ISA YACHTS LAUNCHES THE NEW ISA CUSTOM 80M M/Y BELITA THE SHIPYARD’S NEW FLAGSHIP
The 79.82-metre fully custom superyacht becomes the new flagship of the ISA Yachts fleet featuring exterior design by Espen Øino International, interiors by Peter Marino Architect and naval architecture by Hydro Tec.
ISA Yachts a Palumbo Superyachts brand, announces the launch of the new ISA Custom 80m M/Y Belita. With an overall length of 79.82 metres and a gross tonnage of 2,220 GT, Belita officially becomes the shipyard’s new flagship.
The launch marks a significant milestone for ISA Yachts and further demonstrates the shipyard’s expertise in the construction of large, fully custom superyachts, combining the engineering, production and organisational capabilities required to deliver projects of this scale and complexity.
Belita is the second 80-metre yacht built by Palumbo Superyachts, following the Columbus Classic 80m M/Y Dragon. The launch further strengthens the Group’s expertise in the large-yacht segment, which is reflected in a growing portfolio of ISA Yachts projects currently under construction, including vessels of up to 100 metres and projects ranging from 80 to 90 metres within the ISA Large Yacht Collection.
A Collaboration of Leading International Designers ISA Custom 80m M/Y Belita brings together some of the most renowned names in international yacht design.
The yacht’s exterior lines were developed by Espen Øino International, while Peter Marino Architect was responsible for the interior design. Naval architecture was developed by Hydro Tec.
“A launch is always a special moment, but seeing M/Y Belita in the water today holds particular significance for us. Behind a yacht of this scale are years of work, thousands of decisions and the contribution of hundreds of people, all united by a single objective: to achieve the highest possible standard at every stage of construction,” says Giuseppe Palumbo, Sole Director of Palumbo Superyachts.
“This 80-metre yacht fully embodies our approach to construction: rigour, attention to detail and a pursuit of quality that allows no shortcuts. It is an achievement of which we are especially proud. ISA Custom 80m is the second yacht of this size built by Palumbo Superyachts after M/Y Dragon, and for us this has a precise meaning: what once represented a major accomplishment is now part of our shipbuilding heritage. It is the quality of this heritage, even before the size of our yachts, against which we intend to continue measuring ourselves.”
Sleek Architecture and a Strong Connection to the Sea the exterior design by Espen Øino International is defined by clean, rigorous architecture and carefully balanced proportions. Despite her almost 80-metre length, Belita presents an exceptionally sleek profile, complemented by a visually compact superstructure.
Long expanses of dark glazing extend across the decks, reinforcing the yacht’s horizontal character, while a progression of volumes descending towards the stern creates a strong visual connection with the sea.
Aft, the architecture gradually opens towards the water through expansive terraces and a striking pool area, creating an outdoor environment conceived as a natural extension of the yacht’s onboard living spaces.
Fully Bespoke Interiors the interiors by Peter Marino Architect were developed as an entirely bespoke project centred around the Owner’s vision.
Architecture, design and craftsmanship come together to create highly personal spaces, with an exceptional degree of customisation complementing the construction quality and attention to detail found throughout the yacht.
Performance and Technical Specifications with a maximum beam of 12.50 metres and a full-load draft of 3.40 metres, ISA Custom 80m M/Y Belita is powered by two MTU 16V 4000 M65L engines, each delivering 2,240 kW.
The yacht is expected to achieve a top speed of 18 knots and a cruising speed of 14 knots, with an approximate range of 7,000 nautical miles at 10 knots.
With her launch, ISA Custom 80m M/Y Belita joins the ISA Yachts fleet as the brand’s new flagship, representing a significant expression of Palumbo Superyachts’ expertise in transforming ambitious, large-scale fully custom projects into yachts built to the highest standards of design, engineering and construction.
