#1 Lurssen | Azzam | 180m
Lurssen is one of the world’s leading shipyards. The German-based company was established over 141 years ago with headquarters in Bremen-Vegesack and five further yards in northern Germany. Lurssen has built 7 of the top 10 largest yachts and has recently launched the 155m Dilbar (Project Omar), scheduled to be delivered soon to Mr Usmanov. The shipyard employs over 1,000 people at its Bremen facility alone.
Azzam, the largest yacht in the world at a length of 180 meters, was delivered to Cheikh Khalifa, the emir of Abu Dhabi, in 2013. Not many details about the vessel are known, but it is confirmed that Mubarak Saad al Ahbabi directed the technical engineering. Azzam is speculated to have a price around 400 million pounds.
#2 Blohm + Voss | Eclipse | 162.5m
Blohm + Voss was founded in 1877 by Hermann Blohm and Ernst Voss. The shipyard specializes in the construction of naval vessels and megayachts, as well as repairs, refits, and modifications of merchant ships. In 2005 the firm was acquired by ThyssenKrupp AG. The new owners instructed the yard not to build any new yachts as of 2008. This ban was lifted in 2012 when the shipyard’s civilian operations were sold to London-based private equity firm, Star Capital.
Demoted from the rank of the largest superyacht in 2013 by Azzam, Eclipse has dominated the superyacht rankings for 3 years with a tremendous length of a 162.5m. Owned by Russian billionaire, Roman Abramovich, Eclipse is Blohm+Voss' flagship. Built in a shroud of secrecy in 2010 to a design by Terence Disdale, Eclipse features a 16-meter long swimming pool convertible into a dance floor, a three-man private submarine, an exterior fireplace as well as space for six tenders and three helicopters.
#3 Helsingor Værft | Prince Abdulaziz | 147m
Helsingor Værft was founded in 1882. Based in Denmark, the shipyard builds different types of ships and marine engines.
Prince Abdulaziz was built by the yard in 1984. At the time of delivery, the yacht was the largest in the world, retaining its status for 22 years. The project is speculated to have cost $184m. Maierform was responsible for the yacht's naval architecture, whilst David Hicks styled her interior. Among her amenities are a cinema, a mosque and a fully equipped hospital. Prince Abdulaziz has since been refitted in 1987, 1996 and 2005.
#4 Samuda Brothers | El Horriya | 145.7m
Samuda Brothers was a shipyard, founded by Jacob and Joseph d'Aguilar Samuda. The firm started working in London in 1843. Samuda Brothers specialized in building iron and steel warships. In 1863 they were producing double the output of all other London shipyards combined.
El Horriya was built in 1865 on the banks of the Thames for the Ottoman governor of Egypt, Khedive Ismail. During the refit in 1872, the yacht was lengthened by 12m and in 1905 she grew by another 5,1m. Her last major rebuild was in 1950. Now she is the Egyptian presidential vessel and is usually moored in Alexandria.
#5 Nobiskrug | Sailing yacht A 142.8m
Nobiskrug was founded in 1905 by Otto Stork in Rendsburg. With more than 750 vessels delivered, Nobiskrug collaborates with the famous yacht designers and not only builds the projects, but also provides refit services.
With masts taller than the Statue of Liberty, S/Y A is on track to becoming the largest sailing yacht in the world at 145 meters in length. Commissioned by Andrei Melnichenko, owner of M/Y A, the project's rig and keel were designed by Dutch-based Dykstra Naval Architects. Philippe Starck was responsible for her exterior and interior design.
#6 De Schelde / Abu Dhabi MAR (rebuild) | Yas | 141m
ADM Shipyards is one of the leading shipbuilders in the Persian Gulf. Established in 2008, 30% of the shipyard is owned by Privinvest, the holding company behind Nobiskrug and CMN.
