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Arcadia Yachts will display two models at the 34th Monaco Yacht Show: the A80new and A96new. The A80new model recently made its international debut at the Cannes Yachting Festival.The A80new measures just under 24 meters in length, a specification that complies with Mediterranean Posidonia Oceanica protection regulations. The yacht features a raised pilot house design and is equipped with solar panels. Its propulsion system consists of Volvo IPS engines, supplemented by a CMC Marine electric fin stabilization system.The main deck functions as a continuous open space with large opening windows. The upper deck provides 80 square meters of space, including an aft outdoor area configurable with loose furniture, a convertible salon under hardtop coverage, a secondary helm station, and a forward area convertible between dining and sunbathing functions. The stern features a beach area with an adjustable platform for water access.The A96new model measures 30 meters in length with five cabins. Arcadia Yachts has sold four units of this model to date. The design emphasizes connection with natural environments through convertible lounge spaces that can be opened to the exterior via side and aft walls. The layout separates guest and crew circulation patterns and includes a fully equipped pantry. An optional second day toilet can be installed on the upper deck.Both models will be exhibited among approximately 120 superyachts at Port Hercule during the Monaco Yacht Show. The designs focus on providing outdoor connectivity and privacy while maintaining operational capabilities in various anchoring conditions.Arcadia Yachts is based in Naples, Italy. Since 2008, Arcadia Yachts has been building semi-custom luxury composite yachts and has succeeded in perfectly integrating artisanal craftsmanship, modern technologies, attention to detail and to the surrounding environment. The Arcadia Yachts fleet has included two ranges since September 2016. The shipyard’s first and most characterizing range is the A range, which includes four models (A85, A85s, A105 and A115). The Sherpa range has a new model, the 24m Sherpa XL, which was launched at the 2019 Cannes Yachting Festival. The new model, A96, debuted at 2023 Cannes Yachting Festival.Credits: Arcadia Yachts

The 45-meter motor yacht Latitude, designed by Vripack, has been listed for sale with Worth Avenue Yachts following a multi-million-dollar refit in 2025. The refit included a complete technical overhaul with new drive shafts and full electrical rewiring. Currently registered at just under 500 gross tons, the vessel has covered 175,000 nautical miles since its owner, Anil Thadani, acquired it in 2013.Originally built by Timmerman Yachts in 2008, Latitude was not designed as an expedition vessel. Its naval architecture and exterior design by Vripack were initially intended for Northern European climates, featuring kort nozzles around the propellers for improved course stability and debris protection. Despite not being ice-classed, the yacht has completed multiple Arctic expeditions.Thadani stated: “I'm a great lover of experiencing the wilderness in comfort, and Latitude has been the perfect vessel for me to achieve those dreams.” He selected the yacht after evaluating 27 other vessels, specifically seeking a vessel capable of handling the Northwest Passage without ice-class certification. The yacht subsequently became the third vessel to cross the Northwest Passage in both directions in consecutive years and the third to fully circumnavigate the Svalbard Archipelago, reaching within 500 miles of the North Pole.The yacht’s design provides interior volume comparable to 60-meter vessels while maintaining a 45-meter length. Thadani noted: “I also felt it was the perfect size; the design gives you the equivalent of a 60-metre interior volume on a 45-metre boat, and just a shade under 500 gross tons, which is what I wanted.” Structural features include robust engine room design and crew access points designed for maintenance in remote locations.Notable modifications include the replacement of the original sauna with a professional dive room equipped with dual nitrox compressors, diamond plate flooring, and polished aluminum ceiling. Thadani reported: “I've done about 1,100 dives from Latitude, and we can fill all six tanks in 10 minutes thanks to our high-pressure setup that pipes directly out to the swim platform.” Additional changes comprise a reconfigured sundeck with forward-positioned hot tub, expanded al fresco dining area, and conversion of the master suite office into a cinema.Former Captain Sean Meagher, who commanded the vessel for five years until 2018, stated: “One of the things that was remarkable about Latitude when I was on board was the longevity of the crew. On that first 126-day trip from Cape Cod to Vancouver, we were a very untested crew in a very extreme environment, but Latitude has proven herself as an exceptional seagoing vessel time and time again. Even when surrounded by ice in the Northwest Passage, I never felt we were beyond the boat's capabilities.”Following its Arctic expeditions, Latitude cruised extensively in the South Pacific, New Zealand, European waters, and completed six voyages through the Indonesian Archipelago. The yacht’s operational history demonstrates capability in diverse conditions from tropical diving regions to high-latitude environments.Thadani concluded: “My original intention was to have Latitude for five years, enjoy lots of adventures, and then sell her, but it's now been 13 years and counting. You get to see parts of the world that you just can't access without a yacht. For me, the happiest days of my life have been those when I've owned her, and the saddest day will be the one when I sell her.”Vripack is a yacht-design studio with a portfolio that represents over 7400 designs, made strong through its extensive naval architecture and engineering experience. From the moment they opened their doors in 1961, Vripack studio’s approach to design has been governed by the playful interaction between form and function.Credits: Vripack

