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Despite initial interest from several superyacht builders, the auction to find new ownership for Perini Navi has failed. The Perini Navi bankruptcy therefore continues, keeping workers and partially constructed yachts in limbo. In January, a court in Lucca declared the builder insolvent. This followed a judge rejecting a restructuring plan, plus a request from PeriniContinue Reading
While the Sanlorenzo X-Space is new, the ideas behind this 144-footer (44-meter) are not. The megayacht embodies the spirit of exploration, primarily through owners spending abundant time onboard. Simultaneously, the yacht expresses the spirit of more classic Italian navettas, traditionally styled leisurely cruisers. The five-deck, 495-gross-ton X-Space offers the amenities that owners and guests ofContinue Reading
Formula 1 racecars are carving turns alongside Port Hercule as the Monaco Grand Prix returns this weekend. Gandstands have limited spectators due to the ongoing pandemic. However, the megayachts in the harbor are no fewer than expected. Here are several watching the race from the privacy of the water. Atlantis II. A fixture in theContinue Reading
As talented as some yacht engineers are, sometimes troubleshooting systems issues isn’t easy. Sanlorenzo’s in-house IT and R&D departments therefore have developed the Smart Helmet. This wearable device allows for live, remote assistance from the shipyard’s own service technicians. What’s more, captains or chief engineers for all Sanlorenzo superyachts delivered this year onward receive it,Continue Reading
PHOTOS: Guillaume Plisson At nearly 202 feet (61.5 meters) LOA, the Sanlorenzo 62 Steel Cloud 9 is certainly large. Her volume of 1,300 gross tons confirms it, too. However, due to her owner’s experience and the flexibility of the shipyard and Francesco Paszkowski Design, the yacht retains a warm intimacy. Launched in June, the five-deckContinue Reading
One thousand gross tons of interior volume amid five decks are just two characteristics of the new Sanlorenzo 57 Steel series. Hull number one recently started the build process at the shipyard’s site in La Spezia, Italy. That tonnage is all the more noteworthy, because it’s double the volume of the Sanlorenzo 52 Steel series,Continue Reading