Rolls-Royce has confirmed tests of its mtu Series 4000 engine running on 100% hydrogen fuel have been successful. The tests mark another step towards the introduction of hydrogen engines to help the superyachting sector improve its sustainability performance. The firm’s
Sanlorenzo has selected finance service provider FinDynamic to support its supply chain operators with finance options using its digital platform. In addition to confirming, the firm will also provide dynamic discounting, meaning suppliers can obtain advance payments of their invoices.
Sanlorenzo has acquired charter and sales brokerage Equinoxe Yachts for a €2.1m. Around 10% of the sum will be paid to Equinoxe over the next three years. The Italian shipyard said that the decision to acquire Equinoxe Yachts was made
Sanlorenzo has reported 128 projects under construction at the end of 2022, making it the largest single brand shipyard in yachts over 24m. The Italian shipyard is second only to the Azimut-Benetti Group and has recorded 17.5% growth in its
The Superyacht Builders Association (SYBAss) elected Massimo Perotti of Sanlorenzo to its board at its annual meeting. It also elected Giovanni Pomati from Nautor Swan to represent the sailing yacht sector, as well as welcoming a new member in Golden
The superyacht industry looks buoyant. Despite rising inflation, sanctions, worries of an impending global recession and the looming prospect of the sales bubble bursting, yacht builders continue to report positive financial results – and there are no signs of it
Italian yacht builder Sanlorenzo and Rolls-Royce have signed an agreement to build a superyacht with a methanol engine propulsion system using “green methanol”. Powered by two methanol-fuelled engines, the San Lorenzo yacht is expected to be delivered in 2026. The
SYI Summary: Sanlorezo will be at the Venice Boat Show for the first time. The Italian shipyard will display three models from its fleet: The SX88 (pictured above), SX76, and SL78. The Venice Boat Show will take place on May
Sanlorenzo’s plan to build a hydrogen-fuelled superyacht in partnership with Siemens Energy, could open “a new chapter in terms of carbon neutral electricity sources for medium-size superyachts”. It is a statement of intent from the Italian shipbuilder’s Technical and R&D
Sanlorenzo is to build a 50m superyacht equipped with hydrogen fuel cells that generate electricity from reformed methanol, according to CEO, Massimo Perotti. The project, which is due for completion in 2024, will have fuel cells constructed by Siemens Energy.
