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If the unforeseen happens, your operation is supported by our emergency response team, who are available 24/7/365 to respond to incidents, coordinate emergency support, liaise with insurers and coordinate an integrated media response.

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We offer bespoke insurance solutions for your yacht and crew from build-phase right through the life cycle of the yacht’s operation. We leverage our strong relationships with insurance providers to achieve optimal coverage at competitive pricing.

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Through annual technical inspections, ongoing technical consultancy and emergency technical assistance available 24/7, we provide thorough technical support to ensure your yacht is maintained for maximum reliability, and her resale value protected.

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Y.CO provides a comprehensive solution to warranty management. With added services we endeavour to achieve the best possible solution for the yacht and Owner, with the aim of keeping the yacht operational and maintaining the highest possible standards.

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Yacht management with Y.CO is what makes ownership effortless. Our team use tailor-made solutions to meet the individual needs of each client. Take advantage of our long list of management services, including financial processes, safety and security systems, crew operations, insurance, and logistics.

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Buying a yacht is a significant investment and excellent management is required. The cost of our management services depends on several factors, including the size and overall condition of your yacht, the length of agreement, and the types of services you'd like included.

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Owners' guide to yacht management companies

Moving up from a yacht of less than 30m to 40m, 50m or more, increases the complexity of the yacht orders of magnitude. The owner of a large yacht likely will find he or she no longer has the time, the will, or the administrative resources to navigate a jungle of yard contracts, legal hurdles, insurance options, regulations, crew management, charter management, logistics or the myriad other details associated with building, repairing or ownership.

A yacht owner going it alone may find what once was a pleasant escape from the stress and pressures of the workaday world is now a surly beast in constant need of attention.

'As yachts increase in tonnage, so do the demands on the owner. A management company takes the day-to-day burden and responsibility of running the yacht away from the owner,' says a member of the Burgess Yachts management team. 'More importantly, [managers] are there to respond to urgent situations and emergencies around the clock, and to provide advice to the owner and crew in all areas.'

Running a yacht is a full-time job

Boats are inherently needy machines. Quality time on the water rarely comes without at least a modicum of thought for their care and feeding.

Owning a superyacht can take on characteristics of running an international business. For some, a competent corporate accountant and a talented captain may be able to manage the program, but for many, at least some level of professional shore-based yacht management can be a welcome relief.

'Administration of a yacht, managing its safety, paying suppliers, managing crew and charter agents is a full-time job,' says Barbara Jolly, yacht and aircraft manager of Abacus Trust Company Ltd. 'The larger the yacht, the more likely it is for such services to be contracted out. This will allow the captain to focus on its safe and smooth operation.'

Yacht management comes in many shapes and sizes depending on an owner's individual requirements. Owners may decide to hire a small firm or individual expert to handle one element. such as regulatory compliance, and another for charter management.

'Administration of a yacht, managing its safety, paying suppliers, managing crew and charter agents is a full-time job

Barbara Jolly, yacht and aircraft manager, Abacus Trust Company'

A number of firms, large and small, offer 'full lifecycle' management for every aspect of ownership, beginning with an owner's decision to build a new yacht and end with its sale.

'Our yacht management services,' says the Burgess manager, 'are tailored to each owner's specific needs and can include operations support, technical management, safety management, security management, crew administration, emergency response, insurance administration, creation of a robust offshore crew employment structure, financial management and technical consultancy.

'We also can be used as an on-call advisor for any of the owner's yachting needs.'

Other large companies offer similar menus covering a broad range of services from which owners can choose a full or partial package or take the services à la carte. Burgess says 90 per cent of its fleet is under what is termed 'full management'.

Edmiston & Company says 80 per cent of its fleet is under full management, with the remainder having contracts for some, but not all, of the services the firm offers.

'We have been asked for many other services and are always happy to support a client in any way,' says a senior manager at Edmiston. 'This has included making all necessary arrangements for three tigers to attend a party for 300 people on board a 60m yacht in a US marina.'

Administration of a yacht, managing its safety, paying suppliers, managing crew and charter agents is a full-time job

Barbara Jolly, yacht and aircraft manager, Abacus Trust Company

Management networks

If a management company does not have on-staff expertise in a specific area, it often has relationships with specialists who do.

