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BENETTI SUCCESSFULLY LAUNCHES ITS THIRD DELFINO 95’ UNIT BD103 – M/Y “ZEHRA”

01 Sunday Jul 2018

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Launched last June 22 in Viareggio, the third Delfino 95’ unit is a 29 m displacement yacht in the Class product line with a fiberglass hull and exterior styling by Giorgio M. Cassetta.

With the launch of M/Y “Zehra” last June 22, the total number of Delfino 95’ units launched by Benetti is up to three in a little over six months. 29 meters in length and with a beam of 7 meters, this Classic category displacement yacht with streamlined contours has a fiberglass hull and a carbon fiber superstructure.

Extensive glazed surfaces and plays of light, both integral parts of the decor, are distinctive features of the exterior design byGiorgio M. Cassetta, while the interiors offer roomy, welcoming spaces decorated with unprecedented combinations of colours and materials.

The owner’s apartment on the Main Deckis customised with a big bathroom on the port side, which nevertheless leaves room for a spacious walk-in wardrobe and a corner area fitted with a cigar humidor and a fridge. Further astern is the galley area and a main lounge divided into dining and living spaces. A large wine cooler in the Main Foyer can contain up to 178 bottles.

TheLower Deckhas four double cabinsfor guests, two with double beds and two with sliding twin beds, while the forward area is reserved for crew and can sleep up to 5.

Comfortable sofas and one helm station are located on the Sun Deck, while the main helm station and a specially built barbecue can be found on the Upper Deck.

The garage can accommodate a low profile tender up to 4.40 m long. The engines are two Man V8 units rated 1,000 hp each, providing a range of about 2,400 nautical miles at a comfortable cruising speed of 10 knots and a top speed of 14.5 knotswhen time is of the essence.

 

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BENETTI LAUNCHES THE SECOND MEDITERRANEO 116’ BM002

26 Tuesday Jun 2018

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The storied Viareggio-based shipyard provided the backdrop on August 9 for the launch of the second Mediterraneo 116’ unit, a 35.5-meter fiberglass and carbon fiber yacht in the Class Displacement series that will be ready for delivery next October 30.

 

Like the previous model, the exteriors are designed by Giorgio Maria Cassetta, while the interior design has been developed by the shipyard Interior Style Department in collaboration with the owner’s designer of choice. Sleek, streamlined contours on the outside are matched by interiors offering the ultimate in livability and seamless continuity of space, in which light plays a key role, in part through the use of big glazed surfaces and a crystal glass door.

 

Comfort, luminosity and design were the key concepts when designing the owner and guest spaces. Outside, there are two big dining areas (including one over-6 meters wide in the huge cockpit on the Upper Deck) and various extensive spaces furnished with sunloungers, sofas, deckchairs and armchairs. The sundeck deserves special mention, offering a total area of more than 80 square meters and a continuous walkable surface almost 16 meters long.

 

Inside, the Main Deck stands out for the roomy lounge area, consisting of dining and relaxation spaces, each with three-meter long windows for a sensation of continuity with the world outside. The full beam Master Suite is situated on this deck in the bow, with a studio and cabin that also feature big glazed surfaces, both 3.4 meters long and free of uprights. The four guest cabins on the Lower Deck consist of two facing Vip cabins aft with double beds and two guest cabins with twin beds and pulman beds that allows to host 2 more guests on board.

The crew accommodation for a total of seven people is provided by three cabins, plus the captain’s cabin on the upper deck next to the helm station.

 

The two CAT ACER C32 Rating D (1600hp @ 2300 rpm) drive the yacht to a top speed of 15 knots and a cruising speed of about 14 knots. The yacht’s range at 10 knots is 3,000 nautical miles, with stabilization at anchor and underway provided by electric fin stabilizer.

 

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BENETTI SUCCESSFULLY LAUNCHES M/Y IRONMAN, THE SIXTH FAST 140’ MODEL

26 Thursday Apr 2018

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Benetti Fast 140' BF206_low.jpgOn April 19, M/Y Ironman, a 42 m semi-displacement fiberglass yacht in the Class product line, has been successfully launched in Viareggio. The interiors are by US-based designer Alfred Karram Jr.

