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But Silent-Yachts has not proved immune from the supply chain problems arising from the global pandemic.  “As with any other company, we have experienced a certain degree of supply chain issues due to the many delays caused by the pandemic. Overall, however, we were able to keep them at the minimum and have our facilities running at their maximum capacities within relatively short periods of time,”   said the spokesman.

The company is reorganising into seven divisions: Yachts, Tenders, Management, Charter, Brokerage, Resorts and Shop.

Köhler said:  “We are now a truly international group with diverse interests requiring more extensive resources and production space. This enables us to collaborate with other shipyards such as VisionF to assist them in harnessing solar technology as a step towards a more sustainable future.”

Silent-Group restructure – at a glance

• Silent-Yachts : fully electric, solar-powered catamarans. In addition, a new sub-division will build hybrid yachts that use both conventional propulsion and renewable solar energy. The first hybrid yacht to be built in partnership with  VisionF Yachts .
• Silent-Tender : a new range of electric Silent tenders, starting with a model of 4 metres in length. Further models to be announced during 2022
• Silent-Management : Services for clients, from documentation, flag registration, certification and inspections to crew hiring, charter and yacht management, maintenance and servicing
• Silent-Charter : Charter from the fleet base in Port Adriano, Mallorca and around the world
• Silent-Brokerage : For pre-owned Silent vessels for sale
• Silent-Resorts : Zero-carbon, ultra-sustainable resorts with luxurious beachfront solar-powered residences
• Silent-Shop: A web-based outlet for electric water toys, smart electric gadgets and company products.

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Willkommen an Bord der weltweit ersten, in Serie gefertigten, solarlelektrischen Yachten.

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Geräuschloses fahren, keine emissionen, minimale wartung, die pioniere des solar-elektrischen yachtings - seit 2009.

Die Original-Solaryacht

Als die Erfinder serienmäßig hergestellter, solarbetriebener Yachten war unsere frühe Pioneerarbeit ihrer Zeit weit vorraus. Unser erstes Modell, die Silent 64, wurde 2016 auf den Markt gebracht. Dies geschah viele Jahre bevor andere Werften in Betracht zogen, einen elektrischen Antrieb für ihre Katamarane zu verwenden.

Führende Technologie

Unsere Gründer begannen Mitte der 1990er Jahre mit der Erforschung alternativer Energiequellen für den Antrieb von Yachten. Inzwischen haben wir die Technologie unseres selbst entwickelten solarelektrischen Antriebsstrangs perfektioniert. In Bezug auf Zuverlässigkeit, Leistung und Effizienz ist sie mehrere Generationen voraus.

Historische Erfolgsbilanz

Im Jahr 2009 wurde die Solarwave 46 als unser erster Prototyp eines vollständig solarelektrischen, autarken Hochseekatamarans vorgestellt. Seitdem haben unsere Elektroyachten mehrere 10.000 nautische Meilen bei unterschiedlichsten Wetterbedingungen souverän zurückgelegt.

Völlige Autarkie

Das Einzigartige an einer Silent ist die vollständige Autonomie unserer Yachten. Durch die Möglichkeit, Ihre eigene Energie mit Hilfe der Solarpaneele zu erzeugen, können Sie einen völlig autarken Lebensstil an Bord führen. Bereisen Sie grenzenlos die Ozeane auf eine nachhaltige Art und Weise.

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Die Ruhe an Bord unserer Yachten ist einzigartig. Ohne den Lärm, die Abgase und die Vibrationen entsteht eine tiefe Verbundenheit mit dem Meer. Luxus und Nachhaltigkeit verschmelzen zu einem Erlebnis, das Hand in Hand mit der Natur arbeitet. Die Auswirkungen auf die Meeresumwelt werden minimiert, ohne dabei den Komfort zu beeinträchtigen.

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Für optimale Leistung und Effizienz lässt sich unser solarelektrischer Antriebsstrang reibungslos mit allen Bordsystemen integrieren. Im Vergleich zu den mit fossilen Brennstoffen betriebenen Motoryachten haben elektrische Antriebe nur sehr wenige bewegliche Teile, was zu minimaler Wartung, maximaler Zuverlässigkeit und deutlich niedrigeren Betriebskosten führt.