Yas was relaunched in 2011 after being converted from a Dutch frigate built in 1978. The redesign was handled by French studio, Pierrejean Design. Yas accommodates up to 60 guests and a crew of 56. Her alluring features include an automatic stern platform, amazing outdoor pool and spa, a helipad, a highly-sophisticated audio-visual entertainment system as well as a garage for water toys.
#7 Fincantieri | Ocean Victory | 140m
Founded in 1959, Fincantieri is the largest shipbuilder in Europe. After the acquisition of the Norwegian group VARD, the Fincantieri group doubled in size to become the fourth largest in the world. The company builds both commercial and military vessels.
Following an order placed in 2009, Fincantieri has delivered, after 5 years of construction, the 140m Ocean Victory in December 2014. Designed by Espen Oeino and Alberto Pinto together with Sessa Romboli, the yacht was delivered to steel magnate, Viktor Rashnikov. Capable of accommodating up to 36 guests, Ocean Victory is packed with luxurious features such as 6 pools spread out over her 7 decks, an internal floodable dock to house her 14m tender, two helipads and a vast spa area.
#8 Kusch Yachts | Al Mirqab | 133m
Kusch Yachts was founded in 1981 by Claus Kusch in Germany and first acted primarily as consultants on new build projects. The company has since evolved into being able to offer new build construction and refit facilities.
Built in 2008 to a famous Tim Heywood exterior design and Andrew Winch interior design, Al Mirqab has a length of 133 meters. She is capable of accommodating 36 guests, as well as 45 crew. She is owned by Hamad bin Jassim bin Jaber Al Thani, Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Qatar.
#9 Elefsis | Maryah | 125m
Elefsis Shipyards is a Greek shipbuilding company founded in 1962. The yard has built bulk carriers, fast ferries and completed ship conversions.
Launched in 2014, Maryah is all-steel, full-displacement motor yacht. Originally launched in Poland in 1991 as a Russian research vessel, she has been completely rebuilt at Elefsis Shipyards. H2 Yacht Design was responsible for her exterior and interior. Built to SOLAS regulations, Maryah is able to accommodate up to 54 guests.
#10 Flender Werke | Alexander | 122m
Flender Werke was a German shipbuilding company, located in Lubeck. It was founded in 1917 as a branch of Bruckenbau Flender AG. Later it became one of the largest shipyards in Germany, constructing 700 vessels in all. After World War II, Flender Werke continued to build merchant ships, and in 1973 the company was renamed Flender Werft AG. In 2002 they were forced to close because of insolvency.
Alexander is a megayacht unlike many others in her class. Built in 1965 and converted in 1985, Alexander was one of the earliest private yachts to breach the 100m barrier. The vessel’s interior was refitted in 1998 with a more recent upgrade to the master cabin completed in 2008. The yacht is now a popular charter yacht catering to parties of up to 80 guests.
New Zealand’s largest boat show, the Auckland Boat Show will be helded in 23-26 March 2023 and will run directly after Sail GP’s March regatta. The show had a break for two years because of the Covid pandemic. A large marina display will spread through Jellicoe Harbour, filling the space outside the former America’s Cup bases. On-land exhibits will complement the on-water component of the show, taking up a Hamer Street spot in central Auckland’s buzzing Wynyard Quarter.Staging the show on these dates – during daylight savings, and in the settled weather this time of year delivers – gives us the chance to promote boating, boats and equipment to their best advantage, says Stacey Cook, Auckland Boat Show organizer.Uniquely in this part of the world, sea trials are a crucial component of the event. With the Waitematā Harbour as the show’s neighbor, manufacturers and brokers are able to demonstrate vessels in their element to buyers, allowing them to bring performance, sea-kindliness and handling to the forefront.For 22 years the Auckland Boat Show has also provided an important stage for regional and international parts and services providers. With a large on-land component of the show, the event has become a launching point each year for annual releases of innovative products and new developments.The Auckland Boat Show is run by a small team from the NZ Marine Industry Association and is designed solely to promote and further the cause of New Zealand’s marine industry. Since 1998, it’s been helping show-goers discover the latest in innovative products and vessels and helping companies make quality connections with both customers and other members of the industry. New Zealand’s biggest boat show showcases more than 200 domestic and international marine businesses, including dozens of vessel manufacturers and boat brokers.Credits: Auckland Boat Show; @thantzinoo18/Unsplash
