Mangusta Super Yacht Ends Aground at Palmanova, Mallorca

The forty meter Mangusta super sport yacht Mrs Grey ended beached at Palmanova in Mallorca, on the dawn of Sunday twelve July.  The yacht was then assisted by its tender and other small private water craft and was then freed after about an hour at 06:41 morning time.  Following the ungrounding the yacht according to its AIS data cruised to El Toro.  The cause of the beaching is not advised, although with anchor signal and light on most probably that the yacht anchor drifted in the night.  No injuries and damage to the yacht are reported from the accident.

The yacht in this accident is a 2005 Overmarine Mangusta 130 as designed by Stefano Righini and produced from 2004 to 2014 in twelve units.  When released the Mangusta 130 was its largest build offer, and was replaced by the Overmarine Mangusta 132.

Sport Yacht Wrecked by Fire in Marina Botafoc, Ibiza

A 23 meter sport yacht named Lefty went ablaze in Marina Botafoc, on the island of Ibiza at around 17:00 of Monday thirteen July.  Ibiza fire fighters responded to the blaze, as nearby yachts were swiftly moved to avoid further damage.  The yacht was ultimately towed away from the berth, and ended part sank, and surrounded by oil protective booms.  The cause of the blaze is not reported, as the ownership has now been instructed to remove the yacht.

The yacht in this blaze is a 2001 FP Yachts Jaguar 24 Sport as designed by Paolo Caliari and produced from 2001 to 2007.  FP Yachts of Filippo Picchiotti was founded in 2001 and following financial difficulties and new share holding entry changed in 2005 will change its name to Italian Yachts and then close its doors in 2013.

Lefty became a famous yacht in Summer 2025 as it was chartered by famous Barcelona and Spanish national team footballer Lamine Yamal vacation in Ibiza.

New Model: Azimut Grande 44M

Azimut launched its new flagship and largest build to date, as it splashes the first unit of the Grande 44M. A contemporary superyacht the Grande 44M also combines Hull Vane® foil technology and carbon fibre, where lightness creates new possibilities, freeing up space to dedicate an entire Deck to the owner. Enjoyed in the silence of Mild Hybrid technology. The launch of the first Grande 44M confirms the success of the strategy that has led Azimut to achieve leadership in the superyacht segment over the years. Today, over two-thirds of the Azimut's production value is represented by models over 24 meters, a testament to a corporate vision rewarded by the market and the trust of owners. The expansion of the range culminates in the new Grande 44M, which debuts in the water with seven units already sold to owners. The new flagship marks the final leg of Azimut's journey to define the contemporary superyacht, combining the evolution of its design language created by international design excellence with continuous technological innovation. The use of carbon fiber, which accounts for more than 50% of the vessel, is the cornerstone of the project: reducing the overall weight of the superstructure allows for an unprecedented four-deck architecture that breaks with the traditional layout. The fourth deck, which houses the wheelhouse and is perfectly integrated into the sleek profile designed by Alberto Mancini, frees the Upper Deck of all technical spaces, transforming it into an entire deck dedicated to the owner with private terraces overlooking the horizon. Aft, the Grande 44M features the Mezzanine Deck with a Sea View Terrace, a defining element of the Grande Trideck, made even more iconic by the See-Through Pool: a plunge pool that plays with transparency to maintain visual contact with the sea and create caustic effects that make the beach club even more magical. The original layout allowed m²atelier architecture studio to translate the design into a manifesto of intentional living. Here, the interior balances functionality and aesthetics in environments designed to give new spaces to the owner, along with the freedom to inhabit it as they please. This is how the bow area of ​​the upper deck is transformed: a veranda dining area for twelve, a private media room, or a space for guests. In every configuration, enormous windows break down visual boundaries and open a 180° view of the outdoor bow lounge where, around the firepit, guests gather to watch the sunset over the water. m2atelier—internationally renowned for projects ranging from elite residences to product design envisions a clear and uncompromising style for Azimut, punctuated by subtle, refined details.

