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The Moonen Yachts has delivered the 37.8-meter yacht Cocoon after successful sea trials on the North Sea in January. Following speed runs and maneuvering trials on inland waters, the Moonen Yachts sea trial team took the yacht out during heavy mid-winter conditions for her endurance test.The Dutch North Sea lived up to its reputation as the ideal location to test ship systems under full load. The endurance trial concluded a five-day period during which Moonen Yachts put the systems, machinery, equipment and electronics to the test in actual operational conditions. After seeing how the yacht behaved in a heavy sea state, Cocoon’s Captain Kaela Bermeister was very happy with the yacht’s first real day at sea.Kaela Bermeister“We got to experience testing conditions, wind and swell on our way from the sea trial area towards Rotterdam,” says Kaela. “During these rocky conditions it’s a great chance to listen for any rattles and creaks that need improving, and generally just be on the lookout for those small details that need adapting before we take over.” Cocoon is the fourth hull built on the award-winning Moonen Martinique semi-custom platform. She has an exterior design by Dutch designer René van der Velden and naval architecture by Diana Yacht Design. A2B Marine Projects is heading up the owner team with Christian Poorte as the owner representative. The yacht can accommodate 12 guests on board and has a worldwide 2-year warranty, as a part of Moonen’s policy on all new builds. Moonen Yachts is a yacht builder based in the Netherlands, and its first yacht was built in 1964 under the original yard name of De Ruiter. In 1981, the yard was renamed Moonen Shipyards. It’s launching its first vessel under new ownership: Alhena. In 2017 Moonen Shipyards changed into Moonen Yachts. With the help of strong vision, innovative technology and new designers, Moonen is once again becoming the market leader in 30m to 50m luxury yachts.Credits: Moonen Yachts

The Viken Group announces appointments to new CFO and Commercial Director roles. Anna Silvesjö – CFO of Tillberg Design of Sweden – joins as Viken’s CFO to work alongside Viken CEO Stefan R. Nilsson. Antonio Romano – Co-founder and Business Director at Italian design studio Hot Lab – has been appointed Commercial Director at Viken.Anna SilvesjöThe Viken Group was established in 2022 to bring together leading design and project management companies in the marine sector who share similar beliefs and passions both for the development of design and the evolution of the sector toward more sustainable propositions. Named after the Swedish town of Viken, where Tillberg Design of Sweden was founded in 1964, the Viken Group was formed by Tillberg as an umbrella company in February 2022, at the same time acquiring Italian design and naval architecture practice Thalia Marine. The Group acquired Hot Lab in June 2022, further strengthening its global expertise offering to the cruise ship and yacht segments.Antonio Romano“I am pleased to welcome experienced CFO Anna Silvesjö to the team, and I am excited to work alongside Hot Lab’s Antonio Romano as the Group’s new Commercial Director, who will no doubt prove a huge asset thanks to his creative vision, understanding of design, and considerable experience in the yacht and superyacht sector,” says Viken Group CEO Stefan R. Nilsson.Stefan R. NilssonEstablished in early 2022, Viken Group was formed by world-renown design firm Tillberg Design of Sweden (TDoS) in an effort to provide global expertise in multiple targeted areas of yacht and cruise line design and build. The Viken Group’s name refers to the small village of Viken in Sweden where TDoS once was founded by its pioneer Robert Tillberg.Tillberg Design of Sweden (TDoS) was founded by Robert Tillberg and made the ocean liner Kungsholm a showcase of bespoke Scandinavian style in 1964. Today TDoS specializes in design concepts for cruise ships and yachts, while also providing graphic design and branding for a variety of clientele.Established in Milan, Italy by Antonio Romano and Enrico Lumini, Hot Lab is a yacht design and naval architecture firm that has distinguished itself globally with forward-leaning, award-winning yacht designs that display the firm’s “Architecture for Voyagers” approach to balanced and purposeful luxury.Credits: Viken Group

Dutch shipyard Oceanco has shared the video of its megayacht Dar sailing solo to Singapore before heading to the Maldives. The 90 meter superyacht was launched in 2019. Her exterior with a unique sporty superstructure was made by Luiz de Basto and was inspired by sharks. Dar's interiors were penned by Nuvolari Lenard and are inspired by nature and filled with natural light and a soft color palette. She can accommodate 12 guests between seven cabins, including a private master suite at the owner’s deck. The hidden terrace, a hot tub and a spa tube is attached. <iframe src=https://www.facebook.com/plugins/video.php?height=314&href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Foceancoyachts%2Fvideos%2F5861997073895938%2F&show_text=false&width=560&t=0 width=560 height=314 style=border:none;overflow:hidden scrolling=no frameborder=0 allowfullscreen=true allow=autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; picture-in-picture; web-share allowFullScreen=true></iframe>Her notable features included a large room with bar and game area on the main deck, the sea view gym, spa with hammam, the cinema and library on the sky lounge. The upper deck has an alfresco dining area that is separated from the open-air pool.Oceanco was founded in 1987. Right now it is a world-class builder of custom superyachts up to the 140 meters range. Oceanco works with world-known designers such as Terence Disdale, Nuvolari-Lenard, Espen Oeino, Sam Sorgiovanni, Igor Lobanov, Tim Heywood and Andrew Winch to create some of the timeless and award-winning yachts afloat today.Credits: Oceanco Facebook; Yacht Harbour archive

