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A new yacht brokerage firm, Karma Yachting, has been founded by Mario Cicognani and Karin Paggi, professionals with a cumulative experience of 32 years in the purchase, sale, and
construction of yachts ranging from 30 to 60 meters. The two brokers have joined forces to offer clients 'expertise, reliability, and a well-established network of industry
experts'. As Cicognani says, "Whether it involves a new build, purchasing, or selling superyachts, we are committed to providing a fully customised service that ensures flawless,
fast, easy, and transparent processes. We place great importance on discretion and attentively listening to individual needs in order to meet our customers' requirements, while
also ensuring a pleasant and stimulating customer experience."
Karma Yachting will offer its clients a boutique brokerage approach. As Paggi emphasises, "We serve as a constant point of reference and have established long-standing
relationships with our customers based on trust. At Karma Yachting, clients are free to choose their
Mon 29 May 2023 | 07:30
Onboard
Despite being delivered in 2016, the interiors onboard the 72-metre Abeking & Rasmussen superyacht Cloudbreak have remained timeless. SuperYacht Times takes a closer look onboard
at the interiors crafted by Liaigre, featuring an expansive wellness suite.Liaigre meticulously crafted a classical interior design, adopting natural materials and opting for a
neutral palette, such as two-toned pine wooden paneling interweaved with camel-coloured and linen ph-d furnishings, for the expansive 2,308 GT explorer yacht. Taking inspiration
from the owner’s two hobbies of heli-ski and surfing, the superyacht acts as a traditional explorer yacht with functionality at the core for leisurely practices with the feeling of
a beach house turned chalet interior design, where guests onboard can unwind and feel at home.
Cloudbreak exhibits exterior design by award-winning Monaco-based designer Espen Øino, who crafted a sleek and classical explorer yacht design that informs the interior design.
Onboard, the Abeking & Rasmussen superyacht can accommodate up to 12 guests across
Fri 26 May 2023 | 08:30
Event News
The Venice Boat Show is once again returning to the historic Arsenale of Venice from May 31 to June 4. The show is one of the leading exhibitions dedicated to the boating industry
in the area and will feature over 220 exhibitors and 300 vessels. We take a look at everything happening at the fourth edition of the Venice Boat Show where representatives from
the SuperYacht Times team will also be in attendance.Location
The Venice Boat Show is held in the Arsenale of Venice, a symbol of the centuries-old military domination of the Serenissima Republic of Venice and the beating heart of its naval
industry. The show is promoted by the City of Venice through Vela Spa, in collaboration with the Italian Navy.The exhibition spans 55,000 square-metres and is spread across the
water basin, with 30,000 square-metres of outdoor exhibition space, 5,000 square-metres of indoor space and over 1,100 linear-metres of piers. With over
Mon 29 May 2023 | 07:00
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In an industry as finite as yachting, competition in every sector is rife, but it is within large yacht construction that the competition is fiercest. Within this select field, the
top companies from every sector; be it integration, stabilisation, joinery, or upholstery, pitch for their position to win the commission. So what is it that makes these
world-class businesses stand out from one another? All companies within this upper band have earned their place with proven capabilities and a solid track record, so it is more
than the offering alone that makes a company stand out from the competition.The Dutch technological integrator ONE-XP has built, over the years, its own unique approach, one that
leans on teamwork, unity and a deep, shared passion for their industry. With ONE itself standing for Ownership, No-nonsense, Excellence, the very core values of the company stand
them apart from their competitors. We stopped by the ONE offices in
Thu 25 May 2023 | 14:00
In November, the METSTRADE returns to the RAI in Amsterdam and this year the trade show is celebrating its 35th anniversary. The largest and most significant trade show in the
leisure marine industry, METSTRADE will be bigger and better than ever, with new pavilions, features and significantly, the show will run from Wednesday-Friday for the first time
ever. Foiling Technology Pavilion
One of the new features of this edition is the Foiling Technology Pavilion, built in collaboration with The Foiling Organisation, the international association for the foiling
industry and its professionals. The partnership, which was announced during the Foiling Awards prize giving ceremony held in March in Milan, has led to the pavilion which will
showcase manufacturers of foiling hardware and technology and to educate trade visitors in Hall 7.
