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Otam 70HT that made its world debut at Cannes Yachting Festival 2021. Otam 70HT features one-off design by Giuseppe Bagnardi BG Design Firm and engineering and hull lines by Umberto Tagliavini Marine Design. “The design is strongly inspired by the aeronautical world and luxury sports cars,” says Giuseppe Bagnardi di BG Design Firm studio. “It was essential to design the new 70-footer by taking into account the proportions and lines that have always distinguished Otam yachts.” Strong attention has been paid to details and stylistic features typical of the Otam brand such as the low center of gravity, the large air intakes on the sides of the sundeck in the bow, as well as on the hard top. All air intakes convey into the spacious engine room, as in every Otam yacht. The exhaust vents are cleverly integrated into glossy black grilles in the aft bulwarks either side of the swim platform and can be accented with strip LED lighting, to become another design element themselves. As with all Otam products, customization is a trademark and a clear corporate choice. The owner of the first Otam 70HT chose a cockpit and salon with sofa seating along the portside for hosting large groups. Another cool design feature is the up-and-down electric glass screen separating the interior lounge and exterior cockpit, specifically requested by the owner. The glazing completely retracts between the two C-shaped sofas and, when lowered, opens up the interior and cockpit to provide a single en plein air space so owner and guests can interact whether they are inside or outside. The new Otam 70HT offers a comfy sunbed on top of the transom tender garage together with a second generous volume sun bed on the foredeck, integrated in the center bow muscle. A key feature of the interiors is the futuristic dashboard, also designed by Giuseppe Bagnardi BG Design Firm. It’s inspired by the aeronautical and automotive world and the design resembles the console of a jet fighter.There are different options also available on the accommodation deck: Otam does not impose any solution but it designs the interiors together with the customer, always delivering an exclusive final product. The first unit is powered by twin 2000-hp MTU engines coupled to Arneson drives and custom Otam-Rolla propellers. The shipyard also offers a most powerful version with 2400hp CAT, reaching a top speed of 53+ knots which, combined with the hull designed by Marine Design by Scorzoni Tagliavini and Moltedo, ensures an unparalleled efficiency. Seakeeper gyro stabilizers can be fitted for best comfort both under way and at anchor.The shipyard’s history started in 1954 in Liguria. Its professionalism is what made it stand out, very quickly becoming the first authorized Riva yacht Service Center for the Med Sea. In the 80’s Otam fit around 25 yachts for an American builder before starting his own production of Otam 45’ and 55’, earning significant attention. Today Otam has produced around 90 yachts, becoming an Italian specialist, and, together with its custom range, offers a limitless choice between 45’ and 130’.Credits: Otam

The 50m Heesen’s Home is listed for sale jointly by Christie Yachts and Burgess. The yacht was launched in 2017, she became the first yacht to combine Van Oossanen's super-efficient FDHF hull design with hybrid propulsion. She can draw on two sources of power for propulsion: diesel mechanical and diesel electrical. Either or both sources can be used at the same time. This provides less noise and vibration, a more flexible power management which means better efficiency. Home has a lightweight aluminium hull form that offers superlative performance and efficiency in a luxurious design package of under 500GT. The exterior of the yacht is designed by Omega Architects.The interior was made by Cristiano Gatto. Cristiano and his team have chosen natural materials with minimal artificial treatments and taken full advantage of the full-height glass windows. She provides a relaxed and welcoming beach club ambience with ample connection to the outside environment. She can accommodate up to 12 guests in six cabins. She features a roomy sun deck, a hot tub aft and a stylish sit up bar with designer lounge shaded by the hardtop in the middle, the spacious main deck, relaxed lounging aft. Home is powered by MTU engines of 805 hp each giving her a maximum speed of 16.30 knots and a cruising speed of 12 knots. The yachts maximum range is estimated at 3750 nautical miles. Her asking price is EUR 29,500,000. Heesen Yachts is a Dutch ship building company that specializes in custom-built superyachts in aluminium and steel from 30m to 70m in size. Founded in 1978, it has launched more than 170 yachts since its inception.Credits: Heesen