August 16, 2022
The 26m Princess superyacht Vista Me ran aground on Calvi Beach in Corsica as a result of a severe storm that hit Corsica on 12 August. Torrential rains and wind gusts up to 43 knots hit the Balagne region in the north of the island. Vista Me had her mooring line cut off. 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padding:8px 0 7px; text-align:center; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap;><a href=https://www.instagram.com/reel/ChR6LWRM5E2/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading style= color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none; target=_blank>A post shared by Salvage and wreck (@salvage_and_wreck)</a></p></div></blockquote> <script async src=//www.instagram.com/embed.js></script>Vista Me will require an inspection to assess the risk of further damage before she can be removed from the beach.<blockquote class=twitter-tweet><p lang=fr dir=ltr>EN IMAGES - Mauvais temps : la SNSM se multiplie à Calvi - <a href=https://t.co/DGzsBmLq2U>https://t.co/DGzsBmLq2U</a><br>Calvi et la Balagne n'ont pas été épargnés par les brèves, mais fortes précipitations qui ont affecté la Corse dans le courant de la nuit de vendredi à samedi. Parmi les nombreuses intervention... <a href=https://t.co/TS1ZsNvB6f>pic.twitter.com/TS1ZsNvB6f</a></p>— Robot De l'Info (@RDelinfo) <a href=https://twitter.com/RDelinfo/status/1558534750431854592?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw>August 13, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async src=https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js charset=utf-8></script>Credits: @RDelinfo/Twitter; salvage_and_wreck/Instagram
August 16, 2022
The 32.92m motor yacht Cofina is now available for charter with Northrop & Johnson. The vessel will cruise the Bahamas in the summer and winter. Cofina exterior Cofina was launched by Ferretti Yachts in 2018 and boasts incredible volume for her size, promising guests a comfortable charter filled with entertainment and loads of space from bow to stern. Her beautiful Italian styling and design showcase clean, modern neutral furnishings accented with pops of color that pay homage to the turquoise waters of her cruising grounds.Main saloonThe yacht’s spacious main saloon is illuminated by natural light from the expansive windows. With plenty of seating, this area is perfect for a social gathering. A drop-down balcony is situated on the starboard side for guests to get closer to the water. Dinning area She has a formal dining table for 10 guests and a spacious alfresco dining set up with a custom-made fourteen-person table in the aft. Cofina’s sky lounge features a huge U-shaped sofa, perfect for casual movie nights onboard. Aft is another alfresco dining setup and conversational sofas for lounging and socializing surrounded by scenic landscapes.Main saloonCofina can accommodate 10 guests across five well-appointed staterooms. The king-size master suite on the main deck features large, water-level windows, a private office and a stunning en-suite bathroom with separate his-and-hers entrances. Master suite The charter yacht’s further accommodations include three queen staterooms and a twin cabin with a Pullman. The yacht’s well-appointed layout makes her suitable for charters with couples or children.Beach club Her sundeck is a social locale with a hot tub flanked by sunpads, a spacious bar with seating and dedicated sun loungers for sunbathing. Hot tubOn the foredeck sits a U-shaped conversation area with a table, optional shading and more sunpads to lay back and admire the unbeatable views. Cofina also has a nice collection of water toys in her large beach club.Cofina exterior Charters start at USD95,000 per week, plus expenses.Credits: Northrop & Johnson
August 16, 2022
