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The biggest yachting news stories of October 2024

31 October 2024 • Written by Dea Jusufi

The 122-metre Kismet's extended visit to London, UK proved to be the biggest news of this month, marking the second time Lürssen's "cathedral of design" has secured the top spot on this list. Oceanco and Feadship also made waves with an unconventional concept and a much-anticipated sea trial, respectively, while Rossinavi released the full breadth of interior imagery for its most innovative project to date, the hybrid catamaran Seawolf X.

This month also saw its fair share of somber news, with an inquest opened into the Bayesian disaster, an update on the fate of detained 58.5-metre Phi and a court ruling involving former Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn and his Ferretti yacht,Twig.

BOAT rounds up everything you might have missed in October...

1. 122m Lürssen superyacht Kismet arrives in London, UK

Credit: Lucy Dunn/BOAT International

This month, the 122-metre Lürssen superyacht Kismet visited the UK capital following her highly-anticipated debut at the Monaco Yacht Show. She anchored in Tower Bridge following a stopover in Tilbury, making her one of the largest yachts to have ever travelled the River Thames. Kismet was commissioned by repeat Lürssen client Shahid Khan, who is no stranger to the UK as the owner of the Fulham Football Club.

Read More/122m Lürssen superyacht Kismet arrives in London, UK

2. 58m detained superyacht Phi "at risk" in London eight months after lost detention plea

Captain Guy Booth spoke out against the continued detention of the 58.5-metre Phi, which has been the subject of a multi-year legal battle in the UK. The superyacht was detained in 2022 on the basis of recently-introduced sanction law following Russia's invasion of Ukraine and has remained in central London ever since, reportedly costing her owner in excess of £11 million.

Read More/58m detained superyacht Phi "at risk" in London eight months after lost detention plea

3. Oceanco and Mario Biferali collaborate on 150m yacht conversion concept

Dutch yard Oceanco and Italian studio Mario Biferali Yacht Design announced their collaboration on a 150-metre concept known as Anthos. The project would convert a 10,630GT container ship into a private superyacht in the first of a collection of "post-industrial" designs known as Nacht®.

Read More/Oceanco and Mario Biferali collaborate on 150m yacht conversion concept

4. Former Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn ordered to return 37m Ferretti yacht purchased with "misappropriated funds"

Former Nissan CEO and chairman Carlos Ghosn has been ordered to relinquish ownership of his 37-metre yacht Shachou (now Twig), according to a court ruling by the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court. This marks the first official judgement against Ghosn since his initial arrest over allegations of financial misconduct in November 2018.

Read More/Former Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn ordered to return 37m Ferretti yacht purchased with "misappropriated funds"

5. 136m superyacht Flying Fox removed from US sanctions list, available for charter globally

The 136-metre Flying Fox was removed from the US sanctions list and is now available for charter globally. The yacht had been flagged on the basis of its link to the defunct Imperial Yachts, a Monaco-based yacht brokerage firm, but has since had a change of central agency to Bluewater Yachting Dubai. Highlights include a 12-metre pool, an outdoor kitchen with a churrasco oven and a 400-square-metre spa spread across two floors.

Read More/136m superyacht Flying Fox removed from US sanctions list, available for charter globally

6. UK court opens initial inquest into the victims of Bayesian disaster

An inquest into the deaths of British tech tycoon Michael Lynch, his 18-year-old daughter and two other guests on board the 56-metre Bayesian officially opened this month. The cause of death for Michael Lynch has been attributed to "drowning", but the deaths for the other three parties are still under investigation.

Read More/Live updates: UK court opens initial inquest into the victims of Bayesian disaster

7. Landmark 119m fuel-cell Feadship superyacht Project 821 on sea trials

Credit: Bjorn Mierop

The 118.8-metre Feadship Project 821 was sighted on her sea trials near the town of IJmuiden, Amsterdam. The world's first fuel-cell-powered superyacht, Project 821 was launched this May and joined the market with Edmiston shortly after. She also marks the largest motor yacht ever launched in the Netherlands, eclipsing the 118.8-metre Launchpad with around "30 per cent more volume".

Read More/Landmark 119m fuel-cell Feadship superyacht Project 821 on sea trials

8. 86m Benetti superyacht Kingdom 5KR crashes in Tunisia

The 85.9-metre Benetti superyacht Kingdom 5KR crashed into a quay in Bizerte, Tunisia. Commissioned by Saudi billionaire and arms dealer Adnan Khashoggi, Kingdom 5KR has had several high-profile owners in the decades since her delivery, including Donald Trump – who renamed her Trump Princess – and Saudi royal Prince Alwaleed bin Talal.

Read More/86m Benetti superyacht Kingdom 5KR crashes in Tunisia

9. Interiors of Rossinavi's first hybrid catamaran Seawolf X revealed

Italian yard Rossinavi revealed the full interiors of the 42.8-metre Seawolf X following her debut at the Monaco Yacht Show. New York-based design firm Meyer Davis is responsible for the design, which "bring[s] relaxed luxury and sustainable design to the forefront". The decor takes inspiration from nature, particularly the sun, the sea and sand.

Read More/Interiors of Rossinavi's first hybrid catamaran Seawolf X revealed

10. Lazzara Yachts announces largest model to date 

US-headquartered yard Lazzara Yachts announced the sale of its first flagship unit, the Lazzara UHV 150. The 45.7-metre model is named after its "Ultra High Volume" but has also been designed with longevity and transatlantic navigation in mind. UK-based H2 Yacht Design will be responsible for interiors, with the "Art Deco" and "Neoclassical eras" named as its inspiration.

Read More/Lazzara Yachts announces sale of largest model to date in collaboration with H2 Yacht Design

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