Project: Admiral 100m Project Titanium

 

Sitting at 100 meters Project Titanium is to be the largest Admiral Yacht build to date, expanding its current largest build by 26 meters.  Project Titanium is designed by Winch, a secretive project which started to take shape in 2021 and is supposed to launch later this year, what is currently the largest super yacht currently build in Italy.  For a country which has a global market share over 50% for super yachts above 24 meters in build that is no small feat.  Admiral Project Titanium will feature Azipods type propulsion, and is to be powered by Diesel Electric.  Since becoming part of the Italian Sea Group in 2011, Admiral has changed its building demographic not little, from being specialized in fast planning alloy super yachts under fifty meters till 2010, and a competitor to Baglietto, it has become proficient in building always larger super yachts above fifty meter, in both semi-custom platforms and fully custom builds.    

www.admiral-yachts.com

Eddie Jordan OBE 1948 - 2025

Serial yacht owner, previous Formula One team owner Eddie Jordan has died at the age of 76, in Cape Town South Africa, on Thursday twentieth March at his home in Cape Town.  Eddie Jordan was born on thirtieth March 1948 in Dublin, Ireland.  The past December 2024, Eddie Jordan announced that he had been diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate and bladder cancer earlier in the year.  Before starting his motorsports career at the age of 22, Eddie worked at the Bank of Ireland.  At the age of 23 Eddie won the Irish Kart Championship in 1971. Three years later, he would move to Formula Ford to make his mark, winning the Irish Formula Atlantic Championship in 1978, racing in the British Formula Three and Formula Two and even doing a small amount of testing for McLaren.  Jordan founded his first team, Eddie Jordan Racing, in 1979, competing in the British Formula Three, and Formula 3000 winning  the former championship in 1987  with Johnny Herbert.  In 1991 Eddie entered Formula One with Jordan Grand Prix, the team which debuted Michael Schumacher into Formula One in what was the team's debut season in that year.  Jordan Grand Prix lasted till January 2005 having its best race result in 1998 when drivers Damon Hill and Ralf Schumacher finished first and second at the Belgian Grand Prix, and in 1999 when Heinz-Harald Frentzen secured two wins for the team throughout the season, eventually finishing third overall in the drivers' championship.  Jordan Grand Prix was sold in early 2005 bought by the Midland Group, financed by Canadian businessman Alex Shnaider.  Jordan's wealth of experience and keen racing acumen resulted in a stint as chief analyst for Formula One coverage on the BBC, and later Channel Four from 2009 up till his death in 2025. Jordan passion for sports would continue far beyond his motor racing days, with Jordan becoming a shareholder in the Celtic Football Club and the co-owner of the historic London Irish Rugby Club, the later owned today by his son Kyle.  Eddie Jordan was a boating lover, born by the sea on the east coast of Ireland not far from Dublin, boats have always been in his blood, spending the early part of his formative teenage years competing on board the International 420 Class Dinghy.  Following his entry into motor racing, yachting will be side lined, only for him to return as a multiple boat and yacht owner over the years.  He started as a repeat Sunseeker owner, having owned ten builds from the boat builder of Poole and often ordering the biggest yacht from 1986 to 2017.  He was eventually given the title as Sunseeker ambassador, and from 2018 to 2021 also served on Oyster yachts board of directors and again as brand ambassador.  Some of Eddie Jordan boats and yachts over the years include the following; Sunseeker Portofino 21 XPS 1986, Sunseeker 121 Yacht 2007 to 2012, Elan 450 2008 to 2010, Oyster 655 2011 to 2012, Oyster 885GT from 2012 to 2014, Sunseeker 155 Yacht 2014 to 2017, Oyster 495 2022 to 2023.  Eddie Jordan's latest yacht from 2018 up till the past December 2024 was a 2007 hull two of four of the Perini Navi 45M semi-custom build to order series.  Eddie Jordan is survived by his wife Marie McCarthy, and his four children; Zoe, Miki, Zak and Kyle.