With confirmed exhibitors such as Caponnetto Hueber, Foil Chemy and Vakaros, the pavilion will showcase the impressive progress made with high-end racing technology towards
adoption on
Wed 17 May 2023 | 14:00
The bespoke shading solutions company SOL-MATES was created in 2019 by five entrepreneurs, all with a different but proven track-record in the yachting industry. The group’s
backgrounds range from composites to metal constructions, special engineering and 3D engineering, to project management. The Netherlands-based company is now one of the top
trustworthy partners for high-end, bespoke shading solutions for yachts, delivering custom made solutions across the world. The company core values are reliability, co-operation
and the love for making something beautiful.The name SOL-MATES literally means ‘friends of the sun’, and the team believes that making beautiful things is easier if you do it with
a happy team of friends. SOL-MATES provides a variety of shading solutions for yachts, from retractable and removable awnings with carbon uprights, to Louvre systems and parasols.
They have worked on over 100 yachts from 30 to 140-metres in length to create and build perfect custom-built products for each of their
Mon 15 May 2023 | 12:45
Benetti’s Oasis 40M series has been a roaring success since the model was first introduced at the Cannes Yachting Festival in 2018. Since its inception, the yard has sold 22 hulls,
with the build slots now booked up until late 2025, proving it to be one of the most popular models to have been introduced to the industry in the past decade. While competition
for the model is high, there is one yacht that is available for partial acquisition today; the newest yacht from the series to have been launched and due for delivery in June.
Offered with SeaNet, Europe’s leading co-ownership and matchmaking yachting company, this latest Benetti Oasis 40M brings a unique offering to the market – the chance to own a
brand-new yacht from one of the most coveted and versatile models on the market, without the protracted build timeline.
SeaNet’s CEO Matty Zadnikar comments, “‘There is no one worldwide with
Thu 04 May 2023 | 13:00
ptw Shipyard has added even more merit to the thriving port of Tarragona, Spain, as it partners up with paint specialist Finishing De Luxe to better the refit experience at its
yard. Finishing De Luxe was founded in 1989 and has confirmed its position as a leader in its field. The expertise and talent that it’s honed over the years will complement the
services already on offer at ptw Shipyard, and will see more than 80 experienced paint staff specialising in fairing and topcoat paint.
“Superyacht clients can expect the pinnacle of superyacht paint services and finishes, with all projects managed by experienced English, German, Spanish and Dutch-speaking project
leaders who ensure the highest quality assurance and quality control,” Xavier Mercado, founder and CEO of ptw Shipyard, explained.ptw Shipyard is a fully-equipped refit yard,
located in the western Mediterranean, with an extensive list of facilities that includes a 300-tonne travel lift, 1,500 square-metres of
Tue 02 May 2023 | 10:00
As the sun set over a calming Port Hercule last year on the Thursday of the 2022 Monaco Yacht Show, the energy was electric slightly further up the hill in the frescoed grand hall
of the Hôtel Hermitage. The evening belonged to Benetti and the excitement was palpable; the Italian luxury yacht builder had teased that it’ll reveal an all-new model line, and
the Benetti B.Century family didn’t disappoint. Six months on and the builder has even more to share. The B.Century family, comprising five models with an LOA ranging from
55-metres to 75-metres .has been designed by Giorgio M. Cassetta, who also designed for the shipyard the multi-awarded 63m Metis (recently renamed Artisan,) the 67m Calex, 69m
Spectre, 65m Triumph, 108m Luminosity, to name but a few. “To understand the family it’s best to cast our minds back to 2019 and the delivery of Artisan,” Cassetta explained.
“Artisan has what I like to
Wed 26 Apr 2023 | 14:15
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In an industry as finite as yachting, competition in every sector is rife, but it is within large yacht construction that the competition is fiercest. Within this select field, the
top companies from every sector; be it integration, stabilisation, joinery, or upholstery, pitch for their position to win the commission. So what is it that makes these
world-class businesses stand out from one another? All companies within this upper band have earned their place with proven capabilities and a solid track record, so it is more
than the offering alone that makes a company stand out from the competition.The Dutch technological integrator ONE-XP has built, over the years, its own unique approach, one that
leans on teamwork, unity and a deep, shared passion for their industry. With ONE itself standing for Ownership, No-nonsense, Excellence, the very core values of the company stand
them apart from their competitors. We stopped by the ONE offices in
Thu 25 May 2023 | 14:00
In November, the METSTRADE returns to the RAI in Amsterdam and this year the trade show is celebrating its 35th anniversary. The largest and most significant trade show in the
leisure marine industry, METSTRADE will be bigger and better than ever, with new pavilions, features and significantly, the show will run from Wednesday-Friday for the first time
ever. Foiling Technology Pavilion
One of the new features of this edition is the Foiling Technology Pavilion, built in collaboration with The Foiling Organisation, the international association for the foiling
industry and its professionals. The partnership, which was announced during the Foiling Awards prize giving ceremony held in March in Milan, has led to the pavilion which will
showcase manufacturers of foiling hardware and technology and to educate trade visitors in Hall 7.
