Opera - IMO 1012933

 

OPERA is a 146.35-metre superyacht built by Lürssen in Germany and delivered in 2023. With a gross tonnage of 12,518 GT, she ranks among the largest private motor yachts in the world and is one of the most substantial yachts to have been recorded in the Piraeus area. Both her exterior styling and interior design were created by Terence Disdale Design, while Lürssen developed the yacht’s naval architecture and diesel-electric propulsion system.

The yacht is distinguished by her enormous six-deck profile, long uninterrupted exterior lines and extensive use of full-height glazing. Despite her size, OPERA has relatively clean and understated styling compared with many yachts of similar dimensions. Among her known features are two helipads, large outdoor entertaining areas, a cinema, wellness facilities, a beach club and swimming pools, including a rise-and-fall pool that can be transformed into additional deck space.

OPERA has spent part of the 2026 summer season cruising extensively in Greek waters. AIS records during August showed calls or destinations including Mykonos, Rhodes, Karpathos, Astypalaia, Santorini, Rethymnon and Syros, before the yacht headed toward Piraeus at the end of August / beginning of September 2026. Her presence represents one of the largest modern superyachts documented by PiraeuShips.

Vessel Details

Name: OPERA
IMO: 1012933
MMSI: 319258700
Call Sign: ZGKQ9
Type: Motor Yacht / Superyacht
Flag: Cayman Islands
Port of Registry: George Town
Built: 2023
Builder: Lürssen, Bremen, Germany
Project Name: Project Sassi
Naval Architecture: Lürssen
Exterior Design: Terence Disdale Design
Interior Design: Terence Disdale Design
Length Overall: 146.35 m
Beam: 21.50 m
Draught: approx. 6.00 m
Gross Tonnage: 12,518 GT
Deadweight: approx. 1,016 t
Hull: Steel
Propulsion: Diesel-electric
Maximum Speed: around 20–22 knots
Guest Capacity: reportedly up to 36
Guest Cabins: reportedly 18
Crew: around 50

Design and Construction

Construction of OPERA began under the project name Sassi, with the yacht eventually launched in 2022 and delivered in February 2023. At her launch in Bremen, Lürssen marked the occasion with soprano Elizabeth Winn performing an aria from Puccini, an appropriate reference to the yacht’s eventual name.

Her internal volume is particularly impressive. At more than 12,500 GT, OPERA has substantially more enclosed space than many yachts of similar length. Her accommodation and guest spaces are spread over six decks, while facilities reportedly include two helicopter landing areas, a cinema, wellness centre, extensive beach club and multiple swimming areas.

OPERA in Greek Waters

During the summer of 2026, OPERA undertook an extended cruise around the Aegean and other Greek waters. AIS records showed movements through several islands before she sailed from Syros towards Piraeus at the end of August. On 1 September 2026, tracking data continued to identify Piraeus as her destination, with the yacht in the waters off the Athens–Piraeus area.

PiraeuShips Record

OPERA was recorded at Piraeus by PiraeuShips during her 2026 cruise in Greek waters. At 146.35 metres and 12,518 GT, she is one of the largest private yachts documented in the PiraeuShips visual archive and an exceptional presence in the waters of Piraeus.

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Silver Nova - IMO 9886213

 

SILVER NOVA is an ultra-luxury cruise ship operated by Silversea Cruises and the first vessel of the company’s new Nova Class. Delivered in July 2023 by Meyer Werft in Papenburg, Germany, she introduced a radically different design to the Silversea fleet, with an asymmetrical superstructure and a horizontal layout intended to give passengers wider and less obstructed views of the sea. The ship accommodates 728 guests in 364 suites, with all-suite accommodation and a high crew-to-passenger ratio typical of Silversea’s luxury product.

The vessel is also notable for her environmental technology. SILVER NOVA uses LNG as its principal fuel and incorporates batteries, shore-power capability and a 4 MW fuel-cell system designed to support the ship’s hotel load. Meyer Werft states that the combination of these systems, together with improvements to the hull and energy management, significantly reduces emissions compared with the previous generation of Silversea vessels.

The 2026 season marked SILVER NOVA’s first regular presence at Piraeus. Beginning with her arrival on 12 July, the ship used Piraeus repeatedly as a turnaround port for Eastern Mediterranean cruises, with calls throughout July and August and further departures scheduled for September. On 30 August 2026, she departed Piraeus on another seven-night Aegean cruise, a departure that was recorded locally as part of the continuing coverage of the ship’s first regular Piraeus season.

