OverviewPerini Navi SY KATANA is a 60 m sailing ketch combining measured volumes and controlled seakeeping to deliver safe, comfortable performance at sea. The fourth 60‑metre ketch in Perini Navi’s series, KATANA pairs carbon rigging and aluminium construction with refined interiors to balance advanced marine technology and timeless design. Launched in July 2025 at Marina di Carrara.
CreditsBuilder: PERINI NAVI | THE ITALIAN SEA GROUP
Naval Architect: Perini Navi
Exterior Design: Perini Navi
Interior Design: Rémi Tessier, interiors by Metrica
Project introductionPerini Navi’s naval architecture provides agile seakeeping and controlled motion. Rémi Tessier’s interior scheme focuses on calm, functional living spaces. Accommodation comprises six cabins including an Owner’s suite and five guest staterooms, arranged for privacy and comfort.
Innovative highlights- Carbon technology: high strength‑to‑weight rigging components.
- Re‑engineered sail system: dual forestays with furlers and a short carbon bowsprit for improved sail handling and performance.
- Dynamic Positioning: self‑anchoring station‑keeping system for enhanced safety and reduced environmental impact.
- Sail plan fittings (carbon): booms, spreaders and rigging supplied by Southern Spars.
Performance & CapacitiesRange at 12 knots: 3 600 n.m.
Fuel capacity: 47 000 l
Total sail area (approx.): 2 097 m²
Main engines: 2 × MTU diesel engines
Generators: 3 × 90 kW
AccommodationsGuest accommodation: 10 people across 5 cabins (including Owner’s suite).
Crew accommodation: 10 people across 5 cabins.
Caractéristiques / Spécifications techniques- LOA: 60 m
- BOA (beam): 11.4 m
- Gross Tonnage: 491 GT
- Construction: Aluminium
- Rigging: Ketch (twin carbon Panamax masts)
- Mast heights: 62.2 m and 51.54 m
- Main engine: 2 × MTU diesel engines
- Generators: 3 × 90 kW
- Range at 12 knots: 3 600 n.m.
- Fuel capacity: 47 000 l
- Total sail area (approx.): 2 097 m²
- Sail plan fittings (Carbon): booms, spreaders, rigging by Southern Spars
- Guest capacity: 10 people, 5 cabins
- Crew capacity: 10 people, 5 cabins
- Year / Launch: 2025 (launched July 2025)