Three Saved as Princess Yacht is Fire Wrecked in Lefkada, Greece

Three persons managed to escape as a sixteen meter Princess yacht with Italian flag went ablaze in the Northern part of the Lefkada channel bridge in the Ionian sea of Greece on the early afternoon of Thursday tenth September.  The three boaters jumped off-board the yacht and swam to the shore, as a fisherman first, Hellenic Coast Guard, and two fire engines from land intervened to fight the fire.  Ultimately the yacht was wrecked by the fire with the cause of the blaze not reported.  No injuries are reported to the boaters, with the bridge delaying in opening following the accident.

The yacht in this fire is a Princess 54 as designed by Bernard Olesinski and produced from 2006 to 2012 in 140 units.  The 54 was a replacement to the 57, and was replaced by the second generation Princess 56.

Bering Yachts New Web Site

Bering Yachts presents its new web site.  Bering was founded in 2007 by Alexei Mikhailov along with Alexander Obidin.  Bering starts by building steel made semi custom explorer style yachts in China launching its first model the 50 in 2009.  The 50 is followed by the 55 a year later, with Bering entering 24 meters plus with the 80 in 2016.  Larger Bering keep on coming as it launches the B145 in 2022, with this to be followed by the larger B165 currently in construction in two units, with the first unit set to be delivered in 2028.  In 2017 Bering will move its production facilities in Antalya, Turkey and with this also change its scoop to building larger 24 meters super yachts vessels.  In 2022 Bering adds a new yacht building facility in the Burgas, on the Black Sea of Bulgaria.  Currently Bering builds thirteen models divided into four lines; Expedition Catamarans, Shallow Draft Explorer, Explorer Yachts under 24 meters, Explorer Super Yachts with its entry level model being the BC60 and going up to the B165.  Bering new web site takes you around with the following buttons; Models, Being Fleet, Company, News, and Contact.  Bering its also on social media with right bottom page buttons taking you to its Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube pages.

www.beringyachts.com

Production History;

50 2009 (1)

55 2010 (1)

60 2012 (1)

65 2013- (4

80 2016 (1)

70 2019-22 (2)

77 2021- (1

76 2022 (1)

145 2022- (1

92 2022- (1

72 2024- (3

88 2024- (4

121 2024 (1)

78 2026-

BC60 2026- (2

Explorer Yacht Ends Aground in Murter, Croatia

A twenty meter steel built explorer yacht ended aground at Pličina Kušija reef in the Island of Murter, Croatia on the afternoon of Wednesday nineteen August. The news of this accident are very sparse published on the Sinistri Marittimi Facebook page by Andrea Ramani, with the yacht ending aground as it passed between the two cardinal buoys which signal the reef. The number of persons onboard and the damage to the yacht is not advised.  The yacht was still in the same position with no one onboard two days after the accident.

Project: Steeler ACE 111

Steeler present the project of the ACE 111. The 34 meters of the ACE 111 make it the largest project from Steeler, as the ACE line is the following of the purchase of the Holterman shipyard in October 2024. The ACE 111 is the evolution of the ground breaking and innovative Holterman one off X-treme 105 which was launched in 2022, and was the boat which was talked about the most at the Cannes 2022 boat show. The ACE 111 is to be build in aluminium and will offer a five double guest cabins layout, with an owners stateroom located on the main deck. Crew accommodation located on the forward part of the lower deck is for six in three cabins, with this area also featuring a lobby. Performance numbers are not specified, but the ACE 111 can be fitted with both line shaft or IPS pod drives.

www.steeleryachts.com

Magnum Yacht Collides into Nice Cote D'Azur Airport Breakwater

An eighteen meter Magnum sport yacht collided into the Cote D'Azur Airport breakwater in Nice, France on the early 02:00 hours of Sunday sixth September.  The yacht was assisted by six SNSM Société Nationale de Sauvetage en Mer crew, who started working around the clock to safe the yacht and avoid further damage to itself and the environment.  The first operation was to remove the fuel, with the yacht then removed and trailered on a truck and taken to a yacht yard for repairs.  No persons are reported injured, with the number of people onboard not reported.  The yacht caused no pollution, with the cause of the accident not reported.

