United Kingdom

Clelands Shipbuilding Co Ltd

The 72.25-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/800" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Clelands Shipbuilding Co Ltd (Company)">Clelands Shipbuilding</a> conversion yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1126" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bleu de Nimes72.25m (237'0&quot;)Clelands Shipbuilding Co Ltd1980">Bleu de Nimes</a> is on the market with Simon Ting of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2237" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="SuperYachtsMonaco (Company)">SuperYachtsMonaco</a>. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/358134/image/large-f28e10f4e491528c8a1830246b2a270e.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/358134">Originally delivered in 1980 as a British Royal Navy degaussing vessel, the <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/bleu-de-nimes/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">yacht Bleu de Nimes for sale</a> underwent a major conversion in 2000, transforming her into an opulent yacht. The explorer yacht also benefitted from an extensive refit between 2016 and 2020, leaving her in stellar condition for new owners to enjoy.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/358130/image/large-b3bc3154b1a4806bd5b00ada2447660a.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/358130"> <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/358138/image/large-5608b533ebfe029d2627937b1689e6b2.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/358138"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/358137/image/large-acea731401bc9a5fdbae5e16d34edf6e.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/358137">Previously named Lodestone, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1126" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bleu de Nimes72.25m (237'0&quot;)Clelands Shipbuilding Co Ltd1980">Bleu de Nimes</a> features exterior design and naval architecture crafted by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/801" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="PentaNed Shipyard Ltd. (Company)">PentaNed Shipyard</a>, along with interiors created by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1867" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Pier Vittorio Cerruti (Company)">Pier Vittorio Cerruti</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/358135/image/large-8e2781c0257abc3625fa9bb317a11902.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/358135"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/358140/image/large-e8bb3b838dd96fcff7c285b6b90b5dd1.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/358140">With a beam of 11.8-metres and a volume of 1,637 GT, the <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/motor/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">motor yacht for sale</a> is capable of sleeping as many as 28 guests across a 13 stateroom layout, while further accommodation is available to support a crew of up to 23 members. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/358136/image/large-0354163b37c4654ca8f1bc9e92ec545a.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/358136">The <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">yacht for sale</a>’s 110-square-metre, full-beam owner’s suite is complete with a private study, his-and-hers dressing rooms and ensuite bathrooms. Remaining guests are hosted in two VIP suites, six double staterooms, two triple staterooms and two twin staterooms, each with an additional Pullman berth.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/358142/image/large-a3f7763446909acaee108f41b100ef6d.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/358142"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/358131/image/large-049a29be3cd9760c9e77beb7d26ec654.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/358131">Among <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1126" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bleu de Nimes72.25m (237'0&quot;)Clelands Shipbuilding Co Ltd1980">Bleu de Nimes</a>’s selling points is her sundeck, which is home to a generous sunbathing area, while further alfresco entertainment can also be had in two large Jacuzzi’s on the aft deck, a lounging area and a bar. On the bridge deck is a standout 50-square-metre gym fitted with a range of equipment, such loose weights and exercise bikes. Other leisurely activities include unwinding in the yacht’s massage room and sauna, or having a swim via the expansive platform provided found at the beach club.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/358139/image/large-e8f958380998773866bda1e8733a188e.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/358139"> <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/358133/image/large-a36848f3fcb7405e4dd471e36da8a95c.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/358133"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/358141/image/large-70bc27d52b3de35230b5a2514554f4c9.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/358141">When it comes to her performance, the <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/clelands-shipbuilding-co-ltd/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">Clelands Shipbuilding yacht for sale</a> is powered by twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1483" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cummins Inc. (Company)">Cummins</a> engines that propel her to a cruising speed of 12 knots and a top speed of 15 knots, over the course of a lengthy 20,000 nautical mile range. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/358132/image/large-911f728d597655eaa6bc3969e14d4551.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/358132">

72m yacht Bleu de Nimes for sale 

The 72-metre Clelands Shipbuilding conversion yacht Bleu de Nimes is on the market with Simon Ting of SuperYachtsMonaco. 


72m conversion yacht Bleu de Nimes on the market 

Yachts attending the Abu Dhabi F1 Grand Prix 2023

SuperYacht Times helps get you up to speed with all the yachts attending this year’s Abu Dhabi Grand Prix at Yas Marina, Yas Island.

