Tom Van Oosannen

Tom Van Oossanen is a Yacht photographer from the Netherlands. After previously working for SuperYacht Times for three years, he decided to take the plunge and start his own company, providing the superyacht industry with high-quality photography and videography. And it goes without saying, his photography and videography skills didn’t go unnoticed! In fact, Tom went on to work with some of the most recognised Superyacht Builders in the world, including – Lurssen, Feadship, and many more.

1. 2021 was a big year for you, from starting the year capturing feadships ‘Boardwalk’ leaving the shipyard, to finishing with the delivery of Royal Huismans, ‘Phi’. Do you feel that 2021 was your biggest year as a Superyacht photographer so far?

2021 was certainly big, with limited traveling options you have to be creative and find jobs in the Netherlands and Germany, luckily I work with all major shipyards here and I managed to have enough work! There have been some amazing projects out this year with PHI definitely being a favourite.

2. Do you know exactly how many yachts you worked with last year? And is there any, in particular, that were your favourite?

I think around 15 superyachts this year, but some I simply can not publish anything about, unfortunately! I’m very excited to work on La Datcha in the Maldives for a week, I remember the Monaco yacht show back in 2015, when Damen announced the SeaXplorer concept, to then be on it in the Maldives 6 years later was epic!

3. Having captured images and videos of the most extravagant yachts in the world, have you any remaining Superyachts on your list that you would love to work with in the future? Or any that you would enjoy working with again?

I love to work with Predator one day, what an absolute beast! I have never seen her out in the wild but it would be very cool to see that one in action and create some unique imagery. Same as for SKAT, I have seen her many times, but would love a few days with that boat.

4. With your job, comes travel. What locations did you visit last year and where would you say was your favorite?

I didn’t visit that many places in 2021. The Maldives yes, St Maarten, and obviously the Med. But I have also captured some huge transport through the Netherlands and I probably enjoyed that the most! As traveling these times is very uncomfortable…

5. It goes without saying that the name ‘Tom Van Oossanen’ is well recognised and respected within the Industry. When you began to experience such recognition for your work, what was it like and how did you feel? Tell us about the good and the bad (If there is any).

I was thinking, Finally! It was 15 years in the making by then… Though when I look back at the work I created I fully understand no one noticed earlier… Nah just kidding. I keep developing myself and sometimes my best work from today looks terrible already after a month. But It has been super fun when you work for something for that long, and it’s really nice when people like what you’re doing. In the end, it is your job, so it better works out.

6. Instagram is slowly seeing changes, from starting out as just photos to video and now reels. With Instagram being the main platform for digital creators, over time do you think this will affect the way you present your work?

Hmm, I have never been a social media wonder, I just upload a photo with a short description, it has always worked. But I can not keep up with all the latest trends, I guess I am getting old 

7. What advice would you give to your younger self when you first started out in the world of yacht photography?

Just keep working hard, get your name out there. As exactly what I did. On the road every day with my camera, taking pics of anything that floats and keep learning, improving your skills. I would probably not have done it any different…

8. Lastly, do you have any exciting news for the coming year that you’d like to share with us or any past work that you’d like to shine light upon?

I have so many photos I would love to share with the world, there are a few things pending… A book, documentary, and even an exhibition. But first, the world needs to get back to normal to properly plan things again.

But 2022 I want it to be my best year so far and to be honest it has been off to a great start!

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An exciting new year and new leadership for AYSS

In celebration of AYSS’ successful year in 2021, we got to speak with their new chairman, Carlos Miquel. In this interview, Carlos shares with us his ongoing contributions to the Superyacht industry and tells us what he has in store for AYSS in the future.

Carlos was elected as Chairman of AYSS in October 2021 after serving for two consecutive terms as Vice-Chairman. Carlos Miquel joined AYSS in May 2018 when he was asked by SASYSS to take over the place on the council from CEO/COO of the SAYSS Tomas Miranda.

Who is Carlos Miquel?

Carlos Miquel is the Regional Director for North America, the Caribbean, and Europe for SASYSS, South American Superyacht Support Services. He joined SASYSS in 2014 and resides in Coral Springs, Florida. In his role, he handles all aspects related to promoting and educating about Chile, Patagonia, and Antarctica as a destination for private and charter superyachts. He is also involved in all the marketing aspects of SASYSS and conducts regular meetings with potential clients for the planning of their trips.