Vessel Details

Name: SILVER NOVA
IMO: 9886213
MMSI: 311001189
Call Sign: C6GA5
Type: Ultra-Luxury Cruise Ship
Class: Nova Class
Flag: Bahamas
Port of Registry: Nassau
Built: 2023
Delivered: 21 July 2023
Builder: Meyer Werft, Papenburg, Germany
Yard Number: 719
Owner: Silver Nova Shipping Company LLC
Manager / Operator: Silversea
Classification Society: Lloyd’s Register
Length Overall: 243.6 m
Breadth: 29.0 m moulded / approx. 34 m maximum
Draught: approx. 7.1 m
Gross Tonnage: 55,051 GT
Net Tonnage: 19,682 NT
Deadweight: approx. 5,500 t
Propulsion: Diesel-electric, twin-screw
Main Fuel: LNG
Passenger Capacity: 728
Suites: 364
Crew Capacity: 544
(Bahamas Maritime Authority)

Design and Technology

SILVER NOVA differs visibly from conventional cruise ships because of her asymmetrical design. Instead of centring all major public spaces along the vessel’s centreline, several areas have been moved toward the sides of the ship, opening larger views towards the sea. The design includes suites offering up to 270-degree views as well as expansive outdoor areas and one of the largest pool decks developed for a Silversea ship.

Her hybrid energy concept combines LNG-powered generation with battery storage, fuel-cell technology and shore power. The batteries can absorb peak electrical loads, while the fuel-cell installation was developed to provide power for hotel operations without conventional generator emissions when conditions allow.

PiraeuShips Record

SILVER NOVA was recorded at Piraeus by PiraeuShips during her first season of regular calls at the port in 2026. As one of the newest vessels in the Silversea fleet and the prototype of the innovative Nova Class, her repeated appearances at Piraeus during the summer of 2026 make her a notable addition to the PiraeuShips visual archive.

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Alexandra G - IMO 9555591

 

ALEXANDRA G is a Greek-flagged bunkering tanker operating in the wider Piraeus–Elefsis area. Built in 2011, the vessel has changed both name and flag several times during her career before entering Greek service under her current identity. AIS records show regular movements between Piraeus, Perama and Elefsis, making her a familiar part of the local bunker and port-support traffic.

The vessel measures about 77 metres in length with a beam of approximately 11 metres. Her gross tonnage is 1,372 GT and her deadweight is 1,975 tonnes. She is currently registered under the Greek flag with MMSI 240752600 and call sign SVB5992.

ALEXANDRA G was originally built as ADEN in Turkey. In 2016 she was renamed SARAH and later traded as ALEXANDRA G I before taking the present name ALEXANDRA G. Contemporary vessel records also identify her as a bunkering/chemical tanker, reflecting her role in the carriage and supply of fuel products.

Vessel Details

Name: ALEXANDRA G
Former Names: ADEN, SARAH, ALEXANDRA G I
IMO: 9555591
MMSI: 240752600
Call Sign: SVB5992
Type: Bunkering Tanker / Tanker
Flag: Greece
Built: 2011
Builder: Selahattin Telci Gemi Yapim Sanayi ve Ticaret Ltd Sti, Turkey
Length Overall: approx. 76.5–77.0 m
Beam: approx. 11.0 m
Draught: approx. 4.4 m
Gross Tonnage: 1,372 GT
Deadweight: 1,975 t
Main Engine: Yanmar diesel
Status: In service

History

The ship entered service in 2011 under the Turkish flag as ADEN. She was recorded by Paris MoU as a Turkish-flagged chemical tanker in 2012. In 2016 she became SARAH, sailing under the Mauritius flag, and subsequently appeared as ALEXANDRA G I before entering Greek service. By 2026, AIS and vessel databases were identifying her as ALEXANDRA G under the Greek flag.

Her recent trading pattern is strongly connected with the Piraeus region. AIS histories show frequent short voyages between Piraeus, Perama and Elefsis, consistent with her present employment as a bunker tanker serving local shipping traffic.

PiraeuShips Record

ALEXANDRA G was recorded by PiraeuShips while operating in the Piraeus area. Her frequent movements between Piraeus, Perama and Elefsis make her representative of the small tanker and bunkering fleet that supports the everyday commercial activity of Greece’s largest port.

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Douglas Mawson - IMO 9992713

 

DOUGLAS MAWSON is a new-generation expedition cruise ship operated by Aurora Expeditions and one of the most modern small expedition vessels to have visited Piraeus. Delivered in September 2025, she is the seventh and final vessel of SunStone Maritime Group’s Infinity Class and the third ship of this type to operate for Aurora Expeditions, following Greg Mortimer and Sylvia Earle. The vessel is named after the Australian geologist and Antarctic explorer Sir Douglas Mawson.

The ship was built by China Merchants Heavy Industry (CMHI) at Haimen, China, to the ULSTEIN CX103 design. One of her most distinctive characteristics is the inverted X-BOW, developed to reduce pitching and improve comfort and fuel efficiency in heavy seas. DOUGLAS MAWSON is designed for polar and remote-area cruising and holds Ice Class 1A / Polar Class 6, while also incorporating dynamic positioning, zero-speed stabilisers and advanced return-to-port systems.

