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Utopia: actually, it is real..._

Do you think it is impossible that Utopia explains and shows a different world? No, it isn’t, our science is your utopia.

Do you think it is impossible that, despite the skin-deep gigantism of its bulwarks, she still floats peacefully even in shallow waters? No, it isn’t, because Utopia is resulting logic, what was meant to happen, what it was meant to allow, and realised the unthinkable.

I am talking about a 63-metre long boat sailing unbelievably, with a very shallow draught, just a little over two metres. No, it isn’t impossible, because Utopia is born out of a mathematical formula for uniqueness. The interpreting clue to open the doors of this unique world is a logic key, made of Cartesian shapes and of hyper-contemporary style. Look at her: she speaks a dry language to you, showing her character within the limited space of a tweet. On Utopia it is horizon to take a selfie for you, it is her talking of a bursting future which frames you. It gives you the idea of something breaking, partitioning and dissecting space. It indicates a direction, it strikes the mirror of the sea and outlines its iconic avatar.

Maiden voyage

Perception and ideal portrayal of a boat. Utopia becomes an icon of navigation. Exploratoy power bent on the inside. The most intense journey is the near one , so near that it was only yesterday that it seemed so out of reach. The utopian appeal is to get close , surprising the others. Because it is efficient and handy like a tablet pc, it is the contemporary expression of the homo digitalis . The habit of a “clic“, acted normality: Utopia is moored in places for other inaccessible, with that size. But for Utopia size is not relevant. Or, if it is, it doesn’t prevent from dining, open decked, opposite villas, in private ports, in Miami or Fort Lauderdale’s canals , next to the life.

Fast, water-jet propelled, atlantic, designed for the Caribbean or moored within Florida’s seaports . Cover your face: you are in the picture those kids are taking, coming out of the club over there, with your boat behind them. It is so near them, it is the closest background for their focus. Do you still think this in impossible? Well, actually, it is real.

It is not impossible to build a boat like Utopia, but only Utopia is a Rossinavi. The original icon has been built. ### _

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Continuing its long tradition of reliable and efficient high-performance yacht engines, the M96 series of MTU 2000 offers greater acceleration and low fuel consumption in 12 cylinders from 1700 bhp to 1920 bhp and 16 cylinders from 2185 bhp to 2600 bhp, which makes it particularly suitable for luxury and sport fishing. It is also supported by MTU’s Premium Yacht Service, which provides unprecedented support for the engine throughout its lifetime. Intuitive maneuverability: complex maneuvers are made more comfortable by automatically and skillfully managing all the propulsion systems. Compatibility with the engines – wide range of propulsion units supplied electronic or hydraulic OEM; proportional control capacity; operating mode of the joystick for the control of the propeller alone. GPS-based station maintenance – remains stationary automatically with a sophisticated GPS-based system.

Utopia IV hull lines are the result of a complex research started in 2007 when we financed a testing program in SSPA (Goteborg) with full comparison of 4 different hull models scaled from 60m projects range. Those projects have in common the target to achieve the best fast semi-displacement lines combined to the best sea-keeping properties. The 4 different hull concepts tank tests comparison unveiled not only which of the 4 hull lines where the most performing, but also the data resulting from this massive research indicated which features of the other 3 good hull should be integrated in the best one. Our idea was to build the perfect mixture of ideal features and properties for this new project called the “X series” by Arrabito Naval Architects. The final hull lines were giving much better results than expectations and, from the concept lines, we developed a totally new series of hull lines with the same concepts of 40 m, 50 m, obviously 60 m and 70 m hull sizes. We thought that this new hull-line concept (able to cruise at 12kts better that a full displacement hull line), could also achieve a speed up and over 30kts for 60 and even 70m. It could definitely represent the future of super and mega yachts naval architecture. With Utopia IV we achieved at first attempt certain results that many naval architects had been trying to achieve for decades, but we did better; the incredible top speed of Utopi a IV (33kts at sea-trial condition) was also better than what simulated in all tank tests. Recently we have also witnessed real hull lines dramatic tests as Utopia IV was cruising up to 26-27 kts with wave height over 2.5 m in the Atlantic Ocean showing. Utopia IV has excellent sea-keeping properties and very smooth comfortable cruising as predicted by the long tank testing series developed.