Benetti has successfully launched BF206 M/Y Ironman, the sixth FAST 140’ model built so far. This yacht in the Fast category has exteriors designed by Stefano Righini, interiors by Alfred Karram Jr with his studio Akj Design Concepts and the revolutionary D2P_Displacement to Planing® hull with wave piercer, designed by Pierluigi Ausonio with the Azimut|Benetti Research and Development Center, which delivers reduced consumption at cruising speed and a top speed of 23 knots.

M/Y Ironman’s interiorsare designed by Alfred Karram Jr who has given the yacht some elegantly sophisticated style details. The large glazed surfaces on the Main Deck, one of the yacht’s stand-out features, become an integral part of the decor, flooding the spaces with light and offering splendid sea views. The main lounge is divided into living and dining areas, with a table seating up to 12 people. On the same deck are the big full-beam master suite, complete with bathroom, walk-in wardrobe and study. The outdoor spaces in the stern, are furnished with a sofa and low tables that can be transformed into one big dining table.

The Upper Deck is home to the spacious pilot house, containing the captain’s cabin fitted with a double bed, and the lounge area, separated by a sliding glass door, which is designed as a single space, flowing seamlessly between indoor and outdoor areas. The outdoor seating with dining table and sun lounging area in the stern make sure every moment at sea can be enjoyed to the full. The interior features a big lounge and a bar area, for peerless livability.

The guest night area is on the Lower Deck and consists of two VIP cabins with double beds, two cabins with twin beds, plus a third VIP cabin with a double bed, accessible via the twin bed cabin. Aft on this deck is the roomy beach club provided with bar and living area.

The Sun Deck is designed to offer owners and guests the utmost comfort, with two big L-shaped sofas to enjoy the view to the full, both when at sea and at anchor. The central section is furnished with a big C-shaped sofa, two smoking tables opposite the bar and, further aft, two comfy sun loungers.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS: M/Y “IRONMAN” FAST 140’

Lunghezza f.t./ Length overall 42 m 137.10 ft
Larghezza max / Beam max 8,5 m 27.10 ft
Immersione massima / Draft max

 

 2,40 m 7.10 ft
Materiale di costruzione / Construction material GRP and Carbon fibre
Dislocamento a pieno carico / Full Load Displacement 276 t
Capacità casse combustibile / Fuel tank capacity 35.000 l 9,246 US gals
Capacità cassa acqua / Fresh water capacity 4.000 l 1,056 US gals
Cabine armature e ospiti / Owner & Guests cabins 12 persons in 6 cabins
Cabine equipaggio / Crew cabins  7 persons in 4 cabins
Motori principali / Main engines 2 MTU 12V 4000M93L 2.580kW @ 2.100 rpm
Propellers 5 blades, Diameter 1500mm, Material: NiBrAl
Generatori / Generators   N°2 Kohler® EFOZD 400Vac / 3pases / 50Hz, with 100 kW
Elica di prua / Bow thruster Electrical system
Stabilizzatori/ Stabilizers Electrical system
Velocità massima / Max speed 23 nodi / knots
Velocità col 70% di combustibile / Speed at fuel stop power = 70% 18 nodi / knots
Autonomia a 12 nodi / Range @ 12 kn 1.800 nm 1,800 nm
Autonomia a mezzo carico / Range at  half load displacement 500 nm @ 16,5 knots
Classifica/Classification RINA
Costruttore / Builder Benetti Shipyard
Architettura Navale/Naval Architecture Studio Pierluigi Ausonio e Azimut|Benetti Spa, R&D
Interior & Exterior Décor Benetti
Concept + Designer esterni / Exterior designer Stefano Righini
Designer interni / Interior designer Alfred Karram JR (Akj Design Concepts)

 

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BENETTI YACHTMASTER 2018: RECORD ATTENDANCE FOR THE ITALIAN LEG

10 Saturday Mar 2018

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The Italian leg recently drew to a close of the 2018 Benetti Yachtmaster, the three-day event organised by Benetti for superyacht captains, attended by over 200 professionals from the yachting world.

