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Italy-based yachting specialist <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1457" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="RINA (Company)">RINA</a> has appointed Carlo Luzzatto as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and General Manager. The classification society announced that Ugo Salerno will be stepping down after more than 20 years at the helm.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/293211/image/large-c34dc0860f09c2ea216147159b6eae00.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/293211">Carlo Luzzatto brings a wealth of experience and knowledge from the energy, aerospace, and infrastructure sectors. For over 30 years, Luzzatto held senior leadership positions at public and private companies, including <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1992" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="General Electric (Company)">General Electric</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2415" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ansaldo (Company)">Ansaldo</a> Energia, Chromalloy, and Impresa Pizzarotti.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/293212/image/large-5b4da6d392585ab5acc01cc7f4cee6d4.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/293212">Ugo Salerno will remain as Executive President and will play an integral role in the running of the company. He was appointed as CEO of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1457" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="RINA (Company)">RINA</a> in June 2002 and Chairman in February 2012.“We are confident that Luzzatto, as CEO, and Salerno, in the role of executive president, will provide further momentum to <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1457" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="RINA (Company)">RINA</a>’s already brilliant growth trajectory,” concluded Paolo d’Amico, chairman of Registro Italiano Navale, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1457" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="RINA (Company)">RINA</a>’s main shareholder.

Ugo Salerno steps down as CEO of RINA

Italy-based yachting specialist RINA has appointed Carlo Luzzatto as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and General Manager.

RINA appoints Carlo Luzzatto as CEO and General Manager

Lurssen's fleet of 100m+ superyachts

Lürssen has delivered 22 superyachts that exceed 100m in length. SYT runs through the list. 

Lürssen's giants: the German builder’s fleet of 100m+ superyachts

<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/3" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Blohm & Voss GmbH (Company)">Blohm+Voss</a> are renowned for their unusual and daring superyachts, with the 74.5-metre motor yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/901" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Zeus74.5m (244'5&quot;)Blohm & Voss GmbH1991">Zeus</a> ranking highly on this list. The German-built superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/901" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Zeus74.5m (244'5&quot;)Blohm & Voss GmbH1991">Zeus</a> was delivered in 1991 and undoubtedly remains one of the superyacht fleet icons.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/207091/image/large-d9a7f07880c0f54ee7b05372ceeb1db7.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/207091">The distinctive exterior design is the work of French design house <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/236" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Francis Design (Company)">Francis Design</a>, who have penned her with curvaceous convex windows and sharp exterior lines. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/901" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Zeus74.5m (244'5&quot;)Blohm & Voss GmbH1991">Zeus</a> is unquestionably one of the most distinctive superyachts ever built, and most certainly is the centre of attention at every port she visits.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/13577/image/large-6fc2f2b23a987ce5492b6e9ac16d0604.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/13577">The most recognisable feature of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/901" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Zeus74.5m (244'5&quot;)Blohm & Voss GmbH1991">Zeus</a> is her windows, which were designed to limit internal reflections and inspired by the curved Parisian windows of France. The stylish windows were made by Flachglas in Germany and remain an iconic feature on the yacht, thirty years after they were installed.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/13562/image/large-a3c10292aaec32dffe41152644907872.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/13562">The steel yacht was originally christened Eco, and was a profound achievement from birth, as the first superyacht to be fitted with an underwater foil. This provided her with 120 tonnes of lift at the stern and helped her to achieve an astonishing top speed of 35 knots.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/13567/image/large-99b00d925f8c4ef9ec2da9e2e694c890.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/13567"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/13576/image/large-782f61bd13b94bc458fa336522968a9c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/13576">The 1,150 GT superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/901" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Zeus74.5m (244'5&quot;)Blohm & Voss GmbH1991">Zeus</a> includes an intelligently unconventional interior design that utilises every inch of interior space. The entire upper deck is dedicated to the owner with a private lounge and alfresco dining area for a more intimate dining experience. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/13574/image/large-2750bb45d6a16e1862e5d597d87992e6.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/13574">The further guest suites are located on the main deck with a VIP suite and four double staterooms. Each of her rooms are equipped with an entertainment system and ensuite bathroom facilities. In total she is able to accommodate up to 15 guests, as well as cabins for a crew of 21.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/13573/image/large-0c51f21446e9cbaee949065f50e04469.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/13573"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/13572/image/large-8a232319ab7d09eeae2312f0a22c87bf.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/13572">The main saloon of the yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/901" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Zeus74.5m (244'5&quot;)Blohm & Voss GmbH1991">Zeus</a> is vast and includes a plethora of seating for guests to choose from, a bar, and an entertainment system featuring a 60-inch flat screen television.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/13575/image/large-2d5d59bf2abff63f6c0110fe08f580da.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/13575">The panoramic deck is located above the upper deck and is home to a single saloon area as well as a gym. She has been kept in pristine condition over the years and is often seen cruising the French and Italian Rivieras.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/13568/image/large-612d45921751c6a4ec668289433aedf6.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/13568"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/13564/image/large-4427760d772a96d8d400a7597e4e543e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/13564">In terms of performance, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/901" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Zeus74.5m (244'5&quot;)Blohm & Voss GmbH1991">Zeus</a> is just as impressive as her exterior design. She is equipped with both twin 5,000 horsepower <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1448" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Deutz AG (Company)">Deutz AG</a> engines and a <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1992" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="General Electric (Company)">General Electric</a> 18,500 horsepower engine that propel her to speeds of up to 35 knots.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/13560/image/large-e0e40a1eb32059a3e7a76b031c8e38c4.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/13560">

Onboard Zeus: A closer look at the impressive 75m Blohm+Voss superyacht

The 75m Blohm+Voss superyacht Zeus was delivered in 1991 and undoubtedly remains one of the superyacht fleet icons.

15 of the world's fastest yachts

We present a selection of 10 of the world’s fastest yachts. Find out how a 42m superyacht manages to top out at 70 knots on SYT: