Taransay (yacht)
 Taransay cruising
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| History | |
|---|---|
| Name | Taransay |
| Ordered | 2013 |
| Builder | Rossinavi |
| Yard number | FR029 |
| Launched | 18 April 2015 |
| Completed | June 2015 |
| Name | Taransay |
| Homeport | Valletta, Malta |
| Identification | MMSI number: 256428000 |
| Status | in active service |
| General characteristics | |
| Type | Luxury yacht |
| Tonnage | <300 GT |
| Length | 39.3 metres (129 ft) overall |
| Beam | 7.6 metres (25 ft) |
| Draught | 2.5 metres (8 ft 2 in) calculated |
| Decks | 3 |
| Installed power | Two Caterpillar C 18 Acert EPA TIER 3 599kW |
| Speed |
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| Range | 3,500 nautical miles (6,500 km; 4,000 mi) at 10 knots (19 km/h; 12 mph) |
| Capacity | 10 guests |
| Crew | 7 |
Taransay[1] is a 39-meter luxury motor yacht built by the Italian shipyard Rossinavi. Delivered in 2015, Taransay is a modern equipped replica of an already existent yacht, having the same name and dated 1929. Taransay features exterior styling by the Rossinavi in-house team in collaboration with STB Italia and an interior designed by Studio Tassin.
History
Taransay construction started in 2013 when the German owner, in possession of the project of an old motor yacht dated 1929, decided to reproduce it using the modern technologies. Launched by the builder shipyard Rossinavi, in Viareggio in April 2015,[2] Taransay left for its first cruise just two months after.
In September, Taransay successfully participated to the Monaco Yacht Show 2015,[3] where received the prestigious Monaco Award for its originality and distinction.[4]
General Characteristics
Taransay's interior configuration has been designed to comfortably accommodate up to 10 guests overnight in 5 cabins, comprising a master suite, 1 double cabin and 3 twin cabins. She is also capable of carrying up to 7 crew on board to ensure a relaxed luxury yacht experience. Powered by 2 Caterpillar (C18 Acert) 803 hp diesel engines and propelled by her twin screw propellers motor yacht Taransay is capable of a top speed of 14 knots, and comfortably cruises at 12 knots.
Curiosities
The name Taransay is inspired to the Scottish island in the Outer Hebrides. Taransay is the largest island of Scotland that lacks a permanent population.
During Monaco Yacht Show 2015, motor yacht Taransay has been venue of an important art exhibition of the artist Andrea Collesano. The event, having as main subject the sea safeguard also foresaw a fund-raising in favor of associations supporting environment.
Awards
- Monaco Yacht Show Monaco Award 2015
- RINA Green Plus 2015
- ISS Design and Leadership Awards Best yacht between 24 to 40 m Winner Taransay[5]
External links
References
- ^ http://www.charterworld.com/index.html?sub=yacht-charter&charter=motor-yacht-project-fr-9023
- ^ http://megayachtnews.com/2015/04/taransay-launched-at-rossinavi/
- ^ http://www.fairway.it/rossinavi-presents-my-taransay-at-the-monaco-yacht-show-2015/
- ^ http://www.monacoyachtshow.com/en/media/press-releases/all-press-releases/470-the-2015-monaco-yacht-show-awards.html
- ^ http://www.superyachttimes.com/editorial/54/article/id/15270