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Cosmo Explorer

Dutch design studio <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/15" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vripack (Company)">Vripack</a> has disclosed the details of their latest superyacht concept: a 60-metre explorer yacht, Project Supernova based on the extension and upgrade of the 54-metre sister ship of the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2775" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cosmo Explorer (Company)">Cosmo Explorer</a> yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4024" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="I Nova49.75m (163'3&quot;)Cosmo Explorer2013">I Nova</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/308392/image/large-dac81ccd0c165f39e3c8f6121288fbdf.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/308392">Considering the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/15" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vripack (Company)">Vripack</a> team assisted with the 50-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4024" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="I Nova49.75m (163'3&quot;)Cosmo Explorer2013">I Nova</a> yacht, it is no surprise that their skillset was utilised a second time for the revamping of the second I Nova (Supernova 60) hull’s exterior and interior design.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/308386/image/large-b7f28eda3aeacd716ea306dcd506fc43.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/308386">Tailor-made to suit an intrepid owner, the bespoke yacht needs to meet the demands of a client who “is always on the move and wants a yacht that can keep up,” <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/15" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vripack (Company)">Vripack</a>’s co-creative director Marnix Hoekstra explained. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/308395/image/large-7de7f4ccc36700180ecd0dcb9b918491.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/308395">One of the most important additions to Project Supernova is her spacious beach club located on the lower deck aft, where fold-down platforms on either side provide hammocks while at anchor. Continuity from the beach club to the main deck aft is possible thanks to the clever inclusion of stepped access. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/308391/image/large-438ea0196d5a51235851c4dc12cb75f8.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/308391">To fulfil the needs of her adventurous owner, Supernova features a fully-stocked dive centre, as well as an expansive helipad on the bridge deck aft complete with an integrated crane for transporting a large submersible or tenders. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/308382/image/large-30f9120fbb35c426e58ed4cb76f6966f.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/308382">In order to further accommodate an active lifestyle, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/15" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vripack (Company)">Vripack</a> chose to leave plenty of room for two 12-metre containers to store expedition gear such as bicycles and cars, that can be used for island outings.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/308389/image/large-a1ad14ed6db361163cccfa46d0410d40.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/308389">Regarding her interior blueprint, the brief of “a contemporary take on classic America” was demonstrated through the presence of brooding dark wooden panelling, and a colour palette defined by greys, blues, and browns.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/308394/image/large-bb6aa0ae756546b73446c2830fdfac60.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/308394">Furthermore, luxurious bronze plating, invitingly soft leathers, oak furniture, stark architectural lines, and a playful use of texture throughout results in a simultaneously homey and “masculine feel”, as requested by the owner.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/308398/image/large-aafb6d3d068b34cef93c7eb236f8a54c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/308398">In addition, the owner wanted to feel as though he was “in touch with the sky, water and nature,” Hoekstra commented.This vision is reflected in the combination of colour and metal inserts with juxtaposition of light and dark materials. One of the most standout features is found in the plush main salon, where a hammered rock centrepiece beside the bar is paired with an extravagant calf skin bar topping.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/308393/image/large-89f9f1fef6141d07e628ca4679e52196.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/308393">Not only that, but the “man cave” ambiance is further augmented by the addition of a cigar lounge forward, along with a private office so that the owner can work while on the go.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/308399/image/large-fcd7c19e453c9f61777f4e5eec665290.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/308399">By steering almost entirely clear of doors, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/15" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vripack (Company)">Vripack</a> achieves an open-plan configuration resembling that of a loft apartment, so guests can thrive in a state of roomy, unrestricted comfort.&nbsp;The same “infinite feeling” is also emphasised by the double glass walkway on both sides of the vessel forward which means that those lounging in the main saloon are always able to take in stunning sea views.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/308397/image/large-8f70689c690018ac75b65615816cf2b7.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/308397">In terms of her accommodation, there is a full-beam VIP situated on the main deck, and four guest staterooms on the lower deck, in which ensuite bathrooms boast marbling and sleek metal taps. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/308396/image/large-50777f1facf27315a628d402ba4a1684.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/308396">Guest socialising and entertainment can be hosted in a second dining room found on the bridge deck. Meanwhile, on the level above, an oval-shaped master suite allows private access to forward and aft decks, as well as an exterior fire pit, for an optimal sense of opulent privacy.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/308388/image/large-cd8051d2efb7dc7e590f9c0a736be0cb.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/308388">When it comes to outdoor living areas, Supernova’s sundeck contains a Jacuzzi, bar, prime sunbathing spots, and an extensive panorama of views. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/308390/image/large-a8f67171fa2e6652f6d4c887ccfdadd5.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/308390">

60m Project Supernova yacht concept by Vripack

Dutch design studio Vripack has disclosed the details of their latest superyacht concept: a 60-metre explorer yacht called Project Supernova.

