The move from 40+ metres to 30+ metres has been motivated by the decision for the association to have a stronger position in the sailing yacht industry, where the previous regulation ruled many of the top yards out of consideration for membership.
Photo: The Italian Sea GroupWith the inclusion of Gulf Craft, the SYBAss further establishes its international position. Theo Hooning commented, “The inclusion of Gulf Craft is a fantastic step for SYBAss, further acknowledging that we represent the superyacht industry as a whole and affirming our commitment to being a truly global organisation. The Middle East is an important market for our industry and it is great that SYBAss now has a member in this part of the world.”
6 April 2021 11:00 Design Fleet
Georgia Tindale
When it comes to industry accolades, that of being the world’s largest composite production superyacht must rank pretty highly on the list. Hitting the water in late November 2020 following a gruelling and complex four-year build – originally started on speculation – the first 54.37-metre
Majesty 175 from United Arab Emirates-based builder Gulf Craft, cruised through her maiden sea trials at the turn of the year. As we await her delivery to her ‘prominent UAE businessman’ owner later on in 2021, we take a look inside the superyacht and discover what it is that makes her so distinctive.
Photo: Gulf CraftAs Gulf Craft’s largest and most complex project to date, and well-deserving of the title of ‘flagship’, the