After welcoming over 1,000 participants from over 40 different nations in its previous 17 editions, from February 7 to 9 Benetti Yachtmaster paid a call on Castelfalfi, a medieval town in the Tuscan hills. The Italian event for 2018 confirmed everyone’s expectations and was one of the best attended gatherings of industry professionals, organised by a private shipyard, to bring captains and crew up to speed on all the novelties in the world of Benetti and at the same time offer a series of panel discussions and networking opportunities.

Against the backdrop of Toscana Resort Castelfalfi, opportunities to meet at the event were organised in alternation with others for team building, attended by over 200 people, mostly superyacht captains, but also engineers, industry operators, journalists and suppliers of crew and onboard services. The event opened with an important presentation by Benetti General Manager Christos Ramnialis, who gave a heartfelt and engaging speech in which he described Benetti’s growth strategies and how Yachtmaster plays a key role in them. He took pains to stress how “Yachtmaster has become, year after year, an essential part of Benetti’s development strategy. Tackling subjects such as training for captains and their crew has the twin benefit both of helping professionals who must keep up-to-date to offer efficient service, and of helping Benetti learn about the perspective of captains and crew. This constant feedback is what allows us to grow and improve.”

There was a packed programme of workshops and conferences at the event, with speakers who provided interesting food for thought on the subjects of charter guidelines in the Mediterranean Sea and social security contributions for seamen in France. Participants included not only crew members, project managers, surveyors and owners’ representatives, but also customers of Lusben and Fraser Yachts, the world’s leading yacht service provider. The most successful workshop based on its popularity was about “Cyber Security”, featuring a fascinating demonstration by international cyber security expert Cal Leeming. With the help of moderator Fiorenzo Spadoni, Italy Yachting Centre Manager for Rina Services, Leeming demonstrated the precarious state of cyber security, as implemented by the technology-based devices that should facilitate our daily lives, and how saving passwords, bank codes and confidential information in the digital memory of these devices always creates a risk for privacy. Another workshop popular with the public was “Leading Millennials”, with Karen Passman from Impact Crew and captain Luca Triggiani in the roles respectively of moderator and panelist. The aim of the seminar was to promote the culture of the sea and a maritime career with the youngest crew members.

Extremely useful, as always, were the B2B meetings, involving live demonstrations organised with official partners Awlgrip, Boero, Jotun, Rolls-Royce, Slam, Viraver, Sevenstar, Dockwise and Peninsula Petroleum and official sponsors Cgt, CMC Marine, Fraser Yachts, Lusben, Valletta superyacht, Mtu, Naiad Dynamics, Rina, Sea Sat Com, Team Italia and Yachtique.

The classic ‘live’ moment this year was dedicated to interviews given by three captains to three trade journalists about their life and working experiences. Maria Grazia Franco, the captain of Stella Maris, a 72 mt VSY superyacht, was interviewed by Justin Ratcliffe and explained to the public her experience as captain of 2.114 GRT superyachts. Roberto Cuomo, the captain of M/Y Skyler, the third Fast 125’ unit built in collaboration with Rolls-Royce, offered insights based on his vast experience and technical knowledge about a high technology yacht. Finally, Ed and Mary Krieg, respectively captain and chief engineer, presented an interesting photo report on their storied career sailing around the world on board a Benetti Classic.

The Castelfalfi event was also attended by Benetti Delfino 93’ owner and SeaNet CEO Matty Zadnikar, who commented: “Extending the invitation to owners was a brilliant idea by Benetti. A close knowledge of the boat, its secrets and its peculiarities is the prerogative of captains and crew, but it is also very useful for owners, who clearly play a very important role in managing a yacht and often don’t have time to keep up-to-date with the latest novelties. Events like Yachtmaster help to build closer and more productive ties between shipyard, owner and crew, as well as to gain a better understanding of owners’ needs.”

Roy Deas, who works on the M/Y Jazz of Monaco (a Benetti Tradition) and is one of the youngest Benetti captains, said: “This is a key event, because it offers both an opportunity for crew members to meet, as well as giving people a chance to share opinions and experiences, and likewise to learn new details about Benetti growth strategies.”