Introducing the 60m Project Supernova superyacht concept by Vripack

An artist first, yacht designer second, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/205" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cristiano Gatto Design (Company)">Cristiano Gatto</a>, founder of the eponymous studio, is a craftsman within his work. Currently working on more than 13 superyacht projects, the team at his studio had a busy year in 2023 and have entered into 2024 in a state of “synchronised, creative chaos.” Based part of the year in Dubai, and the rest at his studio in Venice, Cristiano and his team are a well oiled machine. We sat down with him to get a deeper understanding of his unique perspective to yacht, residential and material design, and to hear more about some of the varied projects currently underway. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/306511/image/large-9836d7eccc025805a9ce019899781f2e.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/306511">Speaking with his clients about their reason for working with the studio, Cristiano’s clients respond that the approach is more artistic than what they have found with other designers. By this, they mean that Cristiano’s way of thinking is different. Interacting with his clients in an empathetic way, has allowed him to understand the root of what they are looking for when it comes to custom design, and using his creative, experimental approach. Here we look at some unique examples that encapsulate the mentality and ethos of the studio.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/306541/image/large-3a0f7db095ceb65be22967d6a96c4b60.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/306541">Creating extraordinary spacesAn example of Cristiano’s analytical and experimental approach to design is a residential project currently underway in Miami. A spacious and glamorous penthouse, Cristiano’s favourite room is the children’s bedroom, which features an entirely bespoke design, tailored specifically to the use of children. Studying the way a child might move from the raised beds to the floor, over the furniture and along the walls, the team created an entirely ergonomic environment that aligns perfectly with the way a child might interact with their environment. Experimenting with materials, the design team has chosen fabrics and finishes that are more durable than elsewhere in the house, and can easily be cleaned in case they are drawn or painted on. Like the materials and furniture, Cristiano has designed a special lighting set-up, with gentle and discrete lights for the night that will help the children sleep in case they experience a fear of the dark.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/306684/image/large-1174452985eab95a1708ed4db3ef8915.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/306684">“When I was designing that room, I remembered my own childhood, the things that children enjoy and the world’s they create within their spaces. We wanted to create an environment that encouraged the children to play and express themselves, while being safe and protected.”With a cleverly integrated, ergonomic design, the purpose of the furniture transforms, with the night stand becoming the steps for the bed, and a net strung above the beds where they can read before going to sleep. Like all of Cristiano’s designs, this design for this simple children’s bedroom began with the questions, ‘who lives within the space’, ‘how will they interact with it’ and ‘how can I make their experience of that space extraordinary’.&nbsp;Beyond bespokeOne of the studio’s current projects, the 57-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/54" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Heesen Yachts (Company)">Heesen</a> superyacht Project Setteesettanta is another example of how Cristiano’s ability to understand and interpret the owner’s wishes, leads to a highly customised result. In addition to creating the interior design, Cristiano is the owner’s representative for the build, working closely alongside the shipyard team and the exterior design team at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/55" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Omega Architects (Company)">Omega</a> under Frank Laupman. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/306537/image/large-68cf8dc78dc00adaa5294a40a7971b77.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/306537">While in a relatively early stage of design, the project is due for delivery in 2026, the interiors are already an exemplar of the studio’s work. With an entirely unique design, not one piece of furniture, lighting arrangement or material used, can be found on the market, and all are being developed specifically for this vessel.“One small example of the level of detail onboard this vessel is that the floors will feature an engraving of a Japanese cup, that I own and was drinking from while in a meeting with the clients. They loved the shape of the cup, and this led to a series of sketches, engravings and eventually a final design – a small touch but one that demonstrates how far we will go to bring to reality the client's imagination.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/306512/image/large-7abadb464315f57f3c4eca99b19fa278.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/306512">Maintaining promises&nbsp;The ultimate goal of the studio is to meet the needs of the client through a cultural lens, and to create a work of art – be that a yacht interior or exterior, residential home, or single piece of furniture. Refitting is a focus of the studio and by bringing interiors back to life, the studio understands the value of adding new technology and design while keeping things practical. Working with many of his clients for decades, through various yacht and residential projects, Cristiano builds lasting relationships with his clients, and in doing so is often given the opportunity to revisit projects through refit. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/61516/image/large-9ab876ab8a96c2f6dc7295a8a330e141.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/61516">In 2013, the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2775" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cosmo Explorer (Company)">Cosmo Explorer</a> yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4024" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="I Nova49.75m (163'3&quot;)Cosmo Explorer2013">I Nova</a> was launched to a complete design by Cristiano, and the yacht has remained in the same ownership since delivery. A forward-thinking and innovative vessel when launched, she featured a first-to-the-market linear light solution on all decks. As the technology has developed over the decade since her launch, the availability of the original lights has diminished and so Cristiano returned to the yacht to create a new, long lasting solution. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/189830/image/large-d1ad523166ec125f72e2164371eaa1e6.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/189830">“We returned to the producer and engineering team of the original solution, with the new LED technology and redeveloped it so that it could be seamlessly integrated into the original concept. The result is that we have maintained the promises made to our client, and for us it doesn't matter how much time has passed. We will continue to be the artisan designer that understands how to develop a design with both the passage of time, and the change of lifestyle.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/306656/image/large-bcf3cc297d29ea35e4ab0f067f7c3d54.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/306656"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/205" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cristiano Gatto Design (Company)">Cristiano Gatto</a>, and his team at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/205" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cristiano Gatto Design (Company)">CGD Design</a>, believe firmly that craftsmanship creates cultural value within the product itself. In this approach, the work they create is unique, rich in tradition and aesthetically beautiful, and is designed to fulfil the unique needs and wishes of their clients.&nbsp;

Yacht design with Cristiano Gatto Design 

We sat down with Cristiano Gatto Design to find out about the yacht projects underway.