During 2026, DOUGLAS MAWSON moved into European and Mediterranean cruising. She made a call at Piraeus on 12 August 2026, arriving from Patmos, giving PiraeuShips the opportunity to record one of the newest expedition cruise ships operating in Greek waters.

Vessel Details

Name: DOUGLAS MAWSON
IMO: 9992713
MMSI: 311000951
Call Sign: C6EO2
Type: Expedition Cruise Ship
Flag: Bahamas
Built: 2025
Delivered: September 2025
Builder: China Merchants Heavy Industry, Haimen, China
Design: ULSTEIN CX103 / Infinity Class
Operator: Aurora Expeditions
Tonnage Provider / Owner Group: SunStone Maritime Group
Classification: Bureau Veritas
Length Overall: approx. 104.4 m
Beam: approx. 18.4 m
Gross Tonnage: 8,181 GT
Deadweight: 1,561 t
Passenger Capacity: 130 on expedition voyages / up to 154 on small-ship cruises
Cabins: 86–87
Crew Capacity: up to 102
Ice Class: 1A
Polar Class: PC6
Cruising Speed: approx. 10–12 knots
Maximum Speed: approx. 15.5 knots

History

DOUGLAS MAWSON was delivered to SunStone Maritime Group on 9 September 2025, completing the seven-ship Infinity Class newbuilding programme. The vessel entered service with Aurora Expeditions later that year and initially operated voyages in Australia, Tasmania and Antarctica before repositioning towards Europe in 2026.

The ship combines expedition capabilities with amenities more commonly associated with luxury small-ship cruising, including observation lounges, restaurants, a heated outdoor pool, Jacuzzis, sauna, gym, library and dedicated Zodiac embarkation areas. Aurora Expeditions markets the vessel for both polar expeditions and warmer-water small-ship cruises.

PiraeuShips Record

DOUGLAS MAWSON was recorded at Piraeus by PiraeuShips during her Mediterranean season in 2026. Her call on 31 August 2026 was particularly notable as the vessel had entered service less than a year earlier, making her one of the newest expedition cruise ships documented in the PiraeuShips visual archive.

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Ionia - IMO 9204506

 

IONIA is a Cypriot-flagged feeder containership operated by Salamis Lines on the company’s regular services linking Greece, Cyprus and Israel. The vessel is a familiar caller at Piraeus and forms part of the commercial traffic connecting the port with Limassol and Israeli ports. Salamis acquired the ship as part of an expansion of its sea-transport activities and introduced her into its network under the name IONIA.

Built in Poland in 2000, IONIA measures 133.34 metres in length and 22.90 metres in beam, with a maximum draught of 7.70 metres. She has a gross tonnage of 8,737 GT and a deadweight of 9,113 tonnes. Salamis lists her with a container capacity of approximately 889 TEU, suitable for 20-, 40- and 45-foot containers, while the vessel is classed by DNV.

The ship has had a varied career under several names. She was originally associated with the name HOLANDIA and later traded as CALA PONENTE, CALA PHOENICIA and VENTO DI GRECALE, before reverting again to HOLANDIA and finally becoming IONIA in 2023. Her earlier career was spent in European feeder-container services before joining Salamis Lines.

Vessel Details

Name: IONIA
Former Names: HOLANDIA, CALA PONENTE, CALA PHOENICIA, VENTO DI GRECALE
IMO: 9204506
MMSI: 210989000
Call Sign: 5BFX6
Type: Fully Cellular Container Ship / Feeder
Flag: Cyprus
Port of Registry: Limassol
Built: 2000
Builder: New Szczecin Shipyard, Szczecin, Poland
Operator: Salamis Lines Ltd
Registered Owner: Ionian Blue Maritime Ltd
Classification: DNV
Length Overall: 133.34 m
Beam: 22.90 m
Depth: 11.10 m
Maximum Draught: 7.70 m
Gross Tonnage: 8,737 GT
Net Tonnage: 3,427 NT
Deadweight: 9,113 t
Container Capacity: approx. 889 TEU
Main Engine: MAN 6L58/64 diesel
Historical Service Speed: approx. 18.5 knots

History

During her career, the vessel changed identity several times according to different chartering and operational arrangements. She traded as CALA PONENTE and CALA PHOENICIA during the first decade of her career and later as VENTO DI GRECALE before returning to the HOLANDIA name. After acquisition by Salamis Lines, she was renamed IONIA and registered under the Cyprus flag. Salamis announced that the vessel would provide weekly container services between Greece, Cyprus and Israel.

Her connection with Piraeus is particularly strong. Recent AIS history shows repeated calls between Piraeus and Limassol, together with calls at Ashdod, Haifa and Thessaloniki. During the last year, Piraeus has been one of her most frequently visited ports, making IONIA a regular part of the commercial shipping scene of the port.

PiraeuShips Record

IONIA was recorded at Piraeus by PiraeuShips while operating within the Salamis Lines network. As a regular feeder containership linking Greece with Cyprus and Israel, she represents the type of regional commercial traffic that forms an important part of the everyday activity of the Port of Piraeus.