Yachts attending Yas Marina for the Abu Dhabi F1 Grand Prix 2023

<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/242393/image/large-6d8ce6fbfb7d7014c45102b06c9a8fd0.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/242393">Currently anchored off the old town of Antibes on the French Riviera, is the 72.25-metre explorer yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1126" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bleu de Nimes72.25m (237'0&quot;)Clelands Shipbuilding Co Ltd1980">Bleu De Nîmes</a>. First launched in 1980 as a 50-metre degaussing tender at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/800" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Clelands Shipbuilding Co Ltd (Company)">Clelands Shipbuilders</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1126" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bleu de Nimes72.25m (237'0&quot;)Clelands Shipbuilding Co Ltd1980">Bleu de Nîmes</a> became a private yacht in 1996 and has since continued to travel the world. Between 2016 and 2020, she underwent an intensive 4-year rebuild project in Genoa, where she received a new extension and up-to-date interior features. She features naval architecture by Studio Nattero and interior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1867" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Pier Vittorio Cerruti (Company)">Pier Vittorio Cerruti</a>. As part of her rebuild project, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1867" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Pier Vittorio Cerruti (Company)">Pier Vittorio Cerruti</a> was invited back to oversee the interior update, which maintained the yacht's timeless design with an added charter appeal.Onboard, she can accommodate up to 28 guests across 13 staterooms, including a full-beam owner’s suite on the upper deck forward. Other key features include a main-deck cinema room, a sauna, a massage room, a gym on the bridge deck and a touch-and-go helipad. The British-built explorer yacht can reach a top speed of 16 knots and has a range of 20,000 nautical miles while cruising at 12 knots. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1126" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bleu de Nimes72.25m (237'0&quot;)Clelands Shipbuilding Co Ltd1980">Bleu De Nîmes</a> is currently listed for sale with an asking price of €47,000,000. Take a closer look <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/51843" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Inside the newly-extended 72m explorer yacht Bleu de Nîmes (2020-09-30 13:00:00 +0200)">onboard here</a>.&nbsp;

Explorer yacht Bleu de Nîmes in Antibes

The 72m explorer yacht Bleu de Nîmes, built by Clelands Shipbuilders, is seen here anchored in Antibes, France.

The classic 39.7-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/800" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Clelands Shipbuilding Co Ltd (Company)">Clelands Shipbuilding Company</a> motor yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4408" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Arionas39.56m (129'9&quot;)Clelands Shipbuilding Co Ltd1967">Arionas</a> has been sold. Launched in 1967, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4408" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Arionas39.56m (129'9&quot;)Clelands Shipbuilding Co Ltd1967">Arionas</a> was fully refitted in Greece in 2011, bringing her up to contemporary standards. Her sale was brokered by Ed Dickinson of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/526" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Northrop and Johnson (Company)">Northrop &amp; Johnson</a> on behalf of the buyer.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/186798/image/large-39898d07ac2b544ef18b7a3b8171ae53.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/186798">Though her 2011 refit raised her mechanical elements to a modern standard, her interior and exterior spaces have retained many of their original elements.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/186819/image/large-c87200aa88e0e72711e513d385cfb80e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/186819">Her exterior was penned by her builders, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/800" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Clelands Shipbuilding Co Ltd (Company)">Clelands Shipbuilding Company</a>, while her interior comes from the boards of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/17" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bannenberg & Rowell Design (Company)">Bannenberg &amp; Rowell</a>, with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/76" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Studio Vafiadis (Company)">Studio Vafiadis</a> upgrading her furnishings in 2011.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/186817/image/large-87d22fcc60e7cd4e755f9f58527e6575.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/186817"> <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/186815/image/large-53c99228af803bab236286085c3a8e2d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/186815"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4408" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Arionas39.56m (129'9&quot;)Clelands Shipbuilding Co Ltd1967">Arionas</a> accommodates as many as 10 guests between her five staterooms, including a masters suite, two double staterooms and two twin staterooms. Her saloon has large windows and two spacious sofas for lounging, with a full entertainment setup with a flat screen TV. To the fore is a large dining space with seating for as many as 10 guests.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/186805/image/large-86d442c4f5cc64f9229ec03342e9ea32.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/186805"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/186804/image/large-e12d260275f95743a60ab33b845b8f1c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/186804">In addition, she has a spacious bridge deck with tender storage, and a crane to launch the boat. There are also a number of sun loungers in this location.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/186816/image/large-5ffa90d0252953a6adae55410bb35185.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/186816">The motor yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4408" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Arionas39.56m (129'9&quot;)Clelands Shipbuilding Co Ltd1967">Arionas</a> has a generous 7.5-metre beam, and a 10-foot draft, and her hull is made from steel. She is powered by twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2207" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Rolls-Royce Marine (Company)">Rolls-Royce</a> 370hp engines, powering her with maximum speeds of 12 knots and cruising at 10 knots. She is looked after by a crew of eight and had a last known asking price of €3,900,000.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/186799/image/large-66d3c8fa8d967af8f7aac535f54f21a1.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/186799">