For regulatory compliance, it may go to someone like Ken Argent of Water’s Edge Consulting Ltd., who specializes in ISM and ISPS (International Safety Management Code/International Ship and Port Facility Security Code) management and MLC (Maritime Labor Convention) compliance.

Argent’s business provides shore-based regulatory compliance services to yachts over 500GT that are engaged in trade (charter in the case of yachts) as required by the various codes, regulations and conventions.

Most broad-brush brokerage companies offer regulatory compliance services, but, says Argent, ‘Some owners prefer to deal with people who have no connection to a brokerage house.’

Other firms offer a wide range of services, but specialize in a narrower branch of management. Isle of Man-based I-Cap Marine Ltd., is an example of a larger company that focuses on a speciality slice of the management pie. I-Cap Director Stephen Brew described his company as a ‘corporate and statutory manager’.

‘A yacht manager will undertake technical management, day-to-day crew management, and day-to-day operational management of the yacht, in close co-ordination with the captain and crew,’ says Brew. ‘The corporate and statutory management of the yacht, which is what we undertake at I-Cap Marine Ltd., is in very simple terms, the management of the corporate ownership structure.

‘At the same time, we work with nearly all of the major yacht managers for yachts of all shapes and sizes. [When there is a] yacht manager involved, we tend to look after the ownership structure, accounting and VAT compliance, while the yacht managers handle all day-to-day, operational oversight of the yacht.’

Managing private yachts

By some estimates, there are more than 7,000 yachts 24m and above worldwide, but only a small percentage of their owners retain the services of a management company. Those who don’t are likely owners of private yachts that do not engage in commercial activity such as charter. So who’s coordinating all the details if not a management company?

Often captains serve as the lead management executive, hiring crew, keeping books and managing the technical aspects of the yacht. But an owner moving up in class may find the added layers of regulation and compliance strain the resources and time of his captain.

Some owners use accountants or managers within their businesses and software such as Marine CFO or Manage My Vessel to coordinate those activities in conjunction with the captain. The owner of the 85m Cakewalk, launched in the US in 2010, established a separate entity to handle the management details of his yachts.

‘We started our own management company, Yacht Logistics Inc., in 2000, after the launch of the 62m Cakewalk [the owner’s previous yacht],’ says the owner’s long-time captain, William Zinser.

‘We sent a former crew member to school to learn the safety management program required to manage our vessel. We set up our own payroll, insurance, immigration lawyer, accountant and our own safety management program,’ continues Zinser, ‘which ended up being less expensive than the alternatives. We use a shoreside engineering company and pay them as we go.

‘I initiate and oversee all of the SMS [Safety Management System] on board Cakewalk and delegate its implementation to the necessary crew to make sure it is adhered to.’

Zinser, who is a partner in Yacht Logistics, says the company now handles safety management, payroll, mail and other services for four other vessels. He thinks a management company is a good choice for novice large yacht owners.

‘A person who has never been a yacht owner before could definitely benefit from a large management company, unless he or she can put all this together himself or herself before purchasing a large yacht,’ he says.

Beware of the well-presented ‘one-stop shop’ approach, as very few companies can actually deliver this in a meaningful way.

Robert Tobin, director, Döhle Private Clients

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What Exactly Is Yacht Management, And Why Is It Necessary?

By Jenna Mehdi

Those well-versed in the superyacht industry will know that owning and operating a crewed yacht over 24m is no easy task. Ever-changing administrative, technical and regulatory requirements can create a minefield of hoops to jump through, not to mention the management of the crew members living and working on your vessel. And for the busy lives of the modern yacht owner, the task is simply too much to take on alone. We teamed up with Switzerland-based yacht management company Floating Life , to learn more about the benefits of outsourcing your yacht management needs to experts in the field.

The superyacht industry is evolving at such a rapid pace, it is easy to forget how relatively young it is. Barbara Tambani, co-Director of Floating Life alongside Andrea Pezzini, recalls when yacht management services did not even exist as an established sector, and herself took a lead role in developing the early standards of the discipline. Her co-Director Andrea has worked as an Owner’s representative since 1998, alongside director roles in a number of prominent Italian shipyards. 

‘Our professionalism and expertise is important for our clients ,’ Barbara tells us. ‘Our clients know that their yacht is in the safe hands of people that have the necessary experience and are able to find safe solutions.’