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Boi Branco - IMO 7527306

 

BOI BRANCO is a veteran livestock carrier with a particularly unusual history, having begun her career not as a livestock vessel but as a vehicle carrier. Built in Japan in 1976, the ship originally entered service as WILD ROSE before becoming LIBAN CAR in 1988. She was converted into a livestock carrier in 2009 and renamed BOI BRANCO, a role in which she has subsequently traded between the Mediterranean, South America and other livestock-export markets.

The vessel has a long association with the wider Piraeus and Perama area. She was photographed at the Perama repair zone in December 2017 and again at Piraeus/Drapetsona in May 2019. That same month, BOI BRANCO attracted considerable attention when a major fire broke out while she was berthed for repairs at Drapetsona, west of the main Port of Piraeus. Firefighting vessels and several fire engines were deployed to the incident.

BOI BRANCO returned to Piraeus again in August 2026. AIS voyage records show her departing Beirut on 31 July and arriving at Piraeus on 5 August 2026, illustrating the vessel’s continued operation half a century after her construction.

Vessel Details

Name: BOI BRANCO
Former Names: LIBAN CAR, WILD ROSE
IMO: 7527306
MMSI: 671996000
Call Sign: 5VFL7
Type: Livestock Carrier
Flag: Togo
Built: 1976
Builder: Hashihama Zosen, Imabari, Japan
Yard Number: 584
Length Overall: 137.27 m
Beam: 18.31 m
Depth: approx. 8.08 m
Draught: approx. 6.3–6.7 m
Gross Tonnage: 9,998 GT
Deadweight: 4,728 t
Main Engine: SEMT-Pielstick / IHI 16PC2-2V-400
Service / Maximum Speed: historically about 18 knots
Livestock Capacity: approximately 2,200 head
Classification: International Naval Surveys Bureau

History

The vessel was delivered in 1976 as WILD ROSE, later becoming LIBAN CAR in 1988. During that period she operated as a vehicle carrier. In 2009 she underwent conversion for the carriage of live animals and received the name BOI BRANCO. Contemporary reporting on the conversion described accommodation for around 2,200 head of livestock, marking a substantial change in her operational role.

Despite her age, BOI BRANCO has remained commercially active into 2026. Current vessel databases list her at 9,998 GT and 4,728 dwt, with a length of about 137 metres, making her an increasingly rare example of a 1970s-built Japanese cargo vessel still engaged in international trading.

PiraeuShips Record

BOI BRANCO has been recorded in the Piraeus area on several occasions during her long career, including visits to Perama and Drapetsona. Her return to Piraeus in August 2026 is particularly notable because the vessel is now approaching 50 years of service, having passed through two former identities and a major conversion from vehicle carrier to livestock carrier.

Champions League Jet 2 - IMO 9378072

 

CHAMPIONS LEAGUE JET 2 is a high-speed passenger and vehicle catamaran operated by Seajets. Built in Australia in 2007, the vessel entered Greek domestic service in July 2026 after an extensive career in Turkey. She was originally delivered as ORHAN GAZI-1 for İstanbul Deniz Otobüsleri and was later acquired by Seajets, passing through the names JAMBO JET 1 and JUMBO JET 2 before receiving her present name.

The vessel made her first arrival at the Port of Piraeus under the name CHAMPIONS LEAGUE JET 2 on 24 July 2026. The following day she entered regular Greek ferry service on the Piraeus–Cyclades–Heraklion route, replacing CHAMPIONS LEAGUE JET 1. Her itinerary linked Piraeus with Syros, Tinos, Mykonos, Paros, Naxos, Santorini and Heraklion, making her one of the newest large high-speed ferries operating from Piraeus during the 2026 summer season.

Built by Austal in Fremantle, Australia, CHAMPIONS LEAGUE JET 2 measures approximately 88 metres in length and 24 metres in beam. According to Seajets, she can carry 1,172 passengers and 140 vehicles and has a maximum speed of up to 43 knots. Her gross tonnage is 6,133 GT and her deadweight is approximately 520 tonnes.

Vessel Details

Name: CHAMPIONS LEAGUE JET 2
Former Names: ORHAN GAZI-1, JAMBO JET 1, JUMBO JET 2
IMO: 9378072
MMSI: 210965000
Call Sign: 5BNE6
Type: High-Speed Passenger / Vehicle Catamaran
Flag: Cyprus
Built: 2007
Builder: Austal, Fremantle, Australia
Operator: Seajets
Registered Owner: Lungonave Shipping Ltd
Length Overall: 87.85 m
Beam: 23.74 m
Gross Tonnage: 6,133 GT
Deadweight: 520 t
Passenger Capacity: 1,172
Vehicle Capacity: 140
Maximum Speed: approx. 43 knots

History

CHAMPIONS LEAGUE JET 2 spent the first major part of her career in Turkey as ORHAN GAZI-1. Seajets acquired the vessel in 2024, after which she was brought to Greece and underwent work and adaptation before entering service with the Greek operator. Her introduction in July 2026 marked the beginning of a new phase in her career, this time operating high-speed services from Piraeus to the Cyclades and Crete.

