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Nearly three dozen engineers, crane operators, and other specialized staff came together at the Benetti facility in Livorno for a major milestone this week. Benetti FB274, a so-far confidential custom project, saw her aluminum superstructure sit atop her steel hull. Measuring 213 feet (65 meters), the megayacht is the latest design from the shipyard’s longtimeContinue Reading
UPDATE, DECEMBER 30, 2019: The U.S. Coast Guard is overseeing salvage operations for Andiamo, well-known singer Marc Anthony’s megayacht, which is still partially sunken in Miami. Crews plan to upright her and drain her fuel before hoisting her from the water within the next several days. Read on for our original article. The publicistContinue Reading
“After my first Benetti in 2015, I came back to work with a team that in my opinion realizes one of the best yachts in the world.” These are the comments of the happy owner of the Benetti Bacchanal. Speaking at the delivery ceremony on November 5, he added, “I’m happy that everything is theContinue Reading
PHOTOS: Jeff Brown According to Greek mythology Metis was one of the Titans. She was a daughter of Oceanus and Tethys, and the first wife of Zeus. Metis further became the goddess of wisdom, prudence, and deep thought. It is a perfect name for one of the latest beauties built by Benetti. Indeed, this 207-footer (63-meter) isContinue Reading
While fiberglass dominates the megayacht market beneath the 500-gross-ton mark and corresponding LOAs, Benetti believes metal still holds appeal. In fact, it believes so-called small superyachts pursuing long-range cruising beyond the norm call for steel hulls and aluminum superstructures. The Benetti B.Yond series, whose first model is the B.Yond 37M, targets like-minded yacht owners. ItContinue Reading
Earlier this year, Benetti accomplished an important first. It was a first not just for the shipyard, but for any megayacht builder around the world. It launched the third of three yachts that each exceeded 100 meters LOA, all within 100 days of each other. First came Benetti FB277, in December. Next up was Benetti FB272 inContinue Reading