Project: Apreamare Gozzo 35

Apreamare, a company which has always been careful about the needs of the market, is never tired of learning from its clients and it is for them that Gozzo 35 was born. This is a new version of the Gozzo Sorrentino that answers the modern styles of life, it looks at the Mediterranean charm without leaving behind North Europe and Far East’s markets and is proposed as an optimal solution even for the ones who wants to offer a charter service that distinguish itself in terms of comfort and exclusivity.  The main point will be the hull by Marine Design, which has already taken part of many Apreamare successful models. The particular feature of this new project is the possibility to install an engine type both in line shaft with a power from 270 to 320hp, and with stern drive of 230 to 320hp.  Furthermore, there are two other versions: the first one with a single engine and the second with hybrid propulsion.  A remarkable effort has been made to develop the boat concept by the architect Marco Casali, who added value to the outdoor spaces of the deck in cooperation with Cataldo Aprea. Both architect and company chairman paid great attention to design the hull with lines that puts it in a more contemporary context while respecting the aesthetic standards of the Gozzo Sorrentino. Apreamare Gozzo 35 is a walk-around boat equipped with a comfy couch at stern with a table that manage to organize enjoyable outside dinner. The walkways are wide and safe thanks to the maximum beam of three and half meters. and a large sunbathing zone with opposed seats is situated at bow. The boat is provided with a T-Top that is used as a base for a kitchen furniture that could be fitted out either with a sink, a barbecue or a hob, a fridge and an ice-maker.  Gozzo 35 lower cabin deck offers an open space cabin with a double bed at bow, wardrobes and furniture with leather inserts and a detached bathroom with a big shower. The style of the interiors recalls the brightness of the Mediterranean architectures and there is the possibility for the owners to personalize the colors of the leathers and the type of woods.  The first Gozzo Apreamare 35 will be launched in Spring 2020 in the historic frame of Sorrento.

www.apreamare.it

Super Yacht Sinks Eight Miles off Cagliari Sardinia

The thirty meter super yacht Oceans Five has capsized and partly submerged off Villasimius near Cagliari in Sardinia eight nautical miles away from Capo Carbonara at 17:10 of 27 July.  Apparently the super yachts hit something and started to take on water from one of its propeller lines, along with problems to one of its engine and rudder.  The crew of six where saved by passing nearby super yacht M/Y Silver Dream a 43 meter 2003 build Warren Yachts and then transported by the Italian Coast Guard to Villasimius marina.  The super yacht was still drifting submerged in capsized form as pictured above and the ownership declared it started operation on recovery procedure, made very difficult on the day due to the Westerly Force Six Beaufort wind and rough seas.
Yacht Oceans Five is the second hull of Dreamline DL30 which launched this Spring 2019.  The DL30 was launched in 2018 with exterior from Enrico Gobbi of Team for Design, and a fast displacement hull by the Arrabito.

Classic Boat Goes Ablaze in Halifax, Canada

A not attended classic nine meter down East looking boat had an onboard fire as she was docked in Purcells Cove road, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada at 13:20 of Friday 26 July 2019. The Canadian Coast Guard was the first to respond to the fire, and was followed by the Halifax Regional Municipality, who tended to the blaze with fire trucks. For fighting the fire part of the 2800 Block was in accessible, as the fire was turned off by 15:00 hours. No one was injured in the fire, as no one was onboard the classic boat, with the cause of the fire not reported, although initially it was said to be a gas leak.

The boat in this fire is a Lang Yachts 280 as designed by Phil Bolger and its builder Ted Lang.  Lang Yachts where made in Maine and started in around the sixties with the builder closing its doors in about the early nineties.