Length over all, Loa 63 m

Breadth, max @ fender 11 m

Mean scantling draft from B.L. 2,20 m

PERFORMANCE

Main engines at 2450 RPM 4 x MTU 16V 2000 M96L 1939 kW

Max speed 33.00 knots

Cruising speed, at abt. ½ load condition 26.00 knots

Range (at approximately 12 knots) >3,300 nautical miles

Gross Tonnage ~986 GT

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Naval Architecture Arrabito Naval Architects

Exterior Design Enrico Gobbi – Team For Design

Interior Design Enrico Gobbi – Team For Design

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Arrabito Naval Architects

Enrico Gobbi – Team For Design

The Ultimate Luxury Yacht.

Utopia IV is a 63 m / 206′9″ luxury motor yacht. She was built by Rossinavi in 2018. With a beam of 11 m she has an aluminium hull and aluminium superstructure. This adds up to a gross tonnage of 986 tons. She is powered by 4 MTU engines of 2600 hp. Utopia IV’s maximum range is estimated at 3300 nautical miles. The motor yacht can accommodate 12 guests in 6 cabins. The yacht was designed by Team 4 Design.

SPECIFICATIONS

Length: 63m / 206’8″ Beam: 11m / 36’1″ Year: 2018 Guests: 12 Cabins: 6 Crew: 13 Location: Miami Beach, FL, United States

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UTOPIA IV – 206′ (63m) Rossinavi – New Worldwide Sales Central Agency!

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Moran Yacht & Ship are delighted to announce their appointment as Worldwide Central Agents for the sale of the award winning 206′ (63m) Rossinavi UTOPIA IV .

Delivered in 2018, UTOPIA IV is the harmonious balance of a luxurious super yacht and high-performance sport yacht. With an exterior featuring coupe-like design cues of long handsome lines coupled with a slender silhouette, her interior is sleek and wide and can sleep 12 guests across 6 spacious suites. The tastefully appointed interior blends minimalism with sophisticated European taste sourced from haute couture brands Hermes and Armani.

UTOPIA IV is currently in Miami Beach, FL and will be based in New England this Summer. She is U.S. duty paid and will be available for select showings. Detailed specifications will be available on Yatco shortly.

UTOPIA IV is asking USD 51,500,000. Offers are encouraged.

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Report finds inadequate lookout led to Utopia IV collision with tanker

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An accident report issued by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has found that the collision between 63 metre superyacht Utopia IV and a gas tanker was caused by the crew not maintaining a lookout.

The two vessels collided on December 23, 2021, approximately 15 miles north-northwest of New Providence Island. Utopia IV was carrying seven charter guests and 12 crewmembers at the time and was making passage to Bimini Island when she hit the stern of the 49 metre steel tanker Tropic Breeze at 10pm. The force of the collision pierced the stern of the tanker, which caused it to sink to a depth of 2,000 metres and its crew to abandon ship.

The report details that Utopia IV was travelling at 20 knots when she struck Tropic Breeze. The captain was not in the wheelhouse when the incident occurred having left 12 minutes prior to check on the guests. According to the report, the bosun, who was left in the wheelhouse, was not certified as mate or captain and therefore was not allowed by regulations to perform watchstanding duties by himself. It is also understood that the bosun was multitasking and logging navigation data "and therefore was distracted from performing effective lookout duties", the report detailed. 

The tanker was travelling at a speed of five knots and carrying a cargo of marine gas oil and liquid petroleum gas. The captain of Tropic Breeze had also left the wheelhouse to use the restroom prior to the incident.

None of the watchstanders on Utopia IV or Tropic Breeze reported seeing the other vessel on radar, which is set to a three-mile radius, while visibility was understood to be "good" in spite of bow spray reported to have been collecting on the windshield of Utopia IV . The report determined that, given the relative speed of both vessels, it was likely that none of the watchstanders had looked at the radar in the 12 minutes before the collision or completed a visual assessment of the surroundings. 

CCTV in the galley of Utopia IV captured the moment of the collision. Equipment and several of the yacht's crew were thrown to the deck or into bulkheads; three crew sustained minor injuries. Utopia IV ’s captain was in the main dining area and was thrown into the forward bulkhead and door frame. 

The chief engineer of Tropic Breeze investigated the damage and discovered that the engine room was flooding rapidly. The captain made a VHF distress call and decided to abandon the vessel; a liferaft was launched. Meanwhile, Utopia IV ’s chief engineer restarted the yacht’s engines, which had shut down after the collision, and a distress call was made from the wheelhouse. The yacht attempted to rescue the crew from the tanker but sea swells prevented them from boarding. The tanker crew were eventually rescued by a passing motor yacht, Amara , which heard the distress calls and diverted its course to assist.

