BENETTI LAUNCHES M/Y “METIS”, A 63M FULL CUSTOM YACHT. She has exteriors designed by Giorgio M. Cassetta and interiors by Bannenberg & Rowell and Birgit Otte Interior Design. This official Benetti news item is included in the Superyacht Guide news archive.
She has exteriors designed by Giorgio M. Cassetta and interiors by Bannenberg & Rowell and Birgit Otte Interior Design. The distinctive feature of “Metis” is the innovative layout of the living areas and the owner’s apartment, which covers a surface of over 160 square meters and is filled with natural light that floods in through huge glazed surfaces around its perimeter. “Metis”, an original and innovative 63 meters Full Custom yacht designed for a German owner, who was introduced by Kurt Lehmann of Yacht Moments, was launched today in Livorno. Yacht Moments – in their role as consultant – have been in charge of the project management during the whole building period. “While every launch is the source of great pride for us, “Metis” represents something special: her owner, together with Yacht Moments, allows us to enhance our presence in the strategically important German market. As always, we are very pleased to act as spokespeople for ‘Made in Italy’ excellence worldwide,” said Franco Fusignani from the sidelines of the ceremony. The Benetti CEO reasserted the concept: “We’ve been able to maintain the higher level of quality that distinguish all of our yachts while satisfying all the client wishes, even the ones received during the building process like the customized 20 sqm gym on the Fly Deck”. Fusignani’s comments were echoed by the owner of “Metis”: “Benetti has confirmed its international yacht building reputation for excellence in quality and reliability. The shipyard has successfully interpreted my desires and needs to perfection. I am particularly satisfied with the unique owner’s cabin, which represents the perfect example of customization and excellence”. Built with a steel hull and an aluminium superstructure, “Metis” is a five deck yacht of 63 meters in length . The flowing exterior lines are designed by Benetti and Giorgio M. Cassetta Design , working in partnership.