New Launch: Heesen 56 Metres YN 18556

Heesen has launched the new 56 meter YN 18556 previously known as Project Neptune, and named as m/y Galvas.  Jonny Horsfield of British firm H2 penned her profile. Based on Heesen’s engineering platform for the 55m FDHF Steel Class, YN 18556 sports an innovative design, which retains the Heesen family look and feel but exudes the desire to create an aesthetically unique yacht.  With a Gross Tonnage of 770GT, the yacht accommodates twelve guests in six luxurious staterooms. British design studio Reymond Langton has created an elegant and refined interior design comprising custom artworks by DKT that are peppered throughout the yacht.  Two MTU 1340hp diesel engines coupled with the ultra-efficient FDHF steel hull allowed Galvas to exceed her top speed of 15.5 knots during sea trials. At a cruising speed of 13 knots, she has a range of 3,100 nautical miles. YN 18556 is the second yacht in Heesen’s fleet to comply with the latest emissions regulations thanks to an SCR catalytic system that reduces NOx exhaust emissions. The new Heesen 56 meter is Lloyds commercial yachts compliant. Following successful rigorous tests in the North Sea, she is now on her way to the Mediterranean.  This new Heesen 56m is a shining example of the design freedom and performance capabilities made available to clients who opt for one of Heesen’s proven engineering platforms. This choice provides the opportunity to express creativity in the exterior lines, paired with a layout that perfectly complements an individual lifestyle, and completed by an interior design that both reflects and enhances an owner’s taste and choice.

Technical Data:

LOA - 56.20 m (184.4ft)

Beam - 9.60 m

Displacement - 770 t

Accommodation - twelve guests in six cabins, thirteen crew in seven cabins

Engines - 2 x MTU 8v4000M63 1340hp

Propulsion - line shaft

Speed - 15 knots max 13 knots cruise

Range - 3100 nm at 13 knots

Project - John Horsfielf from H2 exterior, Raymond Langton interior

Certification - Lloyds 100 A1 SSC LMC LY3 IMO Tier III

www.heesenyachts.com

Sunseeker Yacht Catches Fire at Fort Lauderdale Yacht Yard

A 2001 nineteen meter Sunseeker motor yacht went ablaze at the dry dock facility of 2200 Marina Bay Drive in Fort Lauderdale at around 11:00 of the morning of Friday 26 July 2019.  Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue dispatched sixty fire fighters to the scene, taking them ten minutes to control the blaze and another thirty minutes to extinguish it. The Sunseeker yacht was reported as having workers onboard when the fire started, with all quickly getting off the yacht unharmed.  After the fire the yacht was deemed a total loss, as the majority of its upper structure sustained important burning damages, with a nearby smaller boat also suffering fire burn damages.   The cause of the fire are under investigation.

This 2001 Sunseeker is a 64 Manhattan Mk.I as designed by Don Shead and John Braithwaithe and produced from 1999 to 2002.  The Sunseeker 64 Manhattan came out as a replacement to the 62 Manhattan and evolved into the Mk.II version with a revised stern featuring an up-down bathing platform and big hull windows serving the owners stateroom.

Project: ISA Yachts Super Sportivo 100 GTO

ISA Yachts a brand of Palumbo Superyachts, is pleased to announce the sale to a European customer for a new ISA Super Sportivo 100 GTO model. Designed by the skillful hand of architect Marco Casali of Too Design, performance is the main ingredient of what is bound to be one of the fastest models available on the market today. In fact, powered with three 2000hp engines the 100 GTO will be capable of reaching a maximum speed of fifty knots. To ensure maximum lightness and strength, hull and superstructure will be built with epoxy based vinylester resin, carbon fiber and Kevlar reinforcements. Delivery is scheduled for 2020 and the vessel will be built at the Ancona shipyard.

www.isayachts.com

Three Injured in Fairline Boat Explosion at Upton Marina

Three persons were grievously injured when a Fairline boat exploded in Upton Marina in Upton upon Severn, Worcestershire UK on 12:20 hours of Thursday 25 July.  A woman in her sixties of the three injured persons was also airlifted to a hospital nearby, with West Midlands Ambulance Service coming to the scene and treating various persons for skin burns.  The Fairline boat is reported to have had a fuel gas build up explosion, and then went ablaze. With the fire the Fairline boat untied itself from its berth and then ending on the pier in-front spread more damage to three other boats, with two of these being totaled.   Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue Service deployed more then thirty persons to tackle the blaze, and is working to minimize any water pollution and investigate the cause.

The boat in this explosion and fire is a Fairlne 31 Corniche, as designed by Bernard Olesinski and produced from 1985 to 90.  The other boats hit by the fire are a mid nineties Princess 360 and a  2002 Maxum 3100 SE both of which are totaled, while a Broom 41 also received fire damage to its bow.

