Cantiere delle Marche announces sale of 45-metre explorer

Italian shipyard Cantiere delle Marche has signed contract for the construction of a 45-metre Explorer Vessel, based on the concept designed by Giorgio M. Cassetta
February 6 2026 3 minutes to read
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One of the Explorer Vessel's highlights is generous exterior lounges

The owner has already had a CdM yacht before – a 33.5-metre Nauta Air 110, but this time he “chose to take the next step, moving up to a larger explorer vessel” 

The owner is said to have fallen for the purity of the exterior design, as well as the generosity of interior volumes of the project. He asked the designer and the yard to make a few significant modifications, which were embraced and implemented. 

Despite the fact that in many ways the new project relies on the previously built custom explorer Tremenda, which ilodka.com has told you about in the article “45-metre explorer named Tremenda launched by Cantiere delle Marche”, the shipyard refers to it as a unique vessel. 

“It is especially meaningful for us that this new 45-metre explorer is based on the concept of Tremenda, even more so since we learned that the Owners are returning clients of Cantiere Delle Marche”, said designer Giorgio M. Cassetta. “We have been entrusted with both exterior and interior design, and we are, as always, committed to meticulous research and the highest quality in our work. We aim to create a yacht that is consistent and harmonious throughout. The Owners envision a calm atmosphere on board, filled with light and warmth, and defined by purity and softness.” 

One of the Explorer Vessel's highlights is generous exterior lounges
One of the Explorer Vessel's highlights is generous exterior lounges

For Cantiere delle Marche, the fact that the owner returned to the yard confirms the shipyard’s ability to deliver yachts that combine robust engineering, seaworthiness and onboard wellbeing, even as size and complexity increase. 

“I will never get tired of expressing how deeply grateful I am to those owners who choose to place their trust in us once again by purchasing a second yacht built by our shipyard. This decision represents far more than a repeat order: it is a powerful endorsement of our philosophy, our craftsmanship and the passion that drives every member of our team. Knowing that our work has met the expectations of such discerning and experienced owners is a source of immense pride and motivation. It confirms that our yachts not only meet but consistently exceed the requirements and aspirations of even the most demanding clients”, said Vasco Buonpensiere, shareholder and CEO of CdM.

The project’s technical characteristics are currently kept under wraps, but one can suppose it is going to feature large expanses of glazing, five cabins including a master suite on the main deck and generous social spaces both indoors and outdoors. 

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