New Model: Columbus Atlantique 47M

Columbus Yachts announces the launch of the first unit of the Atlantique 47 metres. The vessel has been named m/y Acqua Chiara. Unmistakable exteriors with taut yet fluid lines, which widen at the centre of the boat and then taper at the stern and bow. Unquestionably an innovative design that focuses on liveability on board and unobstructed contact with the sea. The Columbus Atlantique 47M is build in a steel hull and aluminium superstructure, and was specifically designed to reach a volume of 499 Gross Tonnage. Boasting an exterior and interior design by Hot Lab studio, Atlantique 47 represents a significant new stage in the development of the Columbus design.  The stern lines, as with the entire Atlantique range, are certainly the focal element of this superyacht, which makes sailing inspiration its real identity. At the stern, the outdoor spaces spread over three close levels: from bow to stern we find a first covered dining area, a living area with a scenic pool and opening balconies, and finally a platform with transformer, just above the water. A second large pool is located at the bow of the main deck and is served by a sunbathing area, a circular sofa and side tables.  The interiors are modern, at times almost urban with combinations of materials in visual and sensorial contrast: leather and white and dark marble, glass and mosaic, all by Sicis, in different shades and patterns.  The Master cabin is located forward on the main deck while, below deck, there are two king-size guest suites and two cabins with twin beds, all with private bathrooms in marble and mosaic.  The crew is made up of eight people accommodated in four comfortable cabins forward on the lower deck, whereas the Captain cabin is adjacent to the wheelhouse.  The garage on the starboard side houses a five-metre tender, while at the bow on the port side we find the second garage for the rescue tender and two jet skis.  Twin Cat engines of 1350 horsepower give a maximum speed of fifteen knots, cruising at fourteen and 3400 nautical miles at twelve knots long range capability. 

Technical Data:

LOA - 47 m (154ft)

Beam - 9.11 m

Draft - 2.4 m

Displacement - 496 gt *volume

Fuel Capacity - 53,500 l

Water Capacity - 6000 l

Accommodation - ten guests in five cabins, nine crew in five cabins

Engine - 2 x Cats C32 Acert 1350hp

Propulsion - line shaft

Speed - fifteen knots max, fourteen cruise, twelve knots long range

Range - 3400 nautical miles at twelve knots

Hull Shape - displacement

Construction - steel hull aluminium super structure

Project - Hot Lab Studio

Certification - RINA

www.columbusyachts.it

Project: Cayman N580

Cayman Yachts from Italy present the project for the N580, as designed by Satura. The Cayman N580 is part of the Navetta range, an explorer inspired cross over yacht. The Cayman Yachts N580 will offer three exterior dining lounging areas; aft deck, fore deck, and flybridge, while its living dining areas are all to be on the main deck, which will feature an astern galley layout located to starboard. The lower deck of the N580 will feature three double en-suited shower heads, with the master stateroom located to midships. The master stateroom will also feature a beauty deck to port side, and a relaxing sofa the other side to starboard. The Cayman N580 is to be powered by twin Volvo 725hp with IPS pod drives.

www.caymanyachts.it

New Model: Sunreef 55 Ultima

Sunreef has debuted the Ultima 55, at the 2025 Dubai boat show, for a catamaran yacht which is also build in the United Arab Emirates.  The 55 is the first model of the Ultima range, which is to feature six models from twelve to 33 meters, and the second model which sees the Polish Sunreef enter into the planning catamaran category, the previous to this being the 40 Open Power from 2018.  The Sunreef Ultima 55 will feature a three double cabins lower deck, with two heads, with the port hull featuring a shared head shower for the two guest cabins, and the starboard hull having an en-suite with larger separate shower and head rooms.  The Ultima 55 is also offered in a two cabin version, where the master stateroom moves to the port hull, and will feature a much larger en-suite located in replacement to the third cabin, and a sofa replacing the space of the shower head.  A single berth crew cabin is located on the starboard hull at midships.  The living in the 55 Ultima is all located on the main deck, what is a symmetric layout, with two L-shaped dinette lounges astern, and two L-shaped counter tops which share domestic appliances, with an offset central to starboard dual seat helm station.  The Sunreef Ultima 55 is available in two power versions, Eco with hyprid power of twin 350kw electric motors plus two by 600hp, and or the Classic version with twin Volvo 480hp couple to IPS pod drives.