Die Möglichkeit, die eigenen Batterien mit der Sonne aufzuladen, stellt eine neue Ära der Freiheit dar. Je nach Reisegeschwindigkeit und Wetterbedingungen hat eine Silent eine praktisch unlimitierte Reichweite und ermöglicht ein völlig autarkes Leben an Bord. Erkunden Sie den Horizont, ohne an die Grenzen der fossilen Brennstoffe gebunden zu sein.

Die Technologie, welche unsere Yachten heute antreibt, wurde von unseren Gründern vor fast drei Jahrzehnten entwickelt. Die kontinuierliche Weiterentwicklung und stetige Optimierung des gesamten Systems sind die Hauptgründe, warum unser eigens entwickelter solarelektrischer Antriebsstrang ein umfassendes Portfolio an Sicherheiten und Garantien bietet.

Angetrieben von einem fortschrittlichen Jet-Antriebssystem ergänzen unsere vollelektrischen Tender perfekt das Erlebnis an Bord unserer Katamarane. Basierend auf der gleichen Philosophie wie unsere Elektroyachten wurden sie mit einem starken Fokus auf Geräumigkeit, Leichtigkeit und Effizienz entwickelt.

Die Speed 28 gehört zu der neuen Generation von Silent und verbindet futuristisches Design mit rasantem Tempo. Ihr leistungsstarker Antriebsstrang wird durch mehrere Foils und Solarzellen auf dem Hardtop unterstützt. Fortschrittliche Hydrodynamik und modernste KI-Technologie ermöglichen eine ruhige und komfortable Fahrt.

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Während die Gegenwart uns die Anfänge der intelligenten Autos gebracht hat, glaube ich fest daran, dass es in der Zukunft solarbetriebene intelligente Boote geben wird – und ich möchte auf jeden Fall als einer der ersten an dieser Reise teilnehmen. Michael Jost / Ehemaliger Head of Group Strategy der Volkswagen Gruppe

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Ich bin von solar-elektrischen Katamaranen komplett begeistert. Schon davor wusste ich dass sie großartig sind, aber jetzt bin ich vollkommen davon überzeugt dass sie die Zukunft repräsentieren. Obwohl ich während meiner mehr als 18 jährigen Erfahrung mit BOOTE EXCLUSIV unzählige Boote gesehen habe, hat mich keines jemals so tief beeindruckt. Solch eine leise und ruhige Fahrt. Genau so sollte es sein. Martin Hager / Chefredakteur - BOOTE EXCLUSIV

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Silent-Yachts, the shipyard is ready for rebirth under new ownership

Silent-Yachts, a shipyard specializing in building electric catamarans, has overcome a period of financial difficulties by emerging under new ownership . With a renewed management team and access to new financing, a solid growth strategy covering the next five years has been put in place.

New major shareholder Michael Said is a German-American investor and customer of Silent-Yachts , with a Silent 62 3-Deck currently under construction. Through his acquisition company Helios Yacht Investments GmbH, he has taken control of all assets previously belonging to Silent-Yachts, including the intellectual property behind the innovative catamaran design and the Silent Italia shipyard in Fano.

Said ensured that funding did not dry up last year, safeguarding 140 jobs when the former company went into receivership. By keeping the yacht-building business in Fano operational, he allowed Silent-Yachts to move forward on its existing orders for the Silent 62. The first of these yachts, a three-deck version, has just been launched, with seven more expected by the end of the year .

Prospects for growth

Silent-Yachts will unveil its first 80-footer in 2025 , with another expected by the end of the same year. This is an exceptionally strong order book, reflecting the widespread enthusiasm for the brand and the innovative technology it has developed.

New CEO Fabrizio Iarrera , a veteran of the Italian marine industry, has already restructured the company and helped solidify its foundation for the future. “Silent-Yachts is known and recognized throughout the nautical world for developing the technology that makes electric catamarans a reality,” he said. “There are costs associated with creating a whole new market, and the original company fell victim to these at a time when price inflation everywhere was getting out of control,” he said.

Toward the future

As stated by the shipyard, the priority goal is to finish the yachts under construction and deliver them to customers . Thereafter, the team will re-orchestrate its future production schedule to offer additional building slots for 2025 and 2026. In the meantime, as stressed by the brand, all owners of a Silent yacht will enjoy the same service and warranty while continuing to receive full support from the brand’s worldwide network .

