Asani emerges as a crowning achievement within the Benetti B.Now 50M family, epitomizing a harmonious blend of modernity, functionality, and creative expression. Central to its design is the acclaimed Oasis Deck®, an expansive sanctuary by the sea that boasts up to 116 square meters of space, allowing guests to immerse themselves in the beauty of their surroundings.
Every aspect of Asani has been meticulously crafted to manifest the owner's vision of a welcoming, homely, and tranquil ambiance, effectively blurring the lines between indoor and outdoor living. Custom features enhance the yacht's sophisticated design, including a private terrace complete with an outdoor shower, providing an intimate space for relaxation. Generously sized exterior decks offer versatile social areas, highlighted by a stern platform that expands outward and a pool. Inside, opulent materials, bespoke furnishings, and unique artwork curated by the owner, LASS Studio, and Bergman Design House create an exquisite living environment.
Main saloon
Benetti's commitment to safe and comfortable yachting is exemplified in the B.Now family of steel megayachts, with the Asani standing as a testament to this philosophy. Designed in collaboration with the UK firm RWD, the yacht features elegant and sporty aesthetics, with the Oasis Deck® serving as its centerpiece. This deck provides breathtaking 270-degree views, allowing guests to enjoy the sun and sea breeze while maintaining proximity to the water throughout the day. Advanced construction technologies enable the swift delivery of yachts in this family, achieving timelines approximately 30% faster than industry norms.
Main saloon
Asani is constructed with a robust steel hull and an aluminum superstructure, extending across four decks with a beam of 9.2 meters and a tonnage under 500 GT. The exterior styling, courtesy of RWD, harmonizes seamlessly with the interiors crafted by Benetti and Bergman Design House. Together with the owner and LASS Studio, they carefully selected materials and suppliers, ensuring a cohesive aesthetic that reflects the ocean's essence.
The yacht's interiors are designed to extend the natural beauty of its surroundings, creating a seamless flow from indoor to outdoor spaces. A curated selection of art pieces celebrates both established and emerging artists, with a focus on themes inspired by nature and the sea. Vibrant hues of blue and organic forms contribute to the yacht's tranquil atmosphere, enhancing the overall sense of comfort onboard.
One of the standout features of Asani is the remarkable terrace in the owner’s suite, designed for ultimate relaxation. The thoughtful layout respects traditional yachting values while maximizing comfort and functionality. Additionally, Asani is the first in the B.Now 50M series to feature an updated main saloon, providing ample space for entertaining guests.
Upper deck
The exterior design emphasizes hospitality and tranquility, with expansive decks that facilitate various onboard experiences. Each deck is adorned with bespoke furniture from Interdecor Design, complemented by an outdoor bar to serve guests at any time. The yacht's flowing lines and vertical bow create a dynamic silhouette, enhanced by extensive glazing that fosters a continuous dialogue between indoor and outdoor environments.
The design's core philosophy centers on promoting conviviality and connection among family and friends. The Oasis Deck® shines as the heart of outdoor life, featuring fold-out wings to increase space, an infinity pool, and breathtaking views. An inviting beach area, complete with comfortable seating and a bar, further enhances the social atmosphere.
Master cabin
Moving to the upper deck, guests can enjoy dining at a sheltered outdoor table or relaxing on plush sofas, with a seamless connection to the sky lounge. The spacious sun deck provides additional opportunities for leisure, featuring versatile seating arrangements and a hot tub that offers panoramic views.
Asani’s interiors, characterized by a sophisticated neutral palette, were designed by Benetti’s Mauro Izzo and refined by LASS Studio. The yacht is enhanced by a remarkable collection of unique artworks and bespoke furnishings, each piece telling its own story while celebrating craftsmanship.
This exceptional yacht, powered by two 1,400 HP MAN V12 engines and featuring a range of 4,500 nautical miles, was recognized for excellence in yacht design at the Monaco Yacht Show 2024.
Founded in 1873, Benetti is the oldest Italian shipyard specializing in luxury yachts. Benetti designs, builds and sells composite vessels from 29 to 44m and steel and aluminum boats from 37 to over 100m. The fleet consists of five categories: Class, Oasis, B.Yond, B.Now and Custom to meet all the needs of the market. Benetti belongs to the Azimut|Benetti Group, the largest privately owned luxury yachting group in the world.