Cristiano Gatto: Artistic craftsmanship, from idea to creation 

There are few design studios in the yachting industry that can be confidently compared to <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/205" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cristiano Gatto Design (Company)">Cristiano Gatto Design</a>, both in terms of the number of projects completed, now more than 200 yachts, and in terms of the caliber of those vessels. Over the decades since <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/205" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cristiano Gatto Design (Company)">Cristiano Gatto</a> himself began working as a yacht designer, and in the years since his independent studio was created, the studio has flourished into a 14 man strong team that works on 10s of projects at a time. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/217645/image/large-f19c0ce50630e750d9651dcc53c9c596.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/217645">For a starter, the studio is truly anchored in the artistic and artisanal history of the country from which it originates; Italy. Situated on the outskirts of Venice, the world is a constant and permanent inspiration for the designers, who are encouraged to roam the water-born city’s streets when in need of inspiration, and to look up into the world they are lucky enough to be surrounded by. “There is so much detail of construction around us that we are constantly stimulated, constantly questioning how something has been created, looking for solutions to problems in a design by turning to the architecture around us. Italy is part of the personality of the studio, and it makes me hugely proud to be Italian.”This comment touches on another vital aspect of the studio, the motivation to constantly solve problems within design. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/205" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cristiano Gatto Design (Company)">Cristiano Gatto</a> has been challenging himself, and therefore his team, for decades to create unique solutions that question how things are made and in the doing has created an enviable culture of research and development that enables the team to always stay one step ahead.I sat down with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/205" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cristiano Gatto Design (Company)">Gatto</a> himself to begin the formidable process of tracing an incredible 30 year career, selecting three poignant superyachts that for <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/205" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cristiano Gatto Design (Company)">Gatto</a>, define the course of the studio, the approach of the design team and the ethos that is imbued within all of their vessels.&nbsp;<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/212643/image/large-ba2f96ab9f3c28bcf8c37fcf05a94801.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/212643"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/221" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Happy Days47.5m (155'10&quot;)ISA Yachts2005">Ocean Victory</a>&nbsp;|<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/201" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="ISA Yachts (Company)">ISA</a>&nbsp;| 2005| 47.5-metres&nbsp;In 2001 the independent designer <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/205" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cristiano Gatto Design (Company)">Cristiano Gatto</a> was invited to join a newly formed shipyard, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/201" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="ISA Yachts (Company)">ISA</a>, and to come onboard as the in-house interior designer. In his early 30s at the time, the opportunity was extraordinary and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/205" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cristiano Gatto Design (Company)">Gatto</a> leapt in, designing 15 yachts between 36-47 metres in the five year span of 2002 and 2007.&nbsp;The most important for the designer was the first, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/221" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Happy Days47.5m (155'10&quot;)ISA Yachts2005">Ocean Victory</a> (now known as <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/221" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Happy Days47.5m (155'10&quot;)ISA Yachts2005">Happy Days</a>), not least because she was one of the last yachts designed by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/185" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Walter Franchini Architetto (Company)">Walter Franchini</a>, a legend of yacht design and one of the great Italian designers of his generation. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/217639/image/large-574422508f2bbd99de36ad98876fa85a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/217639"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/217640/image/large-b66b0fd47edd13a2c3387f397ff7e9ea.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/217640">“The pressure was there for me as this young designer was given the yacht of a truly great designer and the result was fantastic because it epitomised the way that I work and have done ever since. The combination of materials really surprised people at first, she was the first yacht to use leather on the floors. I did a huge amount of research and tested the materials extensively to create something that had a different feel than anything else in the fleet, but which was also practical and reliable.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/217638/image/large-4c85632bbc7eba5ae0db7c03198d6364.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/217638">When you speak to <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/205" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cristiano Gatto Design (Company)">Gatto</a> about his work, you get the sense that he is an artist and he often refers to himself as a sculptor, another of his pastimes. “As I said, working out how to use something and how to build it has always truly inspired me and that is what I created with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/221" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Happy Days47.5m (155'10&quot;)ISA Yachts2005">Ocean Victory</a>. I began my career the way that I would continue it so that is a good way to define those early years.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/212643/image/large-ba2f96ab9f3c28bcf8c37fcf05a94801.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/212643"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4024" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="I Nova49.75m (163'3&quot;)Cosmo Explorer2013">I Nova</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2775" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cosmo Explorer (Company)">Cosmo Explorer</a>&nbsp;| 2013 | 47.75-metres&nbsp;In the late 2000s the concept of an explorer yacht was far from mainstream, yet in 2009 the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/205" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cristiano Gatto Design (Company)">Cristiano Gatto Design</a> team put pen to paper to create a new type of superyacht. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4024" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="I Nova49.75m (163'3&quot;)Cosmo Explorer2013">I Nova</a> was originally designed for an experienced owner who was very hands-on and it was a big change for the studio. She was the first yacht they designed after the disaster of 2008/2009 and they were challenged to create something that had never been seen before – always a formidable brief.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/61505/image/large-c9b8cfb6e28fc455a05496552b35965e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/61505">Nominated for best exterior and winner of best interior design at the World Superyacht Awards in 2013 when she was delivered, the yacht set off a new trend in yachting that other studios needed four years to catch up with. In his own words; “I can officially say that we were the designers of the first ever explorer and the reaction was incredible! Media and designers were saying ‘Finally a different kind of yacht!’”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/61517/image/large-ea7dcc6d1c0c7395126ed5d6dadaaeab.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/61517"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/61482/image/large-86029aa12093b72844c385f51420925d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/61482">It was one of the first occasions that a customer came directly to the studio, a pivotal moment in the company’s history. “I was very hands-on at the time and the owner and I worked very closely together because of the unusual design brief. I was onboard for months virtually adding the finishing touches that make her such a special vessel and that has been one of the most characteristic designs of my career.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/61498/image/large-e69caa8c6606b9918304072e3ae323ce.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/61498">Like <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/3503" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ocean Victory140.0m (459'4&quot;)Fincantieri Yachts2014">Ocean Victory</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4024" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="I Nova49.75m (163'3&quot;)Cosmo Explorer2013">I Nova</a> features some unique design motifs and looking at the saloon huge panels of hammered steel immediately jump out at you. That and the ceiling which is made up of tiles of hand laid palm leaf, carefully arranged and lacquered into a parquet-style design. “When I was speaking to the construction team about the materials used onboard they thought I was mad. The yacht incorporates more than 340 different materials, each with a unique story and with hours of R&amp;D behind the selection – for reference, most yachts have 10-20 key materials – no wonder they thought we were mad!”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/61477/image/large-1d426727777b5775ada124dada5317a0.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/61477">The radical choice to incorporate so many textures and materials was carefully considered however, and fed into the nature of the vessel. All five continents are represented in the design materials and for a yacht designed to explore the world, it was a clever and powerful decision.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/212643/image/large-ba2f96ab9f3c28bcf8c37fcf05a94801.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/212643"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5959" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Home49.8m (163'5&quot;)Heesen Yachts2017">Home</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/54" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Heesen Yachts (Company)">Heesen Yachts</a>&nbsp;| 2017 | 49.8-metre&nbsp;“It is extremely hard to pick just one more defining yacht from recent years, but it has to be a <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/54" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Heesen Yachts (Company)">Heesen</a> with whom we have designed yachts for 11 years, starting with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/3816" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Crazy Me50.0m (164'1&quot;)Heesen Yachts2013">Crazy Me</a>. The relationship with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/54" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Heesen Yachts (Company)">Heesen</a> has been a defining part of the studio and Home was a particularly unusual project.” <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/23636/image/large-e3b55a06988494f320029983cb359a1b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/23636">Started on speculation, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5959" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Home49.8m (163'5&quot;)Heesen Yachts2017">Home</a> was originally designed internally by another studio who had completed the design when an owner came into the picture that didn’t like her interiors. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/54" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Heesen Yachts (Company)">Heesen</a> called <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/205" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cristiano Gatto Design (Company)">Cristiano Gatto Design</a> and gave them three weeks to create an entirely new interior proposal. “If you look at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5959" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Home49.8m (163'5&quot;)Heesen Yachts2017">Home</a> today you would never know that she was designed in such a short time frame,” meeting the clients the day after the phone call, the design team set to work and demonstrated their impressive ability to synthesise a clients wishes into a truly personal interior design. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/217644/image/large-872cbe09e5a622afbc9cd5da3bf139f3.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/217644"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/23624/image/large-45b8788dcba9e39c6591a40a23f05fd8.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/23624">“No one in the office slept during those three weeks. We did everything in-house, from the renders to the research to the final presentation, it was a huge job but the client loved the design and we were given approval on the deadline. For me that is a defining example of how we treat our clients wishes and something that is truly integral to the nature of this studio."<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/23625/image/large-bf02f4ead5276697313dd5e7d12f2cec.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/23625"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/23631/image/large-98826dd48ba59e4ac8ced3b51ba0dda8.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/23631">The design team at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/205" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cristiano Gatto Design (Company)">Cristiano Gatto Design</a> are currently working on 22 projects, both interior and exterior, a remarkable feat for 14 designers. This year there are 14 yachts under construction and we are to see more vessels from the studio entering the fleet every year, an extraordinary testament to a life dedicated to material experimentation, sculptural innovation and yacht design.