Iarrera concluded, “ At our yard in Fano, we are completely focused on streamlining our operations . The team we have built is committed to proving to the world that we are delivering yachts and that our excellent R&D team can stay one step ahead of our competitors. We are confident that there is a bright future for Silent-Yachts.”

(Silent-Yachts, the shipyard ready for rebirth under new ownership – barchemagazine.com – April 2024)

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Solar powered catamaran builder, Silent Yachts, has started work on its largest yacht to date – a solar-electric superyacht called the Silent 100 Explorer.

Designed by Marco Casali, this vast, plumb-bowed, all-composite model has an LOA of 101ft 8in (31m), a beam of 34ft 4in (10.46m) and a matching air draught of 34ft 4in (10.46m).

In all it provides 1,130ft² (105m²) of outdoor space and a volume close to 440GT, much the same living space as a 45-50m monohull superyach t.

The first Silent 100 Explorer will sport around 40kWp of photovoltaic panelling that will feed an 800kWh lithium-ion battery bank.

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With twin 340kW brushless electric motors providing the thrust, a short-burst top speed of between 14-16 knots is predicted but it’s this electric boat ‘s ability to maintain a six-knot cruise almost indefinitely in full sunshine that will really appeal to owners.

Key features include a full-beam 550ft² (51m²) main-deck owner’s suite , complete with owner’s office and a private balcony.

There will also be three further ensuite guest cabins spread across the main deck plus another two and a gym positioned in the starboard hull.

A central spiral staircase connects the main lounge area aft with a sky-lounge above. A full-beam bridge is located on the upper deck with doors either side leading to the elevated bow and aft decks with their own lounging areas.

The crew complement will be seven to eight across four cabins. There’s a bridge-deck double and adjacent yacht office for the captain and three double-bunk crew cabins in the port hull, as well as the main galley, the crew mess and a crew tender garage .

There is also room for a 7.5m (24ft 6in) limo-tender in a main garage positioned between the hulls. Two of those solar roof sections will also open to reveal a sundeck that doubles as a touch-and-go helipad. Plus there’s a similarly covered smaller flybridge area up front.

The first Silent 100 Explorer is already under construction in Italy and should splash in late 2023. The ball-park price-tag is a cool €19 million, excluding taxes.

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Silent Yachts saved from administration

With the electric catamaran builder now under new ownership and management team, ceo fabrizio iarrera discusses the shipyard’s growth strategy  ….

Michael Said, an American-German investor has acquired Fano-based shipyard Silent Yachts , drawing the company from the brink of insolvency. The new majority owner, who is also a client of the yard, with a Silent 62 3-Deck currently in build, has appointed Fabrizio Iarrera as CEO, with company founder and former CEO Michael Koehler keeping a 10 per cent stake in the firm and set to take on the role of brand ambassador.

“Michael Koehler has 20 years of experience in developing solar-electric yacht technology and the management team is pleased to have his experience available to them,” Iarrera tells SuperyachtNews. “Now, the growth strategy is to streamline manufacturing and organisational processes in our Fano shipyard to make us more efficient and allow us to increase production as our demand increases.”

The Austrian builder had fallen into financial difficulty recently and underwent a restructuring process due to the discontinuation of a crucial subcontractor that had played a major role in the production of the yard's solar catamarans. Subsequent reports from the Austrian newspaper Kleine Zeitung also indicated that the parent company of Silent Yachts, Asap Trading, was facing insolvency issues, with a total debt of around €46 million.

Now, however, with a new management team in place and access to fresh funding, there is a robust and solid growth strategy in place that covers the next five years. Italian yachting sector veteran Iarrera says that the firm has already restructured the business and helped to set it on a strong footing for the future.

“Silent Yachts is known and recognised throughout the yachting world for developing the technology to make electric catamarans a reality,” he says. “There are costs associated with creating an entirely new market, and the original business fell prey to these, at a time when price inflation everywhere was spiralling out of control. We have a medium-term strategy to fully develop Silent Yachts range with new models available over our five-year business plan and offer a greater range for our customers.”

