Heritage Italian shipyard Riva has announced a new 70-metre flagship currently under construction at its Ancona facilities. The owner is a "loyal Riva customer" who was initially inspired by the Riva 50 Metri series, the first of which was delivered in 2019.
Due for launch in 2028, the new project will be drawn by Officina Italiana Design and will be a hybrid project with hotel load powered by batteries, allowing for zero-emission mode at anchor and cruising in "silent mode". The Riva 70 Metri will also utilise heat recovery technology, a PTO/PTI system and a more efficient hull design for improved seakeeping.
Details about the project were revealed by Riva’s parent company Ferretti Group during a press conference at the Monaco Yacht Show.
"The Riva 70 Metri promises to set the bar for thrilling experiences in the years to come. She’s a superyacht of timeless beauty that will take the magnificent universe of Riva’s style features and detailing into a new dimension, combining it with cutting-edge navigation and environmental sustainability technology," said Ferretti Group CEO Alberto Galassi.
The shipyard also provided further details about its current flagship series, the 54-metre Metri, which will see its first hull launch in 2025, with hull two set for 2026 and hull three set for 2027.
For those attending the Monaco Yacht Show, visit Stand DS103 to say hello to the BOAT International team.