The yacht in this accident is a Magnum 60 Furia as designed by Pininfarina and produced since 2001.  The 60 Furia was a replacement to the Magnum 56.

New Model: Pershing GTX90

The first Pershing GTX90 was launched on July 1, with the attendance of the exteriors and interiors designers Vallicelli Design studio, at the port of Fano in Italy. With this new model, Pershing expands the GTX range by introducing a Sport Utility Yacht in the 90 to 100-foot segment that encapsulates all the standout features of the series: comfort, liveability and an unmistakably sporty character, all in perfect equilibrium. With a length over 27 metres the Pershing GTX90 is the excellent result of a joint effort between Vallicelli Design studio and the Group’s Engineering Department. The new model began life at the Ferretti Group Plug and Mould facility, which combines the Group’s advanced technology and signature craftsmanship, and construction was completed in the new Mondolfo production area where the GTX range is built. Extending across two decks and a sportbridge, Pershing GTX90 can accommodate up to eight guests in four cabins. Like the rest of the range, this model perfectly encapsulates the concept of Sport Utility Yacht, with a design that makes the most of every available space on board, as well as delivering peerless comfort and a special connection with the water. Continuing the family feel of the GTX range, the exterior design incorporates several of its most distinctive features, such as the slightly convex sheer line running from bow to stern and the vertical bow. The result is an elegant, contemporary silhouette expressing all the sportiness that has been a feature of Pershing's DNA right from the outset. In the stern, the raised cockpit is designed to heighten the sense of connection with the water. The two swing-down side terraces extend the beam to its widest point in the cockpit area, increasing the deck space to 37 m². The cockpit features a spacious panoramic sunpad, with storage beneath for two Seabobs, and a lounge area in the shade of the superstructure, furnished on this first unit with a forward-facing sofa and two coffee tables. The entrance to the main deck is through a wide door that creates visual and functional continuity between the indoor and outdoor spaces. On the port side, the large bar counter with three stools is equipped with fridges, an ice maker, and a dish washer, while the dining table seating eight is positioned on the opposite side. In the yacht’s central section, the main salon is furnished with a generous C-shaped sofa conducive to socialising and relaxation. The helm station in the bow is fitted with three pilot chairs, an electrically operated skylight (available upon request), and access to both side walkways leading to the forward area. This last space features a sunpad and a dinette fitted with an electric up-down table, offering the possibility of combining the two areas into a single sunbathing space and creating an additional setting devoted to comfort and conviviality, in direct contact with the sea. The lower deck is also home to four cabins with en suite bathrooms, designed to optimise the use of every single space on board. The master suite amidships extends across the yacht’s full beam, while the VIP cabin is in the forward area. The two guest cabins are furnished respectively with a double bed and with two singles. Completing the area are two double crew cabins with private bathrooms and a direct connection to the main galley, ensuring smooth operation and efficient service. One of the new model’s standout features is the spacious 33-square-metre sportbridge, offering over 43% more deck space than the average for yachts of this size. The sunbathing area is aft, with a practical coffee table in the centre of the yacht furnished with a dinette and two large sofas, sheltered under a generously sized hard top. The central helm station forward is equipped with three pilot chairs and two control tunnels fitted with azimuth levers. Another interesting feature is the double garage – a novelty for the GTX range under thirty meters which can house a Williams 395 SportJet tender and a Sea-Doo Spark Trixx jet ski. Performance wise, Pershing GTX90 is fitted with two MAN 2200hp coupled with a pair of Castoldi waterjets, for speeds up to 35 knots and a cruise of thirty.