Technical Data:

LOA - 43.6 m (143.1ft)

Beam - 8.67 m

Draft - 2.05 m loaded and including propellers

Displacement - 35 t full load

Fuel Capacity - 40,000 l

Water Capacity - 8000 l

Accommodation - ten guests in five cabins, or twelve guests in six cabins, 9 crew in 5 cabins

Engines - 2 x MAN 1550hp, optional MAN 1800hp

Propulsion - line shaft 

Speed - seventeen knots max, fifteen cruise

Hull Shape - dual mode with Vane foil

Construction - fiberglass with carbon fibre

Project - Alberto Mancini exterior, P.Ausonio naval architect, M2Atelier interior 

Certification - RINA Pleaseure Class, ISO8666 for data

www.azimutyachts.com

competition = Maiora 42 Exuma

Three Boaters Saved as Sport Yacht Goes Ablaze Near Nettuno, Italy

Three boaters including a young five year old girl were saved from a seventeen meter sport yacht fire near Torre Asturia, Nettuno, Italy at around 19:00 of Saturday fourth July.  The yacht was assisted by the Port Captaincy of Anzio who assisted with the Guardia Costiera CP859 SAR boat and the B89 saving the boaters first.  Following the saving of the boaters, an operation to save the yacht was started which at this point was also taking in water and was in risk of sinking.  The saving of the yacht was a success with this then towed to the marina of Nettuno for inspection of eventual repairs.   

The yacht in this fire is an Atlantis 55 as designed by Stefano Righini and produced from 2004 to 2009.  The 55 was replaced by the Atlantis 54. 

Bertram Sportfish Yacht Part Sinks at San Juan, Puerto Rico

A not attended fifteen meter Bertram sportfish yacht named Vintage II partly sank at San Juan Bay Marina in San Juan, Puerto Rico on the afternoon of Monday six July.  US Coast Guard San Juan who reported the story on its Facebook page tended to the yacht accident, and following pollution protection as the yacht was oil leaking and polluting, advised the ownership to start salvage operations to float and remove the yacht.  

The Bertram yacht was then removed and dry docked on Wednesday evening.

The yacht in this fire is a 1992 Bertram 50 as designed by Dave Napier and produced from 1987 to 1996.  The 50 was a replacement to the 46 Convertible and was replaced by the Bertram 510.

Project: Dalla Pieta DP86 HT

Dalla Pieta present the project for a new DP86 HT.  Based on the DP80 which was produced from 2004 to 2008 in four units, the DP86 HT features differences in the fore deck, and aft deck layouts.  The DP86 HT will feature a four double cabins lower deck with crew accommodation for three.  The living is located on the main deck, while the galley located to port side, is to be found in a mid level layout accessible from the stair case which takes guests to the lower deck.  The Dalla Pieta DP86HT is to be powered by twin Cat 2200hp engines with line shaft propulsion for top speeds up to 35 knots.

www.dallapieta-yachts.it

New Model: Viking 64 SC

Viking launches the first 64 SC Sport Coupe, the latest evolution and largest build to date of the Sport Series line-up, and largest ever express build from the New Jersey Viking. Inspired by a passionate Viking owner and more than two decades of Sport Coupe innovation, the 64 SC is built on the proven 64 Convertible hull of which over forty have been delivered to date. This exciting addition is also available with a custom Palm Beach Towers tuna tower, giving owners two distinct profiles on the same high-performance platform, with the first unit ordered with a clean set up. From the helm's commanding sightlines to the SC’s aggressive, streamlined profile, every design element was driven by visibility and balance. The first hull is a galley-down three cabin configuration with cross-over forward stateroom that transforms the command deck into a spacious salon-style living area, with a galley-up version with four staterooms and three heads also being available. Both offer smart, comfortable accommodations for serious fishing or cruising. The 64 SC cockpit mirrors that of the 64 Convertible, with a full array of tournament-grade features, including bait freezers, fish boxes, refrigerated boxes and engine-room access. A deeper mezzanine adds a luxurious touch with a raised lounge inspired from the Viking 82.  The first build commissioned by a long time Viking owner, and is powered by twin MAN 1650hp for top speeds up to forty knots.

