• News
  • Yachts
  • Owners essentials
  • Watches
  • Marinas
  • Boat Shows
  • Studio
  • About Us
  • Contact
Facebook-f Instagram Youtube
CONTACT US
  • News
  • Yachts
  • Owners essentials
  • Watches
  • Marinas
  • Boat Shows
  • Studio
  • About Us
March 29, 2024 News

AZIMUT GETS EVEN MORE GRANDE WITH THE UNVEILING OF THE PROJECT OF GRANDE 44M, THE NEW FLEET FLAGSHIP

Presented at the Palm Beach International Boat Show, Azimut’s new flagship – the Low Emission Yacht Grande 44M  has a concept and exterior styling by Alberto Mancini and interiors by […]

Presented at the Palm Beach International Boat Show, Azimut’s new flagship – the Low Emission Yacht Grande 44M  has a concept and exterior styling by Alberto Mancini and interiors by m²atelier, working with the Shipyard for the first time.
Five units sold in advance of the launch.

 

Azimut charts a course for the future and unveils the project of the new fleet flagship – Grande 44M – at the Palm Beach International Boat Show. The largest model ever built by the Shipyard is also an expression of its mission to marry technological innovation, visionary design and a focus on environmental sustainability.

Grande 44M amazes by offering something that doesn’t exist today: a superyacht with reduced CO2 emissions that brings bold, flowing lines to a design with four decks rather than the traditional three, embracing and sculpting significant volumes. She’s a boat that offers a unique and unexpected onboard lifestyle for this segment. The stand-out feature? The Upper Deck, which can be converted into an Owner’s Deck with uninterrupted sea views both forward and astern.

“Grande 44M is proof that true innovation anticipates what owners really desire. This is confirmed by the five units sold even before the official presentation of the project, all bought by Azimut owners who understand the Shipyard’s values and wish to grow with us”, said Marco Valle, Azimut|Benetti Group CEO.

The concept underpinning the innovative styling – created by Azimut in partnership with Alberto Mancini – is the decision to move the helm station to the fourth deck, freeing up the Upper Deck so that it can be transformed into an Owner’s Deck featuring the master suite and a private terrace offering spectacular views. Aft, Grande 44M reproposes the Mezzanine Deck with Sea View Terrace that was central to the success of Grande Trideck. On Grande 44M, this stage overlooking the sea is made even more unique by the See Through Pool, with its plays on transparency that establish continuous contact with the water and generate reflections that give the beach club an even more magical feel.

The new layout means that architecture firm m²atelier – working with Azimut for the first time – could create an interior design that balances functionality and aesthetics, making the owners’ experience central and offering versatile settings to configure according to how they like to spend their time with family and friends.

The forward section of Grande 44M’s Upper Deck can be fitted out as a media room for guests or reserved for the owner, or alternatively as a dining area with veranda accommodating 12 people. In both cases, almost two-meter-long windows on either side provide open views outside, where a lounge area in the bow with a small firepit offers a cozy space from which to watch the sun set over the water. It’s a lifestyle aspired to by everyone who loves the sea.

Water is the key element in the narrative told by m²atelier, capturing its essence and giving back fluidity, dynamism and reflections. m²atelier, a firm with an international reputation for creative projects in multiple sectors – from residences and hotels to retail and product design – brings as a distinctive signature for Azimut a clear message, accented by refined, subtle, whispered details that seduce with a discreet simplicity completely free of affectation or overemphasis.

Grande 44M is not only a design and lifestyle masterpiece, but also a highly advanced naval architecture project and a new milestone in the green course charted by Azimut. The yacht is also the flagship of the Shipyard’s family of Low Emission Yachts, models that offer a reduction of between 20 and 30% in emissions compared to more traditional naval architectures of the same size. The innovative naval platform of Grande 44M is based on a Dual Mode hull, the introduction of the Hull Vane® foil technology and the Mild Hybrid Plus Zero Emission Hotel Mode system.

 

The Dual Mode hull, developed in partnership by P.L. Ausonio Naval Architecture and the Azimut R&D department, represents the union of two types of conventional hull: the bow section is typical for fast displacement boats, while the part from midships to the stern has a chine commonly found on planing hulls. This results in a hull that allows a considerable reduction in fuel consumption and emissions at every speed range.

 

The foil technology is installed for the first time on an Azimut yacht thanks to the collaboration between Hull Vane, Dutch company global leader in the design of advanced hydrodynamic solutions, and the Azimut|Benetti Group R&D Department which has gained a great experience in the design and production of carbon components. The Hull Vane® carbon wing fitted to the stern of Grande 44M is able to suppress the stern wave and generate forward thrust, providing further reduction in overall drag as well as damping of pitch, sway, and roll in navigation.

 

The ability to combine onboard comfort with a focus on environmental sustainability is a stand-out feature of the designs developed by Azimut, which now already offers six models that can be fitted with a Zero Emission Hotel Mode system, making it possible to stay at anchor for from 4 to 8 hours with the generators off. On Grande 44M this technology achieves maximum efficiency in combination with the Mild Hybrid Plus system, a new level of electrification developed by Azimut|Benetti Group R&D in partnership with Asea Nautica.

The Mild Hybrid Plus Zero Emission Hotel Mode system is the only solution today that makes it possible to cruise with the generators off and all loads connected, as well as producing a surplus of energy used to recharge the battery pack.

 

Grande 44M will be presented to the public at the Cannes Yachting Festival 2026.