PiraeuShips Record

CHAMPIONS LEAGUE JET 2 was recorded at Piraeus by PiraeuShips during her first season in regular Greek service. Her arrival in Piraeus in July 2026 was particularly notable, as it marked the vessel’s entry into commercial operation with Seajets after her previous career in Turkey.

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Magic 5 - IMO 1102532

 

MAGIC 5 is a high-speed passenger catamaran operated by Magic Sea Ferries in the Saronic Gulf. Built in 2025, the vessel is one of the newest passenger craft serving from Piraeus and has a capacity of 312 passengers, all accommodated in airline-style seating. During the 2026 season, MAGIC 5 was deployed on services linking Piraeus with Aegina and Skala Agistri, strengthening Magic Sea Ferries’ presence on the Saronic routes.

The vessel was originally built as MAJESTIC DYNAMIC for Singapore-based Majestic Fast Ferry. She was constructed at Cahaya Samudra Shipyard in Indonesia, as hull AL061, and delivered in September 2025. MAGIC 5 measures 39 metres in length and 10 metres in beam, with a gross tonnage of 397 GT and deadweight of about 40 tonnes. Propulsion is provided by two MTU 16V 2000 M72 main engines developing a combined 2,880 kW, giving a service speed of approximately 28 knots. The vessel is classed by Bureau Veritas.

After her acquisition by Magic Sea Ferries, the catamaran arrived in Greece on 24 January 2026, transported aboard the general cargo vessel Lady Luciana. She subsequently took the name MAGIC 5 and joined the company’s expanding high-speed fleet.

Vessel Details

Name: MAGIC 5
Former Name: MAJESTIC DYNAMIC
IMO: 1102532
MMSI: 210658000
Call Sign: 5BXG6
Type: High-Speed Passenger Catamaran
Flag: Cyprus
Built: 2025
Builder: Cahaya Samudra Shipyard, Indonesia
Hull Number: AL061
Operator / Manager: Magic Sea Ferries
Classification: Bureau Veritas
Length Overall: 39.00 m
Beam: 10.00 m
Depth: approx. 3.00 m
Draught: approx. 1.26 m
Gross Tonnage: 397 GT
Deadweight: 40 t
Passenger Capacity: 312
Vehicles: None
Main Engines: 2 × MTU 16V 2000 M72
Total Power: 2,880 kW
Service Speed: approx. 28 knots

History

MAGIC 5 represents an interesting example of a virtually new vessel transferred directly from the Southeast Asian fast-ferry market to Greek domestic service. Built for Majestic Fast Ferry as MAJESTIC DYNAMIC in 2025, she spent only a short period under her original identity before being acquired for operation in Greece. Her entry into service from Piraeus in 2026 added another modern high-speed passenger vessel to the increasingly competitive Piraeus–Aegina–Agistri market.

PiraeuShips Record

MAGIC 5 was recorded at Piraeus by PiraeuShips during her first season operating from Greece’s largest port. As a 2025-built vessel entering regular service to Aegina and Agistri in 2026, she represents one of the newest additions documented in the PiraeuShips visual archive.

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ΛΣ - HCG 119

 

Vessel Details

Name / Identification: ΛΣ–HCG 119 / ΠΛΣ 119
Type: Patrol Craft
Service: Hellenic Coast Guard – Ελληνική Ακτοφυλακή
Former Base: Central Port Authority of Heraklion, Crete
Heraklion Service: approximately 30 years, until August 2025
Main Engines: 2 × diesel main engines
Primary Roles: Maritime patrol, search and rescue, emergency response, law enforcement and assistance at sea
Transferred to Piraeus: August 2025
Current Role: Training duties in the Piraeus area
Replacement at Heraklion: ΠΛΣ 624

Operational History

Among the numerous operations recorded during its service, ΠΛΣ 119 and its crews participated in rescues under particularly demanding conditions and received commendations for their work. The craft also operated outside its regular Heraklion area during its career; former crew members recalled missions in areas including the Corfu Straits and Imia.

PiraeuShips Record

ΛΣ–HCG 119 was recorded at Piraeus by PiraeuShips following its transfer from Heraklion after three decades of operational service in Crete. Its presence in Piraeus represents a new chapter in the career of one of the Hellenic Coast Guard’s longest-serving patrol craft.

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Don't Worry - IMO 1041867

 

DON’T WORRY is a 33.5-metre Riva 110’ Dolcevita motor yacht, delivered in 2024 and sailing under the Greek flag. The yacht was recorded by PiraeuShips in the Piraeus/Faliro area, adding one of the newest large Greek-flagged motor yachts to the PiraeuShips visual archive. Her distinctive profile belongs to Riva’s 110’ Dolcevita series, a flybridge design developed by Officina Italiana Design in cooperation with the Ferretti Group Engineering Department. AIS records identify her as IMO 1041867, MMSI 241903000 and call sign SVB4112.