Technical Data:

LOA - 27.97 m (91.9ft)

Hull Length - 23.9 m

Beam - 6.89 m

Draft - 1.35 m

Displacement - 77 t unloaded, 200 gt *volume

Fuel Capacity - 

Water Capacity - 

Accommodation - eight guests in four cabins, three crew in four cabins

Engines - 2 x MAN V12X 2200hp

Propulsion - Castoldi TurboDrive 600 HCT waterjets

Speed - 35 knots max, thirty cruise

Range - 380 nautical miles at cruise

Project - Vallicelli exterior and interior, Ferretti Group Engineering naval architect

Certification - CE A, B + F + A1 (sound emission) RINA

www.pershing-yacht.com

competition = AB Yachts 95

Classic Cruiser With One Aboard Ends Aground in Barnegat, New Jersey

A twelve meter classic cabin cruiser with one person and a dog ended aground on the North Jetty of Barnegat Inlet, New Jersey on the early afternoon of Saturday fifth September.  TowBoatUS Barnegat Light and Beach Haven who shared the story on its Facebook page assisted the yacht, first by towing the boat to safer grounded location, so that the one passenger and dog can be dropped and to dewater and make a temporary fix to the sustained damage.  Following this the classic boat was towed to Holiday Harbor Marina for an emergency lift out.  The boat ended aground for an error of navigation.

The boat in this accident is a Pacemaker 40 Motor Yacht as produced from 1972 to 1980.  Pacemaker was founded in 1948 by C.P. Leek and his sons, John E. and Cecil building boats and yachts from eight to 22 meters and up to 1980.

Project: Azimut Fly 70

Azimut present the Fly 70 project showcasing the maturity of the flybridge range, a segment that Azimut has placed at the heart of the yachting scenery since if founding, and establishing its global success and which continues to evolve while staying true to its original vocation: marrying the sporty character of the exteriors with sophisticated interior architecture to shape today's demands. The Fly 70, more than ever, embodies the yacht as a space for gathering, quality time, and connection with the sea. It is precisely by responding to these contemporary values ​​that Azimut's Flybridge series reaffirms its position as a benchmark for the sector. Shaping the new generation is an exceptional design duo: Alberto Mancini for the exteriors, and Fabio Fantolino for the interiors who previously collaborated on the Fly 62, Fly 72, and Fly 82 models. Alberto Mancini's stylistic inspiration is condensed into the image of a vessel with the designer drawing sinuous, clean, and sporty lines, similar to the Fly 62 which arrived in 2024 and then followed by the Fly 82 which debuted last year.  The Azimut Fly 72 conceived to stand the test of time and create a family-friendly yacht where balanced volumes combine form and substance. For the interiors, Fabio Fantolino brings his signature refined eclecticism on board: a tailored architecture in which contemporary design culture blends with a profound sensitivity to materials, light, and unexpected details. According to his approach, every piece of furniture is an integral part of the harmony between aesthetics and liveability, capable of creating warm, sophisticated, and timeless atmospheres. The union between the power of the exterior and the refinement of the interior finds its maximum expression in the yacht's three key focal points. Extended to transform into a true terrace overlooking the sea, shaded and liveable, the cockpit of the new Fly 70 houses a dining table for eight. The Terrace Cockpit version offers an infinity view of the sea for dining through a transparent aft parapet and a stern-facing layout. It also features a large floor storage compartment for the entire family's many accessories and water toys. The Beach Cockpit option eliminates all barriers with a synchronous mechanism that opens the transom and lowers the bench, creating a sun-pad flush with the water: the genius solution which debuted the Fly 62. A 360-degree open-plan space, organized into three distinct functional areas: a forward sundeck adjacent to the helm station, a central C-shaped dinette with a serviced wet bar, and an aft terrace free from structural constraints, which can be furnished with freestanding furniture. Shading the area is a fiberglass hard top with a distinctive design, characterized by rigorously vertical uprights and a top that flows fluidly around the roll-bar, extending toward the bow. The interior architecture effortlessly delineates the conversation area from the dining room, maintaining absolute visual continuity throughout the deck. The living area unfolds around two counter-facing sofas offering panoramic views, framed by a refined selection of materials: brown suede, organically designed carpeting by cc-Tapis, Green River marble for the coffee table, and Taj Mahal marble for the dining table, served with chairs designed by Patricia Urquiola for Andreu World. A sculptural sunshade with wood and brushed bronze slats partially screens the galley, ensuring discretion without isolating the space. On the lower deck, eight guests are accommodated across four cabins, dominated by the master suite amidships, designed around a refined interplay of diagonal lines and embellished with Bronze Amani marble. Built with extensive carbon fibre use, the Azimut Fly is powered by twin Volvo 1000hp with IPS pod drives for a top speed up to 31 knots.