Through his acquisition vehicle, Helios Yacht Investments, Said has taken control of all the assets formerly belonging to Silent Yachts, including the intellectual property of the yachts’ design and the shipyard Silent Italia in Fano. A dual German and American national who practised law in the US, Said has a property portfolio worldwide and was looking for future business investments. Being a customer of Silent Yachts, Iarrera says the decision to invest was easy, as Said has always been a believer in the company.

The new owner ensured that funding didn't dry up last year, saving 140 jobs when the business fell into administration. By keeping the Italian yacht building operation in Fano running, Said allowed Silent Yachts to continue working on its existing orders for the Silent 62. The first of these yachts has just been launched, with a further seven due later this year. Silent Yachts will also launch its first 80s model in 2025, with another one due before the end of the same year.

Under the new regime, Iarrera will oversee day-to-day operations, supported by Michael Said and a board of shareholders. Steve Bell has also accepted the role of vice chairman of the board. Together, they will supervise the new business and provide guidance to the management team to facilitate growth. Bell brings extensive experience as a seasoned manager in manufacturing enterprises spanning Britain and Germany.

Having overcome financial difficulty, Iarrera explains that the yard is currently restricted by transport limitations at the current yard due to the beam of the yachts, meaning that only the 62 can be built in the yard. “However, we are developing an additional facility in the port at Fano that could allow for two 80s to be built each year,” he says.

For the new CEO, however, the top priority for Silent Yachts now is to finish the yachts under construction and to deliver them. The yard currently has back orders for 17 yachts and is working to deliver these during 2024 and 2025, with three slots still available for delivery in late 2025.

“We know we have a job to do to rebuild the brand's reputation, but we've been thrilled by the positive reception we've had from those who have already put in orders,” Iarrea adds. “At our yard in Fano, we are fully focused on streamlining our operations. The team that we have built is committed to showing the world that we are delivering yachts and that our excellent R&D team can stay ahead of our competitors. We are certain that there is a bright future for Silent Yachts.”

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Leading electric catamaran builder Silent-Yachts has shaken off a period of financial difficulties to emerge stronger under new ownership. With a new management team in place and access to fresh funding, there is a robust and solid growth strategy in place that covers the next five years. New majority owner Michael Said is an American-German investor who is also a client of Silent-Yachts, with a Silent 62 3-Deck in build now. Through his acquisition vehicle Helios Yacht Investments GmbH, he has taken control of all the assets formerly belonging to Silent-Yachts, including the intellectual property behind the yachts' innovative design, and the shipyard Silent Italia in Fano. Said ensured that funding didn't dry up last year, safeguarding 140 jobs when the previous business fell into administration. By keeping the Italian yacht building operation in Fano running, he allowed Silent-Yachts to make progress on its existing orders for the Silent 62. The first of these yachts, an outstanding three-deck version, has just been launched, with a further seven due later this year. In addition, Silent-Yachts will launch its first 80-footer in 2025, with another one due before the end of the same year. It constitutes an exceptionally strong pipeline of orders, reflecting widespread enthusiasm for the brand and the innovative technology it has developed. New CEO Fabrizio Iarrera, a veteran of the Italian yachting sector, has already restructured the business and helped to set it on a strong footing for the future. "Silent-Yachts is known and recognised throughout the yachting world for developing the technology to make electric catamarans a reality," he said. "There are costs associated with creating an entirely new market, and the original business fell prey to these, at a time when price inflation everywhere was spiralling out of control." "Our yacht owners are passionate about the brand and the yacht itself, as our very strong pipeline of orders shows. For Michael Said, it was an easy decision to invest in a restructured Silent-Yachts, and many of our other owners are just as keen. We know we have a job to do to rebuild the brand's reputation, but we've been thrilled by the positive reception we've had from those who have already put in orders." Iarrera will run day-to-day operations with support from Michael Said and a board of shareholders. Steve Bell has agreed to serve as vice chairman of this board and together, they will oversee the new business and assist the new management team to achieve growth. Bell is a veteran manager from manufacturing businesses across Britain and Germany, as well as a qualified trainer for sailing and motor yachts up to 24m. The priority is to finish the yachts under construction and to deliver them to Silent-Yachts’ clients. Then the team will reshuffle its future production schedule to offer additional build slots for 2025 and 2026. All owners of a Silent Yacht will enjoy the same service and warranty, continuing to enjoy full support from the brand’s worldwide network. Iarrera finished: “At our yard in Fano, we are fully focused on streamlining our operations. The team that we have built is committed to showing the world that we are delivering yachts and that our excellent R&D team can stay ahead of our competitors. We are certain that there is a bright future for Silent-Yachts."