Built by Riva in 2024, DON’T WORRY measures 33.53 metres in overall length with a beam of 7.27 metres and a draught of about 2 metres. The yacht is powered by two MTU 16V 2000 M96L diesel engines, each developing 2,638 hp. The Riva 110’ Dolcevita design has a cruising speed of around 23 knots and a maximum speed of approximately 26 knots.

DON’T WORRY accommodates up to 11 guests in five cabins and is operated as a charter yacht in Greece and the eastern Mediterranean. Her layout includes a main-deck master suite, extensive exterior areas and a large flybridge, while her Athens base makes her a regular presence in Greek waters.

Vessel Details

Name: DON'T WORRY
IMO: 1041867
MMSI: 241903000
Call Sign: SVB4112
Type: Motor Yacht / Pleasure Craft
Flag: Greece
Built: 2024
Builder: Riva – Ferretti Group
Model: Riva 110’ Dolcevita
Length Overall: 33.53 m
Beam: 7.27 m
Draught: approx. 2.00 m
Gross Tonnage: 219 GT
Hull: GRP / Composite
Engines: 2 × MTU 16V 2000 M96L
Power: 2 × 2,638 hp
Cruising Speed: approx. 23 knots
Maximum Speed: approx. 26 knots
Guest Capacity: 11
Guest Cabins: 5
Crew: up to 7

PiraeuShips Record

DON’T WORRY was recorded in the Piraeus area by PiraeuShips as part of our continuing visual archive of vessels visiting Piraeus and its surrounding waters. PiraeuShips has been documenting ships and yachts in Piraeus since September 2011.

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Aero 5 Highspeed - IMO 9852999

 

 

Name: Aero 5 Highspeed
Former name: Yu Zhu Hu
Owner: Blue Star Ferries Single Member Maritime / Attica Group
Operator: Hellenic Seaways
Flag: Cyprus
Port of registry: Not clearly confirmed in public sources
Builder: Brødrene Aa Marine A/S, Norway
Yard / hull number: 290
Built / Delivered: 30 September 2018
Acquired by Attica Group: 2026
Status: In service / active on Saronic Gulf routes

Identification
IMO number: 9852999
MMSI number: 210746000
Call sign: 5BZP6

General characteristics

Class & type: High-speed passenger catamaran / Passenger Aero Catamaran
Classification: China Classification Society / China Class
Material: Carbon fibre sandwich / vinylester, based on the Brødrene Aa sister-vessel design
Tonnage: 499 GT; Shippax lists 498 GT
Deadweight: 33–34 DWT
Length: 40.50 m official Hellenic Seaways figure; 40.80 m in builder/orderbook-style databases
Beam: 10.80 m
Depth: 3.65 m
Draught: about 1.20 m design figure; AIS-reported draught around 1.4 m
Speed: 32 knots official Hellenic Seaways figure; 34–35 knots in builder/orderbook-style data
Passenger capacity: 270 passengers
Vehicles: No vehicle garage
Main engines: 2 × MTU 16V 2000 M72
Total engine power: 2,880 kW total / 1,440 kW each
Propulsion: Waterjets, same Brødrene Aa / Rolls-Royce S63-4 family as the sister units
Onboard services: Café/bar, Wi-Fi, charging points, aircraft-type seats, air-conditioning, telemedicine service

 

Eurochampion Jet 2 - IMO 9176060

 

 

Name: Eurochampion Jet 2
Former names: Skane Jet, Fjord Cat, Master Cat, Incat 049, Mads Mols, Cat-Link V
Owner: Seajets
Operator: Seajets
Port of registry: Limassol, Cyprus
Flag: Cyprus
Builder: Incat Australia Pty Ltd, Hobart, Tasmania, Australia
Yard number: 049
Class / design: Incat 91m WPC high-speed wave-piercing catamaran
Built / Delivered: 1998
Launched: 14 June 1998
Acquired / renamed: Sold by FRS to Seajets and renamed Eurochampion Jet 2 in October 2025
Status: Active / in Seajets fleet

Identification
IMO number: 9176060
MMSI number: 210052000
Call sign: 5BPF5

General characteristics

Class & type: High-speed passenger / Ro-Ro catamaran ferry
Tonnage: 5,619 GT
Deadweight: About 500 DWT
Length: 91.30 m; AIS databases round/list it as 91–92 m
Beam: 26.00 m
Draught: 3.70 m
Machinery: 4 × Ruston 20RK270M MKII diesel engines
Power: About 28,800 kW total
Propulsion: 4 × Wärtsilä / Lips waterjets
Speed: 41–43 knots service speed; maximum reported up to 48–48.1 knots
Passenger capacity: 900 passengers in current/Seajets-style listings; Ferry-site also notes older/alternative 800 / 676 figures
Vehicle capacity: 240 cars in current/Seajets-style listings; Ferry-site also notes older/alternative 220 / 180 figures
Sister ships: Eurochampion Jet, SuperExpress, T&T Express / Incat 046