Indeed, Floating Life’s management service was the first in the industry to receive the IOS 9001:2015 certification by RINA for quality. But in addition to the high standards, Floating Life meets across its management services, there should be some acknowledgement of the diversity and complexity of the tasks the team fulfils. Floating Life experts dedicate themselves to every single aspect of the yachting customer journey - from flag registration, ownership structures and shipyard maintenance through to crew support, safety and security. No matter how complex or specialised the management task, the Floating Life team has you covered with a professional and efficient service to meet your specific needs.

‘Our experience allows us to anticipate organisational issues such as booking a last minute refueling or paying a supplier for a weekend, ’ says Andrea. ‘ We also consider the possibility of breakdowns or accidents on board as it is important to act promptly to limit the damage and avoid any possible impact that may be linked to pollution.’

With dedicated contacts in each department, Floating Life has the resources and knowhow to cover all bases, leaving clients with more free time to enjoy the use of their yacht.

Offering a competitive edge with a bespoke, tailor-made service, yacht management with Floating Life offers something larger, more corporate firms cannot; that is a truly personalised touch. Indeed, the Floating Life team knows just how important relationships are in this industry. With thanks to an extensive network of shipyards and dealers, Floating Life can offer clients high-level services at very competitive prices.  

‘The yachting industry around the world is constantly changing, so it is vital to keep up to date with all the necessary rules for safety and security, ’ Andrea tells us. ‘ Yachting industry laws change frequently and there has been a lot of development over the last 20 years. Our team keeps up to date and monitors these changes around the world, so we can prevent any problems from arising.’

Maritime traditions have been around since the beginning of civilisation. But the modern superyacht industry, as we know, is still finding its place in international laws and regulations. Keeping up with these ever-evolving rules can be an impossible task to take on alone. That is why Floating Life, with its extensive, specialised knowledge, dedicated staff and tailor-made service, is here to help. 

"The yachting industry around the world is constantly changing, so it is vital to keep up to date with all the necessary rules for safety and security." Andrea Pezzini, Co-Director Floating Life

"The yachting industry around the world is constantly changing, so it is vital to keep up to date with all the necessary rules for safety and security."

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Yachting is a passion, and we are proud to share that passion with our discerning clients and capable superyacht crew. Moran Yacht Management offers a comprehensive and personalized luxury yacht management program, handled by experienced professionals who understand the business side of yachting and the unique needs of yacht owners.

As an accredited, ISM-Certified management company, Moran Yacht Management provides a wide range of shore-based services, including: Crew management, Financial management, Technical management, Operations management, Safety & Security compliance, and more.

Our strength is our experience and our commitment to our clients. Our philosophy is simple: to enhance the experience of yacht ownership by providing our clients with peace of mind and the confidence that their yacht is in good hands.

We invite you to contact us today to learn more about our luxury yacht management services and how we can help you enjoy your yacht to the fullest.

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Jim Passmore is a sailor at heart with over 100,000 sea miles under his belt in yachts and catamarans to 40m LOA. Starting in the superyacht industy 20 years ago, Jim rose quickly through the ranks to Captain and then into New Build and Yacht Management. Jim holds an MBA, is a Fellow of the Project Management Institute and a Member of the International Institute of Marine Surveyors. Based in Palma, Jim is within close reach of both the Mediterreanean sailing hubs and Northern European premier shipyards. Jim is the proud owner of a cruising catamaran that is currently in the caribbean

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Guy Waddilove has been involved with superyachts for over 20 years as deckhand, captain, boat manager and owner's rep on builds. Guy has a Master 3000GT (Yachts) certificate and a Diploma in Marine Surveying. Based in Sydney, Australia, Guy frequently travels around the Pacific and SE Asia regions as well as to Europe and the Caribbean.

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Spike Abram is a professional and experienced multihull sailor with extensive experience sailing, building and refitting large multihulls. He holds a Yachtmaster Ocean qualification along with many years in command of performance multi and mono hulls and is shortly to complete a Diploma in Superyacht New Builds. Spike is well placed to give expert advice on the build, refit and operation of large multihulls

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Place your luxury yacht in the right hands with the services of our superyacht management team. Private ownership is an investment, one that requires intimate knowledge and dedicated action to maximize enjoyment and ensure quality maintenance. We provide unparalleled services for private ownership, from customized construction to financial planning to personalized itineraries. Northrop & Johnson is delighted to work with you to make your ownership of a luxury yacht nothing short of extraordinary, so that all you must worry about is enjoying your superyacht.

