A Navetta is the dream yacht for many owners because it fully expresses the unique features of a cruising yacht that is unrivalled for style, comfort and wellbeing on board. The new Navetta 50 joins the brand’s displacement line and becomes its stunning flagship.

Designed entirely in aluminium, with a displacement hull under 500 GT, a length of 49.90 m and a beam of 9.60 m, Custom Line Navetta 50 extends across four decks in a layout that revolves around the positioning of the master suite in the bow on the upper deck, from which all the onboard spaces develop. The master suite is surrounded by floor-to-ceiling windows that offer a 180-degree view and provides direct access to a large private terrace in the bow, complete with sunset solarium.  And this interconnection between interiors and exteriors is, in fact, the other distinctive feature of Custom Line Navetta 50. Replicated in all the guest areas and particularly the lounges on the main and upper decks, it is obtained by using large floor-to-ceiling windows and reflective surfaces that give the sensation of being on an island surrounded by water as far as the eye can see.

The Custom Line Navetta 50 project is the result of collaboration between the Strategic Product Department led by Mr. Piero Ferrari and the Ferretti Group Superyacht Yard Engineering Unit. The exterior styling is once again by Filippo Salvetti, while ACPV ARCHITECTS Antonio Citterio Patricia Viel designed the interior architecture and decoration, permeating it with a sense of refinement and sophistication that points up the personality, values and heritage of the brand, including the reinterpretation of yacht building tradition from a contemporary perspective.

The interior design is based on a concept focused on sophisticated detailing and the use of fine, sustainable materials, including natural leathers, used both in the finishes and in the sophisticated detailing of the custom designed furnishings, resulting from the great skill of the yard’s craftsmen.

An in-depth study of the yacht’s volumes was used to fine tune liveability and deliver maximum comfort on board, providing the owner with very generous spaces normally found on much larger yachts.  Turning to the exterior design, the outdoor spaces running from bow to stern give each deck its own individual personality, creating what are best described as terraces overlooking the water to enjoy at any time of day.

The magnificent beach club at the water’s edge is in direct contact with the aft outdoor area on the main deck, which is fitted out as a private lounge. These two exterior spaces are integrated to perfection by the rectangular pool in the stern and the result is an incredibly atmospheric effect.  The open-air spaces continue with the large bow area, which can be customized according to the owner’s wishes, and a spectacular sun deck, on which the outdoor area in the bow can be used as a lounge and for refreshments, joined by over 70 square metres of interior space reserved for the dining area and American bar. The bow area on the sun deck can also be customized with a Jacuzzi and solarium from which to enjoy a breathtaking view.

As well as the master suite, Navetta 50 offers the owner and guests four guest cabins on the lower deck, accommodating a total of 10 people on board and nine members of crew, including the captain.

On the sustainability front, the use of aluminium rather than steel, which weighs three times as much, cuts consumption by about 10-15% on a 50-metre boat of the same size and volume (GT). The best efficiency is obtained at low rpm and the cruising speed for which the vessel is designed, with an increase in range measured in nautical miles estimated at 10-15%. Custom Line Navetta 33 Hull#01 will also be SCR ready (Selective Catalytic Reduction). At shipyard level, the Superyacht Yard in Ancona has a trigeneration plant producing electric, heat and cooling power, which reduces the consumption of electricity by up to 79% and heat energy by 32%, with annual primary energy savings of 20%.

The available finishes include Alpi Lignum walnut panelling, a living, certified and eco-sustainable material that complies with the strictest international standards because the ZeroF version is produced with zero added formaldehyde; mixers from the Hansgrohe Axor Citterio line designed by Antonio Citterio, with a flow rate of 5 litres/min instead of 12 litres/min which provides the same comfort thanks to the Airpower Technology; Foglizzo natural hides and leathers, 100% recycled materials in which the entire production is based on reused leather.

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Monfolfo, July 12^th 2022 - With its revolutionary concept and design, the new Pershing GTX116 combines various features currently trending on the market into a unique product, one that stakes its claim to represent the future of the Sport Utility Yacht category with a razor-sharp focus on comfort while staying true to the brand’s DNA imprinted with performance and sportiness.

The flagship in the new GTX range, which redefines the boundaries of the 20 to 40-meter segment, GTX116 offers superlative wellbeing on board but also excellent performance on the water, plus plenty of open-air space, areas in direct contact with the water and liveability guaranteed by the new five-cabin layout.