 

Explora II - IMO 9869887

 

 

 

Name: Explora II
Owner / Group: MSC Group
Operator: Explora Journeys
Registered owner: Compania Naviera YC 2 — listed in secondary vessel sources
Port of registry: Valletta, Malta
Flag: Malta
Builder: Fincantieri, Sestri Ponente, Genoa, Italy
Cost: Not officially confirmed; the wider Explora Journeys six-ship fleet is described by Explora as a €3.5 billion programme
Yard number: 6320 — listed by vessel databases / Wikipedia-style sources
Keel laid: 5 May 2022 — commonly listed in ship databases
Launched / floated out: 6 September 2023
Delivered: 12 September 2024
Christened / named: 15–16 September 2024, Civitavecchia, Italy
Godmother: Rosalba Giugni, founder and president of Marevivo Foundation
Maiden voyage: 16 September 2024, from Civitavecchia to Sicily, Malta and Spain
Status: In service

Identification
IMO number: 9869887
MMSI number: 256798000
Call sign: 9HA5976

General characteristics

Class & type: Explora-class luxury cruise ship / ultra-luxury ocean cruise ship
Sister ship: Explora I
Classification: RINA Class; Green Plus, Comfort Noise and Vibration, Dolphin notation; Polar Code C certification
Tonnage: 63,900 GT official Explora figure; 63,621 GT appears in some maritime/vessel sources
Deadweight: Around 3,900 DWT in vessel databases
Length: 248 m official Explora figure; AIS/MarineTraffic-style sources list about 248.85–249 m
Beam: 32 m official Explora / AIS figure
Height above waterline: 56 m
Draught: About 7.1 m in AIS/vessel sources
Decks: 14 decks
Suites / cabins: 461 oceanfront suites, penthouses and residences
Passenger capacity: About 922 guests double occupancy; some sources list up to 996 passengers
Crew / hosts: About 640 crew / hosts; Explora markets a 1:1.25 host-to-guest ratio
Speed: About 18 knots service / average speed; some databases list up to 20 knots
Restaurants / bars: 6 restaurants, 12 bars and lounges
Pools: 4 swimming pools
Other features: 16,600 m² public space, wellness venues, private cabanas, Starlink Wi-Fi, shore power connectivity and environmental systems

 

Scenic Eclipse II - IMO 9850460

 

Name: Scenic Eclipse II
Owner / Group: Scenic Group / Scenic Tours Australia
Registered owner: PEC 2 Limited
Operator: Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours / Scenic Yacht Cruises
ISM manager: Scenic Cruise Services d.o.o., Rijeka, Croatia
Commercial manager: Scenic Tours Europe AG
Port of registry: Nassau, Bahamas
Flag: Bahamas
Builder: MKM Yachts / 3. Maj Shipyard, Rijeka, Croatia
Cost: Not officially confirmed; CruiseMapper reports about €190 million / US$230 million
Yard / project name: Novogradnja 101 / Brioni reported in cruise databases
Launched / floated out: 25 June 2022, Rijeka
Delivered / sailed from yard: 6 April 2023
Maiden voyage / entered service: 13 April 2023, Lisbon–Barcelona
Christened / named: 3 June 2023, Málaga, Spain
Godmother: Dr Kathryn “Kathy” Sullivan, NASA astronaut / oceanographer
Status: In service

Identification
IMO number: 9850460
MMSI number: 311001061
Call sign: C6FB5

General characteristics

Class & type: Ultra-luxury Discovery Yacht / ice-strengthened expedition passenger cruise ship
Ice class: Polar Class 6
Classification society: Bureau Veritas
Tonnage: 17,545 GT official Scenic figure; 17,592 GT in VesselFinder / Steamship Mutual / MKM Yachts
Deadweight: 1,550 DWT
Length: 168 m official Scenic / AIS figure; MKM also lists 166.1 m
Beam: 21.5 m
Draught: about 5.45–5.8 m, depending on source / loading condition
Decks: 8 passenger decks shown in Scenic deck plan, Deck 03 to Deck 10; CruiseMapper lists 10 decks overall
Speed: 17 knots service speed; MKM lists 19.5 knots maximum
Suites / cabins: 114 suites
Passenger capacity: 228 guests; 200 guests in Antarctica
Crew: about 176–200 depending on source; official marketing gives close to 1:1 guest-to-crew ratio
Propulsion: Diesel-electric, with 2 × ABB Azipods
Installed power: 4 × ABC diesel generator engines; MKM lists 4 diesel-electric generators and 2 × 3 MW Azipods
Expedition equipment: Two helicopters, Zodiacs, kayaks / paddleboards and Scenic Neptune II submersible