The first B.Now 50M with the Oasis Deck® was launched yesterday at the Livorno yard. This superyacht is the first steel unit in the family to introduce the Oasis Deck beach area solutions that has rewritten the history of the Benetti. The new model has been built for an experienced owner who was impressed by the style and design of 107m gigayacht Lana and the adventurous Oasis 34M and wanted to replicate the solutions proposed by Benetti in these two models on her own yacht, which has many of the features typically found on much larger custom vessels. B.Now 50M Oasis Deck® is the first model in the B.Now family to be equipped with the Oasis Deck® solution and precedes the 60-, 67- and 72-meter maxi yachts penned by the visionary RWD. The UK-based firm has developed for this yacht a design to meet the aspirations of a new generation of owners seeking a more convivial and less formal onboard lifestyle, but one that is always in close contact with the water. Hence the absence of bulwarks and ceilings hindering the view out over the water, so that the owner and their guests can enjoy the sensory benefits it brings even when at anchor. The focus of convivial living on board remains the Oasis Deck®, a feast for the eyes with the de rigueur infinity pool just steps from the water’s edge. The right combination of sun and shade means that guests can enjoy this chic private oasis at any time of day, while the even larger space created by opening the platform is ideal as an open-air relaxation area. The interior was developed by the Benetti Style Department and worked in close collaboration with the customer’s team to bring a timeless elegance to FB605, one that fully reflects the aesthetic sensibility of an owner who wanted to choose all the marble used on board herself. Flooded with light that pours in through the extensive glazing, the various settings feature alternating light and dark colors, establishing a harmonious rhythm underscored by the materials used on the walls, where curly maple wood panels are interspersed with printed leather inserts. The light that plays a central role in the interior design is pointed up by golden elements, Lalique crystal inserts, and custom lamps made from the same onyx used for the tops. Top fashion and design names can also be found on board, such as Armani fabrics on the guest cabin walls and the Hermes sofa and armchair in the lounge on the upper deck. The other notable features are the ethanol fireplace in the lounge on the upper deck and the gym area on the same deck.Founded in 1873, Benetti is the oldest Italian shipyard specializing in luxury yachts. They design, build and sell composite vessels from 29 to 44m and steel and aluminum boats from 37 to over 100m. Their fleet consists of five categories: Class, Oasis, B.Yond, B.Now and Custom, to meet all the needs of the market, and they belong to the Azimut|Benetti Group, the largest privately owned luxury yachting group in the world.Credits: Benetti

Azimut will attend the ninth Palm Beach Boat Show, held in Florida from March 23 to 26. The Italian shipyard will bring the Grande Trideck, which is continuing its tour of the United States, to the S6 with the Fly family (60, 72 and 78), plus the Verve 42 and Verve 47 and finally the Grande 27M and Grande 32M, the brand promises American owners a model that’s the perfect fit for any cruising experience they desire.Grande TrideckGrande Trideck with its “three decks + One” design and revolutionary approach to delivering a cruising experience totally immersed in the seascape, is one of Azimut's best-loved models in the US. Grande Trideck is also the Avigliana-based yard’s response to the increasingly urgent issues of sustainability and environmental impact, forming part of Azimut’s family of Low Emission Yachts. Grande TrideckThis is a project to which the yard is devoting significant resources in order to offer owners models that guarantee reductions in consumption levels and emissions of between 20% and 30% compared to boats of the same weight and size with a traditional hard-chine hull and shaft line propulsion. The Grande 32M, Fly 78 and S6 are also part of this important family.Verve 42The Fly 78 will be the largest Flybridge family model on show in Florida. The Fly 78 maxi-yacht will be accompanied by the Fly 60 and 72, two models hugely appreciated not only for their super-sleek hull designs that ensure a smooth ride over the waves, but also for their unique styling and layouts.Azimut’s fleet at Palm Beach is completed by Verve 42 and Verve 47, open yachts developed specifically to bring a thrill to the US market. Azimut Yachts is an Azimut Benetti Group brand. With its Atlantis, Magellano Flybridge, S, Verve and Grande collections, Azimut offers the widest range of 10 to 40 meters.Credits: Azimut Yachts