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Headlining the news is the announcement that Austrian-owned Silent-Yachts has been restructured as Silent Group comprising several distinct divisions.

Silent-Yachts:  Offering fully electric, solar-powered catamarans from 60-120 feet for noiseless, zero-emission cruising. In addition, from now on a new sub-division will also build hybrid yachts that make use of both conventional propulsion and renewable solar energy. The first hybrid yacht is an 82-foot model to be built in partnership with VisionF Yachts.

Through the cooperation with VisionF, Silent-Yachts aims to support the Turkey based shipyard towards making their catamarans more sustainable. The extended hardtop flybridge of the so-called Silent VisionF 82 is fitted with a large solar array and a powerfull battery bank in order to provide sufficient energy to power all household and comfort appliances on board. As a result, guests will be able to enjoy the noiseless Silent experience without compromises when anchoring in a bay or docked in a marina. The alliance showcases the willingness of Silent-Yachts to assist other manufacturers to reduce their vessels dependency on fossil fuels by incorporating the proven solar technology of the Austrian pioneer. 

Silent-Tenders:  Offering a new range of electric Silent tenders, starting with a model of 4 metres in length. Further models will be announced during 2022. 

Silent-Management:  Offering the full spectrum of management services for Silent clients, from documentation, flag registration, certification and inspections to crew hiring, charter and yacht management, maintenance and servicing. 

Silent-Charter:  Offering Silent yachts for charter from the fleet base in Port Adriano, Mallorca and around the world.

Silent-Brokerage:  Offering brokerage services for pre-owned vessels for sale by Silent and its clients. 

Silent-Resorts:  Stunning zero-carbon, ultra-sustainable resorts with luxurious beachfront solar-powered residences. 

Silent-Shop:  A web-based outlet for electric water toys, smart electric gadgets as well as Silent merchandising products.

New production sites The Silent Group can draw on three production facilities around the world. Its shipyard on Italy’s Adriatic coast has five construction sheds with 22,000 m² of covered space and about the same area outside for building the Silent 60 series & and the Silent 80 series. 

The Swiss-owned and managed PMG Shipyard in Thailand builds the Silent 60 series. The yard has a 20,800-m² facility in Rayong with dedicated areas for each stage of the production process.

A new partnership with Coşkun Bayraktar in Turkey, founder of the Viaport Group has opened up more production opportunities. Bayraktar, who also owns VisionF Yachts in Istanbul, has invested considerable manpower in recent months to start up production of the Silent 60 series, Silent 80 series, SILENT 100 series as well as the new Silent VisionF 82. Boats of each series are already being built in Turkey. Including the Tuzla Viaport Marina, the copperation with VisionF Yachting provides access to more than 100,000 m² of production area.

Record sales in 2021 – the current order book 2021 was a record-breaking year for the brand with 21 yachts sold. There are 17 yachts currently in build at different stages of production, among them eight Silent 60 series, six Silent 80 series, two Silent VisionF 82 and the first Silent 120 (ex-Silent 100). 

Upcoming new launch The next unit to be launched will be a Silent 60 – Front Exit version. The solar electric catamaran will touch the water this month February 2022 and will head straight to the US where the owner is waiting. Another Silent 60 Front Exit will be launched by April and will be followed by more yachts later this year.

“I’m immensely proud of what Silent-Yacht has achieved over the years,” says Silent-Yachts founder and CEO Michael Köhler. “After beginning our research into solar yacht technologies in 2004, the company has evolved and expanded and last year’s sales show that we continue to grow. We are now a truly international Group with diverse interests requiring more extensive resources and production space. This enables us to collaborate with other shipyards such as VisionF to assist them in harnessing solar technology as a step towards a more sustainable future.”