About Carlos Miquel 

Originally from Chile, Carlos is of German descent and has been a resident of Florida since 1997. With the headquarters of AYSS located in Chile, it’s not uncommon for the chairman to visit often, usually 4-5 times per year. He enlightened us on his passion and enthusiasm for naval architecture and marine biology. This led to his studies in Germany, where he earned a master’s degree in civil engineering in hydraulics. Having lived in Chile, Germany, the Canary Islands, and the US, Carlos has held top management positions in several multi-national companies!

Despite being an engineer and before joining SASYSS, Carlos worked for 20 years with the Chilean wine and tourism industry promoting and educating about Chile and its wines in the US and worldwide.

Five Fun facts about Carlos Miquel:

1. Carlos is trilingual – Spanish, German and English – having been born in Chile to 4th generation German immigrants back in the 1850s. 
2. Carlos has lived and worked in 4 different countries: Chile, Germany, Spain, and the USA
3. During his spare time, the new AYSS chairman enjoys spending time boating, playing tennis, and traveling. He is a certified soccer referee, who worked as a tennis teacher and held a Florida USTA tennis ranking. 
4. Carlos sails competitively in the Olympic Star Class sailboats, where he currently holds a top 250 world ranking!
5. Carlos spent the 1985 earthquake – the magnitude of 8.0 Mw – and the following tsunami in Chile on board a yacht only 30 km. from the epicenter – and is still here to tell about it.

A Note From the New AYSS Chairman:

During the pandemic, we have learned that yachts and captains need and appreciate working with reputable, serious, and honest agents. We offer them guidence to navigate through all the new and different regulations from county to country. Communication between captains and agents has become vital. For successful yacht deliveries, owner/charter cruises, and networking amongst all parties, it is more important than ever before to communicate. It will remain this way for years to come.

It is here, that AYSS as a global association has shown some of its values to captains, as well as to its members. We are happy to see that our membership of current and prospective members continues to grow. Although we are not completely out of the woods of the pandemic yet, most economists now believe the worst is behind us. I believe at AYSS we have been effective in increasing our relevance by sharpening our focus on the core elements of the Superyacht industry.

Recovery for some members might likely still be a bit bumpy. So, our collective efforts will continue in supporting those members in the best way we can. All done whist concentrating on continuing to grow our membership of full, associate, and corporate members, and perhaps introduce new categories of memberships. We will look to continue strengthening the AYSS brand through social media marketing which should benefit all members.
I look forward to a busy and successful year for all of our AYSS family!

Carlos, what is your plan for the future of AYSS?

I have presented a four-pillar program to our council members of four specific areas that I think we should work on as an Association. I cannot mention all of them, because some of them are still under discussion. However, three of our fundamental goals include: growing our membership, expanding our membership types, and continuing to grow our global presence and awareness through targeted Social Media and networking. As the current leading association of Yacht Support Services, we’re looking for more benefits for our members through strategic alliances with the marine industry partners and the general service industry.

Who are the current AYSS associate members?

At present, we have over 60 Superyacht Agencies from around the world that are part of our membership programme. 

Do you plan to continue expanding the network?

Yes, definitely – this is one of our primary goals! There are many destinations in the world that superyachts visit, where we don’t have an AYSS affiliated superyacht agency. It’s all to come in 2022!

Tell us more about how the 2022 AYSS calendar is looking. Will we be seeing you attend any Superyacht Events this year?

At AYSS we are interested in not only growing our brand by sponsoring events but more importantly to have a physical presence at Boat Shows and Superyachts events around the globe. Networking in this industry is important! I am a firm believer in education – educating about what we do, where we are, the benefits for Captains and Superyachts when working with an AYSS affiliated member. But, also using our global network of agents to promote and educate about their destinations. As everyone in the yachting industry is aware, attending events has become more expensive and difficult due to travel restrictions. However, it remains in our 2022 plans to be present at several of the bigger boat shows in the US and Europe. I am also very keen to be present in other regions such as Asia, Australia, and perhaps the Middle East.

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Following on from the success of the 30th anniversary of AYSS, is 2022 going to be even bigger?

We have plans that I cannot speak about at the moment yet, as we are still defining details. All of our members have seen one notable thing during the boat shows they have attended, i.e: Monaco, FLIBS, and Antigua Charter Yacht Show. This being that networking was very efficient as everyone missed the face-to-face meetings and contact. Therefore, we look forward to having more of our AYSS members attend 2022 yachting events. As well as, for our AGM in Monaco to be in an in-person event again this coming September. 

