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The biggest yachting news stories of April 2025

1 May 2025 • Written by Dea Jusufi

There's a new queen on the brokerage scene. The 115.1-metre Lürssen superyacht Ahpo – an endearment for "Grandmother" in Chinese – rejoined the brokerage market this month, becoming the world's most expensive superyacht for sale. Big builds seemed to trend this April, with a 101-metre Feadship and the largest Benetti B.Now model to date also hitting the headlines.

In more sensational news, a Florida jury awarded a cumulative $2,888,300 in damages to three former crew members of the 63-metre Rossinavi superyacht Utopia IV, while the salvage of the 56-metre Perini Navi sailing yacht Bayesian forged ahead, with the wreckage expected to be fully recovered by the end of May.

BOAT rounds up everything you might have missed...

1. Live updates: Salvage of sunken 56m sailing yacht Bayesian begins

Recovery works commenced as of 30 April 2025, according to an official order signed by Coast Guard Lieutenant Commander Alessandro Barra. BOAT International has followed the Bayesian story from 19 August 2024, when the 56-metre Perini Navi was hit by bad weather and sank off the coast of Sicily.

Find the full breadth of reporting in the live blog below, including coverage on the salvage, the manslaughter probe underway in Sicily and the UK death inquest.

2. Watch: 39m Mangusta yacht Mirage runs aground in Fort Lauderdale

The 39.2-metre Mangusta motor yacht Mirage ran aground while departing Bahia Mar Yachting Center in Fort Lauderdale.

According to eyewitnesses, the yacht became "completely beached" on the sandbar and quickly began to list on her starboard side.

3. 115m Lürssen superyacht Ahpo listed for sale under JCA

The 115.1-metre Lürssen superyacht Ahpo rejoined the brokerage market with Edmiston and Moran Yacht & Ship. Asking €340,000,000, she is now the most expensive superyacht currently listed for sale.

A behemoth build, Ahpo houses a sprawling beach club with a waterside lounge, a 12-seater cinema with a starlit ceiling and a protected winter garden – complete with abundant greenery – for guests to enjoy in all weather. The full suite of images can be found in the link below.

4. Hybrid 80m Feadship superyacht Faith completes sea trials

The 79.9-metre Feadship superyacht Faith completed her first round of sea trials. The once-secretive project has remained firmly under the spotlight since her February launch, last photographed navigating the Dutch canals on her way to the North Sea.

According to BOATPro, delivery is expected by early summer.

5. First look inside 50m Thanuja following two-year rebuild and extension

The interiors of the 49.9-metre yacht Thanuja were released for the first time since her comprehensive rebuild at Turkish yard Serenity Yachts.

Over the course of two years, the superyacht was gutted, stripped down to bare metal and extended by eight metres, with the yard redelivering Thanuja to her owner in time for the 2024 Mediterranean charter season.

6. Mauro Giamboi unveils 40m catamaran concept with "visionary" waterfall beach club

Italian designer Mauro Giamboi released a 40-metre catamaran concept with the "largest, most immersive beach club" in its size bracket.

The model – known as the Axiom 40 – is tailored for both private and charter use and comes with three glass-edged infinity pools, three bars and an owner's suite with private office and terrace.

7. Crew of 63m Utopia IV awarded $2.9M in damages following 2021 yacht collision with tanker

A Florida jury has awarded a cumulative $2,888,300 in damages to three former crew members of the 63-metre Rossinavi superyacht Utopia IV, as a result of a lawsuit against the yacht and Utopia Yachting LLC.

All three crew were on board Utopia IV on the night of 23 December 2021, when the vessel collided with a gasoline tanker approximately 15 miles north-northwest of New Providence Island.

8. Tony Castro releases 75m sailing concept designed for "no-limits exploration"

Designer Tony Castro released a 75-metre motorsailer concept known as Peregrine. The project is characterised by its wind-powered sailing capabilities and solar panels, with hybrid power offering "[near] unlimited range" for exploration in remote tropical climates.

"[This concept] allows for 'no-limits' exploration, just as the Peregrine Falcon navigates the sky with boundless freedom," explained Castro.

9. First look inside 70m Lürssen superyacht Starfire following year-long refit

German yard Abeking & Rasmussen offered a first look inside the 70.2-metre Lürssen superyacht Starfire (ex Saint Nicolas) following her year-long refit and redelivery.

Works – which began in February 2024 – were comprehensive, including a massive overhaul of the sundeck, which now features a gym and spa with sauna, cold-plunge pool and massage area.

10. 101m Feadship project Moonrise arrives in Amsterdam for outfitting

The 101-metre Feadship superyacht Moonrise, previously known as Project 1013, was transported to the Dutch yard's Amsterdam site for final outfitting works.

Sea trials will be the next milestone for the mammoth build, which is scheduled for delivery this July, according to BOATPro.

11. Benetti delivers largest B.Now 67m yacht model to date

Italian shipyard Benetti delivered the 66.2-metre custom superyacht Iryna to her owner, a repeat Benetti client represented by Arcon Yachts.

The largest B.Now model to date, Iryna features Benetti's trademark Oasis Deck, which features a flat platform complete with two unfolding gunwales that form overwater balconies.