This cutting-edge masterpiece of naval design responds to new needs expressed by customers, interpreting and reinventing them as only Pershing knows how.  GTX116 is the result of collaboration between the Ferretti Group Strategic Product Committee led by Mr. Piero Ferrari, the design firm headed by Fulvio De Simoni, and the Group’s Engineering Department. Over 35 meters long (115’ 7”) and with a beam of almost 8 meters (25’ 4”) (preliminary data), the hull was built at the Ferretti Group Plug and Mould Plant using techniques based on advanced technology and inspired by Pershing’s signature hand craftsmanship.

EXTERIOR DESIGN AND MAIN FEATURES
On GTX116, a remarkable165 square meters of fully interconnected outdoor areas will redefine the relationship with the water, amplifying onboard liveability in the utmost comfort. The sleek and streamlined profile is emblematic of the brand’s sporty personality, which is pointed up on the bow by a signature style feature referencing Gran Turismo automotive imagery. This first yacht in the new range will be painted a new shade of grey and the generous glazed surfaces will flood the interiors with natural light.
The standout features include the garage, which can contain a tender over 5 meters long, a jet ski and a water toy, and the exclusive 38-square-meter beach club, which has a teak deck protected by an electro-hydraulic taffrail that opens up to connect the beach area with the swim platform, creating a huge space at the water’s edge. The forward living area, entered from the exterior via the port walkway or through the glass doors from the bridge, can even accommodate a Jacuzzi. The 41-square-meter sundeck, reached from the stern area via two outdoor stairways on either side of the yacht, contains the second helm station and is designed with generous spaces for socialising and to enjoy the onboard lifestyle, not least thanks to the shelter provided by the carbon hard top.

INTERIOR DESIGN AND LAYOUT
Reliability and comfort will be the keywords defining the interiors of the new Pershing GTX116. With a design approach that ensures seamless interconnection, the exteriors and interiors become part of the same space, facilitating onboard flows and enhancing the liveability of the areas involved. The large main cockpit, furnished for maximum comfort with a sofa, a dining table and a cocktail bar, will lead into the open space main living area, which features a spacious lounge aft plus a galley and dining area amidships.

On request, the living area can be fitted with floor-to-ceiling glazing on the port side that opens onto a four-meter-long exterior balcony, providing yet more contact with the water in an open-air setting. The first Pershing GTX116 unit has a five-cabin layout, with the full-beam master cabin amidships, including twin ensuite bathrooms, two double VIP cabins and two mirror-image guest cabins with twin beds, all with private bathrooms. The alternative is a layout with four cabins - master, two VIP and one twin - and the added benefit of a living area. The interior design puts the focus on mirrored surfaces and quintessentially Made in Italy materials, including leather by Poltrona Frau.
The crew quarters in the forward section of the lower deck will have a galley, a dinette, a laundry, two double cabins for four crew members and a captain’s cabin, all three with their own bathroom. Crew members will have direct access from the bridge, which is separated from the living area. Featuring a new design incorporating elements in leather, carbon and aluminium, the helm station is equipped with the COMMAND system, which provides multiple touch screens that integrate onboard monitoring functions with navigation instruments. The standard version has four 15-inch screens, while the optional version installed on the first unit will have two 57-inch screens. Owners can choose between two different types of pilot seat: two classic seats in the standard version and a single seat integrated with the main boat controls in the optional version installed on the first unit.

PROPULSION AND TECHNOLOGY
Pershing GTX116 will be equipped with a triple waterjet propulsion system, paired with three MAN V12 2000 engines each rated 2,000 mhp for a top speed of 35.5 knots and a cruising speed of 29.5 knots (preliminary data). The standard engines are three MAN V12 1800 units rated 1,800 mhp. GTX116 can be MCA-certified for use as a charter boat (preliminary data).

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Sarnico, July 5^th 2022 - When it comes to glamour and high style on the seas, there’s nothing more captivating than the Aquarama. Dreamed up by the legendary Carlo Riva, the run-about wooden speed has become an icon of Italian design and the Riva Aquarama book, edited by Assouline, celebrates its 60^th Anniversary. Beloved for its clean lines, mahogany, glistening chrome details and signature robin’s egg-blue and cream upholstery, the Aquarama reflected la dolce vita optimism of early-‘60s Italy; it’s impossible to picture the glittering Côte d’Azur and coasts of Europe without visions of endless summers spent lounging on the back of the boat in the warm summer sun, and the gentle roar of the engine as the Aquarama cuts through the surf.

