Superyachts & Marine
2019 Monaco Yacht Show Recap
DAY 1
September 25th 2019 ushers in Day 1 of the 29th Monaco Yacht Show. On display is $4.29 billion dollars worth of ocean dwelling real estate in one of the most extravagant displays of superyachts ever assembled in one place. This year sees a new record as motor yacht TIS becomes the largest yacht to ever be displayed at the annual show.
DAY 1 NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
FINCANTIERI YACHTS
Fincantieri Yachts unveils their latest project ‘VIS’. Fincantieri states VIS is “born from our long-standing heritage in designing technologically advanced navy vessels and from Paszkowski design’s experience in designing luxury leisure yachts.”
HEESEN YACHTS
Project Skyfall revealed
A 59m full aluminium, full custom yacht, set for delivery in 2023. Project Skyfall’s power will come in at 22,000 hp. This extraordinary power will feed four water jets that will driver her at 37 knots in light load conditions – an impressive feat, particularly when considering her significant 900GT volume. Project Skyfall is the most powerful project Heesen Yachts have created to date.
Project Akira revealed
Project Akira was revealed as the first model of Heesen’s new 5700 Aluminium class. Project Akira is a 56.7 metre four deck yacht featuring exterior design by Frank Laupman’s Omega Architects and interior design by Harrison Eidsgaard.
PERINI NAVI
Perini Navi showcases its new 92m Falcon Rig Gallery and announces an LOI signed for one 92m already as well as a 74m motor yacht and a 47m sailing yacht. The yard has a total of 7 yachts under construction and an order book worth 160 million euro. The Falcon Rig range spans the following models 92m, 80m, 72m, 64 and 56m.
SUNSEEKER
Sunseeker anounced it had built 137 superyachts over 100ft
2019 MYS AWARD WINNERS
FINEST NEW SUPERYACHT AWARD
M/Y EXCELLENCE built by Abeking & Rasmussen
Exterior & Interior Design: Winch Design
EXTERIOR DESIGN AWARD
M/Y EXCELLENCE built by Abeking & Rasmussen
Interior & Exterior Design: Winch Design
INTERIOR DESIGN AWARD
M/Y TIS built by Lürssen Yachts
Interior & Exterior Design: Winch Design
RINA AWARD
M/Y ATTILA built by Sanlorenzo Yacht
Design: Paszkowski Design
DAY 2
Day 1 started with a flurry of news, announcements and unveilings and after some late night partying, day 2 of the show has a more relaxed feel with a lot of brands using the day to take viewers on tour through some of the shows quality offerings.
DAY 2 NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
GULFCRAFT
Gulf Craft Chairman, Mohammed Alshaali, confirms the sale of the first Majesty 140′ and promises a Majesty 170′ will launch in 2020.
SALOMÉ YACHTS
Former Bugatti consultant, Etienne Salomé launches Salomé Yachts with Atlantic multihull performance tender, billing it the first ‘hyperboat’.
2019 FRASER YACHTS CAPTAINS DINNER & AWARDS
CHARTER CAPTAIN OF THE YEAR AWARD
Fraser Yachts Charter Captain Of The Year Award went to Captain James Griffith & Captain Michael Droszcz from M/Y Here Comes The Sun.
THE BEST CHARTER CREW (YACHT OVER 50m) AWARD
Awarded to Captain Rob Shelnut and the crew of M/Y Lucky Lady.
THE BEST CHARTER CREW (YACHT UNDER 50m) AWARD
Awarded to Captain Ian Hawkins and his crew from M/Y Quasar.
ANNUAL AMELS & DAMEN MYS PARTY
YACHT TOURS & VIEWINGS
Many superyacht brands take the time to record and upload their interiors from some of the Monaco Yacht Show’s $4.29 billion dollars worth of ocean dwelling real estate.
AMELS HOLLAND – M/Y HERE COMES THE SUN – TOUR
COLUMBUS YACHTS – M/Y DRAGON – TOUR
FEADSHIP – M/Y BROADWATER – TOUR
EDMISTON – M/Y DOJO & PORT HERCULES HARBOUR TOUR
YCO – M/Y ELIXIR & M/Y RH 3 – TOUR
DAY 3
Visitors on day three of the Monaco were greeted with rolling grey clouds over the harbour, but it didn’t dampen the mood in the slightest.