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From vision to reality, our superyacht management team promises exceptional services for customizing and constructing your own private yacht. Our dedicated team presents a unique opportunity to personalize your yacht design with committed specialists and trade experts. From elite luxury interior designers to renowned naval architects, our professionals intimately understand the industry and provide the finest consultations and counseling throughout your new-build process.

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When purchasing a luxury yacht, it’s vital to understand the potential risks, safety procedures and security protocols to protect your asset, along with those aboard. With our specialists at your disposal, cruising smoothly and safely is assured. Through a thorough understanding of International Safety Management Codes, Maritime Labor Convention regulations and additional proceedings, your yacht ownership experience is made simple, successful and undisturbed.

Assuring Your Travel

Dedicated to providing the perfect luxury yacht experience, we specialize in thorough itinerary planning and destination research. Our experts have an intimate knowledge of shore-based activities, on-water amenities and luxury travel possibilities around the world, perfectly catered to each client’s needs. With a dedicated liaison, there are no bounds to the enjoyment of your yachting experience and the destinations you travel to.

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Safety consideration and regulation compliance are vital for luxury yacht travel. Having a department devoted to these concerns keeps your yacht on the water and your enjoyment at a maximum. With a professional consultant, you can register your yacht with ease, thanks to the strong trust built between the the client, the liaison and the country of registration.

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Like any investment, owning a yacht involves complexity and requires meticulous understanding. We provide a professional team dedicated to bespoke budgets, payroll plans and additional financial matters. The department consists of revered accountants and multi-faceted representatives with personal experience in the yachting industry. On a monthly basis, your specialist will send a breakdown of your yachting expenses and maintain quality assurance throughout your ownership. With the Deep Blue real time yacht management software, we ensure that your yachting needs are taken care of whenever and wherever applicable.

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Our superyacht management team is an active provider of maintenance and repairs in the luxury yachting industry across the world. Thanks to our impressive reach, clients can enjoy access to the best engineers in technology, safety mechanisms and structural support. With an extensive team and endless resources, necessary repairs are dealt with efficiently and thoroughly. As an N&J client, you will receive the utmost quality maintenance and are guaranteed satisfaction with our services.

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It’s undeniable that a captain and crew make or break luxury yacht ownership. Crew is essential for yacht operations, vessel maintenance and on-water hospitality. We provide a truly unique crew database with over 6,500 members worldwide from an extensive array of nationalities. Our superyacht management crew representatives ensure that your captain and crew are thoroughly processed, analyzed and interviewed for the fulfillment of your luxury travel needs. In addition to finding crew, our specialists sustain and support ongoing relationships between crew, captains and owners to ensure that the experience aboard your luxury yacht is nothing short of unforgettable.

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The services of our superyacht management team are thorough, refined and simply extraordinary. Our extensive team of consultants is readily available for any needs that may arise, from legal advice and representation to project negotiations. Having reliable assistance that surpasses expectations enables clients to relax and appreciate the most important part of yachting: your enjoyment.

With our impressive collection of resources, N&J clients can rest assured that their luxury yacht ownership will be as seamless and efficient as possible.

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The largest yachts owned by tech billionaires, from Mark Zuckerberg to Jeff Bezos

• Megayachts have become a status symbol for the richest of the rich.
• In recent years, Jeff Bezos and Mark Zuckerberg have splurged on enormous boats.
• These are the biggest yachts owned by tech billionaires.

The average Joe celebrating a personal renaissance after, say, the end of a long-term relationship or when approaching a fresh decade might commemorate it with an ankle tattoo or a sports car. But if you're a billionaire, you may instead spend hundreds of millions on a yacht .

A few years after he and his wife divorced, Jeff Bezos shelled out on a megayacht. Last year, Bezos debuted the 127-meter vessel "Koru," a Māori symbol that signifies a fresh start — perhaps referring to that with his fiancée Lauren Sanchez.

Earlier this year, just before his 40th birthday, Mark Zuckerberg became the rumored owner of a yacht originally built for a Russian oligarch.

