The Italian Sea Group announces the keel laying of the new 53m superyacht Admiral, the third in production and the first with hybrid propulsion.
“The keel laying ceremony is a special moment in the construction of a yacht that begins to take concrete shape. This Admiral superyacht in hybrid version, credits our constant and continuous research into sustainability towards navigation with almost non-existent emissions, both at sea and in the atmosphere," commented Giovanni Costantino, Founder & CEO of The Italian Sea Group.
One of the visual innovations of this 53-meter vessel is the absence of visual barriers; the interior and exterior spaces flow into each other, creating a continuous dialogue.
Thanks to carefully selected precious and natural materials such as wood, stones and raw metals, the refined interior creates an enveloping atmosphere.
Admiral 53m can accommodate up to 12 guests in five spacious suites on the lower deck in the bow and in the owner's cabin on the main deck, also equipped with its own outdoor terrace. On the open bow area in front of the yacht's wheelhouse there is a 7.5-meter tender, two jet skis, a rescue boat and various toys.
The yacht is equipped with an innovative hybrid system that includes:
two main diesel engines and electric alternators, which allow the distribution of energy between all on-board services during navigation with the generators turned off and the batteries recharged.
As well as a powerful lithium polymer battery, which ensures the operation of all services and amenities of the yacht for several hours with zero emissions, without noise pollution and with complete absence of vibrations.
Delivery of the vessel is scheduled for the first half of 2026.
The Italian Sea Group is a global operator in the luxury yachting industry, listed on Euronext Milan (“EXM”) and active in the construction and refit of motor yachts and sailing yachts up to 140 meters. The Company, led by Italian entrepreneur Giovanni Costantino, operates on the market with the brands Admiral, renown for elegant and prestigious yachts, Tecnomar, Perini Navi, and Picchiotti; the Company has a business unit, NCA Refit, that manages the maintenance and refit services for yachts and mega yachts with a length over 60 meters.
Credits: The Italian Sea Group
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April 29, 2024
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April 29, 2024
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April 29, 2024
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April 26, 2024
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