ISA Yachts, a brand of Palumbo Superyachts, has launched the ISA GT 66-meter model as part of its Gran Turismo yacht series. The exterior design was developed by Team for Design - Enrico Gobbi.The yacht features a metallic blue-grey exterior with a long teak bow designed as a multifunctional lounge area. The design includes floor-to-ceiling windows and wide side decks with glass balustrades. A sky lounge integrated into the profile can be customized as a dining area, gym, or panoramic lounge with a hot tub. The aft main deck features an infinity pool with adjacent lounge areas.The interior incorporates organic furnishings with materials including wood, wenge inserts, marble, and satin-finish brass. The main deck contains a full-beam master stateroom with a walk-in closet, bathroom, and lounge area, along with two guest cabins. The lower deck accommodates four additional double cabins.The wellness area includes a spa and fold-out platforms providing direct access to the sea. The yacht maintains the sport-oriented design characteristics of the Gran Turismo line while emphasizing social areas and natural light throughout interior spaces.Palumbo Superyachts took root in 2008, when the Columbus Yachts brand was established, and in 2011 it launched its first 54m superyacht, emblematically christened Prima (the First). 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); it also operates the following brands: ISA Yachts, Columbus Yachts, Mondomarine and Palumbo SY Refit.Credits: ISA Yachts

Gruppo Antonini S.p.A. has been awarded the IRENA 3 EPC project by EDINA, a joint venture between Edison Gas and Croatian operator INA. The contract value is approximately €23 million. Gruppo Antonini will serve as the agent in a consortium with two other companies.The project involves the engineering, construction, and installation of an offshore platform in the Northern Adriatic. The platform will consist of a jacket, foundation piles, and a topside with a total weight of approximately 800 tons. It will be installed at a depth of 35 meters and connected via pipeline to the existing Izabela North platform.A distinctive feature of the platform is its energy system, which will be powered entirely by photovoltaic panels. The facility will be fully automated and controlled remotely through a distributed control system (DCS) that allows remote monitoring of process parameters.This project represents the first of eight planned offshore developments in the Northern Adriatic aimed at increasing production from the IVANA gas field. The contract includes supply of materials, engineering, construction, pre-commissioning, commissioning, marine transport, and offshore hook-up operations.This award follows other major projects secured by Gruppo Antonini in Libya and the northern Adriatic region in 2024.Antonini Navi, the maxi-yacht builder established in 2019 by the storied Gruppo Antonini Spa and managed directly by the same family in close partnership with partner and commercial director Aldo Manna.Credits: Antonini Navi

Forte Yachts is in the final stages of construction for its first model, the Forte 47. The 14-meter yacht, which debuted at the 2025 Cannes Yachting Festival, is scheduled for launch in November 2025. The vessel is being built at the company's shipyard in Ameglia, Italy.The aluminum-built yacht features a vertical bow and a hardtop that spans over half its length. Its most distinctive feature consists of two fold-out terraces positioned amidships, which open outward to create sea-level lounge areas. The deck design incorporates a walkway only on the port side to maximize interior volume.The yacht is available in two configurations. The Gran Turismo version uses triple Mercury V12 600hp outboard engines with an estimated top speed of 45 knots. The Lounge Deck version features twin Volvo Penta IPS D8-800 inboard engines and an enclosed saloon with full-height glazing.The interior includes two cabins and two bathrooms with separate showers, with headroom exceeding two meters throughout. The hull design by Umberto Tagliavini of Marine Design emphasizes stability and efficient planing.Technical Manager Livio Franchini stated: "Opening the terraces transforms the yacht entirely. It creates a seamless connection with the sea that feels unprecedented in a 14-meter vessel."Brand co-founder Fernando Moricca stated: "Our clients are not just buying a boat; they are creating a tailored experience. The aluminium build allows us to adapt every element to individual tastes and requirements."Paolo Giordano, Head of Design, stated: "We wanted to ensure that the yacht feels like a true home on the water and challenge what owners expect in this size range. Every detail, from bathroom height to kitchen layout, has been crafted with liveability in mind."Current construction status includes completed hull, superstructure, and deck awaiting pre-paint treatment. Engine installation and interior assembly are underway, with the engine room reported to be 80% complete.Credits: Forte Yachts