 

Aero 4 Highspeed - IMO 9812640

 

 

Name: Aero 4 Highspeed
Former name: Mei Zhu Hu
Owner: Hellenic Seaways Single Member Maritime / Attica Group
Operator: Hellenic Seaways
Flag: Cyprus
Port of registry: Not clearly confirmed in public sources
Builder: Brødrene Aa, Norway
Yard / construction number: Construction no. 285
Built / Delivered: 2017
Acquired by Attica Group: 2026
Status: In service / active in Saronic Gulf routes

Identification
IMO number: 9812640
MMSI number: 210741000
Call sign: 5BZL6

General characteristics

Class & type: High-speed passenger catamaran / Passenger Aero Catamaran
Material: Carbon fibre sandwich, vinylester
Tonnage: 499 GT
Deadweight: 34 DWT
Length: 40.50 m official Hellenic Seaways figure; 40.80 m in vessel databases / builder data
Beam: 10.80 m
Draught: AIS-reported draught around 1.2 m; may vary
Speed: 32 knots official Hellenic Seaways figure; Brødrene Aa lists service speed 35 knots
Passenger capacity: 270 passengers
Vehicles: No vehicle garage
Main engines: 2 × MTU 16V2000 M72, 1,440 kW each at 2,100 rpm
Propulsion: Rolls-Royce S63-4 waterjets
Onboard services: Café/bar, Wi-Fi, charging points, aircraft-type seats, telemedicine service

 

Neptune Pireas - IMO 1034084

 

Name: Neptune Pireas

Owner / Group: Neptune Group of Companies / Neptune Lines
Operator: Neptune Lines
Registered / P&I owner: SNC Thetis Leasing 1 — listed by Gard
Flag: Greece
Port of registry: Not clearly confirmed in the public sources checked
Builder: Fujian Mawei Shipbuilding Co. Ltd., Fuzhou, China
Design / engineering: Deltamarin
Project: Genesis Project
Class: DNV
Yard / hull number: MW467-1, listed in orderbook database
Delivered: 27 April 2026, at Fujian Mawei Shipyard, China
First European port call: 8 June 2026, NLS Port-La-Nouvelle, Southern France
Status: In service

Identification
IMO number: 1034084
MMSI number: 241994000
Call sign: SVEE4

General characteristics

Class & type: PCTC / Pure Car and Truck Carrier
Series: Genesis-class / Genesis Project newbuilding
Tonnage: 54,671 GT according to Deltamarin; 55,492 GT in VesselFinder / Gard
Deadweight: 11,250 DWT according to Deltamarin / Gard; VesselFinder lists 13,481 t
Capacity: 4,200 CEU
Length overall: 177.80 m
Beam: 33.40 m
Draught: 8.40 m design figure; current AIS draught varies by loading condition
Fuel / technology: LNG dual-fuel, battery 500 kWh, solar panels
Sister vessels: Nikos Travlos, Neptune Afthonia, Neptune Melpomeni
Cargo role: Finished vehicle logistics / car and truck carrier

Celebrity Xcel - IMO 9884136

 

 

 

Name: Celebrity Xcel
Owner: Royal Caribbean Group / Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.
Operator: Celebrity Cruises
Port of registry: Valletta, Malta
Flag: Malta
Builder: Chantiers de l’Atlantique, Saint-Nazaire, France
Cost: Not officially confirmed; reported around €770 million / US$900 million
Yard number: N34
Laid down / keel laid: 13 June 2024
Launched / floated out: 18 January 2025
Delivered / completed: 23 October 2025
Entered service: November 2025
Christened: 16 November 2025, Fort Lauderdale / Port Everglades
Godmother: Chef Janaína Torres
Status: In service

Identification
IMO number: 9884136
MMSI number: 249457000
Call sign: 9HA6265

General characteristics

Class & type: Edge-class cruise ship
Series: Fifth ship of Celebrity Cruises’ Edge Series
Sister ships: Celebrity Edge, Celebrity Apex, Celebrity Beyond, Celebrity Ascent; later sister ship Celebrity Xcite under construction
Tonnage: Around 140,600 GT in travel/ship profile sources; VesselFinder lists 141,262 GT
Deadweight: 13,991 DWT listed by VesselFinder
Length: 326.5–327 m / 1,073 ft
Beam: 39 m / 128 ft
Decks: About 16 decks; 15 passenger-accessible decks commonly listed
Speed: About 22 knots
Capacity: 3,260 passengers double occupancy; about 3,950 maximum
Staterooms: Around 1,640 total staterooms
Suites: 228 suites listed in Celebrity’s press/fact sheet material
Crew: Around 1,400 crew; delivery announcement mentioned more than 1,600 crew present at the handover celebration
Propulsion / machinery: Edge-series diesel-electric propulsion with ABB Azipods; Celebrity Xcel is also noted as the first Celebrity ship with a tri-fuel-capable engine prepared for methanol use