Tankoa just launched fully custom 148-foot TX450 yacht
Tankoa just launched fully custom 148-foot TX450 for a Middle Eastern owner seeking big-yacht volume under 500 GT. The Italian yard floated the one-off in Genoa on August’s final day; sea trials are underway ahead of delivery later this year.
Key Takeaways
- Tankoa Yachts launched the bespoke 148-foot TX450 in Genoa on the last day of August 2026.
- The yacht was built for an experienced Middle Eastern owner who wanted under-500 GT volume usually found on larger vessels.
- Cassetta Yacht Designers led exterior and interiors; Names handled naval architecture; inNave worked with Tankoa on engineering.
- Hybrid diesel-electric propulsion enables quiet, emission-free cruising for hours and overnight power at anchor on batteries.
- Sea trials are underway, with delivery expected later this year.
What did Tankoa just launch in Genoa?
Italian builder Tankoa Yachts closed August with a ceremony in Genoa as the fully custom TX450 hit the water. At 148 feet, the one-off underlines the yard’s boutique approach: a vessel shaped around a single owner brief rather than a stock platform.
According to Robb Report, the client is a highly experienced yachtsman from the Middle East. His brief was clear—he wanted a sub-500 GT yacht that still delivered the volume, space, and living areas typically found on a much larger vessel.
Who designed the TX450 and how is it laid out?
The project was a collaboration. Cassetta Yacht Designers led the exterior and interiors, Names executed the naval architecture, and inNave worked with Tankoa’s in-house team on engineering. CEO Vincenzo Poerio called it a shared vision brought to life through dedication, expertise, and innovation.
Design cues come from Tankoa’s T450, unveiled in 2020 and also penned by Cassetta. The TX450 stands apart with a wider beam and one more deck. Living areas span the entire upper deck. Four guest cabins and the owner’s suite sit on the main deck, sleeping up to 10 guests, with a dedicated gym and spa. Extra guest accommodation, including a convertible cabin, sits on the lower deck.
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How does the hybrid TX450 perform, and what comes next?
Power comes from a hybrid system that pairs conventional diesel engines with electric motors and batteries. Tankoa says the setup allows quiet, emissions-free cruising for several hours in full-electric mode and overnight power at anchor on batteries alone. Top speed is 15 knots at half load, with a cruising speed of 14 knots.
The TX450 is now in the final construction phase, with sea trials and technical testing underway. Delivery is expected later this year, Poerio said, as the yard moves the yacht into its next chapter.