Technical Data:

LOA - 16.60 m (54.6ft)

Beam - 5.60 m

Draft - 1.3 m with IPS pod drives

Displacement - 

Fuel Capacity - 1500 l

Water Capacity - 300 l

Accommodation - six berths in three cabins, or four berths in two cabins, one crew cabin berth

Engines - 2 x Volvo D6 480hp, or 2 x 600hp plus 2 x 350kw electric motors

Propulsion - Volvo IPS650 forward looking dual propeller pod drives

Speed - 35 knots max 25 cruise

Range - 180 nautical miles at 25 knots cruise

Certification - CE B

www.sunreef-yachts.com

Improve-it = Okean 57

During the 2025 Miami boat show Okean Yachts from Brazil presented an updated 57 with an innovative and disruptive design, featuring a unique bow pool. The Okean 57 bow pool is capable of accommodating up to eight people, and holds a water capacity of 2,300 litres of water.  The intelligent system fills the pool with seawater, providing a unique onboard leisure experience. The bow pool is surrounded with anti-slip flooring and side supports to ensure safety and comfort, enhancing the feeling of exclusivity. The Okean 57 is designed by Paolo Ferragni, who presented a sleek sporty yacht maintaining the Brazilian yacht builder modern looking identity in a length just short of eighteen meters and one hundred square meters of usable area. A key feature of the Okean 57 is the seamless integration of interior and exterior spaces, with expandable drop down side bulkheads that increase the deck space living area, offering further spaciousness on the water. The improved Okean 57 is a sport yacht with daytime cruising and leisure spaces in mind. The main salon, connected to the aft deck, offers a lounge and dining area with a 360° navigation view. The aft deck is also equipped with a sliding submersible platform, providing direct access to the water and expanding the entertainment area. On the lower deck, the Okean 57 has a master suite includes a living area, with customizable options such as a full kitchen or an additional second cabin. The Okean 57 is powered by twin Volvo 600hp as standard or optional 725hp with IPS pod drive propulsion.

www.okeanyachts.com

New Model: Ora Yacht 48

I was walking at the 2024 Genoa boat show, when I saw a recognizable hull line, is that it, is this a re-invented Baia 48 Flash.  It was, but actually it was not, as it this was the new Ora Yacht 48.  My suspicion though was actually half correct as the Ora Yacht 48 is very much based on the successful 48 Flash hull, re-designed by Forma who presented an updated super structure, featuring a single-piece windshield with no barriers to visibility while navigating and a completely new cockpit and cabin layouts. Ora Yacht from Naples is a new brand who starts with this 48 model, with its bases coming from a family who has been doing boat yacht charter business since the Amalfi coast and nearby islands became a thing.  The Ora Yacht 48 comes minimal looking, a sort of classic open yacht launched into the future, which wants to bring the same outside spaces that the current crop of walk-around boats offer.  For doing this the Ora Yacht 48 first unit came with a nearly free cockpit deck, with L-shaped wet bar galley forward to port, under the extended windshield, and two opposite settees which can transform to a dinette or sun-pad, or be removed to make the cockpit area a totally free party space.  The fore deck has also the option to be equipped with floating cushions that can be used as sunbeds and a sofa.  The Ora Yacht 48 also features a Mastervolt Lithium-Ion system, the first for a boat of fourteen meters giving 220 volt AC systems without the need of a generator.  The system in the Ora 48 features a steel case that is five times stronger to isolate the batteries, this made to ensure safety and exceed upcoming regulations.  The Ora 48 is also well studied in the technical side, where for example removing the engine and or other technical equipment is easy to do.  The Ora 48 unlike its forbearer the 48 Flash which always featured surface drive propulsion, is powered by twin Volvo 600hp with IPS pod drives for top speeds up to forty knots.