With confirmed exhibitors such as Caponnetto Hueber, Foil Chemy and Vakaros, the pavilion will showcase the impressive progress made with high-end racing technology towards
adoption on
Wed 17 May 2023 | 14:00
The bespoke shading solutions company SOL-MATES was created in 2019 by five entrepreneurs, all with a different but proven track-record in the yachting industry. The group’s
backgrounds range from composites to metal constructions, special engineering and 3D engineering, to project management. The Netherlands-based company is now one of the top
trustworthy partners for high-end, bespoke shading solutions for yachts, delivering custom made solutions across the world. The company core values are reliability, co-operation
and the love for making something beautiful.The name SOL-MATES literally means ‘friends of the sun’, and the team believes that making beautiful things is easier if you do it with
a happy team of friends. SOL-MATES provides a variety of shading solutions for yachts, from retractable and removable awnings with carbon uprights, to Louvre systems and parasols.
They have worked on over 100 yachts from 30 to 140-metres in length to create and build perfect custom-built products for each of their
Mon 15 May 2023 | 12:45
Benetti’s Oasis 40M series has been a roaring success since the model was first introduced at the Cannes Yachting Festival in 2018. Since its inception, the yard has sold 22 hulls,
with the build slots now booked up until late 2025, proving it to be one of the most popular models to have been introduced to the industry in the past decade. While competition
for the model is high, there is one yacht that is available for partial acquisition today; the newest yacht from the series to have been launched and due for delivery in June.
Offered with SeaNet, Europe’s leading co-ownership and matchmaking yachting company, this latest Benetti Oasis 40M brings a unique offering to the market – the chance to own a
brand-new yacht from one of the most coveted and versatile models on the market, without the protracted build timeline.
SeaNet’s CEO Matty Zadnikar comments, “‘There is no one worldwide with
Thu 04 May 2023 | 13:00
ptw Shipyard has added even more merit to the thriving port of Tarragona, Spain, as it partners up with paint specialist Finishing De Luxe to better the refit experience at its
yard. Finishing De Luxe was founded in 1989 and has confirmed its position as a leader in its field. The expertise and talent that it’s honed over the years will complement the
services already on offer at ptw Shipyard, and will see more than 80 experienced paint staff specialising in fairing and topcoat paint.
“Superyacht clients can expect the pinnacle of superyacht paint services and finishes, with all projects managed by experienced English, German, Spanish and Dutch-speaking project
leaders who ensure the highest quality assurance and quality control,” Xavier Mercado, founder and CEO of ptw Shipyard, explained.ptw Shipyard is a fully-equipped refit yard,
located in the western Mediterranean, with an extensive list of facilities that includes a 300-tonne travel lift, 1,500 square-metres of
Tue 02 May 2023 | 10:00
As the sun set over a calming Port Hercule last year on the Thursday of the 2022 Monaco Yacht Show, the energy was electric slightly further up the hill in the frescoed grand hall
of the Hôtel Hermitage. The evening belonged to Benetti and the excitement was palpable; the Italian luxury yacht builder had teased that it’ll reveal an all-new model line, and
the Benetti B.Century family didn’t disappoint. Six months on and the builder has even more to share. The B.Century family, comprising five models with an LOA ranging from
55-metres to 75-metres .has been designed by Giorgio M. Cassetta, who also designed for the shipyard the multi-awarded 63m Metis (recently renamed Artisan,) the 67m Calex, 69m
Spectre, 65m Triumph, 108m Luminosity, to name but a few. “To understand the family it’s best to cast our minds back to 2019 and the delivery of Artisan,” Cassetta explained.