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The Regional Court of Klagenfurt has opened a major bankruptcy for ASAP Trading GmbH, which acts as a holding company for a total of seven subsidiaries, including Silent Yachts Explorer 100/1 GmbH and Silent Italia S.r.l. The company's liabilities amount to around 45.8 million euros, of which 9.3 million euros are subordinated claims. A total of 55 creditors and 36 employees are affected.

The cause of the insolvency lies in the challenges posed in autumn 2023 by a Dutch/Turkish contractual partner who - according to Silent Yachts without justification - stopped production of all the boats ordered. This led to a standstill in production in Turkey. "Despite these challenges, the shipyard in the Italian city of Fano is operating normally and is in a restructuring phase," reads an official statement from Silent Yachts. The aim is to transition from a founder-financed company to an investor-financed company managed by experienced industry experts.

What the future holds for Silent Yachts

The changes are intended to increase the company's growth potential and promote an efficient organisational structure that focuses on the production of solar electric boats under the Silent Yachts brand in Italy. The company plans to switch to modular series production in March 2024, with all yacht components arranged next to each other in one hall so that they can be built simultaneously instead of one after the other. This method of repeatable processes will significantly reduce lead times and minimise costs, the press statement continues.

Media from Austria, such as kleinezeitung.at and daili.at The media also report that two approaches to damage limitation are being discussed: Customers could take over semi-finished boats in Turkey and finish them themselves, or the litigation risk could be transferred to a litigation financier.

ASAP Trading, which was founded in 2017, initially experienced a strong growth phase. However, the takeover of the production site in Italy and the cooperation with a shipyard in Turkey resulted in high investment costs. The insolvency administrator will initiate appropriate steps. The first creditors' meeting is scheduled for 19 March 2024. The continuation forecast is negative according to creditor protection associations.

According to Silent Yachts, founders Michael and Heike Köhler are handing over the management of the company to COO Fabrizio Iarrera. They will continue to be available to the company in the areas of sales and development and will act as brand ambassadors.

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Silent-Yachts emerges stronger under new ownership with solid growth strategy

Electric catamaran builder Silent-Yachts has shaken off a period of financial difficulties to emerge stronger under new ownership. With a new management team in place and access to fresh funding, there is a robust and solid growth strategy in place that covers the next five years. 

New majority owner Michael Said is an American-German investor who is also a client of Silent-Yachts, with a Silent 62 3-Deck in build now. Through his acquisition vehicle Helios Yacht Investments GmbH, he has taken control of all the assets formerly belonging to Silent-Yachts, including the intellectual property behind the yachts’ innovative design, and the shipyard Silent Italia in Fano.

Said ensured that funding didn’t dry up last year, safeguarding 140 jobs when the previous business fell into administration. By keeping the Italian yacht building operation in Fano running, he allowed Silent-Yachts to make progress on its existing orders for the Silent 62. The first of these yachts, an outstanding three-deck version, has just been launched, with a further seven due later this year.

In addition, Silent-Yachts will launch its first 80-footer in 2025, with another one due before the end of the same year. It constitutes an exceptionally strong pipeline of orders, reflecting widespread enthusiasm for the brand and the innovative technology it has developed.

New CEO Fabrizio Iarrera, a veteran of the Italian yachting sector, has already restructured the business and helped to set it on a strong footing for the future.  “Silent-Yachts is known and recognised throughout the yachting world for developing the technology to make electric catamarans a reality,”  he said . “There are costs associated with creating an entirely new market, and the original business fell prey to these, at a time when price inflation everywhere was spiralling out of control.”

“Our yacht owners are passionate about the brand and the yacht itself, as our very strong pipeline of orders shows. For Michael Said, it was an easy decision to invest in a restructured Silent-Yachts, and many of our other owners are just as keen. We know we have a job to do to rebuild the brand’s reputation, but we’ve been thrilled by the positive reception we’ve had from those who have already put in orders.”

Iarrera will run day-to-day operations with support from Michael Said and a board of shareholders. Steve Bell has agreed to serve as vice chairman of this board and together, they will oversee the new business and assist the new management team to achieve growth. Bell is a veteran manager from manufacturing businesses across Britain and Germany, as well as a qualified trainer for sailing and motor yachts up to 24m.