Motor yacht Arionas sold

The classic 1967, 40m Clelands Shipbuilding Company motor yacht Arionas has been sold, following an extensive refit in 2011. 

40m classic motor yacht Arionas has been sold

The 39.65-metre <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/arionas" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">yacht Arionas is for sale</a>. The classic <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">yacht for sale</a> was originally built in 1967 by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/800" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Clelands Shipbuilding Co Ltd (Company)">Clelands Shipbuilding Company</a>, but was completely renovated in 2011.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/186748/image/large-5d5a107197931c3f49abe8ab4902928f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/186748">The refit included an overhaul of her interior by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/76" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Studio Vafiadis (Company)">Studio Vafiadis</a> in Greece, while maintaining her original exterior design. The work contemporised her interior featuring rich dark woods contrasted with light panelling.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/186805/image/large-86d442c4f5cc64f9229ec03342e9ea32.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/186805"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/186806/image/large-30872f0e3289f1f9e088d4009679c69c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/186806"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/186804/image/large-e12d260275f95743a60ab33b845b8f1c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/186804">The 278 GT <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/arionas" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">yacht Arionas is for sale</a> and can accommodate up to 10 guests across five staterooms as well as eight crew to take care of them. Her interior layout consists of a master suite, two double staterooms and two twin staterooms.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/186808/image/large-fe70fef4a420c716f143ecb45ab0ecaf.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/186808"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/186807/image/large-e92cb738545bbde0b903facdc46384d5.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/186807"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/186810/image/large-42e5813c7c8d7b30d50be2a6d85b252f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/186810">The classic <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">yacht is for sale</a> and boasts large passageways and deck spaces, a gym complete with exercise equipment, and various tenders and toys including one 7.5-metre tow tender and a &nbsp;4.8-metre Sacs <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5777" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Yamaha (Company)">Yamaha</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/186819/image/large-c87200aa88e0e72711e513d385cfb80e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/186819"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/186815/image/large-53c99228af803bab236286085c3a8e2d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/186815"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/186817/image/large-adf20d16349fc5c8e57a14ead245b082.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/186817"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/186816/image/large-5ffa90d0252953a6adae55410bb35185.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/186816"><a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/arionas" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">Arionas is for sale</a> and sports two <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2207" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Rolls-Royce Marine (Company)">Rolls-Royce Marine</a> D6V8TM diesel engines with an economical fuel consumption of 110 litres per hour. She cruises comfortably at 11 knots and can reach speeds of up to 12 knots and fares well even in large seas due to her steel hull and superstructure.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/186800/image/large-d67b53d1a1b010800a5d31a0614e5c05.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/186800">

39.65m classic yacht Arionas for sale

New to the market: Yacht Arionas for sale! She is a 40m yacht refit by Studio Vafiadis in 2011, accommodating up to 10 guests across five staterooms.