Superyachts have increasingly become ultrawealthy status symbols , providing highly secluded leisure and networking sites. They are — even more so than real estate — the single most expensive asset you can own.

"It's a bit of a celebration of your success in life, of wealth," Giovanna Vitelli, the chair of the Azimut Benetti Group, the world's biggest producer of superyachts, told Business Insider.

While many tech billionaires have bought yachts, the richest of the rich, like Bezos, Zuckerberg, and Oracle cofounder Larry Ellison, have gone bigger. Their boats are virtual palaces at sea, decked with amenities like gyms, spas, pools, nightclubs, and movie theaters.

A look at these megayachts — broadly defined as over 70 meters long, mostly custom-built, and often costing nine figures — offers a glimpse into how the .00001% lives. It's something few others will ever get to experience. Even chartering a yacht of this size for a week typically costs upwards of $1 million.

One major thing that hundreds of millions of dollars can buy is privacy. There are likely yachts that have not been publicly recorded or registered — for example, Evan Spiegel is rumored to own the 94-meter megayacht Bliss. In an industry ruled by discretion , deciphering who owns what is typically an exercise in stringing together many clues.

Here are the largest yachts owned by tech billionaires, listed in order of length.

Jeff Bezos: Koru and Abeona

Amazon founder Bezos' $500 million megayacht, the 127-meter Koru, made a splash last year as she crisscrossed the Mediterranean in her first summer at sea, with her 75-meter support vessel Abeona in tow.

The sailing yacht, which is hard to miss thanks to her massive size and unique design, was host to Bezos and his fiancée Lauren Sanchez's famous friends . The couple held an engagement party on board, which reportedly drew guests including Bill Gates, Ari Emanuel, and Leonardo DiCaprio. Just a week later, they were seen on the streets of Dubrovnik, Croatia, with Orlando Bloom, Katy Perry, and Usher.

Even before her completion, Koru made headlines. She drew the ire of some Dutch people, who vowed to hurl eggs after she was announced a historic bridge in Rotterdam might be taken apart to allow the Oceanco boat through. Luckily, the shipyard made alternative plans, and an egg crisis was averted.

Among yacht world insiders , Koru is widely praised for her craftsmanship.

"I heard back in 2018 or something that somebody had ordered a classic sailing yacht," one superyacht expert told BI. "You order 125 meters, that's not really going to be classic. But it is. I think it's pretty cool."

Mark Zuckerberg: Launchpad

Earlier this year, the yacht world was rife with rumors that Zuckerberg purchased Launchpad, a 118-meter superyacht originally designed for a sanctioned Russian businessman.

The ship made her maiden voyage in March, going from Gibraltar to St. Maarten and mooring in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

Little is known about her interior, but photos show a large swimming pool and helipad. Her price, too, has been kept under wraps but is said to be nine figures.

Eric Schmidt: Whisper

Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt made waves last year when he agreed to buy the Alfa Nero , the yacht of a sanctioned Russian oligarch, for $67 million in an auction conducted by Antigua and Barbuda. But he backed out of the deal following legal issues over her true owner. He quietly purchased Kismet instead. The 95-meter-long Lürssen-built boat was formerly owned by the Jacksonville Jaguar's billionaire owner Shahid Khan . Schmidt renamed her Whisper.

The ship can fit 12 guests and a crew of 28, according to Moran Yacht & Ship, which oversaw her construction. She features a master deck with a private jacuzzi, full-service spa, lap pool, movie theater, and outdoor fireplace.

While her final sale price was not public, she was listed for 149 million euros (about $161 million at current exchange rates), and at a charity auction in January, one week aboard the ship went for $2.4 million, according to industry outlet Yacht Charter Fleet.

Barry Diller: Eos

Barry Diller , the chairman of digital media company IAC, co-owns the megayacht Eos with his wife, fashion designer Diane von Furstenberg , who is immortalized by a figurehead sculpture by Anh Duong.

One of the largest private sailing yachts in the world, the three-masted Lürssen schooner measures 93 meters long. She took three years to be built before being delivered to Diller in 2009, and since then, little has come to light about her interior and features.

The power couple has hosted many celebrities on the Eos, which spends her summers crisscrossing the Mediterranean and New Year ' s Eve in St. Barts . Over the years, guests have included Oprah Winfrey, Emma Thompson, Anderson Cooper, and Bezos, leading some to believe she provided inspiration for his Koru.