The Riva icon enjoyed a mythical status and was beloved by movie stars, heads of state and royalty - everyone from Brigitte Bardot, Elizabeth Taylor, Gunter Sachs and the royal family of Monaco, among countless other luminaries, have been enchanted by the Aquarama’s spell. Of the about 760 completed Aquaramas made in the Sarnico shipyard, Riva experts estimate around 650 are still in existence, which only adds to the boat’s legendary status. But more than just a trophy, the Aquarama is fiercely beloved by its owners and enthusiasts alike—it’s not just a boat, but the realization of a dream.

In this exceptional tribute to the Aquarama, author Michael Verdon tells the story of the legendary boat and brings to life its dolce vita charm. The book is also offered in a special edition, presented in a luxury mahogany box that is crafted to express the beauty of the Aquarama’s magnificent hull. This special edition offers owners, collectors and enthusiasts alike a piece of the Riva dream. EDITED BY Assouline

TEXT BY Michael Verdon

MAIN PHOTOGRAPHY BY Oliver Pilcher

DIMENSIONS: 58 x 49 x 17 cm – 23 x 19 x 6,7 in. | 208 pages | over 200 illustrations 

HARDCOVER in a luxury clamshell case

ISBN: 9781649800657

PRICE: € 920

AVAILABLE online at Riva Boutique

SPECIFICATIONS SPECIAL EDITION

EDITED BY Assouline

TEXT BY Michael Verdon

MAIN PHOTOGRAPHY BY Oliver Pilcher

DIMENSIONS: 61 x 54 x 18 cm – 24 x 21 x 7 in. | 208 pages | over 200 illustrations 

HARDCOVER in a luxury clamshell case

ISBN: 9781649800664

PRICE: € 1900

AVAILABLE online at Riva Boutique

About Michael Verdon
Michael Verdon is the marine/aviation editor at Robb Report magazine. He has been a staff editor for multiple boating magazines and has written about boats for dozens of publications around the world. He has won multiple awards, but his most prized is the Pionieri della Nautica from the Italian marine trade association UCINA, which recognizes contributions to the country’s boating industry from foreign journalists.

About Oliver Pilcher
Born in Scotland, Oliver Pilcher studied sculpture at the Edinburgh College of Art before embarking on a photographic career that has taken him all around the world and given him the opportunity to shoot for some of the world’s finest brands. Oliver has been a contributing photographer at Condé Nast Traveler for over ten years. He currently divides his time between New York and Costa Rica with his wife, Abigail and their four children, Andalucia, Bianca, Constantina, and Herbie.

About Assouline
Founded in Paris in 1994 by Prosper and Martine Assouline, Assouline is the first luxury brand on culture. It began with the desire to create a new, contemporary style of book, using the couple’s experienced eye for visually rich stories and compelling narratives. Guided by their passion for knowledge, culture and travel, the Assoulines have since expanded their vision to 1,700 titles in three main collections, along with special editions and unique library accessories—a grand oeuvre of inspiring creations. Throughout the last quarter of a century, the brand has established a network of international boutiques in prominent locations across the globe. Assouline has also inaugurated a curated library service, working closely with clients to visualize, design, and develop bespoke, one-of-akind libraries. With a distinguished team of creative talents - which includes the founders’ son Alexandre - the brand continues to reinvent the notion of true luxury. Assouline’s roster of collaborators includes some of the world’s most respected brands, artists, photographers, writers and designers. Assouline continues to exude an unparalleled signature style and elegant savoir faire, which has globally redefined modern publishing.

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Ancona, June 14, 2022 – Custom Line gives fans of a glamorous and immersive cruising experience something to dream about. Launched yesterday at the Ferretti Group Superyacht Yard in Ancona, Custom Line 140’ has an overall length of 42.61 metres and a maximum beam of 8.54 metres.

The ship, the largest ever built by the brand and officially the new flagship, features a profoundly sporty aesthetic, as well as the highest standards of comfort for both owner and guests, excellent performance, and superior technology.

Created in partnership with the Product Strategy Committee led by Mr. Piero Ferrari and the Ferretti Group Engineering Department, she is the third Custom Line yacht with exterior styling by Francesco Paszkowski Design and interiors by Margherita Casprini.

The Custom Line flagship combines design, comfort and spaces never seen before in a tri-deck, with huge interior volumes and a gross tonnage of almost 400GT, not to mention a fast displacement hull that gives the yacht a top speed of 21.5 knots (preliminary data).

There are many new features on this masterpiece of naval design inspired by residential architecture, to which it adds in-depth research to enhance the shapes and volumes involved.
The elegant and powerful silhouette features generously sized hull windows, while the floor-to-ceiling glazing on deck, combined with the painted aluminium handrail with Y-shaped uprights, an elegant and functional design feature in perfect Paszkowski style, offers direct contact with the sea.