Flybridge Yacht on Fire at Porto Nogaro

An unattended fifteen meter flybridge yacht had an onboard fire while berthed at Port Nogaro, Marina San Giorgio to the South of Udine on 13:00 of Thursday 25 July.  Guardia Costiera and Vigili dell Fuoco crew where immediately on the scene to control the fire, and thanks to the fire fighting systems of the marina quay this was controlled in less to thirty minutes, with no damage reported to nearby boats.  The flybridge yacht was reported to have sustained damage to its interior helm station, and in one of the guests cabins.  

The flybridge yacht in this fire is a Carnevali 155 as designed by Ceccarelli and produced from 2001 to 2005.  Announced as a 48 project, the first prototype will be completed for the Genoa October 2000 boat show, replacing the 50, and evolving with a larger aft deck, bathing platform as the 160 in 2005.

New Model: Riviera 545 SUV

Riviera present the new 545 SUV replacing the 525 SUV, and powered with twin Volvo 625hp and or optional 725hp.  Very similar on the outside and nearly identical on the outside and main deck configuration the new 545 difference will come inside in the lower deck with a full-beam master suite offering an exceptional amount of space and storage, king-sized walk-around bed, L-shaped lounge to starboard, bureau and large hanging wardrobe to port, plus a generous en-suite bathroom equipped with designer fittings. Being amidships, the suite enjoys optimum stability and quietness, while topside windows to both port and starboard afford unimpeded water views.  Guests or family members are pampered with an elegantly appointed forward VIP stateroom, and a starboard twin cabin with bunk berths, plus a day head with glass shower recess and stylish vanity.  The cockpit is well configured for fishing and water sports, along with outdoor entertaining. It offers fixed transom seating as well as a three person mezzanine lounge to port. A double barbecue unit resides to starboard on the mezzanine, adjacent to the saloon entry for easy access back-and-forth to the aft-placed galley and cocktail cabinet.  U-shaped and highly functional, the aft galley is a gourmet chef’s delight with a solid surface bench top, electric cook-top, convection microwave oven and an optional drawer dishwasher within handy reach of the stainless-steel sink.  The 545 SUV’s rear bulkhead opens to the cockpit via an awning window comprising tinted, tempered glass framed in polished stainless steel. Sliding windows on both sides of the saloon and two large overhead sunroofs ensure fresh air and natural light invigorate the space.  There’s an equally stunning view for the driver and passenger through the large windscreen. Riviera’s designers have placed the wheel almost on the center-line for superb vision, separating the helm’s twin pedestal seats to allow easy access.  Guests can also immerse themselves in the driving experience from the L-shaped lounge to port, just aft of the helm. It has a hi-lo dining table, while a three-seat lounge resides to starboard. The latter has a removable center seat that becomes an ottoman for additional dining seating. A fold-out table then extends the dinner party if needed. Engine technicians need never enter the yacht’s interior as engine room access is provided through a strut-assisted hatch just aft of the saloon door. 

Technical Data:

LOA - 17.60 m (57.9ft)

Hull Length - 16.15 m

Beam - 5.01 m

Draft - 1.11 m

Displacement - 23885 kg dry

Fuel Capacity - 3500 l

Water Capacity - 800 l

Accommodation - six berths in three cabins

Engines - 2 x Volvo D11 625hp, D11 725hp

Propulsion - Volvo forward looking dual propeller IPS pod drives

Certification - ISO 8666 for data

www.riviera.com.au

Eight People Saved from Sinking Motor Yacht Near Bridgehaven

Eight people where saved after a twenty meters motor yacht titled Silver Lining started sinking near Hood Canal, Bridgehaven, Squarnish Harbor area at about 15:30 hours of Tuesday 23 July 2019.  The motor yacht is reported to have hit a submerged object, with the crew and guests making a Coast Guard distress call and then getting off the yacht with its tender.  The yacht which remained partially sank had about one thousand liters of diesel fuel and forty liters of oil, reported a small oil spill.  TowboatUS and Global Diving and Salvage were hired to salvage the yacht, with an operation of towing to shallow water starting first at 19:30 hours of the same evening, with a refloating planned for the following day.

Silver Lining is a 1997 Pacific Mariner 65 Motor Yacht, the first hull and model of the Washington state yacht builder which was produced up to 2008 in 62 units.  Pacific Mariner will subsequently release it's second 85 model in 2004 produced till 2014 in 25 units.  Pacific Mariner was founded in 1996 by Jack Edson and John Seabeck selling it in 1999 to Westport, with the super yacht builder moving production to its own facilities in 2009, and stopping the brand in 2014.