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AZIMUT|BENETTI: THE WORLD’S LEADING BUILDER OF MEGAYACHTS, AGAIN

02 Tuesday Jan 2018

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The triumph of Italian style: design and creativity hand-in-hand with a farsighted and enlightened entrepreneurial spirit, production and technology that embody the finest Italian knowhow, and an ability to innovate, amaze and surprise.

Azimut Benetti Group wins with a record 2,840 meters of yachts over 24 meters under construction at the shipbuilder’s six yards.

The Group closed fiscal 2016-2017 with value of production standing at €710 million, continuing the growth trend of the last five years.

Italian Style is the key word behind the success of Azimut|Benetti Group, which is once again the world’s top builder of yachts measuring over 24 meters this year, according to the Global Order Book 2018, the international ranking of the 20 top boat builders published recently by prestigious magazine Boat International.

Over and above the extraordinary numbers – 2,840 m of Azimut Yachts and Benetti branded yachts and a remarkable 77 active projects – the Italian shipbuilder confirms its natural leadership and excellence, built on strategic choices that have always proved, with passing time, to be the right ones.

A brilliant mix of creativity and pragmatism has seen the Group tackle an evolving business and market scenario, without affecting its commitment to three key paradigms: offering the best innovative technical solutions combined with the creative flair of designers and artisans; maintaining ownership within the family of founder Paolo Vitelli; and striving constantly to innovate with the creation of new trends and product categories.

The latest frontiers of the Group’s ability to innovate include series production with the extensive use of carbon fiber, as well as the technical partnership with Rolls Royce to develop a cutting-edge propulsion system, with important repercussions in terms of a 15-20% reduction in fuel consumption and greater onboard comfort.

Azimut|Benetti closed 2016-2017 reporting value of production standing at €710 million, continuing the growth trend of the last five years (+20% from 2011-2012 to 2016-2017).

The Global Order Book confirms its authoritative standing, providing an accurate annual performance report and publishing information on actual orders for yachts measuring 80 feet in length and over.

 

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Benetti Panthera: 47 metres of elegance, speed, and ultimate comfort

09 Monday Dec 2013

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Benetti introduces the new FB502 m/y “Panthera”, the 47-metre aluminium yacht, whose contemporary style is simultaneously sporty and elegant.

The FB502 M/Y “Panthera” is the second yacht in the 500s series. The first one, FB501 “Imagination”, came on the market in 2010; and the third one, FB503, is scheduled for delivery spring 2014. Constructed at Benetti’s Livorno boatyard, the 500-series yachts are 100% aluminium, 47 metres long and 8.8 metres wide. Their hull geometry ensures superior performance (maximum speed 24 knots and cruising speed 22 knots), as well as significant stability while underway; noise and vibrations are almost completely eliminated, for enhanced comfort even at higher speeds.

All this makes “Panthera” a fast and comfortable yacht with a style that reflects the refined personality of the boat owner who has commissioned a contemporary yacht featuring timeless elegance. Clean, soaring lines and large tinted oval windows go perfectly with the metallic silver colour of the exterior, silver shades being the dominant colours of the “Panthera”. On the exterior, the teak detailing (traditionally black) is grey; and the interiors have a sophisticated combination of lighter and darker grey tones.

A key feature highlighting the contemporary and carefully thought-out aesthetic of the FB502 is given by the large fashion photos hung throughout the yacht’s main areas; whether in black and white or colour, large or small, framed or unframed, the images portray the magnetic feminine allure of gorgeous international models and actresses, adding even more glamour to this sophisticated yacht.

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Diva hangs out with the Dubai International Boat Show team at DIMC

07 Wednesday Mar 2012

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With His Highness SHeikh Marwan on board his yacht in Um Al Quwain during a Millionaire Group soiree

It is one of Dubai’s busiest weeks. All my friends are super busy….earlier today I caught up with an excited Barbara who is from the main organising team of the Dubai International Boat Show. We became friends early last year while I was shopping with NJD for a yachting weekend with friends and we clicked right away. She is awesome and we had a ball at the Motorshow together. The boat show publicity is done by Wallis Marketing (Mike Wallis and I go back years when we first went to Sharm al Sheikh together with a group for diving and dining – he of course played golf as well but I’ve never delved into this one sport – shame). Mike has an awesome team and together with them and Barbara’s dynamic team at DWTC, I reckon the public is in for a cool show this year.

