacht reaches a maximum speed of 17,5 knots and cruises at 12 knots with a range of 5200nm. Aboard are six cabins for twelve guests including the owner. For a pleasent stay of the guests is a team of seventeen crew members responsible. The exterior is metallic white with wooden railings as an eyecatcher. About the interior isn’t very much known due to the fact that she is only used private. The yacht has a helipad on the foredeck and of course there are a gym, sauna, jacuzzi and stabilizers on board. During the construction phase Vanish was sold to her new owner, Larry van Tuyl, as the „superyachtfan“ suspected. Her maiden voyage was from the Netherlands to the British captial city London.