Innholdsfortegnelse for January 2024 i Boat International US Edition

'Tis the time for the Global Order Book, BOAT International's annual state-of-the-industry report. The experts seem to agree that the general outlook may be somewhat grim, but as far as the yacht market is concerned, the expected downturn is welcome. A mere year ago, there were too few boats available to buy; the prices were too high on the brokerage side, while on the new build side, the yards were chock-full and struggling to deliver. Another plus is the industry's move toward a more sustainable future, whatever it may look like. What is constant in our report is the strength of North America - usually more resilient economically and with a yachting tradition that won't disappear overnight. If my recent visits to South Florida yards are any indication, people are…

The Global Order Book was established in 1992 by ShowBoats International (now BOAT International US Edition) to provide a body of data, updated annually and systematically, that shows the scope of economic activity in the superyacht industry. Each year we present a list of yachts 79ft (24 meters) and longer on order or in build as of September 1 at shipyards around the world. Every effort is made to ensure accurate, comprehensive data. Whenever possible, data is cross-referenced with other industry sources and in many cases is corroborated with personal visits to shipyards. Participation in the GOB is entirely voluntary and free of charge. To be included, a project must be signed with a minimum ro percent deposit received by, on or about September 1, 2023. Speculation builds may be…

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ON BOARD WITH OWNERS' CLUB Ask an owner about the features of their dream yacht and answers might include “a glassbottomed pool,” “a wine cellar for 300 bottles” or “a semi-submerged viewing lounge.” But for Anthony Hsieh? As long as it’s clean, functional and reliable, that’ll be enough. That’s to be expected when a yacht is merely a tool for an owner to pursue his dream: fishing. Hsieh doesn’t have bucket-list destinations, he hasn’t kitted out his new 174ft vessel with wow-factor design or must-have amenities and he’s not planning on sipping cocktails in the sun. “The purpose is not to go and have mai tais," he says. “The purpose is to fish.” More precisely, the purpose is to fish in every corner of the globe - places where modern…

Raphaël Montigneaux BOAT International's research director Raphaël is a long-time fan of superyachts. His passion became his work, and his work allows him to visit shipyards all over the world. For this issue, he crunches the numbers for our Global Order Book (page 35). How many years have you done the GOB for BOAT? I joined BOAT in April 2008 and participated in my first GOB the same year. That means that it is my 16th GOB this year. Time flies! What is the biggest challenge in compiling the GOB data? To find the truth, and I have to say that some yards really try to hide it. We have created strong rules to be sure that you can trust our data, one of them being the shipyard visits What…

SOJANA €5,500,000 The Bruce Farr-designed 115ft ketch, built by Green Marine in 2003, is with Camper & Nicholsons. The design brief was for her to be the fastest yacht to be sailed with minimal crew. DARDANELLA €9,000,000 Launched by Vittars in 1996, the 130ft explorer was designed by Vripack. Listed with Y.CO, she was refitted in 2018 and "built to explore, not converted from another life.” ASTRID CONROY €32,000,000 Delivered by Amels in 2006 and designed by Winch, this 190ft yacht received an interior refit by Michela Reverberi. The 923GT boat is marketed by Ocean Independence. BLISS €14,750,000 IYC has listed this 147ft Hsssen, dsliversd in 2007 and refitted in 2023. The sweeping superstructure is by Omega Architects, which also did the interior with Palmadottir. MY SECRET €24,760,000 Lying in…

THE AZORES A paradise fer big-game fishing. Blue marlin, white marlin, yellewfin tuna and swordfish are all found here. In the Azores, "we hooked the biggest fish of our life… she was a true giant," Hsieh says. CABO Known as the marlin capital of the world, the Pacific that borders Cabo is a haven for pelagic fish. Tuna, dorado, wahoo and Spanish mackerel are all here; the last is one of the fastest fish in the ocean. NOVA SCOTIA Salmon, trout, chain pickerel - a member of the pike family with chain-like markings - and perch all call the waters of Nova Scotia home. Hsieh said he "learnt a lot" on a recent trip to the Canadian province.…

Reportedly built for a senior Emirati royal, Opera certainly has some of the hallmarks of a Middle Eastern boat. Her size and gross tonnage catapult her directly into the ranks of the world’s io biggest private yachts, while deep overhangs between decks and numerous enclosed decks suggest it will operate in a harsh climate. Pictures taken during a maiden voyage from Bremen to Portsmouth last summer showed lots of floor-to-ceiling glass across six guest decks, as well as two helicopter landing spots and a beach club. From here, it takes two deck levels to reach the 33ft stone-lined pool on the main deck. The pool floor rises to form a dance floor. Lürssen has kept the project shrouded in secrecy, but sources claim the yacht has 24 cabins for 48…

The flagship of the storied Bremen shipyard, 388ft Liva° boasts a smooth, pared-back look that makes her one of the most distinctive launches of recent years. She owes much to the vision of Joseph Dirand, better known as an architect and furniture designer. In fact, Liva°'s bare decks, minimal superstructure and pure hull lines speak louder of joinery than of shipbuilding. "I wanted this boat to be timeless, elegant, pure, thin, classic, contemporary, with a large amount of outdoor space to be immersive with the surrounding landscape," Dirand explains. "This is exactly what I see when I look at it today - the black hull is really spectacular and looks completely monolithic." Don't be fooled by the clean looks, though: this yacht is stuffed with features. As well as accommodation…