“Artisan has what I like to
Wed 26 Apr 2023 | 14:15
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The 67.4-metre Feadship Project 823 yacht has been spotted on her sea trials in the North Sea. The impressive superyacht has been fully designed and constructed at the Feadship
Kaag facility in the Netherlands and will complete sea trials before being delivered to her owner.The hull of the Feadship Project 823 yacht has been engineered by Azure Naval
Architects, while Studio De Voogt penned her interior and exterior design. She features a bold exterior profile, characterised by a muscular reverse sheer to the bow, chiselled
contours and dark horizontal strip windows.
Designed and built for an experienced owner, Project 823 radiates strength in her profile. The steel and aluminium yacht features uninterrupted lines from bow to stern and wide
windows, creating a unique silhouette while showcasing her poise and grace on the water.The interior of Project 823 is simple yet sophisticated and boasts natural tones, light wood
veneers, and organic forms. The overall appearance is
Wed 24 May 2023 | 13:15
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The iconic Mangusta 165 series, 49.9-metre Overmarine superyacht Royale X has joined the market in turnkey condition. The motor yacht for sale is the seventh hull of the series
built by the Italian-based shipyard, Overmarine. Delivered in 2012, the yacht for sale is delivered to the market in turnkey condition after undergoing a refit in 2019. Royale X,
previously named Miss Moneypenny V, Platinum, and Misunderstood, showcases an exterior design by Stefano Righini and naval architecture by Overmarine. The expansive 488 GT interior
volume allows nine guests to sleep onboard comfortably. The guest accommodation comprises four ensuite guest suites, including a full-beam owner’s suite with a private office
space.The exterior of Royale X, yacht for sale, is functional and stylish with practical walkaround side decks, which lead to a foredeck lounge with large built-in sunpads where
guests can indulge in casual alfresco dining and outdoor activities.The yacht's highlights are her versatile open-air dining space
Wed 24 May 2023 | 08:00
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Spotted last Friday cruising off Antibes in the South of France, is the 60-metre superyacht Slipstream. Delivered by the French shipyard CMN Yacht Division in 2009, she features
both exterior and interior design by Andrew Winch of Winch Design, while her builder was responsible for her naval architecture. Onboard, Slipstream can accommodate as many as 12
guests between six luxurious staterooms, including the owner's full-beam panoramic sky lounge suite, and a VIP suite that features a private balcony with sweeping ocean views.
Performance-wise, the three-deck superyacht is powered by twin Caterpillar diesel engines of 2,201 horsepower each, allowing her to reach a top speed of 17 knots. Slipstream has a
transatlantic range of 5,000 nautical miles when cruising at 11.5 knots
Mon 29 May 2023 | 06:00
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Spotted this month docked in Göcek, Turkey, is the 136-metre superyacht Flying Fox. Built to the Lürssen pedigree and delivered in 2019, the 9,022 GT superyacht was penned by Espen
Øino while Mark Berryman is the designer behind the luxurious interior spaces, decorated in neutral tones and soft fabrics. Onboard, Flying Fox can accommodate 22 guests and
possesses extensive features such as her state-of-the-art diving centre, two helipads, a 12-metre spa pool which runs transversely on the main deck, and her two-floor, 400
square-metre spa with a Cryo-Sauna. For a full tour of the yacht’s features read our onboard tour of Flying Fox here.
Behind her silhouette appears the 140-metre explorer yacht Solaris. Built for an experienced owner and launched by the German shipyard Lloyd Werft, the flagship project was
designed by Australian industrial designer, Marc Newson. Solaris is one of the largest vessels to have touched the water in 2021 and features over
Fri 26 May 2023 | 06:00
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Currently anchored in Antibes on the French Riviera is the 108-metre superyacht IJE. Built by the Italian shipyard Benetti and delivered to her owner in 2019, she joined her
sisters Luminosity and Mar (ex Lana) as one of three 100 metre-plus superyachts built simultaneously at the yard. IJE features both exterior and interior design from English
designer RWD, while her naval architecture is the result of a collaboration between her builder and PierLuigi Ausonio Naval Architecture. Her elegant lines discreetly hide her
3,471 GT volume that accommodates up to 22 guests and 28 crew in a luxurious interior. On deck, IJE has more than 1,000 square-metres of outdoor space, which includes standout
features such as a large fire pit located on her bridge deck, a private alfresco dining area on the dedicated owner’s deck and a grandiose family dining table on the main deck.