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To find out more about membership of AYSS, please email admin@ayss.org, or to speak further with the new chairman, Carlos Miquel, email Chair@ayss.org

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76m Project Arrow

Following the sale of the 76m Superyacht, Turquoise Yachts Project Arrow is now the 6th vessel under construction at the shipyards Kocaeli facility in Turkey.

“The arrow has left the bow.” – Turquoise Yachts

The Turkish shipyard designed the yacht’s hull and naval architecture. While the Italian studio Team for Design managed the exterior styling and H2 Yacht Design was responsible for the interior design.

H2 Yacht Design is a UK-based design company, recognised for being experts in refit-design for Superyachts across the globe. Having completed design work on vessels such as M/Y Tatiana, M/Y Ulysses, and Al Lusail, the company is renowned for tailoring its creativity to suit the visions of each client.

“H2 PRIDE OURSELVES IN NOT HAVING A ‘HOUSE STYLE’ THAT IS REPLICATED FOR EACH YACHT'” – JONNY HORSFIELD, OWNER & CREATIVE DIRECTOR.

Arrow’s beam is 13.2 m, making it an impressive 1800 GT Superyacht with a hybrid propulsion system and fully integrated electronics. Due to its innovative design and cutting-edge features, it stands out as a yacht that will remain relevant for many years to come.

Currently, Little detail about Turquoise Yachts Project Arrow is known.

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Electric Yachts: Are they the future?

With an ever-increasing demand for sustainable solutions in the superyacht industry, hybrid propulsion systems are becoming a standard for shipbuilders when designing new builds. However, how much further can this go? Are there any completely electric vessels? Is it even possible? We are taking a look at the electric yachts that are driving innovation in the superyacht industry.

 

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Silent Yachts – Silent 80

Silent Yachts is one of the most prolific companies striving to deliver environmentally conscious vessels that do not sacrifice any luxury. The Silent 80, their flagship model represents everything they are trying to achieve as a company. With the 24m yacht contributing zero emissions whilst providing guests with peaceful noiseless cruising, the appeal of a guilt-free cruising experience is certainly easy to see. The slick design of the Silent 80 inspires visions of the future and what electric yachts could look like in the coming years.

 

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Alva Yachts – Ocean Eco 90

Alva Yachts offer a wide range of eco-friendly yachts from the 15m eco-cruise 50 to their flagship model, Ocean Eco 90 which measures 27.5m in length. The Eco 90 is available as either fully-electric or hybrid-diesel propulsion. The cruising speed of the vessel is 8-10 knots, whilst the top speed pushes 16 knots. The vessel is designed to recharge quickly, to ensure owners can spend less time at standstill, and more time exploring. Alongside this, an exterior made to withstand all weather conditions makes the Ocean Eco 90 even more desirable for far-out excursions.

 

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Tesla Electric Yacht – Model Y

Tesla’s Model Y superyacht has been a topic of conversation ever since the concept was unveiled in November 2017. The fully-electric yacht is sleek, with a long tip that makes the vessel aerodynamic and stylish. Whilst the potential build date of the 40m boat is unknown, when it arrives it is sure to hugely impact the superyacht world.

 

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Project L – Thierry Gaugain

Thierry Gaugain’s impressive superyacht concept Project L was recently listed for sale, so it’s a matter of time before the spectacular vessel is snapped up. The 120m superyacht features a hybrid-propulsion system, alongside boasting a handful of other energy conservation features. The inclusion of a diesel-electric hybrid propulsion system with azimuthing thrusters fore and aft helps achieve fewer emissions. The superyacht also has a high-capacity waste management system to support her autonomy. In addition, she will glide through the water silently. This is due to her low drag and seamless lines, which ensure low noise and vibration.

 

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Bilgin Yacht has announced the technical launch of Project 243, a 74m superyacht. The vessel is set to feature external lines and interior design by Unique Yacht Design.

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The six-deck superyacht consists of sleek lines that allow spacious and comfortable living areas are well-reflected in her interior design. The enormous size of 243 will offer the owner and their guests multiple living areas whilst sailing around the world.

The vessel features a lounge on the upper deck, a saloon on the bridge deck, and a living room, complete with a 16-person dining table on the main deck. Also on the main deck is the owner’s suite, which features a jacuzzi, office space, and a private lounge. Further sleeping quarters include a VIP cabin and four guest cabins. The crew area is located on the lower deck.