In conversation with Cristiano Gatto Design

SYT interviewed Cristiano Gatto on his life in yachting, inspiration for design and the ethos of his studio.

"R&D is the heart of our company, we strive to understand and to innovate": Cristiano Gatto Design

<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/199107/image/large-4dc5b9c32226651f0cb974993aacd448.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/199107">Completed in 2013, the explorer yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4024" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="I Nova49.75m (163'3&quot;)Cosmo Explorer2013">I Nova</a> was built by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2775" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cosmo Explorer (Company)">Cosmo Explorer</a> at their Perama’s shipyard in Greece. The 49.75-metre superyacht features both exterior and interior design by renowned Italian designer <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/205" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cristiano Gatto Design (Company)">Cristiano Gatto</a>. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/15" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vripack (Company)">Vripack</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/460" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Van Oossanen Naval Architects (Company)">Van Oossanen Naval Architects</a> collaborated with the yard on her naval architecture and engineering. Captured here in Rijeka, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4024" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="I Nova49.75m (163'3&quot;)Cosmo Explorer2013">I Nova</a> stands out for her capability to carry a wide selection of toys and tenders. On board, she features a five-tonne crane on her tender deck designed to carry a 10-metre, enclosed Buzzi with a top speed of 50-knots and an 8.5-metre Scorpion RIB.

Explorer yacht I Nova in Rijeka

The 50m explorer yacht I Nova built by Cosmo Explorer, is seen here in Rijeka.

<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/189830/image/large-8a9fd69aace22d8f447c90cba969beaf.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/189830">Motor yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4024" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="I Nova49.75m (163'3&quot;)Cosmo Explorer2013">I Nova</a> was built by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2775" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cosmo Explorer (Company)">Cosmo Explorer</a> in Greece in 2013 to a design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/205" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cristiano Gatto Design (Company)">Cristiano Gatto</a>. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/15" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vripack (Company)">Vripack</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/460" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Van Oossanen Naval Architects (Company)">Van Oossanen Naval Architects</a> collaborated with the yard on her naval architecture and engineering. With her generous volume and smart layout, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4024" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="I Nova49.75m (163'3&quot;)Cosmo Explorer2013">I Nova</a> stands out for her capability to carry a wide selection of toys and tenders. On board, she features a five-tonne crane on her tender deck designed to carry a 10-metre, 50-knot enclosed Buzzi and an 8.5 metre Scorpion RIB. Twin MTU 1,408hp 16V 2000 M70 engines give I Nova a top speed of 15.6 knots and a cruising speed of 13 knots, with an impressive range of 5,500 nm at 12 knots. With her five-year class renewed, the 49.75-metre superyacht is also ABS classified, MCA Compliant and sports an Ice Class D0 hull. A second sister ship was built by the yard which was <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/51114" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="55m explorer yacht Supernova 55 arrives in Livorno for outfitting (2020-03-26 12:00:00 +0100)">moved to Italy in 2020&nbsp;</a>where the project can be completed as Supernova 55.&nbsp;

Cosmo explorer yacht I Nova in Hydra

The 50m Greek-built explorer yacht I Nova at anchor in Hydra at sunset. 

The Greek explorer yacht I Nova in Hydra

Spotted on the move to the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/895" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lusben Shipyard (Company)">Lusben</a> yard in Livorno, Italy, to be outfitted is the custom 55-metre yacht Supernova 55.&nbsp;Now with a completed steel hull and aluminium superstructure, the new explorer-style superyacht by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2775" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cosmo Explorer (Company)">Cosmo Explorer</a> features exterior lines by Italian designer <a href="https://sya.superyachttimes.com/companies/cristiano-gatto-design">Cristiano Gatto</a> and a custom interior for her future owner who can expect to take delivery during 2021. <img src="/uploads/store/photo/115203/image/large-862c77cef7287ff2fae0b534ea1b10d9.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/115203"><img src="/uploads/store/photo/115204/image/large-669b0b033cec9b0fb12e2379e97f6b19.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/115204">In her current form, Supernova 55 is intended to be a 49.75-metre build but will measure 55 metres if purchased as a completed yacht. Built to ABS class, Supernova 55 brings together luxury with explorer capabilities and includes six generous staterooms, a large observation deck with gym and Jacuzzi and an on-water beach club. She is one of the few <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yacht-news/buying-new-build-yachts-with-iyc" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">new-build projects currently available with IYC.</a><img src="/uploads/store/photo/101795/image/large-9629d4b6f05d09343c00188980ae368f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/101795">Her 5,000 nautical mile range, helipad and refuelling station and submarine garage mean she is the ideal match for a future owner looking to explore all four corners of the globe on a vessel tailored perfectly to their requirements.

55m explorer yacht Supernova 55 arrives in Livorno for outfitting

Spotted on the move to the Lusben yard in Livorno, Italy, to be outfitted is the custom 55m yacht Supernova 55. 

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Here we take a look at the What, Why, Where and Who of some of the best brokerage deals currently on the market. This week we explore the 49.75-metre explorer superyacht I Nova, currently listed for sale with IYC.

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What is on offer?

Built by Cosmo Explorer and completed in 2013, the 49.75-metre superyacht I Nova was built to an exterior and interior design from the renowned Cristiano Gatto Design, with Vripack and Van Oossanen Naval Architects collaborating with the yard on her naval architecture and engineering.

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Using a diverse palette of luxurious materials including 30,000 year old Kauri wood in the dining area, Gatto created a comfortable, yet modern and sophisticated atmosphere accommodating up to 14 guests over six cabins. She combines a volume of 746 GT with luxury and comfort with impeccable engineering required from a genuine world cruiser.

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Why do we think this is such a great deal?