Technical Data:

LOA - 20.62 m (67.8ft) with bow pulpit

Length - 19.46 m

Waterline Length - 16.6 m

Beam - 5.75 m

Draft - 1.65 m

Displacement - 42602 kg loaded

Fuel Capacity - 6927 l, optional 8721 l

Water Capacity - 1143 l

Accommodation - six/seven berths in three cabins, or eight/nine berths in four cabins

Engines - 2 x MAN V12 CRM 1550hp, 1650hp, 2000hp, Cat C32A 1925hp, C32B 2025hp, MTU 12V2000 M96X 2002hp

Propulsion - line shaft with propeller pockets and class S propellers

Speed - forty knots max, 35 cruise with MAN 1650hp

Hull Shape - modified medium Vee with twelve degrees deadrise aft

Construction - resin infused with Baltek end grain balsa, Airex foam cores, and carbin E-glass

www.vikingyachts.com

competition - non existent

Flybridge Cruiser With One Boater Sinks Near Alghero, Sardinia

A nine meter flybridge cruiser with one person onboard sank in the waters near Punta Negra, in Alghero to the North West of Sardinia on the late morning of Monday sixth July.  The boaters was assisted by the Guardia Costiera Coast Guard of Alghero with the CP 871 vessel, who rescued the boater and then marked the wreck.  The cause of the sinking are not reported.

The boat in this accident is a Piantoni Amalfi 9.20 meters as produced in the early eighties.  The Amalfi was also produced in the Amalfi Open sport cruiser version and was replaced by the Piantoni Ondazzurra 10 meter.

The boat was recovered and dry docked at Cantiere Nautico Bruno Paddeu on the Tuesday seven July.

Improve-it = Galeon 700 Sky

Galeon Yachts has released details of its latest 700 Sky featuring a brand new interior concept from Hong Kong’s InSitu Design and the Galeon Interior Design Team. Tactile marbles, textile panelling and warm woods have all been masterfully combined to elevate this successful model to the status of a mini superyacht. It marks the next step of Galeon’s journey with InSitu, which is actively working on a number of new models. This is the ninth hull of the successful Galeon 700 Sky to be built, but the first to feature the new interior design. It brings the flagship of the sporty Skydeck line up to date with other recent Galeon launches, including the 520 Fly and 620 Fly. Skydeck models range from fourteen to 21 meters and stand out thanks to their sleek lines and low-profile convertible sports flybridge. InSitu’s vision for the new interior of the Galeon 700 Sky is a Mediterranean look drawing on one of five distinct palettes. Each offers its own blend of noble woods for the cabinetry, fine Italian leather upholstery and panelling, exclusive textiles and luxuriant ceramic surfaces. With names such as ‘pearl’, ‘amber and ‘ivory’ they are carefully curated to create different ambiances and appeal to different tastes.

www.galeon.yachts

Project: YOT 53 Inboard

YOT present the project for a new 53 Inboard model. The YOT 53 Inboard is the new flagship of the Catana power catamaran brand which debuted in 2023 with the 36 model, this followed by the 41 in 2025. Like all other smaller YOT models the 53 is designed by JNJ and is to be built do CE A category standards. The YOT 53 Inboard is available with three or four cabins lower deck layouts, with a crew captains cabin located forward. The living is all on the main deck with a central position galley located to port side. A massive flybridge covered by hard-top; offering large dinette, galley, and spacious sunbathing spacious forms part of a three exterior zone; the other two being the aft deck, and the foredeck lounge settee. The YOT 53 Inboard is to be powered by twin Yanmar 440hp as standard, and or optional 550hp.

www.yot-power-catamarans.com