The Bilgin Yacht Superyacht Project 243 will be powered by twin 1,920 kW main engines, allowing the yacht to touch 17 knots at top speed. She has a cruising range of around 5,000 nautical miles at a speed of 12 knots.

Bilgin 243 will now finish outfitting in the West Istanbul Marina. She is due to be delivered to her owner in 2024.

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By now, you all would have heard of the metaverse, digital identities, and virtual worlds. But have you taken the time to dive deeper into how this will affect your business and the way you work?

A metaverse represents the real world in a virtual setting, so there is no doubt that it will open a world of opportunities for brands. For smaller businesses, it’s time to catch up with big brands. They’ve already begun creating virtual versions of their products for customers in the Metaverse. Virtual tours are already being used by real estate agents to help buyers visualize a property when they aren’t nearby, or something is preventing them from visiting the property in person. So now think of the potential for business in the Superyacht Industry…  Yacht brokers will be able to offer virtual Superyachts for sale and retailers will sell virtual clothing.

Therefore, to succeed, your brand must prepare, which is why we are sharing our marketing knowledge with you.

What should you do to learn more about the Metaverse?

As of right now, there isn’t a lot that you can do to start building but there are communities where you can start learning.

1. Start researching about the Metaverse

2. Pay attention to the gaming community and even start playing video games. The younger Gen Z and Gen Alpha understand how their digital reality connects to their physical reality better than us.

3. Get onto Discord and join a server to give yourself the chance to listen and learn.

4. Begin researching Crypto and Nfts. Once you’ve learned, set up a meta mask wallet and even purchase an NFT if you’re feeling brave enough.

How should your Business start preparing for the Metaverse?

1. Consider your Target Audience

If your brand is aimed at a younger audience, you probably won’t have the luxury of avoiding the metaverse for much longer. Observe your consumers’ behaviors to better understand how quickly they’re transitioning into the metaverse

2. Keep an eye on your competitors

Follow brands/influencers that are related to the yachting industry to learn where they are with their digital presence.

3. Start to map ideas on how your brand can create a customer journey.

Your brand will still need a customer journey funnel to succeed in the metaverse. But, in web 3.0 you have the opportunity to let loose with your creativity, from acquisition to engagement, to the transaction, and eventually to customer support.

4. Pull together a strategy

Use your business’s current strategy, then, think of ways to improve your present interactions and experiences by utilizing the metaverse. Can the metaverse technologies create a positive association with your brand by connecting your target audience in new ways?

5. Experiment

Start small by entering the Metaverse at low risk, lost cost price – Host/attend a virtual event or partner with someone already in the space who you can use for guidance.

6. And if all of that is too much, think about hiring someone who understands the Metaverse

Think back to what companies did when the era of social media started to come about? The majority hired someone who was more clued up on the subject. The same applies to the Metaverse. It’s not a new thing that’s just appeared, it’s been in the works for years. And that means, there’s a tone of individuals out there with the skillset and knowledge that you need on your team.

So, how do you feel about your brand becoming a part of  Web 3.0? Let us know over on our socials – Superyacht Content 

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The Miami International Boat Show returns after a 5-year absence, and with a change of location. 

 

Where is the show being held this year?

The 2022 Miami International Boat Show will begin on Wednesday, February 16th, and finish on Sunday, February 20th. The boating event will take place at the Miami Beach Convention Center, One Herald Plaza, Sea Isle Marina, Museum Park Marina, and Island Gardens.

• Miami Beach Convention Center will offer powerboats up to 49 feet, engine manufacturers, marine accessories, electronics, and retail pavilions.

• One Herald Plaza will feature larger powerboats, motor yachts ranging from 50 feet to 125 feet in length, yacht tenders, engines, marine accessories, and retail pavilions.
• The Sea Isle Marina is one of the 5 venues which will showcase boats and engine manufacturers, with trials of over 150 yachts and boats taking place.

• Museum Park Marina will provide an up-close look at the latest sailboats, catamarans, and sailing accessories.
• Island Gardens Deep Harbour will showcase SuperYacht Miami with the largest and most luxurious yachts at the Miami International Boat Show.

What exactly is ‘The Boat Show Experience’?

Pride Park will be the ultimate boater’s destination, located directly outside the Miami Beach Convention Center. With non-stop activities for guests, it seems this years event organisers have pulled out all the stops!

