Italian shipyard, Wider Yachts, has announced their partnership with Emerson on the luxury motor yacht WIDER 150’ and superyacht WIDER 165’, both currently under construction. This technical partnership will enable the shipyard to assure a reliable, but innovative diesel electric system for the vessels.

Rendering of WIDER 150 superyacht

Emerson is a major international player in technology and engineering with offices and service facilities across the globe. Together with WIDER they have developed the drive technology and Power Management System that makes the WIDER superyachts truly unique.

Luxury yacht Wider 165

Tilli Antonelli, founder and President of WIDER, said “We recognize that diesel electric propulsion on a yacht is still a relatively new concept, so we are delighted to have the opportunity to work alongside such a renowned and reputable company, in order to assure our clients the most reliable solution for their yacht’s propulsion”.