The interiors are designed and built according to the highest standards of quality, international certifications and attention to detail, in line with Custom Line’s tailor-made approach and the great skill and expertise of the ship project team, the Custom Line Atelier, the production team and all the highly specialised craftsmen involved in the design and production process.

After completion and testing in the coming months, Custom Line 140’ will make its official debut at international boat shows in September 2022.

Venice, June 13^th - Riva’s 180^th anniversary tells the story of a wonderful adventure of style and elegance that has raised boatbuilding to the level of art. Such a glamorous and radiant celebratory gala could only be held in an equally grandiose venue, the Gran Teatro La Fenice in Venice.

Forlì, 2nd May, 2022 - Ferretti Yachts extends the flybridge range by presenting Ferretti Yachts 580, the yacht that turns time spent on board into something unique and spectacular. Over 18 metres in length and five in the beam, the evolution of one of the best-loved models in the 50 to 60-foot range delivers even higher standards of comfort, modern luxury and wellbeing, the signature values of the Ferretti Yachts philosophy. The project is already a great success, with seven units sold so far, confirming that this type of boat is seen as a timeless classic. The launch of the first unit is planned for October 2022 and the yacht will make her official debut at the 2023 Düsseldorf Boat Show.

The exteriors of the Ferretti Yachts 580 feature an attractive design with a strong personality and clean, sporty lines that echo the stylistic cues introduced by Salvetti. “The design of the exteriors is the result of a gesture, a blade-shaped detail that defines the character of the superstructure. Extensive glazed surfaces and ceiling heights of at least two metres offer excellent visibility, framing the sky and the sea in one highly spectacular panorama,” said architect Filippo Salvetti.

The major innovations include the wide range of customisation options available not only on the main deck but also on the lower deck, which offers two layouts, both with three cabins. One has the master cabin midships with a study or vanity area, a double cabin forward, a double cabin with twin beds, and two bathrooms. In the other layout, the study that leads into the master cabin becomes a third bathroom. Another point of interest is the electrically operated window that connects the cockpit and the galley, revealing a spacious counter and creating an area devoted to conviviality.

The interiors are designed to ensure comfort and wellbeing when cruising. Turning to the materials, the mix of fine woods and fabrics conveys a clean and rational sense of design in a refined and elegant style, the epitome of modern luxury. Ferretti Yachts 580 will be available in Classic and Contemporary versions. While the former taps into warm, earthy elements, the Contemporary mood features glowing woods and fabrics in fresh hues inspired by the colours of the sea, and both share unmistakable Made in Italy styling.

Ferretti Yachts 580 can be equipped with a pair of 900 mhp (std) or 1,000 mhp (opt) VOLVO PENTA engines.
It will also be possible to install all the technology featured on the latest Ferretti Yachts models, as the Humphree dynamic trim interceptors and the XENTA electro-hydraulic steering system (standard), or the manoeuvring joystick and the gyroscopic stabilisation (optional), to create the configuration that best meets the owner’s personal navigation and berthing needs.

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Mr Berth at Inwards Marine have been appointed agents to market the new berth leases at Port Vauban, Antibes.

Port Vauban has been a safe harbour since the Roman times and is now being transformed into a 21st Century state of the art marina with the help of renowned architect, Philippe Prost.

With over 1,000 berths ranging in size from 8m to 170m plus, Port Vauban can cater for all types of yachts from sailing dinghies to the largest superyachts. The iconic IYCA will include Yacht Club, crew area, ISPS compliant, heliport & secure storage areas as well as offer high levels of security for discerning Owners and their guests.

Benefiting from a new 21 year lease, Port Vauban are investing over EUR 130 million including new Capitannerie, dockside infrastructure, security, Yacht Academy & shipyard facilities.

Contact Mr Berth for the latest opportunities to purchase one of the few remaining berths from 10m to 150m on a long term lease This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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It is the purpose of this guide to answer some of our most frequently asked questions concerning yachts and Brexit following the end of the Brexit Transition Period at 11pm on the 31st December, 2020.  Readers should be aware that the contents of this guide should not be relied upon as any kind of tax advice or legal opinion.

1. I am an EU citizen - will I still qualify for a UK flag registration following the end of the Transition Period?
The UK flag is a hugely popular flag for yachts sailing within the EU.

The UK Register of Ships provides an excellent operating platform for both private and commercial yachts. The UK Register of Ships has proved particularly attractive for EU citizens and residents.

As part of a series of UK legislative changes precipitated by Brexit the UK Government published a statutory instrument titled ‘The Merchant Shipping (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Amendments Etc.) (Eu Exit) Regulations 2018’.