Activities list:

• Nautical Ventures AquaZone – For thrill-seekers and water lovers alike, the AquaZone is designed to give boat show-goers an upfront and personal experience with a variety of water sports and innovative marine products.
• Discover Boating Educational Zone – An interactive educational and informational resource center dedicated to enhancing your boating knowledge.
• Costa Conservation Village – Dedicated to sharing information on how we all can protect and promote a healthy marine environment (featuring the Volvo Penta Sustainability stage).
• Electric Zone “Products of Tomorrow” – State of the art electric propulsion systems, battery-powered boats, and high yech Products from across the globe.
• Wake Sports Experience – Featuring professional wake sports athletes from the competition circuit. Test your skills aboard the wake surf simulators.
• Community Corner – Engage with community clubs and associations dedicated to promoting the many benefits of marine stewardship and community involvement.

*There will be live music performances from 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM on Thursday 2/17 through Saturday 2/19.

Who’s on the 2022 Miami International Boat Show exhibitors list?:

To keep up-to-date with the latest exhibitors attending the show, make sure to regularly visit the Miami Boat Show website. A selection of some of this years exhibitors are:

1. Sunreef Yachts

2. Wajer Yachts

3. Wards Marine Electric

4. Jetsurf USA

Where can you buy tickets?

Tickets can be purchased online by visiting Discover boating – Miami International Boat Show.

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The world recognised shipyard reported on their socials earlier this week that Pendennis successfully relaunched M/Y A2 back into their wet basin.

The 42.35m vessel was originally known as ‘Masquerade of Sole’, but was renamed M/Y A2 after arriving at Pendennis in 2011 and being rebuilt in 2012. All three decks of the Superyacht were extended to 47m, along with a full-paint job that left the yacht looking modern. In regards to the interior, during the installation, the Pendennis team worked closely with the interior build experts, Peter Marino Architect (Remodel) to help exceed the owners’ expectations.

Upon completion of the rebuild, Captain A2 of M/Y A2 praised Pendennises services, saying:

 “TO SAY THE LEAST THIS PROJECT WAS ENORMOUS AND OUR TIMESCALE LIMITED. THE WORK WAS CARRIED OUT IN A THOROUGH AND PROFESSIONAL MANNER. THE RESULTS SPEAK FOR THEMSELVES, WE HAVE A BEAUTIFUL YACHT” – CAPTAIN – A2

Since then, M/Y A2 has visited the Pendennis Shipyard, in Falmouth three times. A2 has just undergone a four-month programme of works. This included a ten-year class survey, a complete hull repaint, and a number of interior/ engineering upgrades.

Current Specifications:

Overall length	47.0m (154’2″)
Beam	8.08m (26’6″)
Draught max.	2.41m (7’11”)
Gross tonnage	458

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Abeking & Rasmussens 78.4m Superyacht Amaryllis

Superyacht Amaryllis charter cost – What is it? The 257.32ft/78.43m custom motor yacht AMARYLLIS was built in 2011 by Abeking & Rasmussen. The yacht can accommodate 12 guests and double the number of crew. With a cruising speed of 12 knots, Amaryllis is capable of reaching 7,000 nautical miles.

The interior design of the yacht is predominantly white, with a variety of woods and soft cream colours. The designers responsible were the London-based design firm Reymond Langton, who also designed the exterior.

It’s time to talk prices:

Superyacht Amaryllis is valued at a whopping $120 million, with an annual running cost of $12 million. She’s definitely not one for the faint-hearted. However, this explains her charter cost:

Rate/Week – Winter: From €650,000 (Approx. $735,302)

Summer: From €695,000 (Approx. $786,229)

So why does the Superyacht Amaryllis charter cost rank as one of the most expensive charter prices in the world?

She does have a variety of special features, such as:

• A Beautiful marble bathroom and claw-foot bed in the owner’s suite
• Sundeck pool lit up by underwater lights
• Plunge pool and full spa facilities
• An elegant lounge area with grand piano from Gaspiano Luxury Pianos
• Cinema suite
• Complete with a gym and beach club

Let’s take a closer look at some of these special features:

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Some of the amenities included in her charter cost are:

• A 9.9m Graf Ipanema custom wooden tender with Volvo 370hp
• 2x Seabob F5S underwater scooters
• 2x Jetsurf Factory GP Surfboards
• Yamaha FZS Jetski Yamaha SJ700
• BBQ and Gym equipment
• TechnoGym Excite 900 Treadmill
• A Keiser M3 spinning bike

After all of that, the real question is: Would you pay upwards of €650,000 for a week-long charter aboard Amaryllis?? Let us know over on our socials by clicking, here.