The priority is to finish the yachts under construction and to deliver them to Silent-Yachts’ clients. Then the team will reshuffle its future production schedule to offer additional build slots for 2025 and 2026. All owners of a Silent Yacht will enjoy the same service and warranty, continuing to enjoy full support from the brand’s worldwide network.

Iarrera finished:  “At our yard in Fano, we are fully focused on streamlining our operations. The team that we have built is committed to showing the world that we are delivering yachts and that our excellent R&D team can stay ahead of our competitors. We are certain that there is a bright future for Silent-Yachts.”

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Silent-Yachts acquired out of administration

Tuesday, April 16th, 2024

Written by: Marine Industry News

Electric catamaran builder Silent-Yachts has revealed a new owner and new management after finalising a deal to take it out of administration.

Amid rumours of bankruptcy that have persisted since the start of the year, the Austrian-Italian shipyard has confirmed that American-German investor Michael Said, through his acquisition vehicle Helios Yacht Investments GmbH, has taken control of all the assets formerly belonging to Silent-Yachts .

The majority acquisition includes the intellectual property behind the yachts’ innovative design, and the shipyard Silent Italia in Fano.

The firm has also appointed a new CEO, Fabrizio Iarrera, to restructure the business. Iarrera — an Italian industry veteran who has worked at Monte Carlo Yachts and Dolce Vita Yachts — was appointed COO earlier this month . He will run day-to-day operations with support from Michael Said and a board of shareholders.

Steve Bell has agreed to serve as vice chairman of this board and together, they will oversee the new business and assist the new management team to achieve growth. Bell is a manager from manufacturing businesses across Britain and Germany, as well as a qualified trainer for sailing and motor yachts up to 24m.

With a new management team in place and access to fresh funding, the firm maintains that ‘there is a robust and solid growth strategy’ in place that covers the next five years. In a statement, the firm says it has ‘shaken off a period of financial difficulties’ to ’emerge stronger’ under new ownership.

New majority owner Said (pictured left) ensured that funding didn’t dry up last year, safeguarding 140 jobs when the previous business fell into administration.

Said is also a client of Silent-Yachts, with a Silent 62 3-Deck currently in build.

By keeping the Italian yacht building operation in Fano running, he allowed Silent-Yachts to make progress on its existing orders for the Silent 62. The first of these yachts, a three-deck version, has just been launched, with a further seven due later this year.

Silent-Yachts will launch its first 80-footer in 2025, with another one due before the end of the same year.

“Silent-Yachts is known and recognised throughout the yachting world for developing the technology to make electric catamarans a reality,” says Iarrera. “There are costs associated with creating an entirely new market, and the original business fell prey to these, at a time when price inflation everywhere was spiralling out of control.

“Our yacht owners are passionate about the brand and the yacht itself, as our very strong pipeline of orders shows. For Michael Said, it was an easy decision to invest in a restructured Silent-Yachts, and many of our other owners are just as keen. We know we have a job to do to rebuild the brand’s reputation, but we’ve been thrilled by the positive reception we’ve had from those who have already put in orders.”

Silent-Yachts says its priority is to finish the yachts under construction and to deliver them to Silent-Yachts’ clients. Then the team will reshuffle its future production schedule to offer additional build slots for 2025 and 2026. It says all owners of a Silent Yacht will enjoy the same service and warranty, continuing to enjoy full support from the brand’s worldwide network.

Iarrera adds: “At our yard in Fano, we are fully focused on streamlining our operations. The team that we have built is committed to showing the world that we are delivering yachts and that our excellent R&D team can stay ahead of our competitors. We are certain that there is a bright future for Silent-Yachts.”

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Blue Mind is a 2023 construction built in Fano, Italy on the hull of a Silent 62 Tri Deck by Silent-Yachts GmbH.  Silent-Yachts builds the only ocean-going production yachts fully powered by solar energy.  Blue Mind has the possibility of an unlimited range with zero emissions, surrounded by state-of-the-art design inside and out. 

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While the home marina for Blue Mind is in  Miami, Florida,  Beginning in 2024, Blue Mind will be generally open for crewed charter in the Mediterranean from May to September. Blue Mind has also arranged with Silent-Yachts North America to make the vessel available for domestic sea trials and U.S. yacht show presentation.

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