40m Clelands yacht Arionas is on the market

Having just reemerged after an intensive <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yacht-news/extended-superyacht-bleu-de-nimes-refit" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">4-year rebuild project</a>, the 72.25-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1126" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bleu de Nimes72.25m (237'0&quot;)Clelands Shipbuilding Co Ltd1980">Bleu De Nîmes</a> is back in business with a new 16-metre extension and up-to-date interior features. Since <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yacht-news/extended-superyacht-bleu-de-nimes-refit" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">leaving Genoa</a> earlier this month, the explorer has joined the market as a <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">yacht for sale.</a> <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/176638/image/large-5bf1b08c46a0a9aa442b6686e3b89652.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/176638"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/176626/image/large-2a1a3d85fa1767ee8416fec350aafb07.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/176626"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/176573/image/large-f36ec580a2a49b240ba55b933bd062fb.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/176573">"Her conversion was so extensive, that Lloyd’s classified her as a new construction," say brokers <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/124" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Edmiston (Company)">Edmiston</a>. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/176572/image/large-1f49ef9bae304b9965618998cebc9d59.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/176572"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/176632/image/large-cb0821b67b0872ccd230458c03703f0c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/176632"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/176633/image/large-4ca8e33a44598e2302138f26f621f3aa.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/176633">First launched in 1980 as a 50-metre degaussing tender at <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/companies/clelands-shipbuilding-co-ltd" target="_blank">Clelands Shipbuilders</a>, <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/bleu-de-nimes" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">yacht Bleu de Nîmes, for sale</a>,&nbsp;became a private yacht in 1996 and has since continued to travel the world. She features naval architecture by Studio Nattero and an interior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1867" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Pier Vittorio Cerruti (Company)">Pier Vittorio Cerruti.</a> As part of her rebuild project, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1867" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Pier Vittorio Cerruti (Company)">Pier Vittorio Cerruti</a> was invited back to oversee the interior update, which maintained the yacht's timeless design with an added charter appeal.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/176629/image/large-5fe59d32692235b96558ebf5f706184b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/176629"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/176641/image/large-478bde96b4a67c99c26989a2128a6bec.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/176641"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/176622/image/large-edf2ce20d411c7099a5883aa51cd8b77.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/176622"><a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/bleu-de-nimes" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">Yacht Bleu de Nîmes, for sale</a> as a PYC vessel, can accommodate up to 28 guests across 13 cabins, including a full-beam owner’s suite on the upper deck forward with an emperor-sized bed, his-and-her bathrooms and walk-in wardrobes. The remaining guest accommodation comprises two VIP cabins on the main deck, and six doubles, two triples and two twin suites on the lower deck. There is also room for up to 27 crew and staff on board. &nbsp; &nbsp;<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/176640/image/large-48892ca725ffd60082b7a959938fec77.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/176640"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/176646/image/large-54ba6471d7e820e80c79297193b1dac2.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/176646"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/176647/image/large-13992bc4ac2704127b1a7959578357c2.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/176647">As one of the most recent <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/explorer/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">explorer yachts for sale</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1126" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bleu de Nimes72.25m (237'0&quot;)Clelands Shipbuilding Co Ltd1980">Bleu de Nîmes</a>&nbsp;includes a main-deck cinema room, a sauna, massage room and a gym on the bridge deck, plus a touch-and-go helipad.Out on the main deck aft, guests can make use of the shaded lounge and dining areas, or move up onto the large sun deck, where two large Jacuzzis sit side-by-side with a bar nearby.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/176636/image/large-9b330caecd47716249cc869c50219680.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/176636"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/176635/image/large-e459cc47e56ea1f29e020482ea8cd13d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/176635"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/176634/image/large-b1838845a59b9ec608be27a4e581305c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/176634">A new garage houses two of the yacht’s tenders which can be also accessed from the fold-down sea terrace on the port side hull. To access the other two tenders, plus the fully-stocked toy store – which includes SeaDoos, canoes, a stand-up paddleboard and diving equipment – guests can move in via the swim platform. Here, there is still enough space for sun loungers for spending quality time beside the water. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/176570/image/large-9e2166c8e3efb75455ab17842bdf8665.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/176570"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/176624/image/large-6d493551e2f5b070d254d34382c63e35.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/176624">A new forward fin keel not only adds to the yacht’s overall speed and efficiency but has also resulted in a more comfortable ride at sea. Thanks to this new innovation, <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/bleu-de-nimes" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">yacht Bleu de Nîmes, for sale</a>,&nbsp;can reach a range of 20,000nm at 12 knots.

Inside the 72m yacht Bleu de Nîmes for sale

We take a closer look inside the newly-converted explorer yacht Bleu de Nîmes for sale. 