Much anticipated with its bold angular design from Espen Øino, Norn is the new boat for the former owners of Skat, the 230ft Lürssen built in 2002. Øino has drawn inspiration from Skat's iconic military gray exterior, creating an even larger winter garden on the upper deck. Unusually for a boat of this size, guest cabins are on the main deck, giving the bathrooms phenomenal natural light through lavish glazing. The owner has the uninterrupted run of a dedicated deck, while the bridge deck has a dining area, salon and "pyramid" observation lounge. A lot of thought has gone into the spa area on the lower deck, which includes a gym, hammam, massage room and cold plunge pool. There's also a cinema, and a dedicated wine cellar with room for…

NEW YEAR, NEW LAUNCHES On a late-fall day in Rendsburg, Germany, Lürssen revealed the first of two big yachts to be delivered early this year Lürssen has a busy start to the year ahead, with two projects nearing completion. Recently revealed after emerging from a construction shed in the fall is 269ft Project Cali. Its exterior - with a reverse bow, spacious beach club and large deck areas that focus on "outdoor conviviality" - stems from a design by the yard's lead designer, Jim Robert Sluijter. A barbecue grill, a pizza oven and an outdoor cinema hint at the yacht's mission as a family-friendly platform for active guests. The yet-to-be-revealed interior is by RWD. Also due for delivery in the first quarter of 2024 is Project Jag, the heir apparent…

MOONLIGHT II €68,000,000 Fraser has announcad a €17,000,000 price drop on the 299ft Neorian (ex-Alysia). Built in 2005 and extended and refitted in 2014, she sports a full-beam spa. CROCUS €25,900,000 This 157ft Gian Marco Campanino all-aluminum design, built by Admiral in 2021, has floor-to-ceiling windows and a 1,076 sq ft sundeck. Fraser has cut tha price by €4,000,000. BARON TRENCK €12,300,000 The 2011-built, 143ft Eurocraft has been reduced by €1,200,000. Listed with Camper & Nicholsons, she was repainted in 2023 and has a 1,300 sq ft sundeck. ANTARA $9,100,000 Parini Navi's signature raised flybridge is instantly recognizable on this 1991,151ft ketch. Refitted in 2023, she is listed by Burgess and Edmiston. LIONSHARE $3,900,000 Delivered by Heesen in 1987, this 131ft classic has had $1,000,000 knocked off her asking pries…

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Stubbornly high inflation and interest rates, the ongoing war in Ukraine and a new conflict in the Middle East, plus growing concerns over China’s sluggish economic performance - it has been another difficult year for the global economy with slower growth. Following its strong post-pandemic recovery, the superyacht industry has seen a cooling in this economic context. “The market has certainly slowed down compared to recent years,” says Benjamin Bensahel, European head of sales and brokerage at Camper & Nicholsons. “We are seeing more and more yachts that were bought in the past three years coming back onto the market. This is resulting in a lot of price reductions on yachts already listed for sale. We have clearly shifted into a buyers’ market.” Inflation and continued supply chain bottlenecks have…

BOAT LIFE Academy Award winner, UN Messenger of Peace and a leading campaigner at the forefront of the prevention of HIV, Charlize Theron is a woman of many talents and interests. And today she is also the face of Breitling’s latest watches, the Navitimer 36 and 32. Aside from Theron, the Swiss watchmaker’s “Navitimer - For the Journey" campaign has lined up NBA star Giannis Antetokounmpo, American Ballet Theatre’s principal dancer Misty Copeland and Swiss aviator and environmentalist Bertrand Piccard. “My journey has always been about being up for any challenge,” says the star of 2018’s Tully. “I traveled from South Africa to Los Angeles when I was quite young and both that physical journey and the journey of being open-minded and ready for new experiences has served me well…

Most readers of BOAT International will be familiar with the view of Cannes from above the water, but at the end of last year I found myself deep beneath it on a dive with the 2023 Natural History Museum’s Wildlife Photographer of the Year, Laurent Ballesta. It's been 10 years since Ballesta established Gombessa Expeditions with the aim of studying the planet's rarest, most elusive marine life, much of which is found at depths that can be reached only using special mixed gas rebreathers. And it is due to the extreme nature of the team’s work that historic watch brand Blancpain backs Gombessa as part of the Ocean Commitment program that it launched in 2014 in order to help protect the seas. The partnership was inspired by a Blancpain signature…

Espen Øino is responsible for this giant yacht's crisp exterior lines. Despite a traditional raked bow, she looks bang up to date with a gleaming hull and superstructure that alternates dark blue and silver for a masculine look. Øino has played with the profile of the overhangs to give the illusion of reverse sheer amidships. The effect is especially striking when viewing the yacht from beam-on. Her twin helicopter pads - one on the foredeck and another high up aft - will make her capable of ambitious explorer programs. She boasts a large MICHAEL BREMAN SALES DIRECTOR, LÜRSSEN How many feet of yacht will you deliver this year? We expect to deliver three yachts with a total length of 1,227ft. Has 2023 been especially busy for you? We have been…

REV OCEAN LOA 639ft GT unknown Builder Vard Exterior design Espen Øino Interior design H2 Yacht Design REV Ocean has been lengthened by 39ft and her owner has developed her to further ocean conservation. PROJECT ALIBABA LOA 466ft GT unknown Builder Lürssen Exterior and interior design unknown Even by superyacht confidentiality standards, details of this project have been incredibly closely guarded. BN 821 LOA 390ft GT 7,295 Builder Feadship Exterior and interior design unknown Her stern is dominated by two elegantly curved flights of stairs winding up to the main deck. SHACKLETON LOA 351ft GT 5,885 Builder Lürssen Exterior design Salt Ship Design Interior design unknown Images confirm a dramatic axe bow and a long open aft deck capable of storing all manner of toys. BN1011 LOA 336ft GT 2,999…

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