 

Previous Post
Next Post

Leave A Comment Cancel

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Close

Recent Posts

March 29, 2024
AZIMUT GETS EVEN MORE GRANDE WITH THE UNVEILING OF THE PROJECT OF GRANDE 44M, THE NEW FLEET FLAGSHIP
Tags
Al Habtoor Astondoa Award awards Barcelona Benetti Bentley Bentley Motors Boats boat show Cannes Davidoff Delhaye Gregory Group Dubai ferreti fort lauderdale International boat show Galactica Super Nova Kiton Luminor 1950 Luminor 1950 3 days Acciaio Luxury Marinas Marine monaco Monaco Yacht Show MYBA MYS 2016 news Numarine owners essential Panerai Panerai Boutique Porto Porto Montenegro Radiomir 1940 Radiomir Firenze 3Days Acciaio Sunreef Super Yacht TYHA Award 2017 Volvo Volvo Penta watches Yacht Club Yachting Festival Yachts
Categories
  • Magazine
  • News
  • Yachts
  • Owners essentials
  • Watches
  • Marinas
  • Boats shows
  • Studio
  • Features
  • Uncategorized
-->

Related Posts

May 30, 2025 News
CONFINDUSTRIA NAUTICA – THE ITALIAN MARINE INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION AT THE ICOMIA 2025 CONGRESS IN PALMA DE MALLORCA
The Annual Congress held by ICOMIA, the International Council of Marine Industry Associations, and hosted this year in Palma de Mallorca by Spain’s own National Marine Industry Association ANEN, came to […]
Read more
May 30, 2025 News
CANTIERI DI PISA CELEBRATES TRADITION WITH AN EMOTION FILLED COIN CEREMONY MARKING THE START OF CONSTRUCTION WORK ON THE NEW CANTIERI DI PISA CUSTOM 40-METRE YACHT
Cantieri di Pisa’s Custom Division celebrated the start of construction work on a 40-metre full custom yacht at its shipyard with the coin ceremony, a fascinating ritual with deep roots […]
Read more
May 30, 2025 News
AMELS REFIT MOONSTONE DEPARTS VLISSINGEN
The team at Damen Yachting is pleased to announce the redelivery and departure of the Amels Refit MOONSTONE. The now 79.2 metre superyacht, originally named ALBATROSS and built by Delta […]
Read more
May 29, 2025 News
BENETTI LAUNCHES FB615: A CUSTOM B.NOW 50M, MASTERPIECE DEVELOPED AROUND THE OWNER’S UNIQUE VISION OF YACHTING
Benetti redefines the boundaries of custom yacht-building with the launch of FB615, a 50-metre floating masterpiece meticulously crafted to embody the unique dreams and lifestyle of her owner. This yacht […]
Read more
May 29, 2025 News
FERRETTI GROUP TAKES CENTRE STAGE AT THE VENICE BOAT SHOW WITH TWO WORLD PREMIERES
Ferretti Group puts a shine on its hulls and warms up its engines ready for the sixth Venice Boat Show held from May 29 to June 2. The Group is […]
Read more
May 28, 2025 News
THE 3RD EDITION OF THE BENETTI LEGAL SYMPOSIUM HAS CONCLUDED
Arbitration and contracts took center stage at the 2025 edition of the Benetti Legal Symposium, where the main Italian and international law firms in the nautical sector gathered for discussion. […]
Read more
May 28, 2025 News
PULINA EXCLUSIVE INTERIORS SUPPORTS EMERGING DESIGN TALENT DURING WORLD BOATING DAY 2025
On the occasion of World Boating Day 2025, Pulina Exclusive Interiors hosted a hands-on workshop dedicated to young designers from the Naval and Nautical Design Department of the University of […]
Read more
May 23, 2025 News
COLUMBUS CROSSOVER 42 M/Y BIG NAAN: LAUNCHING CEREMONY
Columbus Yachts announces the launch of the new Crossover 42 named M/Y Big Naan. The joyful ceremony took place at the Savona shipyard in the presence of her Owners, their […]
Read more
May 22, 2025 News
AN INTERIOR PERSPECTIVE FOR THE ALL-NEW BURGER 180′ BY VRIPACK YACHT DESIGN
Designing a yacht interior from a blank canvas is a challenging proposition. Even more so for a custom yacht that should stand apart while also appealing to a broad international […]
Read more
May 22, 2025 News
AN ICONIC AQUARAMA SUPER AT THE CAVALLINO CLASSIC MODENA
When timeless elegance meets legendary heritage, Riva is always there with its story of beauty and passion for perfection. Once again this year, the Sarnico-based brand was main sponsor at […]
Read more

The World of Yachts

  • LATEST NEWS
  • YACHTS
  • OWNERS ESSENTIALS
  • WATCHES
  • MARINAS
  • BOAT SHOWS
  • STUDIOS
UK Office
  • The World of Yachts & Boats Ltd
  • Suite 200a, Cumberland House, 80 Scrubs Lane,
    London NW10 6RF, UK
  • +44 208 9699505
UAE Office
  • Gulf Marine Services
  • Office 1302, Al Ameri Tower, Al Barsha Heights
    P.O. 337066, Dubai, UAE
  • +971 4 3639474
Subscribe to get the latest deals!

    Facebook-f Instagram Youtube

    COPYRIGHT © 2025 – THE WORLD OF YACHTS & BOATS

    Welcome Back!
    Create Free Account

    It's free. No subscription required

    or
    Lost your password?