Venice, May 4, 2026 – The Italian Sea Group announces that Perini Navi’s SY Katana has won the Judges’ Special Awards at the World Superyacht Awards, organized by Boat International on May 2.

Set within the Arsenale of Venice, a symbol of Italian shipbuilding tradition, an historic crossroads between East and West, and a unique synthesis of beauty, SY Katana confirms her status as a benchmark in the world of sailing yachts.
A refined synthesis of advanced engineering and contemporary design language, in continuity with the Perini Navi heritage, the 60-metre ketch stands out for her taut and elegant exterior proportions. Her white hull recalls the brand’s earliest sailing yachts, reaffirming its identity.
This recognition follows the “Sailing Yacht – Best Interior” award received last February at the Kitzbühel Superyacht Design Festival, further confirming the design excellence and meticulous execution of the interiors by Rémi Tessier. Brushed cedar establishes a consistent material foundation, while teak, finished naturally, conveys a calibrated tactile quality, with surfaces offering both perceptual softness and visual depth.

The interiors are developed around a principle of material continuity and proportional control. Brushed cedar and teak run throughout the yacht, creating visual and tactile coherence between spaces, while leather finishes define areas of contact. Sliding doors in frosted glass with a metallic weave, together with palladium leaf ceilings featuring wooden inserts, modulate light and enhance a sense of depth and layering.
Lightweight structures, metal handrails, and floating steps engage in dialogue with the wood essences, while painted aluminum frames and details introduce a contemporary accent, maintaining an overall balance between materiality, light, and proportion.

“The recognition of SY Katana fits naturally within a design journey distinguished by coherence and quality. In a complex context, high-value material assets demonstrate enduring strength over time, reflecting a culture in which art, savoir-faire, and craftsmanship translate into complete and recognizable forms, capable of leaving a lasting impression and memory,”

Gianmaria Costantino, CCO of The Italian Sea Group.

Marina di Carrara, February 2nd, 2026 — Perini Navi S/Y Katana has received her first international recognition at the Superyacht Design Festival, organized by Boat International, just a few months after her official debut at the Monaco Yacht Show 2025. The jury awarded Best Interior – Sailing Yacht for the quality of the interiors and for the coherence with which the project interprets the onboard experience.

The interiors of S/Y Katana, designed by Rémi Tessier, are created on bespoke craftsmanship, precise control of proportions, and spatial endurance. The material language, manufactured around brushed cedar and teak, runs throughout the yacht, defining surfaces, wall coverings, and furnishings, complemented by leather paneling and palladium leaf ceilings. Natural light plays a structural role, filtering through large glazed surfaces and skylights, while indirect lighting enhances lines and volumes.

The main staircase is a central feature of the yacht, conceived as the spatial and distributive core of the interiors. Light structures, metal handrails, and floating steps are paired with fine wood finishes, while painted aluminum frames and details introduce a contemporary accent. The main saloon unfolds as a continuous and enveloping space, articulated by curved seating, integrated furnishings, and soft geometries. Leather upholstery, sliding satin-glass doors with a metallic mesh, and the palladium leaf ceiling enriched with wooden inserts contribute to a balanced and refined atmosphere.

The cabins, starting with the owner’s suite, express fluidity and a sense of openness through essential, integrated furnishings and enveloping finishes. Perimeter lighting accompanies moments of rest, and highlights the quality of the materials, creating environments conceived for absolute comfort.

The owner’s and VIP bathrooms complete the narrative with palladium leaf ceilings, walnut vanity tops, and ivory onyx shower cladding. Outdoors, teak furnishings with stainless-steel details and a sunbathing area with a teak-clad Jacuzzi create a seamless continuity between interior and exterior spaces.

“The recognition received at the Superyacht Design Festival highlights S/Y Katana’s ability to integrate interior design, naval architecture, and technology.” comments Gianmaria Costantino, Chief Commercial Officer of The Italian Sea Group. “Every design choice stems from the experience of sailing and from a rigorous approach to space, materials, and proportions. The project restores centrality to the relationship with the sea, interpreted with discipline and absolute sensitivity.”