Performance-wise, she can reach a top speed of 21 knots,
Thu 25 May 2023 | 06:00
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Spotted last month docked in the Falmouth Harbour in Antigua, is the 68.2-metre Astilleros Armon support yacht Nebula. Delivered in 2022, she is the latest catamaran to be launched
from the Spain-based yacht builder’s ShadowCat series, which includes the 68.2-metre Wayfinder and the 66.2-metre Hodor. Entirely constructed out of aluminium, Nebula features both
exterior and interior design from Schwalgien Yacht Design, while Incat Crowther were responsible for her naval architecture. The 2,136 GT catamaran has been penned with three
decks, and boasts an impressive 15.5-metre beam. Nebula’s foredeck has been reserved for guest enjoyment, while the aft deck has been adapted for tenders and toys storage. The
support yacht also features a helipad and hanger
Wed 24 May 2023 | 06:00
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Spotted recently anchored in Oman, is the 44.2-metre Feadship superyacht Philosophy. Previously named Moon Sand, she was delivered by the Dutch shipyard in 2015 and features naval
architecture and exterior design from the in-house team at De Voogt, while her interior comes from the boards of Bannenberg & Rowell. Onboard, Philosophy has accommodation for as
many as eight guests, between four large staterooms, including an owner’s stateroom, situated on the main deck. Performance-wise, the 499 GT superyacht is powered by two
Caterpillar C32 diesel engines of 1,200 horsepower each, allowing her to reach a top speed of 15 knots and cover a range of 3,600 nautical miles while cruising at 10 knots
Tue 23 May 2023 | 06:00
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Delivered in 2020 by the Dutch shipyard Heesen, the 49.8-metre superyacht Amare II is the second in Heesen's hybrid series and features distinctive exterior lines from Omega
Architects. Entirely constructed out of aluminium, her world-renowned Fast Displacement Hull Form from Van Oossanen Naval Architects allows her to have a low fuel consumption and
high speeds of 9 knots in 'silent mode'. Onboard, the 499 GT superyacht features a modern and contemporary interior from the boards of Italian design studio Cristiano Gatto Design,
with styling by Sabrina Monte-Carlo. Performance-wise, she can reach a range of 3,750 nautical miles when cruising at 12 knots and a top speed of 16.3 knots. Amare II is currently
listed for sale with an asking price of €36,900,000, take a closer look onboard here
Mon 22 May 2023 | 06:00
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Issue 2 of the How to Build It technical magazine has now been launched and is available for free download on SuperYacht Times! This new edition includes many of the features of
our first issue, which was launched in September, but we have worked over recent months to further refine the styling and content. The sharp-eyed among you will notice that the
graphic design has evolved. It is still clean and contemporary, but now a touch crisper and more current. What hasn’t changed is the content, which remains as varied, engaging,
relevant and up-to-date as before. The subjects may be technical, but the language and layout is always lucid and concise.Our cover stories provide an indication of the diversity
of subject matter in this issue. For example, the SuperYacht Times team was on site for the launch of Oceanco's 105m Project H, which has undergone one of the most radical rebuilds
the industry has
Wed 29 Mar 2023 | 06:00
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They said it couldn’t be done, but Netherlands-based builder Heesen proved everyone wrong in 1988 when they delivered Octopussy, the 43.58-metre superyacht that topped the 50 knot
plus barrier. Commissioned by American entrepreneur John Staluppi, Octopussy defied the odds by reaching speeds of 53.17 knots and cementing her place in yacht building history as
‘the fastest superyacht in the world.’Octopussy has exchanged hands several times since her delivery. Over the years the alterations of her previous owners’, in addition to
deferred service and maintenance caused performance issues that led to her top speed being limited to around 18 knots. In 2021, Octopussy was sold to her new owner who appreciated
the history and accolades the iconic superyacht had garnered over the years. As a result, Octopussy was hauled to the Safe Harbor Lauderdale Marine Center in South Florida, USA.
The Starboard Yacht Group was entrusted with the task of completing a major refit.Read: Heesen’s 44m
Wed 03 May 2023 | 14:45