With her vast vast volume and smart layout, I Nova stands out for her capability to carry a wide selection of tenders and toys. She features a 5 tonne / 9 metre crane on the tender deck, currently carrying a 10 metre, 50 knot enclosed Buzzi and an 8.5 metre Scorpion RIB.

Other stand out features include her impressive observation deck, complete with gym equipment and a Jacuzzi. I Nova is the 2014 Showboats Design Awards winner for Best Interior and a finalist in the Best Exterior Design category.

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Where is she right now?

I Nova is currently located at the Port of Rijeka in Croatia. She is listed at an asking price of €25,490,000.

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Who to call?

For more information or to make an enquiry, contact her brokers at IYC: Kevin Bonnie at +33 616 391 959 and Filip Jerolimov at +385 983 16 662. For a closer look at I Nova, take her virtual tour <a href="http://www.virtualtour.hr/inova/">here</a>. 

IYC<a href="http://iyc.com/yachts/i-nova/" target="_blank"><img alt="[no-lb]" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/165491/image/large-5b779c0659ed8392610acdfd2d2a5850.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/159619"></a> 
	Tadije Smičiklasa 12 
	23000 Zadar 
	Croatia

T: +385 23 305 714 
	W: <a href="http://iyc.com/yachts/i-nova/">IYC</a>

Brokerage deal of the week: the 50m explorer superyacht I Nova

The owner of the Alizul Finance Corporation Ltd. had been looking into the possibility to build an exploration yacht for a long period of time. From 2008 to 2010 several efforts were made to contract the construction of the owner’s vision of an ideal explorer yacht. However, those attempts did not lead to an actual signed contract, mainly due to techno-economic reasons. Then, in 2010, the owner of the Alizul Finance Corporation, met up with naval architect Mr. Dimitris Bales and designer Cristiano Gatto of Cristiano Gatto Design Team Srl. It was there and then, that the idea for the Cosmo 50 Explorer was born.<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/146149/image/large-ff60ed9d296a84f31e031ff3dbd2d527.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/146130">As the first vessel of newly established brand Cosmo Explorer, the bold, fun and confident superyacht I-Nova was recently launched in Greece. As a particularly charming 50 metre explorer vessel, I-Nova is an Ice Class motoryacht that boasts an elegant style and a fresh, bubbly and friendly personality. With strength in her looks and character, I-Nova's interiors and exteriors were eloquently designed by the Italy-based Cristiano Gatto Design Team, presenting us with a concept of elegant simplicity and exquisite yet subtle luxury.<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/146150/image/large-020376036676d43c2c490a29d3bb207f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/146150">Starting with her exterior look, I-Nova showcases an undeniable sense of self-confidence, with strong lines, a grey steel hull and a white aluminium superstructure. With some impressively spacious decks, her beam is 9.5 metres wide, making her look bold and feel open.<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/146151/image/large-63e9f0591a493da891bd383cb44a6235.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/146151">I-Nova is a strong and reliable partner to take a cruise to any place imaginable, from the seven seas to the edge of the world, in perfect comfort and impeccable style. With regards to accommodation, 12 lucky guests can enjoy an oasis of lush luxury with robust materials, natural colours and an ambiance that is light, masculine and rich. I-Nova emphasises reliability and comfort, with smooth movement and an impressive stability as some of her many strengths.<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/146152/image/large-7e35328a33e3879a605de209b220c235.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/146152">Upon stepping onboard, one is instantly welcomed with an overall sense of sophistication and hospitality, with top quality designs combining elegant furnishing, most of which was custom designed by the Cristiano Gatto Design team, with warm and natural palettes of colours and materials. There is a distinct sense of spaciousness and comfort all over, starting with the main saloon. This chic room boasts a refined design, with a high-contrast colour scheme of chocolate, cream and honey, that gives the room a sophisticated and refined look. Invitingly large sofas and poufs in light upholstery, are combined with contemporary settees in a luxurious dark brown leather, warmly textured bamboo wicker ceiling panels, curvy modern coffee tables and plush off-white carpeting.<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/146153/image/large-45926ea838968f759b987ea77b2cffa6.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/146153">Large panoramic windows bring the outside in, turning this lush and refined saloon into a space where guests can comfortably linger on even the most adventurous of cruises.<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/146154/image/large-ca6ea2036b324d176640c07b1d1a7fbf.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/146131">Formal dining fore and a chic bar area aft make this an elegant, spacious and elegantly designed area that combines delightful style and comfortable living, all framed by photographic artworks that reflect imagery of adventurous destinations. Outside, the large aft deck boasts a big, curvy sofa as an inviting centrepiece, paired with round armchairs and an oval table that, together with the modern lighting scheme, present a spacious, airy and modern aft deck that feels pleasantly sheltered. From here, the big beach club and big swimming platform can be easily reached.<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/146155/image/large-a5e6fd86b788f7b5957c38a5575a7901.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/146155">Moving fore from the main saloon, through the central guest lobby which continues the salon's brand of warm, modern elegance and sophistication, one finds the sumptuous master suite. Here, a warm sense if privacy and coziness, combining ample daylight with a design of rich textures, luxury materials, natural colours and soft lighting into an invitingly lush suite that is simply sensual and serene.<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/146156/image/large-89a050eac7d306f0346e3ded4957424b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/146156">The master quarters consist of a lobby and full beam stateroom, lavish his and hers en suites, steam room and ample wardrobe space. In the owner's lobby, a private staircase lead upstairs to the impressive panoramic owner's lounge fore.<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/146157/image/large-091dcb697a7b2ec0842f1290766c813f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/146157">Rich and vibrant, the master suite is a warmly welcoming, distinctly elegant area that is subtle and undeniably luxurious. The panoramic saloon upstairs is impressive and equally stylish, with 180 degrees of dramatic vista views and including office, lounge and games areas. This room, like all other guest areas onboard, offers that distinct palette of materials that, despite showing ample contrast, present a perfectly cohesive and vibrant interior style.<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/146158/image/large-0895aa7233e7c3b4cd4e1a5f99697f3b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/146158">Moving aft on the upper deck, through the owner's and guest lobbies, one finds the equally luxurious, stylish and inviting sky lounge. Here, too, a richly textured mix of luxury materials, which include Kauri wood, teak, wengé and bamboo, has been skilfully applied to form a balanced ambiance of contemporary glamour and distinguished elegance. Chocolate, honey and cream set the tone, and the large L-shaped sofas, and big poufs, all in crisp off-white upholstery, make for a wonderfully inviting setting in an environment of undeniable class. Large surrounding windows, a big flatscreen television and big glass sliding doors aft turn this sky lounge into a versatile, airy and comforting space that looks effortlessly chic, warm and contemporary.<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/146159/image/large-60f8fedc1d8a01798e9461e04a8609e6.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/146159">Outside, the aft deck can be used for storage of tenders, jet skis and additional equipment, easily transforming into on impressively big exterior space for sunbathing and large parties. With regards to exterior areas, I-Nova's deck spaces are all impressively open and spacious. From the main, upper and bridge aft decks, which are all big and airy, to the wide side decks, everywhere on board there is a great sense of openness to be felt. The bridge deck offers a wonderful sunbathing and lounging area aft. A perfectly secluded L-shaped lounge, coffee tables that can be transformed into an al fresco dining area, inviting sun loungers and additional furnishing throughout, there really is something for everyone here. And with big bimini shades available, ample shade is guaranteed when necessary. Leading upstairs, one discovers a great panoramic sun deck that combines a big Jacuzzi and inviting sun pads fore with a covered area that can be conveniently utilised as an outside gym. Keeping in shape and relaxing are perfectly combined, all framed with those panoramic views most people can only dream of.<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/146160/image/large-11ecd58031fde29c5d01301c928d4269.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/146160"><img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/146161/image/large-8574692bc93a9dd6e7c3ce28fbea1aac.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/146161"><img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/146162/image/large-a8f99e546ac6d3b47b8fedecc73c3f58.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/146162">With regards to guest accommodations, I-Nova offers a great selection of possibilities, all in her distinct style of luxury, warmth, privacy and comfort. Aside from the delightful master suite, there is a spacious VIP stateroom, with big en suite and big wardrobe, located on the upper deck. The remaining four guest suites, two doubles and two twins, are centrally located on the lower deck. All of the guest suites offer a soothing, luxurious stateroom, a chic en suite with big shower area and that pleasantly soft modern style. Each suite is equally well appointed, showing off I-Nova's sense of modern lightness and warm finesse. Thick bulkheads perfectly shelter these guest quarters from exterior sound, making these suites look, feel and sound soothing and serene.<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/146163/image/large-df5d190b90a30013e9af09cabfa65139.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/146163"><img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/146164/image/large-a701de825cc5149e82618948214849c6.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/146164">I-Nova truly is a charming superyacht, combining confidence and strength with a delightful sense of warmth and a gracious modern style. She is all about balanced contrast, sheltering her guests in a cocoon of elegant luxury while taking them on a cruise to any faraway destinations imaginable.