Few of the cars I have driven already will also be on show :). Naturally my friends from Rolls Royce, Bentley and Mercedes Benz will be there in full force. The Supercar Promenade will show the finest models on four wheels with world class marques that will align perfectly with the prestige of the high-end boating brands.  Visitors will be able to get behind the wheel of some of the world’s fastest and most expensive cars – among them Bentley Continental Series 51, Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG, and Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupé :). My daughter had an awesome time at last years show playing on the yachts and she showed her VIP tag to anyone who sat up and noticed. Little diva is having a fabulous time skiing in Switzerland and I have not had a single phone call :(.

This year’s 20th edition of the Dubai International Boat Show will celebrate the rich history and incredible growth of the regional maritime industry, bringing together the ‘who’s who’ in the vast sector from across five continents. In addition to an impressive number of global and regional firsts, the world’s leading marine leisure industry players will unveil their launches to tens of thousands of boating enthusiasts, confirming the event’s growing international reach and continued ability to attract top quality buyers in record numbers two decades after its inaugural staging. Members of our Millionaire Group are waiting in anticipation and keep asking me about what’s in store.

I remember hanging out 8 years ago with the Victory team at DMC when the show still revolved a lot around sports and I was doing profile stories on the main players for our Group. I’m glad they are still members of our group and still as dynamic as ever. Before that, 20 years ago, the Dubai International Boat Show was originally launched as the ‘Watersports & Powerboat Show’ as a fully indoor event held at the Dubai World Trade Centre.  Its current home at the Dubai International Marine Club, Mina Seyahi has accelerated its transformation into one of the most influential brands in the world and witnesses incredible growth of 43 times in size and 14 times the number of exhibiting companies since its inception.

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According to a story Mike’s team sent our Millionaire Group today, with an astounding 33 premiers, including world and regional launches, and 750 companies plus 430 boats on display, the strength of this year’s 20th anniversary event programming clearly reaffirms its position as one of the top five international boat shows and the Middle East’s number one destination for leisure marine trade.  46 countries including Austria, Cyprus, Djibouti, Egypt, Hongkong, Madagascar, Poland, Philippines, Seychelles and Tunisia will be there.

The show will feature 186 new exhibitors and some of the world’s most renowned brands this year, including Abeking & Rasmussen, Al Futtaim Marine, Blohm + Voss Shipyards GmbH, Bombardier Business Aircraft, CSO Yachts, Dutch Thruster Group, Fehrmann Metallverarbeitung GmbH, Fraser Yachts, Green Marine, Kaiserwerft GmbH, Koot Yachts, Limassol Marina, Mave, Milano Teleport S.p.A., Oldenburger Yacht Interior GmbH & Co., Otto Pienning GmbH, RE-Boat Srl, Sunreef Yachts, Yamal Boats and many more. Plus 11 members of the world’s most prestigious super yachts builders association (SYBAss), to include Abeking & Rasmussen, AMELS, Benetti, CRN, Feadship, Fincantieri, Heesen Yachts, Lurssen, Oceanco, San Lorenzo, and Trinity Yachts, will show their latest yacht models and designs in a dedicated SYBAss Pavillion.

Several of the Dubai International Boat Show stalwarts including leading shipyard Westport have increased their space while North Africa’s latest shipyard, Koot yachts, are among the many first time exhibitors alongside Al Rubban, AM Shipyard and Dutch Thruster Group, who also make their debut appearance. Key exhibitors including Al Shaali, ART Marine, Aquaspeed, Azimut, Cummins, Emirates Boats, Gulf Craft (my favourite), Heinen & Hopman, Princess Yachts and Sunseeker will be very popular I’m sure.

Enjoy the show….Island girl is back on the clear blue waters of the Arabian Sea…even if it is on a yacht in April with my pals in Umm Al Quwain – its too cold for me still to jump into the sea so my after work swimming sessions are on hold. Next up is my take on the soiree with the 100 Top Arab Women’s networking at Emirates Towers plus the Emirates Festival of Literature – it sure is a busy March!