Technical Data:

LOA - 14 m (45.9ft)

Hull Length - 13.6 m

Beam - 4.13 m

Draft - 1 m

Displacement - 15 t

Fuel Capacity - 1500 l

Accommodation - six berths in three cabins

Engines - 2 x Volvo D8 600hp

Propulsion - Volvo IPS800 forward looking dual propeller pod drives

Speed - forty knots max, thirty knots cruise, twenty knots economic cruise

Project - Forma Design

Certification - CE A

www.orayacht.it

Project: Benetti B.Yond 57M

Benetti presents the B.Yond 57M project. The highest interpretation of the voyager and the largest hybrid unit of the Benetti B.Yond family, the 57M features exterior lines designed by Igor Lobanov and interior styling by Bonetti Kozerski Architecture. B.Yond 57M features three different DNA, each for a distinct way to be, and three distinct stern configurations: Beach, Air, and Water, thought for specific yachting experiences. The owner of the first unit selected the Beach version, optimized for seamless access to the water with an expansive 161 square meters beach area and a fifteen square meters pool, a key feature of the yacht, full outdoor service amenities, multiple configurations of the pool area thanks to a sliding sofa system that allows to cover the pool converting this space into a lounging area. The beach area is directly connected with the convertible garage deck, another multi configuration space of one hundred square meters that, when toys are in the water, can easily be converted into an enjoyable guest’s additional shaded spot creating an outstanding external/internal area. An innovative layout elevates the guest areas on the Main Deck and consequently the main salon on the Upper Deck, allowing for memorable panoramic views through floor-to-ceiling windows and creating a 22-meter, uninterrupted open space from bow to stern. This unique concept, a result of meticulous design studies, exemplifies Benetti’s commitment to push the boundaries and set new standards in yacht design.  

www.benettiyachts.com

New Launch: Yachting Developments 34.9m Hull 1024

Yachting Developments have launched in 2024 hull number 1024, a 34.9m custom build Carbon Fibre super sportfish yacht titled m/y Gramac VII. Designed as three of the four sportfish yachts build by Yachting Developments by Warwick Yacht Design, hull 1024 sports similar lines to the 2020 launched less to two meters smaller hull 1017.  Yachting Developments Hull 1024 is a custom super sportfish yacht with its criteria being able to do long range international passages on her own bottom. Thanks to the clever use of carbon fibre and weight saving interior, Yachting Developments is again able to build a large Sportfish that has the best of both worlds, capable of both high speed and long range.  Mostly specialized in sailing yachts Yachting Developments has become an important addresses for custom build 24 meters or larger super sportfish yacht, with the builder delivering four custom units from from 27 to 39 meters in the last twelve years.  

Technical Data:

LOA - 34.9 m (114.4ft)

