CRN delivers 70-metre Cerulean superyacht after successful sea trials
The Italian shipyard has handed over the bespoke 70-metre displacement yacht, formerly known as Project Thunderball, following completion of its testing programme.
CRN has handed over Cerulean, a 70-metre displacement superyacht, to its owner following successful sea trials at the Ferretti Group’s Ancona yard. The vessel was developed under the project name Thunderball and represents a fully custom build shaped around the owner’s requirements. According to the shipyard’s announcement, the yacht combines classical design with contemporary technology and reflects what CRN describes as the owner’s bespoke vision.
The superyacht measures 70 metres in length overall, with an 11-metre beam and totals 1,100 gross tonnes. Accommodation spans four decks and includes 12 guest berths in the owner’s suite, five VIP cabins, and 15 crew bunks distributed across nine crew cabins.
Design Partnership and Oversight
Three firms collaborated on Cerulean’s development. The Dutch studio Vripack shaped the hull form, naval architecture and internal layout. The Italian firm Nauta designed the living spaces and deck areas, focusing on usability and how spaces connect to one another. Y.CO, representing the owner and managing the project, tracked construction from initial inspection through to final coordination of external contractors.
Exterior and Interior Philosophy
Cerulean’s profile features a classic elongated bow and sailboat-inspired proportions, with soft-edged hull surfaces. CRN emphasises that the design maintains continuity between interior and exterior: geometric patterns and proportions are echoed across both spaces, interpreted at different scales and in different materials to balance consistency with variety.
The interior design concept, according to CRN, transcends trends and time, expressing what the shipyard calls a deep connection to maritime culture. The approach blends what it describes as timeless details with contemporary refinement, reinterpreting maritime heritage through a sophisticated aesthetic.
Efficiency and Engineering
Cerulean integrates an onboard battery system that balances power consumption based on how the vessel will be operated. The system allows silent running while at anchor and reduces fuel draw during these periods, according to CRN. This engineering sits alongside what the shipyard describes as advanced solutions for fuel efficiency and a high degree of customisation aligned with international yacht design standards.
Key Facts
- Length overall: 70 metres
- Beam: 11 metres
- Gross tonnage: 1,100
- Guest accommodation: 12 in owner’s suite plus five VIP cabins
- Design studios: Vripack (exterior and naval architecture) and Nauta (interiors)
This article was compiled by the CityLifeBytes editorial desk from the official announcements and reporting listed under Sources.
