New vessels review


Royal Huisman unveils the world's tallest yacht


The Dutch shipyard Royal Huisman has introduced SKY, a 265-foot (81-metre) sloop that aims to claim the title of the world’s tallest yacht — at least when it comes to its mast. At 305 feet (93 m) from waterline to mast top, SKY’s carbon rig is described as the tallest ever built on a sloop, matching the height of the Statue of Liberty from ground to torch.


With weight being a central feature in all sailing yachts, the hull will be made from full aluminium, optimized for weight distribution, and combined with a lifting keel — a configuration meant to give SKY excellent sailing performance relative to its size. She is also specifically sized to carry a 45-foot (14 m) tender to allow coastal exploration and to transport guests and provisions without having to reposition the yacht closer to a harbour. According to the designers, the yacht will be capable of outpacing motor yachts of comparable length. Steering is handled via twin carbon composite rudders and an integrated sailing system, giving SKY a level of manoeuvrability akin to yachts half its size.


THE REPORT | MAR 2026 | ISSUE 115 | 53


Bourbon welcomes six new crewboats to fleet


French offshore vessel operator Bourbon recently took delivery of six new crewboats in a series built by Piriou at its Vietnam facilities.


Two of the vessels will support Bourbon's activities off West Africa while the other four will be operated by Bourbon Interoil Nigeria. The crewboats were designed by French naval architecture firm Mauric. Each one measures 27 metres long, offers 60 square metres of total open deck space forward and aft, and can reach a top speed of 30 knots. The vessels come in different configurations and can carry between 50 and 70 technicians.


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