Inside the newly-extended 72m explorer yacht Bleu de Nîmes

The British-built explorer superyacht&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1126" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bleu de Nimes72.1m (236'7&quot;)Clelands Shipbuilding Co Ltd1980">Bleu de Nimes</a> dropped off the radar in 2016 as she underwent a secretive rebuild project in Genoa. Four years later, she has reemerged with a fresh exterior and major cosmetic changes. Our friends at <a href="https://www.ligurianautica.com/en/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">Liguria Nautica</a> was on the scene in Genoa to see the yacht return to port from a recent sea trial.&nbsp;<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/173977/image/large-887bd9bd91f96ea6a14fd56fbd3a57a9.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/173977">Life for <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1126" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bleu de Nimes72.1m (236'7&quot;)Clelands Shipbuilding Co Ltd1980">Bleu de Nimes</a> began in 1980 where she was completed as a 50-metre degaussing tender, Lodestone (pennant number A115), built for the Royal Marine Auxiliary Services at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/800" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Clelands Shipbuilding Co Ltd (Company)">Clelands Shipbuilders</a>. She was decommissioned and sold to a private owner in 1996. The vessel was subsequently renamed <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1126" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bleu de Nimes72.1m (236'7&quot;)Clelands Shipbuilding Co Ltd1980">Bleu de Nimes</a> and after an 8-metre extension in Turkey, set off on a global voyage that saw the converted yacht reach all four corners of the earth from the Pacific and the Mediterranean to the Americas and beyond.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/173989/image/large-27c74772b1ca1fbcfd5758d99e9fed0e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/173989"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/69191/image/large-112521c3b1d39b91897369783eb1b5cc.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/69191">Years later, in 2014, the yacht’s owner approached Studio Nattero in Genoa to oversee <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1126" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bleu de Nimes72.1m (236'7&quot;)Clelands Shipbuilding Co Ltd1980">Bleu de Nime’s</a> most ambitious transformation yet. It was decided that the yacht’s accommodation capabilities would be extended from nine cabins to 13, more than doubling the number of guests that can stay on board to a total of 28. In addition, a new garage would house two of the yacht’s tenders which were only stowed on the open foredeck before.&nbsp;<iframe width="758" height="427" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/f6BOGwPSOb8" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe>In 2016, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1126" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bleu de Nimes72.1m (236'7&quot;)Clelands Shipbuilding Co Ltd1980">Bleu de Nimes</a> was hauled out in Genoa where she remained for the next four years. The vessel was subsequently cut in half and an entire new amidships section was built and added along with a new transom segment for a total of 17 metres of new ship. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/173981/image/large-b0b278986f9364248b80d6876302bda7.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/173981">Studio Nattero managed to retain the explorer yacht’s classic lines and characteristic ocean liner style despite the complex new lengthening. Communication systems have now been moved to a central mast structure while the two recognisable stacks remain intact. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1867" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Pier Vittorio Cerruti (Company)">Pier Vittorio Cerruti</a>, the same architect who was behind <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1126" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bleu de Nimes72.1m (236'7&quot;)Clelands Shipbuilding Co Ltd1980">Bleu de Nimes’</a> first interior conversion in Turkey, was once again drafted to oversee the continuation of the yacht’s elegant interior into the newly-added spaces.&nbsp;<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/173982/image/large-cab857996f86646231fb498342ad3b63.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/173982"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/173978/image/large-30bf4daee00a2dc5e75f08d5d43bef26.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/173978">Out of sight are the hydrodynamic improvements that were made beneath the waterline during the rebuild project. A new forward fin keel not only adds to yacht’s overall speed and efficiency but has also resulted in a more comfortable ride at sea.&nbsp;<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/173979/image/large-8b66bc53f58594206e54de98f2295dc2.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/173979"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/173980/image/large-b368306bad6f69add412995e8956d497.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/173980">With her new look and extended capabilities, the now 72.1-metre-long <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1126" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bleu de Nimes72.1m (236'7&quot;)Clelands Shipbuilding Co Ltd1980">Bleu de Nimes</a> is destined to once again join the charter market upon delivery to her owner.&nbsp;

Superyacht Bleu de Nimes after 4-year refit

After a major extension project in Genoa, the 72-metre superyacht Bleu de Nimes is back at sea.