Beam - 7.7 m

Draft - 1.9 m

Displacement - 225 gt *volume

Fuel Capacity - 24,000 l

Accommodation - ten guests in five cabins, four crew in two cabins

Engines - 2 x MTU 16V 2600hp

Propulsion - line shaft with moulded propeller tunnels

Speed - twenty knots cruise

Construction - carbon fibre

Project - Warwick design and naval architecture

www.yachtingdevelopments.co.nz

Project: Ferretti 800

Ferretti present the 800, a pocket super yacht which completes the circle of the range renewal which started in 2018 with the 670 model. Now Ferretti Yachts has all its models from its entry level 500 to the 1000 all designed by Filippo Salvetti. A replacement of the 780 the 800 project was presented during Boot Düsseldorf and is under construction at Ferretti Cattolica shipyard, a result of collaboration between Filippo Salvetti exterior design, Ideaeitalia for interior, and the Product Strategy Committee led by Piero Ferrari and the Ferretti Group Engineering Department. The 600 will have a length overall of just over 24 meters, a version with a shorter stern platform is also available to comply with the 24-metre limit established by French law and a maximum beam of just under six meters.  Ferretti Yachts 800 is designed to offer the owner peerless comfort and a superior on-board lifestyle for a yacht this size, thanks to optimised spaces and meticulous layout planning. The most innovative features include large windows for uninterrupted views of the surroundings from the interiors and an optional sliding door on the starboard side of the salon; perfectly separated spaces to ensure total privacy; and optimisation of the exterior surfaces and particularly the flybridge which is now forty squared meters in size, further enriching the on-board experience. Turning to the exterior design, Ferretti Yachts 800 combines a modern aesthetic with the brand’s signature identity, and follows the lines as introduced with the 860, and now to be followed in the upcoming 940. The new design has a bold personality that projects the Ferretti Yachts range into the future, combining a sporty design with sophisticated detailing. One of the characteristic features of this model is in fact the gradual slope of the flybridge’s lines down towards the stern, breaking with the tradition that they are parallel to the hull. The result is a perfect balance between timeless elegance, dynamism and impressive volume. Ideaeitalia focused its efforts on layout-related and architectural choices, aiming to enhance the elegance of the interiors at the same time as ensuring functionality and intelligent design. There was a special focus on the main deck, where an in-depth analysis of movement flows has resulted in an innovative configuration, in which the galley opens onto both the main hallway and the helm station area, with the introduction of a new concept for separating guest and crew flows. The standout elements, unusual for a boat this size, include a day head on the main deck and, in the master cabin, a freestanding dressing table, a vanity area and a particularly generous and comfortable bathroom. In a rapid overview starting on the main deck, the beach area is aft, and also offers a fold-down sofa in the transom. The cockpit has a spectacular glass parapet designed to extend the view outside and towards the beach club, with access to the crew area, which features three separate cabins with entrance from the port side walkway. Continuing through the interiors, the salon is bathed in light thanks to extensive glazing, one of the signature features of the boat, which offers uninterrupted views of the sea and the surrounding area even when sitting on the sofa. The generous interior volumes are further enhanced by the exquisite arrangement of the furniture to maximise liveability and by the two-metre ceiling height. The two interior decor moods available are Classic which taps into earthy elements, and Contemporary, featuring glowing woods and fabrics in fresh hues inspired by the colours of the sea. In perfect Made in Italy style, both are designed to offer owners an elegant, inviting and well-balanced ambiance. Moving past the living space, the dining area contains an elegant table seating eight. At the same time, the fully appointed and separate galley is directly connected to this space through a sliding section in the bulkhead. Separate walkways are another unusual feature of the yacht, allowing the crew to enter the galley from the outdoor area and then access the wheelhouse without interfering with guest flows. It’s also possible to access the helm station from the hallway, which can be closed off completely to ensure maximum privacy. The exterior living area forward features a sunbed and a forward-facing C-shaped sofa designed for comfort. On the lower deck, the sleeping area consists of a master stateroom, a VIP suite forward and two guest cabins, providing a total of eight berths. There are four en suite private bathrooms. The flybridge area is also larger than the category average thanks to the sleek, arched profile of the superstructure. On the starboard side there’s an al fresco dining area and table, with a generous storage compartment under the fibreglass sofa, while on the port side there’s a bar unit with optional stools. The freestanding furnishings such as the chairs and poufs are by Talenti. The helm station forward offers comfortable seating and excellent visibility. Ferretti Yachts 800 is powered by standard Man 1550hp for a speed up to 27 knots, and or optional 1800hp for 31 knots of wide open throttle.

www.ferretti-yachts.com