AMELS HOLLAND COFFEE WITH THE WOMEN IN YACHTING
Over at the Amels and Damen stand on T-Central (Appontement Jules Soccal), Managing Director Rose Damen and team hosted “Coffee with the Women In Yachting” providing an opportunity for plenty of lively discussion to be had and enjoyed alongside hot coffee and freshly baked Dutch stroopwafels
DAY 3 NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS CATCHUP
BILGIN YACHTS
Bilgin Yachts debuted the second of their Bilgin 156 line, the M/Y Lilium. Exterior design was completed by Unique Yacht Design, while H2 Yacht Design and Bilgin Yachts Design Team were responsible for the interior. CEO of Bilgin Yachts, İsmail Sengün stated “The Bilgin 156-II is named after the beautiful white flower Lilium as a sign of our promise to the yacht owners: A sunny and happy day on a deck.”
BENETTI
Benetti announced the creation of their new line of compact expedition yachts. The first hybrid yacht will be the 37m “B.YOND”, built to travel the wold and designed with distinctive spaces to enjoy the day, night, leisure and service areas.
Benetti also presented M/Y Metis, their custom 63m steel hull/aluminum superstructure superyacht that was delivered to its German owner earlier this year. Exterior design was completed by Giorgio M. Cassetta and Benetti, with the interior being a collaboration between Bannenberg & Rowell and Birgit Otte Interior Atelier.
FEADSHIP
Feadship’s newly built 77.25m/253.44ft M/Y “Syzygy 818″made its grand debut at the Monaco Yacht Show. It’s numerals “818” represent “prosperous” in Chinese numerology and also match the August 18 birthday of the owner. Exterior design was completed by Nordic designer Jarkko Jämsén, with Sinot Yacht Design completing the interior design.
ISA YACHTS
ISA Yachts announced a new collaboration with Enrico Gobbi Team for Design to produce a new line of yachts, known as the Continental range. The first two models to be produced will be an 80 metre and 65 metre yacht.
LUCA DINI DESIGN & ARCHITECTURE
Earlier this year Luca Dini Design & Architecture announced their rebranding as they combined their superyacht studio with their architectural studio and it looks like they’ve been busy, announcing four projects at the Monaco Yacht Show.
- Designing Columbus Yachts 43m, 50m and 67m 50 Sports Line series (50m project already underway with expected delivery 2020)
- Designing Mondomarine’s 40m, 50m, 57m and 75m Discover Series
- Designing Mondomarine’s 43m, 50m and 63m Classic Series
- Designing Rossinavi’s 50m FR038 superyacht project (project underway with expected delivery 2020)
SANLORENZO
Sanlorenzo’s largest yacht to date, their Flagship 64Steel “M/Y Attila” made its debut at the Monaco Yacht Show and even had a visit from HSH Prince Albert on Monaco II who came aboard. Attila’s exterior was designed by Officina Italiana Design and the Sanlorenzo style division, while her interior design was completed by Francesco Paszkowski and Margherita Casprini.
TANKOA YACHTS
Tankoa debuted their newest 50m hybrid superyacht, the S501 Hybrid “M/Y Bintador” and announced their new project the S702 NEXT 70, a 70 metre superyacht designed by Paszkowski Design.
ULYSSE NARDIN
Ulysse Nardin unveiled their 2019 limited edition MARINE TORPILLEUR MONACO YACHT SHOW, celebrating the 11th year they have partnered with the Monaco Yacht Show. Only 100 pieces are available, priced at 9,500 swiss francs each.
WALLY YACHTS
Wally Yachts announced their new innovative concept, the 165 Wallypower which will be a 50 metre motor yacht designed in collaboration with founder Luca Bassini and superyacht designer Espen Øino and supported by the Ferretti Group.
WIDER YACHTS
Wider Yachts revealed their new 55 meter Wider 180 supyeryacht, which features exterior design from Andrea Vallicelli & C Yacht Design. Work has already begun with a scheduled delivery date of 2022.
UK design studio Harrison Eidsgaard has revealed their latest expedition yacht concept – the 417ft “Rex” designed for a client wanting “something different”.
UK design studio Harrison Eidsgaard has unveiled their latest design known as “Rex” – a 417ft expedition yacht named for the Latin word for “King” and created specifically for a client looking for “something different.”
