First Azimut Grande 44M launched with Hull Vane® technology
by Vera Andrukhova30 July 20261 min read
The launch of the first Azimut Grande 44M marks a significant milestone for both Azimut and Hull Vane®. As the largest yacht ever built by the Italian shipyard, the 43.85-metre flagship brings together lightweight construction, hybrid technology and advanced hydrodynamic optimisation, including an integrated Hull Vane®.
First Azimut Grande 44M launched with Hull Vane®
The first Azimut Grande 44M has been successfully launched in Viareggio, marking another milestone for Hull Vane®. At 43.85 metres, the Grande 44M is the largest yacht ever built by Azimut and combines lightweight carbon-fibre construction, hybrid propulsion and advanced hydrodynamic optimisation.
The yacht is equipped with a lightweight carbon-fibre Hull Vane®, designed to reduce wave-making resistance, improve stern flow and enhance onboard comfort through reduced pitch and roll motions. The Hull Vane® weighs approximately 400 kg, compared with around 1,500 kg for an equivalent steel construction.
The Grande 44M made her world debut at the Cannes Yachting Festival in September 2026. As the flagship of Azimut’s Low Emission fleet, the yacht brings together several technologies aimed at improving efficiency and reducing emissions.
The project demonstrates how Hull Vane® technology can be integrated into modern superyacht design while supporting both performance and comfort.
The first Azimut Grande 44M has been successfully launched in Viareggio, marking another milestone for Hull Vane®. At 43.85 metres, the Grande 44M is the largest yacht ever built by Azimut and combines lightweight carbon-fibre construction, hybrid propulsion and advanced hydrodynamic optimisation.
The yacht is equipped with a lightweight carbon-fibre Hull Vane®, designed to reduce wave-making resistance, improve stern flow and enhance onboard comfort through reduced pitch and roll motions. The Hull Vane® weighs approximately 400 kg, compared with around 1,500 kg for an equivalent steel construction.
The Grande 44M made her world debut at the Cannes Yachting Festival in September 2026. As the flagship of Azimut’s Low Emission fleet, the yacht brings together several technologies aimed at improving efficiency and reducing emissions.
The project demonstrates how Hull Vane® technology can be integrated into modern superyacht design while supporting both performance and comfort.