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After Emocean's successful debut at the 2021 Cannes Yachting Festival, Rosetti Superyachts revealed further insights into the design and performance of their first superyacht project to hit the water. The exterior Built for an experienced couple who were closely involved in all aspects of the design and construction of the yacht, she is designed to spend long periods on board in complete comfort and safety in all sea conditions. Main deck lounge“The owners of Emocean came to us because of our background in building thoroughly reliable commercial vessels – this was the first thing that they put on their brief,” says Andrea Giora, RSY Sales & Marketing Director. “On the other hand, they wanted to be able to interact with the builder, to know the suppliers, to speak with them and select the best contractor for each element that was to be installed on board.” The exterior Her exterior design and naval architecture was made by Hydro Tec. with a beam of 8.85m and a gross tonnage of 432 GT, the RSY 38m EXP has volumes that are typical of larger yachts and her 700 sq. m of space is divided almost equally between the interior and exterior. The exterior profile is classic in proportion but contemporary in style with tense, angular lines. At the request of owners, the windows and openings are as large as possible. Owner cabinThe main salon has large windows and sliding doors that offer wide sea views, thanks also to the fact that the engine room ventilation shafts have been moved further forward. In addition, two large side sliding doors provide access to the cutaway bulwarks and the side decks. The space is divided into two main areas: a veranda-style seating area towards the stern and the dining area. Lounge area “The exterior design is a reflection of the yacht’s functionality and reliability, which were the key priorities for the owners. Special attention has also been dedicated to the crew areas and to the hold volumes, both essential requirements for long voyages far from ports or marinas,” says Sergio Cutolo, founder of Hydro Tec.VIP cabinThe fresh contemporary interior styling was done by BurdissoCapponi Yachts & Design, a local design firm based in Ravenna, and is based on joinery of light Creta oak and dark smoked oak. A key feature is the main lobby where a bespoke sculpture by Giacinto Bosco occupies pride of place in the stairwell. “The project was born from the close collaboration and synergy with the owners who expressed their tastes and desires, functional and layout needs. Following various meetings it emerged that the staircase would become the fulcrum of the project, reflecting character and style that runs throughout the yacht,” says Francesca Burdisso.SundeckThe owner’s suite is located on the main deck. It has a private office, large his & hers bathrooms and a walk-in wardrobe. On the lower deck is a beach club and four comfortable guest cabins (two twins and two doubles), as well as the crew accommodation (three cabins), a crew mess, pantry and pro-spec galley. Between the upper and main deck there is also a dedicated laundry and storage room.Main deck saloonFor complete independence at sea, the yacht has almost 3,000 litres of fridge-freezer space in the galley and the crew pantry and a technical room on the lower deck which hosts fuel and water tanks sufficient to guarantee long cruises. Emocean also has a custom-designed wine cellar with a 150 bottle capacity. GalleyThe main lounge is located on the upper deck. The tender is stowed on the open aft deck, spacious and partially shaded; it is dedicated to an al fresco lounge. The captain's cabin is located adjacent to the wheelhouse with an integrated bridge overlooking a huge sundbedcon the open foredeck.Beach platformThe 150 sq. m sundeck features a hot tub with cascade, a large bar unit, dining facilities including a large table for 12 people with chairs and side seats and a gym area. RSY 38m EXP night viewThe RSY 38m EXP is powered by twin MAN D2868 LE 425 engines (588kW) with a round-bilge displacement hull, bulbous bulb, electric CMC stabilisers and extended skeg optimised for cruising at between 10 and 11 knots. Emocean has a long range of 5,000 nautical miles.Rosetti, evolution of Rosetti Menotti, 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