Jim Clark: Athena

Netscape founder Jim Clark purchased the 90-meter sailing yacht Athena in 2004.

"I could easily have built a 50- or 60-meter motor yacht that would have had the same space as Athena, but I was never really interested in building a motor yacht," he told Boat International in 2016. "To my eye, she's one of the most gorgeous large sailing yachts, maybe the most gorgeous large sailing yacht in the world."

Athena has room for 10 guests and 21 crewmembers, and the only change Clark says he'd make in her design is adding more space for his kids.

"If I was forced to change something, I would convert the office on the lower deck into a children's room," he said.

The former Stanford professor tried to sell her at various points — listing her for $95 million in 2012 , $69 million in 2016, and $59 million in 2017 — but she has yet to change hands.

Larry Ellison: Musashi

Oracle founder Larry Ellison has owned several superyachts over the years, including the Katana, the Ronin, and the Rising Sun — which he sold to fellow billionaire David Geffen .

He purchased his current boat, Musashi, in 2011 for a reported $160 million from custom-yacht giant Feadship.

Named after a famous samurai warrior, the 88-meter-long yacht has both Japanese and Art Deco-inspired design elements. She also boasts amenities including an elevator, swimming pool, beauty salon, gym, and basketball court.

Ellison is known for his extravagant spending — private islands, jets, a tennis tournament — and yachting is among his favorite and most expensive hobbies. He took up racing them in the 1990s and financed the America's Cup-winning BMW Oracle Racing team .

Laurene Powell Jobs: Venus

Steve Jobs' wife, investor and philanthropist Laurene Powell Jobs, inherited a nearly finished 78-meter yacht named Venus when the Apple cofounder died in 2011.

After spending years vacationing on Ellison's yachts, Jobs wanted one for himself. He designed Venus with French starchitect and decorator Philippe Starck , and she was worth $130 million at completion.

"Venus comes from the philosophy of minimum," Starck said of her design. "The elegance of the minimum, approaching dematerialization."

Jobs and Starck began working together in 2007, the designer told Vanity Fair , and held monthly meetings over four years. Venus was delivered in 2012 to Jobs' specification: six identical cabins, a design to ensure spaces of absolute silence, and the most up-to-date technology.

"There will never again be a boat of that quality again. Because never again will two madmen come together to accomplish such a task," Starck told the magazine. "It was not a yacht that Steve and I were constructing, we were embarked on a philosophical action, implemented according to a quasi-religious process. We formed a single brain with four lobes."

Charles Simonyi: Norn

Early Microsoft employee Charles Simonyi has purchased two megayachts from the German shipyard Lürssen: the 90-meter Norn and 71-meter Skat.

Delivered in 2023, Norn is full of luxe features, including an outdoor cinema and a pool floor that lifts to become a light-up dancefloor. She shares a militaristic style with Skat , which Simonyi sold in 2021.

Skats's name is derived from the Danish word for treasure, and she had a listing price of 56.5 million euros and was launched in 2002.

"The yacht is to be home away from my home in Seattle, and its style should match the style of the house, adapted for the practicalities of the sea," Simonyi once said .

Sergey Brin: Dragonfly

Google cofounder Sergey Brin has built a flotilla of yachts, boats, and toys known as the "Fly Fleet."

Named after a once-secret Google product , the largest of Brin's armada is the sleek Dragonfly , which boasts a movie theater and a helipad. The 73-meter-long vessel was built by the Australian shipyard Silver Yachts and can fit up to 18 guests and 16 crew members, according to SuperYacht Times.

Also in his fleet is the superyacht Butterfly, a mere 38 meters long. Often moored in the Bay Area, her crewmembers spend their downtime kitesurfing and giving swimming lessons to local kids.

The rest of his marine lineup includes a smaller boat called Firefly, as well as Jet Skis, foilboards, dinghies, and kiteboards. She takes a team of 50 full-time employees to manage, steer, and maintain the entire operation.

Sindhu Sundar contributed to an earlier version of this story.

Correction: May 6, 2024 — An earlier version of this story misstated Giovanna Vitelli's title. She is the chair of the Azimut Benetti Group, not a vice president.

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