Superyacht of the week: The Cosmo 50 Explorer I-Nova

The Cristiano Gatto Design Team has released the first images of the recently delivered explorer superyacht I-Nova. Built by Cosmo Explorer, the yacht measures 50 metres and has a large beam of 9.50 metres. She accommodates 12 guests and a crew of 12.<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/146130/image/large-4bff966b7eff16614141fd239a6b2b20.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/146130">Great attention has been dedicated to interior decoration in order to provide the Owner and his guests with a relaxing yet sophisticated environment. Stepping inside one is immediately struck by the overall feel of space, comfort and quality. Most furniture have been designed by Cristiano Gatto Design Team who, despite using a large selection of different materials, was able to compose a cohesive, refreshing interior decoration: precious veneers such as the Kauri wood, teak, both weathered and limed, wengè, were used for flooring and furniture, whilst bamboo and rope in a square pattern add a graphic touch to ceilings. Striking photographs on the walls evoke far countries and adventurous journeys whilst design floor lamps add drama to well- lighted environments.<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/146131/image/large-687b35a29cce7474534a3dec79b61e8a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/146131"><img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/146132/image/large-dd7591c3352f2be8baff7485fe4b602c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/146132"><img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/146133/image/large-2c3070f3f3d6ba48fe1c7a64078fff50.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/146133">Powered by twin MTU 16V2000M70 (1050hp at 2100rpm), I-Nova can reach a top speed of 15.6 knots and at a cruising speed of 12 knots has a range of 5500 nautical miles.We will publish a full review of the yacht on SuperYachtTimes.com in November.