Ocean Independence has announced that 107m superyacht Project Sonata has joined its sales fleet. This groundbreaking concept was designed by Geneva-based Valentin Design, and combines the versatility and thrill of a sailing yacht with the space and comfort found in a motor yacht. The designer had one objective: to create a buildable, eco-friendly superyacht of tomorrow utilising the know-how of a renowned German shipyard and other experts in their fields. A more sustainable, smarter yacht design that seamlessly includes naval architecture into the design process right from the start. Strong, confident lines merge with sleek surface transitions. The 107m sailing yacht will have a steel hull and aluminium superstructure. The design prioritises the experience of guests. She can provide a luxury accommodation for up to 12 guests across six spacious staterooms, plus a number of additional attributes that will place this yacht in a class of its own. Elsewhere, the yacht features battery packs capable of powering the hotel service for 12 hours without the need for generators and a retractable keel for a reduced draft. Further energy can be recovered through the propellers while sailing.Project Sonata will have a top speed of 17 knots and cruising speed of 15 knots and can be scheduled for delivery in 2025. Credits: Ocean Independence

Nobiskrug has signed the first large contract only eight weeks after Lars Windhorst, founder and owner of the Tennor Group, took over the renowned shipbuilding company in Rendsburg. Nobiskrug will carry out comprehensive refit works on a more than 120m high volume superyacht, extending across all disciplines of shipbuilding. In parallel, the yard specialists will perform equally demanding repair works onboard the vessel. Within the scope of the contract, both engineering and construction capacities at the Rendsburg facilities will be utilised. The work, scheduled to take several months, will be carried out in a temperature controlled dry dock. "Following trustful and productive negotiations, we have managed to successfully re-position Nobiskrug on the market in a very short period of time. The customers appreciate our collaborative approach matched with our longstanding high-quality performance. We will continue to work reliably and professionally on all the shipbuilding projects handed over to us in the future," says Philipp Maracke, Nobiskrug CEO.The vessel owner wishes to remain unnamed. German shipyard Nobiskrug was founded in 1905. Recognised today as one of the world’s foremost builders of spectacular fully custom superyachts, the shipyard is famous for the 92m Tatoosh, the award-winning 68m Sycara V, the 74m Mogambo, the 143m industry-changing Sailing Yacht A, and the environmentally innovative 80m Artefact.Credits: Nobiskrug

Designers Hannah Hombergen (interior) and George Lucian (exterior) have revealed a striking trimaran concept with extremely powerful design lines and stealth appearance. Hannah and George already launched a very successful design in 2020 called “The Vertical Yacht”, a skyscraper proposal for New York City. Looks like now they have created a perfect ship for a MI6 agent. The two side floats of the yacht ensure a high degree of stability and create an artificial safe harbour, where a chase vessel can be comfortably docked.The main hull of the yacht offers all the amenities a 70+ meters yacht offers including an extensive master bedroom on two levels with movies inspired interior design and folding balcony. The two side floats of the trimaran are designed to host crew quarters, and machinery as well, allowing for more living space in the main hull and reducing the level of vibration and noise. Ten guests can be accommodated across five spacious cabins.“Whether you are the good guy or the villain, this superyacht will perfectly fit for your next mission,” says the designers. What will the next agent 007 say? Credits: Hannah Hombergen and George Lucian

TWW has announced the sale of the 47m Sunseeker Princess AVK, Yachting Partners International brokers took part in the deal from the buyer's side. The yacht was sold in record time, having been on the market for only 1 month. Princess AVK is the second Sunseeker 155 yacht launched in 2016 by the Sunseeker shipyard. The yacht can accommodate up to 12 guests across six cabins, including a full beam master suite and two double guest cabins located on the main deck. She was designed with charter in mind, so her interior and exterior spaces on the yacht are very spacious for her size, culminating with the very impressive sundeck space. On top of this she has a fantastic lower deck beach club set up which also includes a class compliant sauna. Aggressive exterior lines hide a sophisticated interior with a classic touch. A Williams 625 Diesel Jet is stowed in the side access garage, two Sea Doo’s located in the bow plus an additional stand-up ski. There is also a 8.5m Cobra chase tender with twin Suzuki 200HP outboards that is available subject to final negotiation. She has a top speed of 24 knots and a cruise speed of 16 knots. Princess AVK has an exceptional Mediterranean charter market record and is perfectly set up for either private or charter use.One of the UK's largest yacht manufacturers, Sunseeker has its main headquarters in Poole, Dorset, England and has been making motor yachts since 1969. The shipbuilder produced composite luxury semi-custom sport boats and performance motor yachts from 12.9 to 47.24m, and a 50m in aluminium.Credits: TWW