Utopia IV ’s chief stewardess told investigators she saw the Tropic Breeze ’s navigation lights illuminated following the collision. According to the Utopia IV’ s crew, the Utopia IV ’s lights were all on.

As well as damage to both vessels, 156,500 gallons of marine gas oil was lost with the tanker. The accident resulted in nearly $7.9 million in damages, the report revealed. 

As Utopia IV approached Tropic Breeze from directly astern, the yacht (as the overtaking vessel) was required by 72 COLREGS to give way to the tanker. However, as the watchstanders on both Utopia IV and Tropic Breeze failed to maintain a proper lookout, both were unable to identify the risk of collision and respond suitably. The report said: "Although the Utopia IV bore responsibility as the overtaking vessel to manoeuvre away from the tank vessel, once the yacht’s intentions were unclear and a close-quarters situation had developed, the tank vessel should have taken action." 

NTSB investigators concluded that the probable cause of the collision was Utopia IV ’s wheelhouse crew not maintaining a proper lookout and therefore not identifying the vessel they were overtaking, but with contribution from Tropic Breeze’s bridge team also not maintaining a proper lookout.

“A proper lookout by suitably trained crewmembers is required by the Convention on the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea, 1972 and is essential in determining the risk of collision,” the report said. “The effective use of all available resources by a bridge team, including visual scanning, radars, electronic charts, and an automatic identification system, increases collective situational awareness and contributes to a safe navigation watch. Operators and crews should ensure that vessel bridge teams are staffed with certificated/credentialed mariners who are familiar with all bridge navigation equipment and able to independently take immediate action.” ​

The owners of the vessel had previously said in a statement that they were "terribly saddened" by the incident.

The full accident report can be found here .

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Theater of Conquest: Moscow (Level 4 City Event)

The new Warpath game-mode Theater of Conquest: Moscow (Level 4 City Event) is coming soon with tons of new activities, maps, and rewards!

Theater of Conquest: Moscow

• New snowing city level 4 – Moscow
• Kremlin: This strategic place is the pinnacle of Glory in Moscow, and rests in the heartland of this territory.
• Forts: Forts enable either an attack DMG or DMG Resist Buff for Alliance Members. 4 Forts provide attack buffs and another 4 forts provide resist buffs.
• Settlements: Alliances can capture these to allow its members access to more exclusive Arms EXP and Ammo on the Black Market.
• Blockhouses: These defensive fortifications activate troop durability or troop firepower buffs (Four Blockhouses for each buff).
• Arms Factories: These Factories provide Alliance Members with a 5-star unit every 2 days after 12AM UTC.
• Gold Deposits: Collection sites where commanders can mine Gold.
• New achievement demonstration – seasonal medals, and so many more!

Theater of Conquest: Moscow Participation Processes:

The event takes place in 5 stages: Preselection, Matching, Warm-up, Conquest, and Reward!

Preselection Phase

Alliances in the same server undergo an intense contest for 8 days to decide who will qualify for the Conquest: Moscow.

The top 32 Alliances will be qualified for Conquest: Moscow. The number will vary due to different active player numbers in different servers.

The qualified Alliances will be locked that player cannot join or leave the Alliance, and the Alliance cannot disband. The locking state continues until the end of Conquest: Moscow.

Matching Phase

Your Adversaries will be selected from the qualified Alliances. Groups will be formed with 8 Alliances in each to enter the Conquest.

The matching will only take place within the same server for now.

Warm-up Phase

A Warm-Up Round is held before entering the Battle of Moscow, where alliances contend for alluring buffs.

Conquest Phase

The Warm-Up Round then closes as the War in Moscow kicks off. Alliance Members representing their League in the War can then enter Moscow to fight in the War.

Every 8 Alliances will be assigned into one match for the fights, but only one will win.

While the Conquest: Moscow is in progress, participating Commanders can move into Moscow from cities around the world for free, and can spend 1 Entry Permit to move back to the original city during this phase.

Reward Phase

After the Conquest Phase ends, all Commanders who participated will earn the new officer: Ivan Andreyevich Volkov (Winter Huntsman) , and his beloved dog Shemyaka.

The higher rank you and your Alliance have, the more rewards you will get.

Alliance leaders will be able to assign extra rewards to those who perform the best during Conquest: Moscow.

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