There is still a month left until the end of summer, it's time to enjoy the sea vacation. The beach club today is the most important component of recreation on the water. We have selected three yachts with well-planned beach clubs worthy of your attention.Resilience65mISAThe ISA Classic 65 meter motor yacht Resilience spreads through six decks, her exterior and interior design was developed by Team for Design Enrico Gobbi while Palumbo Superyachts technical team were the naval architects. The steel and aluminum can accommodate 14 guests across six cabins with a seventh convertible, including a full-beam owner suite located on the forward main deck. At the lower deck she has the 4x4 meter transom, door aligns flush with the swimming platform when lowered, which combined with the two opened side doors, transforms the entire area into a beach club with an expanse of more than 180 sq. m. It consists of a lounge area, bar, showers, gym, sauna, massage room and a welcome area for boarding/disembarking guests from tenders. The beach club has three different accesses to the rest of the yacht: an external staircase from the aft deck, an internal staircase to the right of the massage area, and a scenic corridor running through a transparent glass enclosure which, crossing the engine room, directly connects the beach club with the lower deck lobby and the guest cabins. On-board equipment includes two jet skis, a 27ft guest tender and a 19ft crew tender. Al Waab55mAlia YachtsAl Waab, the longest steel and aluminum yacht below 500GT in the world, features the design and naval architecture by Vripack and GCC- based SF Yachts. She has an ergonomic layout which creates an open-plan, owner-centric general arrangement designed for easy, restful, family living. Other features include a drop-down bulwark in the dining area, which replaces the traditional formal dining room with an al fresco breakfast area just two meters above the water on the starboard main deck. Much of the onboard seating is designed to face outboard for a true connection with the sea. The yacht can accommodate up to 12 guests across six staterooms. The lavish split-level master suite is located on the upper deck and has a private four meter pool on the foredeck. A sprawling beach club in the stern is another highlight. Moreover, by placing the tender bay in a sunken deck in the bow the tenders are easily accessible yet hidden from view. The grated ‘tween deck arrangement provides storage for two tenders, a pair of jet skis and other water toys, but because it is not an enclosed space it is not included in the yacht's overall volume.Koju37m Benetti The elegant and modern composite displacement boat Motopanfilo 37M Koju features the design of the Benetti motoryachts of the 60s. Her external lines were designed by Francesco Struglia, in collaboration with Benetti. The profile, characterized by neat and clean cuts, has been elongated and refined with austere shapes. The Lazzarini and Pickering studio designed the interiors, also inspired by the nautical tradition of the 60s, with modern technical and stylistic solutions. Loro Piana Interiors completely covered the interiors and parts of the exteriors, which are characterized by timeless elegance and furnished with classic summer and sea materials, first of all linen, in shades of white, blue and malachite. Koju can accommodate 10 guests on board, including an owner’s suite at the bow of the main deck and a further four guest cabins on the lower deck. She features a spacious Hamptons-style beach club with a platform for easy access and a great selection of water toys. Credits: Yacht Harbour archive
August 15, 2022
The 31.3m motor yacht Hvalross has been listed for sale by Arcon Yachts. Hvalross (previously known as Galego) was launched in 2017 by Cantiere delle Marche. Part of the shipyard's Darwin 102 series, the vessel features an exterior design and naval architecture by Hydro Tec, while her interiors were drawn by Pierluigi Floris Architetto. With a beam of 8.23 m and a draft of 4.27 m, she has a steel hull and steel superstructure.Hvalross can accommodate eight guests across four cabins, and a crew of six to assist them. She features an office at the owner suite, large windows in the main saloon and explorer capabilities. She is powered by Caterpillar engines giving her a maximum speed of 13.6 knots and a cruising speed of 13.2 knots. Hvalross's maximum range is 5,900 nautical miles at 10 knots. The yacht’s asking price is EUR9,700,000. CdM's story begins in 2010. The facilities cover an overall surface of 16˙000 square meters, including 7˙000 sq. m of workshops and 1˙000 sq. m of docks. Since 2015, the shipyard has been the world’s leading builder of explorer yachts. Based in Ancona, Cantiere delle Marche builds yachts from 26m to 43m in length.Credits: CdM
August 15, 2022