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Royal Huisman has unveiled a 50-meter concept yacht named AERA. The design incorporates a wing sail system and fuel cell technology aimed at reducing emissions. The concept follows the shipyard's 2024 launch of Project Tidal Shift, an environmental initiative focused on ecological preservation.The yacht's wing sail, developed by Artemis Technologies and Rondal, measures 245 square meters and is capable of rotating 360 degrees. The unstayed wing sail system does not require traditional sails, sheets, blocks, or winches. Two electric motors inside the yacht rotate the mast, while hydraulic cylinders control adjustable flaps along its trailing edge.AERA is designed to operate under 500 gross tonnage. The concept results from a collaboration between Royal Huisman, Rondal, designer Cor D. Rover, and Artemis Technologies. The design allows the vessel to function under both sail and power.Royal Huisman previously delivered the world's first hybrid superyacht, Ethereal, in 2009. The shipyard states that AERA represents a continuation of its focus on integrating new technologies to address sustainability in yacht building.Royal Huisman is a Dutch shipyard established in 1884 in Ronduite, building and refitting custom luxury sailing and motor yachts at its shipyard in Vollenhove, the Netherlands.Credit: Royal Huisman
September 17, 2025
Tankoa Yachts has completed the acquisition of the business division of Otam. The transaction, finalized in agreement with both companies' founding families, includes the Otam brand and its historic shipyard in Genoa. The dockyard facilities in Santa Margherita Ligure remain under the current ownership.The acquired Genoa facility comprises approximately 4,800 square meters of covered areas, 3,300 square meters of open-air spaces, and a water basin of nearly 10,000 square meters. Tankoa Yachts plans to implement a restructuring program that will include extending concessions, reorganizing the areas, and constructing new production sheds.The operation includes the integration of Otam's workforce into Tankoa Yachts. All employees are being transferred to ensure job continuity and to add new skills and experience to the shipyard.The Otam brand, with its existing heritage and international reputation, becomes part of Tankoa's portfolio. Tankoa Yachts stated it will preserve the brand's legacy while defining a strategy aligned with its long-term vision.This acquisition represents a continuation of the expansion project Tankoa Yachts presented at the beginning of 2025 and strengthens the company's presence in the Genoa region.Credits: Tankoa Yacht
September 17, 2025
Sanlorenzo will present a fleet of eight yachts at the 65th Genoa International Boat Show, scheduled from September 18 to 23, 2025. The exhibition will be headlined by the Italian public debut of the new SL110A model.SL110AThe 33-meter SL110A represents the latest evolution of the shipyard's asymmetrical line. Its exterior design was developed by Zuccon International Project, with interior spaces curated by Piero Lissoni. The yacht achieves a top speed of 27 knots. Notable features include an owner's suite spanning the vessel's full beam with direct access to a forward pool area.SL86AThe display will include several other models from Sanlorenzo's product lines. The Smart Performance series will be represented by the SP92 sports yacht. The asymmetrical line will feature both the SL86A and SL90A models. The semi-displacement range will include the SD90 and SD96, designed for flexible interior layouts. The SX100 and SX88 crossovers, blending flybridge motor yacht features with explorer yacht characteristics, will complete the presentation.SD90This extensive showcase marks Sanlorenzo's participation in one of Italy's principal nautical events. The shipyard's presence at the Genoa show underscores its continued focus on the domestic market and its diversified product portfolio. Sanlorenzo was founded in 1958 in Viareggio by yacht builder Gionvanni Jannetti. In 2005, Massimo Perrotti became the majority shareholder in the shipyard. Sanlorenzo builds yachts ranging from 28.60 to 73 meters in length. Credits: Guillaume Plisson; all provided by Sanlorenzo
September 17, 2025
Zeelander Yachts will present its new flagship model, the 24-meter Zeelander 8, for the first time at the Monaco Yacht Show 2025. The yacht will be located at berth C27 Quai Chicane during the event, which takes place from September 24 to 27.The yacht features a layout with social areas on the main deck, including lounging and dining spaces, along with a galley. The lower deck contains three guest cabins. The master stateroom is positioned amidships and includes windows and a headroom exceeding 2.1 meters. The first hull includes customized modifications, such as relocating the galley to the starboard side of the salon and integrating the bar area with the cockpit.The yacht is equipped with a large targa sunroof and retractable aft doors. Sound levels are reported to measure below 65 dBA at its full speed of 32 knots. The yacht can reach speeds of up to 40 knots with optional larger engines.Each hull is built to owner specifications, with customization handled by the shipyard's engineering team. The exterior design maintains the stylistic features consistent with other yachts in the Zeelander range.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.Credit: Tom van Oossanen/Zeelander Yachts
September 16, 2025
Pearl Yachts has established a new French dealership, Pearl France, with an office in Antibes. The facility is located at Avenue de Verdun, 06600 Antibes, in the Port Vauban area. The office is operated by Cenk Efe, Founder and Director of the Mallorca Marine Group 1994, and will serve as the brand's exclusive representative in France.Iain Smallridge, Founder and Managing Director of Pearl Yachts, stated: “France has always been one of the most important markets for Pearl Yachts. With the opening of Pearl France, we are strengthening our presence in the Mediterranean’s most vibrant yachting hub. Cenk’s expertise and reputation are second to none, and we are confident that this new chapter will bring our boutique philosophy and unique approach even closer to every client and brand enthusiast based in France.”Iain Smallridge and Cenk Efe Cenk Efe, Director of Pearl France, added: “We are honoured to be launching Pearl France in Antibes. French clients value elegance, craftsmanship, innovation, and discretion; qualities that Pearl embodies in every detail. The response so far has been exceptional, and we look forward to growing the brand’s legacy along the Côte d’Azur and beyond.”This opening follows the establishment of Pearl Germany and Pearl Gulf earlier this year.Founded in 1998, Pearl Yachts has established itself as one of the UK’s leading shipyards, specializing in designing luxury motor yachts known for their voluminous interiors, opulence, and design excellence. Credits: Pearl Yachts
September 16, 2025