The instrument confirms that the same persons (both individuals and legal entities) who currently qualify for vessel registration in the UK will be able to do so after the UK leaves the EU.  This means that there is no need or requirement for any yacht owner currently holding a UK registration for their vessel to change their registration on eligibility grounds.

2. If my UK registered yacht is EU VAT paid in the EU and lying within the remaining 27 EU countries at the time the transition ends will I lose my EU VAT paid status?
The VAT status of a yacht is not directly determined by its country of registration. A yacht registered in any third country can sail under free circulation in the EU if VAT and any applicable EU import duty has been paid or accounted for in the EU, (i.e. the yacht is considered to hold Union good status).

An EU VAT paid yacht holding a UK flag lying in the remaining 27 EU countries at the end of the transition period should not therefore lose its EU VAT paid status which is a position confirmed by the EU in their guide titled “BREXIT: END OF TRANSITION PERIOD FAQs ON TAX AND CUSTOMS” where they state the following in respect of any yacht holding Union good status:
“If, on 1 January 2021, your boat is located in an EU port or sails in EU territorial waters, it will keep its Union status.”

3. If my UK registered yacht is lying in the UK when the transition period ends will I have to pay EU VAT if I take the vessel into the EU?
The EU in their guide titled “BREXIT: END OF TRANSITION PERIOD FAQs ON TAX AND CUSTOMS” states the following:
“From 1 January 2021, Union goods in the customs territory of the UK will lose their Union status and will become UK goods…………….if at that time your boat is located in the UK, its status will be that of a third-country boat when arriving in the territorial waters of the Union. This means that it will be treated as non-Union goods and will be subject to the same customs controls as boats coming from a third country.

If your boat is brought back to the EU and fulfils the conditions to be considered as a returned goods, then it can be declared to customs as such. Otherwise, it can be declared for temporary admission as a non-Union goods. In both cases, the declaration can be done by the sole act of crossing the frontier.”

4. After the end of the transition period will I need to pay UK VAT on my yacht if I visit the UK?
In theory UK VAT is payable upon arrival in the UK unless the vessel qualifies for operation under the UK rules for Temporary Admission or if the vessel qualifies for a customs relief such as Return Goods Relief, Inward Processing Relief or Transfer of Residence Relief.

5. I am a UK resident looking to purchase a new yacht after the end of the transition period. Will I need to pay EU VAT if I sail exclusively within the remaining 27 EU countries?
Following the end of the transition period it is expected that a UK resident will have the ability to visit the waters of the remaining 27 EU countries without paying EU VAT on their vessels under the provisional of existing Temporary Admission rules.

This is confirmed by the EU in their guide titled “BREXIT: END OF TRANSITION PERIOD FAQs ON TAX AND CUSTOMS” which states the following:
“47. I own a boat which will be kept in the UK. Will I be able to bring it to EU waters from the UK for competitions or holidays, without completing customs formalities, or incurring VAT or other charges?

A boat or plane for private use can be temporarily brought into the EU from a third country without paying VAT or other charges, through a temporary admission procedure.
The boat or aircraft must be registered outside the EU and owned by a person established outside the EU, to benefit from this procedure with total relief from import duty. They must leave the EU again within set time limits: 6 months for an aircraft and 18 months for a boat/sea vessel.”

6. Can a UK registered charter yacht still charter within the remaining 27 EU countries after the transition period ends?
To charter within the EU the basic rule is that any charter yacht regardless of its nationality must be imported into free circulation as a commercially operated vessel.
Usually the VAT registration of the charter company owning the vessel is the primary driver of eligibility to qualify “free circulation status” of the yacht rather than the nationality of its commercial flag state registration. 

Some countries also allow the charter of yachts entered into European Union waters under Temporary Admission subject to certain restrictions.

Following the end of the Brexit transition period there should be no reason why a UK registered commercially registered charter yacht will not still be able to charter within the EU provided that the owning charter company follows all relevant fiscal obligations and provided that there are no regulations at a national level that specifically prohibit the charter of yachts registered in third countries (for example Greece currently prohibits the charter of non-EU flagged yachts and certain limitations apply to small non-EU flagged charter yachts in Spain).

For further information concerning yacht registration and ownership services provided by the Inwards Marine Yacht Management team please do not hesitate to contact us.

On 15th October 2020, the Yacht Club de Monaco’s classic racing sailing yacht TUIGA sailed into Marina Cala del Forte to announce the opening of Ports de Monaco’s new marina in Ventimiglia.