Extended superyacht Bleu de Nimes reemerges after 4-year refit in Genoa

<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/156647/image/large-44d1ab3fa803b8aaa7c8cd7e37b81b83.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/156647">Superyacht Bleu de Nimes anchored off the island of Sardinia When Bleu de Nimes was launched in 1980 she was intended as a degaussing ship to be used by the British Royal Navy. She was never used for this purpose and instead was sold to a private owner some years later. Between 2003 and 2008 the yacht underwent a major refit and was transformed into a luxury charter yacht. Some of her original characteristics still remain however, such as her 12,000 nm range, making this the perfect vessel for transoceanic cruises. A flush foredeck has been installed which is used as a touch and go heli pad. Here she is seen anchored off the rugged island of Sardinia last month.By Charl van Rooy

The 58.70m expedition superyacht Bleu de Nimes

Jan-Jaap Minnema of Fraser Yachts Monaco has announced the sale of the 33.71 metre superyacht Samra’s. Jan-Jaap tells us that he both represented the buyer and seller and the yacht will stay in Turkey under the same name. <img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/135889/image/large-25fb43f666526c5955a475cf06084864.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/131718">Originally built by Cleland’s in 1960 the classic gentleman’s yacht underwent a major refit in 2005 with new engines, generator and interior. <a href="#managed-by-application" data-legacy="true" data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/3653">Samra’s</a> offers accommodation for 8 guests in 1 master, 1 VIP and 2 twin cabins. Her boat deck features a modern covered bar area, as well as an al fresco dining table. <a href="#managed-by-application" data-legacy="true" data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/3653">Samra’s</a> had an asking price of € 1,750,000. Fraser Yachts Jan-Jaap Minnema +33 6 26 26 25 52 <a href="mailto:jj.minnema@fraseryachts.com?subject=M/Y%20Samra%27s%20on%20SuperYachtTimes.com">jj.minnema@fraseryachts.com</a> <a target="_blank" href="http://www.fraseryachts.com">www.fraseryachts.com</a> By Merijn de Waard

Superyacht Samra’s sold by Fraser Yachts

<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/133435/image/large-b8a288c5396213b48fc7b9a4be44fd76.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/133435">Superyacht Bleu de Nimes off AntiguaThe 58.70 metre <a href="#managed-by-application" data-legacy="true" data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1126">Bleu de Nimes</a> was built by Clelands Shipbuilding in 1980 for the British Royal Navy. In 2006 the vessel was converted into a luxury expedition superyacht and embarked on a world tour. Before arriving in the Carribean, <a href="#managed-by-application" data-legacy="true" data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1126">Bleu de Nimes</a> cruised extensively throughout the North and South Pacific. <a href="#managed-by-application" data-legacy="true" data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1126">Bleu de Nimes</a> is offered for charter through Peter Insull’s Yacht Marketing, who, jointly with Edmiston, also list the yacht for sale with an asking price of € 29,000,000.By Merijn de Waard

Superyacht Bleu de Nimes off Antigua

The latest sales listing of Jan-Jaap Minnema of Fraser Yachts Monaco is the classic gentleman’s yacht Samra’s. Originally built by Cleland’s in 1960 the superyacht underwent a major refit in 2005 with new engines, generator and interior. <img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/131718/image/large-a0af5cc15a2ff3f3565eeeeac1a32626.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/131718"><a href="#managed-by-application" data-legacy="true" data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/3653">Samra’s</a> offers accommodation for 8 guests in 1 master, 1 VIP and 2 twin cabins. Her boat deck features a modern covered bar area, as well as an al fresco dining table. The luxury yacht is based in Göcek, Turkey and has an asking price of € 1,750,000. Fraser Yachts Jan-Jaap Minnema +33 6 26 26 25 52 <a href="mailto:jj.minnema@fraseryachts.com?subject=M/Y%20Samra%27s%20on%20SuperYachtTimes.com">jj.minnema@fraseryachts.com</a> <a target="_blank" href="http://www.fraseryachts.com">www.fraseryachts.com</a>

Superyacht Samra’s for sale with Fraser Yachts

<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/131332/image/large-8bb96ab5b67885d8f373f1ffdac59931.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/131332">Samra off the coast of GöcekSamra is a 33.7 metre charter yacht, built in 1960 in the UK. She was rebuilt in 2002-2005 in Turkey, and in now in pristine condition. She offers accommodation for 10 guests in five guest cabins. Her boat deck features a modern covered bar area, as well as an al fresco dining table. Photo by Maarten Janssen