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Jon Bannenberg founded the modern yacht design business in the 1960s and sadly passed away in 2002. His passion for design was passed down to his son, Dickie Bannenberg who now manages Bannenberg & Rowell with his creative director Simon Rowell. We got the chance to catch up with Dickie, and discuss the Superyacht design company founded by his father:

Your father, Jon, was the founder of Jon Bannenberg DesignsLtd. Did your passion for yacht design come from him?

I guess I did get it from him, via osmosis. As a kid, I have strong memories of seeing my Dad come back from the studio and then be at his drawing board at home until late at night. He’d be working on big plans, all hand-drawn, with soft pencils, erasers, and stencils. I would often go to shipyards with him for launches. He’d have clients to dinner often ( not something that really happens these days ). His clothes would smell of aeroplanes.

What challenges have you faced following in such big footsteps?

They are big footsteps and I don’t try and follow them exactly – partly because they are impossible to follow (!) and also as I am not an out and out designer like my father. The Bannenberg name, of course, is a famous one in the yacht industry so it perhaps helps open some doors that were previously shut. But it’s also a lot to live up to.

What was the most memorable project delivered by your father?

Well, that’s like picking a favourite child and I think most people would agree he design dozens of groundbreaking yachts so I’m not going to pick one!

What unique challenges do you often face when designing a superyacht compared with designing a land residence?

There are many overlaps with land-based projects but, of course, some very particular requirements for yacht design and construction. Some are regulatory – regulations imposed by Classification Societies and the Flag States. Depending on the type of yacht, there can be weight restrictions. Above all, you are working within quite a restricted envelope – even on large yachts – in terms of the sheer number of systems and technical equipment that has to be incorporated. A deckhead void, for example, has to swallow a/c ducting, cable trays, insulation, fire control systems, and much more. That’s before the placement of light fittings, speakers, and many other items.

Bannenberg and Rowell Design has worked with some extremely reputable superyacht builders. Who do you most enjoy working with and why?

I am going to play the favourite child card again! What is true is that certain yards are a better match for different new build projects. It can be as fundamental as having the physical space to construct a project of, say, 80 metres. Or it could be a question of propulsion expertise. Then there is the contrast between semi-custom new builds and something completely bespoke. We’ve worked with almost all of the Northern European yards, leading Italian ones and others in the US, Spain, and Turkey.

Where and how do you get inspiration for your Bannenberg and Rowell designs?

We have a slightly magpie-like mindset, by which I mean scavenging ( sorry – drawing inspiration from ) worlds as diverse as architecture, car design, graphic design, contemporary culture, and elsewhere. Curious minds are encouraged in the studio.

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How do you recruit for such a unique skillset when finding new design team members? 

Our Bannenberg and Rowell team includes designers from hotel and residential backgrounds, a naval architect, an ex-ballet dancer, and a digital modeler from industrial design practice. By and large, everyone is involved in all the current studio projects. The team is adaptable, committed, and cares about presentation. Although design work is increasingly digital, hand-drawing skills are greatly valued and important. So – the recruitment recipe…..

What project are you most proud of to date? 

Rather than choose the project of which we are most proud, I am going to highlight the 72m Feadship JOY, which was our first exterior of the “second Bannenberg era” if I may tag Bannenberg & Rowell like that. She was delivered in 2016, was a multi-award-winning yacht, and has a phenomenally successful record as a charter yacht.

Lastly, What has been the most challenging project for Bannenberg and Rowell to date? 

As my father used to say – “The next one”

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Admiral Yachts have announced the sale of the 82m superyacht Project Skyfall. The vessel will be the Italian shipyard’s second-largest new build to date, second to Hull 597 which measures 100m in length.

“After an extensive 3 years of shipyard research and searching for a yacht builder to entrust with the creation of his dream yacht, this highly experienced American owner of multiple superyachts finally decided to build with The Italian Sea Group’s Admiral,” commented Frank Grzeszczak Sr., head of Sales of the Americas for Admiral Yachts and President & Founder of FGI Yacht Group.

Project Skyfall will feature five decks, six staterooms and space to accommodate up to 12 guests and 28 crew members. The superyacht will also include a glass-fronted beach club and a 7.5m swimming pool for the guest’s relaxation. Elsewhere on the vessel is a helipad that can be transformed into an expansive party space, as well as an underwater cinema and 100 square metres of lounging space on each of the five decks.

Project Skyfall features a steel hull and aluminium superstructure and a design by Centro Stile. She is due for delivery in 2025.

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