www.azimutyachts.com

Classic Sunseeker Partly Sinks in Grado, Italy

Two 65 years old Austrians escaped a classic nine meter Sunseeker sport cruiser which partly sank while berthed in San Vito at Grado, North Adriatic side of Italy at around 04:30 morning time of Sunday thirty August.  The couple noticing the boat sinking jumped on the dock and gave the alarm, with the Vigili del Fuoco of Grado attending the sinking, and then starting an operation of floating the following morning.  The cause of the sinking is not reported with the two Austrians reported to have come aboard the previous day.

The boat in this accident is a Sunseeker 31 Offshore Mk.II as designed by Don Shead and produced from 1984 to 1986.  The 31 Offshore Mk.II was a replacement to the original 31 Offshore and was replaced by the Sunseeker 31 Portofino.

New Model: Aquila 45 Sport

Aquila Catamarans has launched the 45 Sport power catamaran it's largest offer in it's Sport range, which includes three models designed upwards of nine meters. With the benefit of a large beam, stability and seakeeping abilities, the 45 Sport has a thoughtful design for both exhilaration and comfort. Designed in partnership with Florida-based Yacht Design Works, the 45 Sport has a styling inspired by luxury SUVs with bold, contemporary lines and a commanding presence. The aft cockpit of the 45 Sport acts as the main social hub onboard. By utilizing the hydraulic flip-down hull side terraces, the beam is extended to an extra two meters, creating an even larger space which also brings guests closer to the water and increases connection with the sea. Two flexible U-shaped seating areas convert to a large sunbed, while the galley area accommodates optional BBQ and television installations for all-day entertainment. An integrated slide-out stainless-steel swim ladder with teak steps provides seamless access to the water. The bow of the 45 Sport is another key, full-beam social space. It has forward-facing sun loungers with flip down armrests and other conveniences, such as cup holders and phone storage. The central bow hatch provides easy access to the anchoring system with additional hatches to each side, providing storage for fenders and dock lines. There is an expansive hardtop roof with integrated racks, designed for storing water sports equipment. A concealed aft electrical slide out awning provides extensive shade cover when required. Below deck, there is a large cabin with light wood laminate furniture with matching hardwood trim and maintenance-free synthetic flooring. The cabin is filled with natural light thanks to a large ceiling skylight. It also features a king size bed and a large private wet head with shower. The Aquila 45 Sport utilizes double-stepped hull technology that delivers top speeds above 50 mph and efficient 30-40 mph cruising, with power coming from twin Mercury 600hp.

Technical Data:

LOA - 14.17 m (46.6ft)

Beam - 4.57 m

Draft - 1.06 m with outboards down, 0.60 with outboards up

Displacement - 9965 kg unloaded, 14279 kg loaded

Fuel Capacity - 1514 l

Water Capacity - 189 l

Max Persons - ten

Accommodation - two persons

Engines - 2 x Mercury V12 Verado 600hp

Propulsion - twin outboards with duo prop

Speed - fifty knots max 31 cruise

Range - 242 nautical miles at 31 knots cruise

Construction - resin infused Vinilester with Core-sandwich, and NPG gelcoat

Project - Yacht Design Works

Certification - CE B10, C20, D29

www.aquilaboats.com

competition = Hammercat 45 Sport