First look on board the Cosmo Explorer I-Nova

Launched in May of this year, the Cosmo 50 I Nova made her first public appearance at this year's Monaco Yacht Show, when she was anchored just outside the port.<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/145950/image/large-67cf1f2a5c0f4ae78096083d1947a50e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/145950">I Nova is designed by naval architect Mr. Dimitris Bales and designer Cristiano Gatto of Cristiano Gatto Design Team Srl, and was built in Greece under the Cosmo Explorer brand. There is a sistership under construction and she is available for sale with Ocean Independence.By Maarten Janssen

The brand new 50 metre explorer I Nova seen in Monaco

Last week, the Cosmo 50 Explorer superyacht I Nova was launched in Greece. The yacht has been built under the rules of ABS classification society and MCA LY2 statutory code.<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/144088/image/large-99b0689993a6ca07b65e38f5b3358ab3.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/144088"><img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/144089/image/large-0878563dde35aff39907c68bc56d86de.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/144089"><img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/144090/image/large-9bd997b6e2e5e8a7217378f76603d850.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/144090"><img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/144091/image/large-bc6460a92881678f68b8f1c5a6974fe4.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/144091"><img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/144092/image/large-503980ef3e7b2d21e27e81988d745ead.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/144092">Earlier this month, SYT's Merijn de Waard visited the hi-end specification, five deck explorer yacht, which will have unrestricted service, and ice class notation.Built to explore the roughest seas, I Nova will be delivered later this year to her proud owners.

Cosmo 50 Explorer superyacht I Nova launched

The owner of the Alizul Finance Corporation Ltd. had been looking into the possibility to build an exploration yacht for a long period of time. From 2008 to 2010 several efforts were made to contract the construction of the owner’s vision of an ideal explorer yacht. However, those attempts did not lead to an actual signed contract, mainly due to techno-economic reasons.<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/139292/image/large-4b1e96761376cc3d1f86d685ec5fe66b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/139292">Then, in 2010, the owner of the Alizul Finance Corporation, met up with naval architect Mr. Dimitris Bales and designer Cristiano Gatto of Cristiano Gatto Design Team Srl. It was there and then, that the idea for the Cosmo 50 Explorer was born.<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/139293/image/large-b2b610c41f121f55f0144050d260dd37.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/139293">Several meetings followed, and the Alizul Finance Corporation formed the Cosmo Explorer brand, followed by the initiation of the design and construction of the first hull, the Cosmo 50 H.N. 163.10.<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/139294/image/large-326b6bd512e1c1121c2d97084de020f7.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/139294">Even though the owner of Alizul Finance Corporation Ltd. lacked any shipbuilding experience, his knowledge gained through the years of owning large yachts, provided the base for a unique, hi-end specification, five deck explorer yacht. A yacht of unrestricted service, with ice class notation, built under the rules of ABS classification society and MCA LY2 statutory code.<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/139295/image/large-e57c1c4e216733440df96c915f2be553.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/139295"><img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/139296/image/large-9d9464c817308c6caa35aa4b26d43d2a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/139296"><img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/139297/image/large-5d47cb10437f17bea4374f8fdf0d6230.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/139297">It was decided that the location where the first of the Cosmo Explorer series was to be built, was to be Greece. Selected because of the country’s vast experience in the management and operation of yachts, as well as the local know-how and experience available in the building, refit and maintenance maritime industry.<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/139298/image/large-e2e437f8d5f900db28676abf35c01bd3.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/139298"><img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/139299/image/large-daa0abf85f862c7b6d13cbbd1ee7e48a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/139299">The Cosmo Explorer design, and project management team, led by naval architect Mr. Spyros Efstathopoulos, brought several subcontractors on board, such as the Marin Holland Institute, Vripack Naval Architects, ScanVibra as well as many other established brands.<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/139300/image/large-d917f80a6582660f6dcfc244264a45d2.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/139300">This careful selection of partners and subcontractors and high end equipment makers such as MTU Friedrichshafen, Caterpillar Inc, Quantum Stabilizers Inc, Kort Propulsion Co Ltd, Teignbridge Propellers, Rubber Design, Atlas Marine Systems, Nautical Structures, Cramm Yachting Systems BV, Newthex Ned BV, Hamann AG, Evac, Muir, Kiwi Closures, Stainless Steel Down Under, Raytheon , as well as strong and persistent quality control, and high building standards, set the benchmark of a high Western European yacht building standard. The Cosmo Explorer brand is a brand dedicated to the design and construction of strong and reliable luxurious explorer yachts packed with innovations and cutting edge technology, ready to explore the roughest seas.<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/139301/image/large-79949575530b18f94759a7d419650d30.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/139301">At this moment, Cosmo Explorer is fully time dedicated to the building of one Cosmo 50 Explorer Yacht, to which exclusively Alizul Finance Corporation Ltd. holds all the rights of Naval Architecture and Engineering.