Designed with a streamlined white and grey exterior, the sporty expedition yacht concept boasts four terraces with a 46ft pool on the main deck that can be enclosed with glass to create an indoor pool in cold climates, an oversized cinema, a two-story gym, and an Airbus A160 helicopter hangar that converts into a squash court when not in use.
Accommodation for 22 guests consists of a master suite and ten guest suites each with their own terrace and direct access to the forward and aft atrium staircases while features like the submerged “Neptune” lounge offers guests an underwater view of their surroundings from below and a “Panorama” observation lounge on the top deck offering 360-degree views from above.
The Rex Expedition yacht is also designed with a full-beam garage with room for a 49-foot expedition vessel, two 30-foot tenders, and a large crane to assist with moving the toys in and out of the water.
Regarding performance, Harrison Eidsgaard has utilized a significant hull chine and sharp bow design for improved fuel efficiency and a hybrid propulsion package that could be converted to a hydrogen system in the future for zero-emissions cruising.
Alia Yachts has launched the 180ft Al Waab II superyacht at its shipyard in Antalya, Turkey, ahead of its final delivery in September.
Alia Yachts has launched the 180ft Al Waab II superyacht at its shipyard in Antalya, Turkey, ahead of its final delivery in September which coincides with the Monaco Yacht Show later this year.
After two years in construction amongst the ongoing pandemic, the production schedule was surprisingly only delayed by two weeks, with Alia Yachts President Gökhan Çelik noting, “the last two years have been difficult, but we took a lot of health and safety measures, and, to offset delays experienced by our European suppliers, we worked around the problem and found ways to recreate lost time.
“The fact we’ve done it in just over two years despite everything is a credit to the determination of the men and women who work here.”
Designed by Dutch design studio Vripack, Al Waab II accommodates up to 12 guests and features a modern design with a neutral color palette across the five staterooms and the master suite split across the upper and main decks.
“For many owners, the concept of enjoying a ‘home at sea’ is what drives their passion for yachting,” says Bart Bouwhuis, Co-creative Director at Vripack. “The owner of Al Waab II had the explicit desire to use his boat as a family apartment. That desire became the founding principle of the entire design. The result is the very essence of living on the water.”
“We’re very proud of Al Waab II,” says Alia President, Gökhan Çelik, adding, “Yachts are getting longer and wider, but owners still want to stay below the 500 GT mark. We’ve seen increasing interest in this kind of yacht and so to be one of the first with such an impressive project is an important milestone for Alia.”
The Al Waab II will now undergo sea trials and final outfitting ahead of delivery to her owner.
Heesen Yachts 164ft Project Altea has officially been launched as MY ELA and is on her way to the Mediterranean for the summer.
Heesen Yachts 164ft MY ELA (formerly known as Project Altea) has officially launched in the Netherlands and is currently on her way to the Mediterranean for the summer.
Purchased only three months before delivery, the lightweight, aluminum fast-displacement hull built on Heesen’s sub-500GT Nova Plus engineering platform and interiors had already been completed when she caught the eye of the new owners.
Featuring large floor-to-ceiling windows and spacious light-filled living areas designed by Frank Laupman of Omega Architects and warm and inviting interior designed by Italian interior designer Cristiano Gatto, all that remained for the new owners of MY ELA was to customize the final details to make it their own.
With only three months from the purchase date until delivery, Cristiano Gatto worked alongside the team at Heesen to fully customize the interiors in time for delivery.
“Together with the client, we revisited all the loose furniture, inside and out, selecting new materials for all the upholstery and the key items from Paola Lenti, B&B Italia, Poltrona Frau, and Promemoria,” said Cristiano. “But more importantly, we designed bespoke pieces, such as tables, sofas, and lamps, all beautifully crafted by Italian ateliers, who delivered them in record time.”
Built to accommodate twelve guests in six staterooms, MY ELA is not only luxurious inside but is an elegant fast-displacement design that allows shipyards to stay below the 500GT limit to avoid the additional certification required of larger superyachts.
Powered by two powerful MTU 12V 2000 diesel engines for a maximum speed of 19 knots, MY ELA is also the first Heesen to feature a peak-shaving battery system that offers a seamless storage of energy by allowing excess generator power to be stored when the yacht’s load fluctuates and used during peak periods when power demand exceeds generator output.
While primarily intended for family use, MY ELA will also be available for charter with Zarpo Yachts for select clients.
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