Columbus Yachts has sold the second 43m Atlantique unit that will be delivered in 2023. Atlantique 43 is penned by Hot Lab according to their “Architecture for Voyagers” philosophy, and dedicated to traveling by sea. The Asian сlient's choice fell on the trideck version with large sun deck and five-cabin layout. The hull silhouette is reminiscent of sailing yachts of bygone days. The "sailboat-style" stern of the Atlantique 43 is perhaps the most distinctive trait: highly scenic, with the central pool surrounded by a C-shaped seat, it lies at just 50 cm above the sea. Immediately behind it, only two steps up, there are two large L-shaped seats facing aft and an expandable table seating up to 12 diners. At the bow we find an outdoor lounge area and a second swimming pool surrounded by sunpads.Atlantique 43 is a superyacht designed with owners and their families in mind. The large outdoor areas offer total contact with the surrounding landscape and create a unicum with the generous interior spaces.A number of eco-friendly solutions like solar panels, water purifiers, and a low-fuel-consumption propulsion system complete the features of Atlantique 43m, ensuring a minimal negative impact on the environment and energy savings at every turn. Columbus Yachts was established in 2008. In early 2019, the shipyard launched the new flagship Columbus Classic 80m M/Y Dragon, which joins in the Columbus star-studded fleet with the award-winning Sport Hybrid 40 Divine, the 57m M/Y Taiba and the 40m M/Y Eleonora III. The Columbus range offers four different lines: Sport, Classic, Crossover and Custom for unique projects. Currently, Palumbo Superyachts comprises a representative office in Monaco and a logistics network of five shipyards in the Mediterranean (Ancona, Malta, Marseille, Naples and Savona), operating under just as many world-renowned brand names: ISA Yachts, Columbus Yachts, Mondomarine, Extra Yachts and Palumbo SY Refit.Credits: Columbus Yachts

Rosetti Superyachts has announced the signing of an LOI for the sale of a 40m Explorer. The exterior design and engineering will be carried out by Hydro Tec with whom the yard has already established a fruitful collaboration with the construction of the 38m EXP which has premiered at the Cannes Yachting Festival. The owner who has signed the letter of intent is South American. 38m EXP"The signing of this LOI makes us particularly proud and confirms that the Rosetti Marino Group made the right choice to enter the world of yachting and to position itself in the explorer market. Being able to finally show off our construction skills during the Cannes show has allowed us to achieve immediate success and see that our efforts have paid off. We will prove that we are ready for this new challenge," says Ermanno Bellettini, Chairman & CEO of Rosetti Superyachts.Rosetti shipyard The delivery of the 40m Explorer Yacht is scheduled for October 2023. Rosetti Marino SpA was established in 1925, and they're a global leader in both the engineering and construction of on-shore and off-shore plants, as well as a wide range of commercial ships ranging from ocean-going tugs and platform supply vessels to passenger ferries equipped with state-of-the-art equipment for propulsion, automation, navigational aids and control systems. Credits: Rosetti Superyachts

The new 14.6m Zeelander 5 was revealed at the Cannes Yachting Festival. Like her big sister the Z72, the Zeelander 5 is even more voluptuous than her predecessors. Zeelander’s DNA is all there, but with curvier lines and a sportier S-shaped shearline. In-house styling and the combined experience of the entire Zeelander team make the new Zeelander 5 a work of art. “At Zeelander, we want to inspire people to be extraordinary,” said founder Sietse Koopmans. “The Zeelander 5 is an embodiment of that philosophy. A sophisticated yacht that stands out and can be personalised to its owner’s taste. The exterior is a continuation of the lines of the successful Z72 and the interior design is truly exceptional for a yacht of this size.”The Zeelander 5 has improved functionality – side-boarding doors and a passarelle allow easy entry, a full walkaround cockpit gives access to the swim platform. And most importantly, the Zeelander 5 can be opened up for the summer months with a sunroof and retractable sliding window aft, or sealed off for cool winter cruises. Main deck in classical styleThe new boat is broader in the beam, which offers many benefits. There is greater volume below, naturally, but also better hydrodynamics and cruising characteristics. Running at full throttle, the boat makes an easy 45 knots, but all you’ll hear is the sound of the wake astern. Riding at anchor, the generator and aircon produce just 46dB – literally whisper quiet.Owners suite in contemporary styleFlick the backrests over to create twin pilot seats for effortless control of the yacht’s systems. Performance options include twin or triple Volvo Penta IPS 500 or 650 pods, for a maximum of 1,440hp. It makes for a blistering ride, certainly, but Volvo’s Assisted Docking technology also makes light of close-quarters manoeuvring.Main deck in modern style The standard layout offers a huge master cabin aft with a walk-around bed and a dedicated dressing area. Smart features include a TV mounted at an angle over the bed, broad windows for views of the anchorage from your pillow and a beautiful leather-clad dressing table. The sophisticated ambient lighting concept runs to an illuminated sill under each door.Main deck in nautical style Guests or family will enjoy a luxurious V-shaped twin forward, with a TV and a hatch overhead. The separate shower and toilet also offer an exceptional standard of finish. The owner can choose from the four carefully curated moodboards that offer a range of luxurious styles and finishes to perfectly match an owner’s personality. The first Zeelander 5 is expected to hit the water in mid-2022.Zeelander Yachts was founded in 2002 in the Netherlands by Sietse Koopmans. The first model was unveiled to the public in 2008. The launch model Z44 received positive reviews at the Monaco Yacht Show and drew enormous crowds, despite being at an event dominated by much larger yachts. Within three years, the Z44 had been successfully introduced to the US as well as Europe, and it was an obvious direction to add a larger model to the fleet. The first Z55 was delivered in November 2015, and the flagship Z72 was launched in March 2019.Credits: Zeelander Yachts