By Jenna Mehdi 12 Mar 2021
Ferretti Yachts has launched its largest superyacht to date - the first Ferretti Yachts 1000. Launched in Cattolica for a French owner, the yacht is Ferretti’s first 100% wide-body vessel.
‘The new flagship is an exciting choral work permeated by the flair, vision and passion of so many skilled and talented people who represent the winning factor for Ferretti Yachts. To them all I’d like to offer my heartfelt thanks for how they have completed an extraordinary project like Ferretti Yachts 1000 in such a complicated year,’ commented Ferretti Group CEO Alberto Galassi.
‘This fantastic yacht really is a beautiful private island on which to imagine your future, in contact with the sea and the finest ‘Made in Italy’ marine expertise.’
By Jenna Mehdi 11 Mar 2021
The A Group is one of those select names in superyacht design synonymous with a long-held tradition of world-class craftsmanship. But what is its secret to staying on top? In an exclusive new video produced and edited by Superyachts.com, we unveil the fully developed 80m Comete. With a nod to The A Group’s unique roots in construction expertise, take a closer look at how this world famous design studio has adapted to the future generation.
The above video, produced and edited by Superyachts.com, charts The A Group’s journey through the ever-changing world of yacht design into a new era. Exemplified by one remarkable project which seeks to encapsulate all of the contradictory elements of modern yacht design into one against-the-grain package, we introduce the award-winning 80m Project Comete.
By Jenna Mehdi 10 Mar 2021
Those well-versed in the superyacht industry will know that owning and operating a crewed yacht over 24m is no easy task. Ever-changing administrative, technical and regulatory requirements can create a minefield of hoops to jump through, not to mention the management of the crew members living and working on your vessel. And for the busy lives of the modern yacht owner, the task is simply too much to take on alone. We teamed up with Switzerland-based yacht management company Floating Life, to learn more about the benefits of outsourcing your yacht management needs to experts in the field.
By Jenna Mehdi 05 Mar 2021
Tillberg Design of Sweden (TDoS) has officially unveiled its latest superyacht concept. Designed to enhance the platform of its predecessor Aegir, 80m Aegir 2.0 is a wind-powered trimaran which claims to have ‘the lowest possible environmental footprint’ of any yacht ever built.
Combining world-class design with advanced technology, TDoS opted for a trimaran hull to prevent heeling and provide a stable platform with increased deck space. With a wide beam of 18.5m, this allows for much more room for design maneuver than with traditional sailing yachts.
TDoS Partner and Yacht Director Daniel Nerhagen said of Aegir 2.0 that the project was conceived to offer