Benetti Delivers Hybrid Superyacht Dagger to Owner
The 67-metre Dagger, built at Benetti's Livorno facility, was handed over to a private owner in May 2026.
Updated on Nov. 11, 2026 in Electric Vehicles
Benetti has delivered Dagger, a 67-metre hybrid superyacht, to a private owner after its launch on February 9, 2026, and sea trials. The vessel is the fourth yacht in the series built at the company's facility in Livorno, Italy.
Why it matters
Dagger pairs conventional diesel propulsion with a large battery bank, showing how hybrid systems are being applied to very large luxury vessels. The delivery adds another example of electrified propulsion in the superyacht segment.
Dagger's 360kWh sodium-metal chloride battery bank provides up to 150 kW of peak shaving alongside two 1,193 kW Caterpillar engines. The manufacturer cites up to 15 per cent fuel savings in extended range mode, though independent verification is not yet available.
The players
Benetti
Benetti is an Italian shipbuilder based in Livorno known for building large luxury motor yachts.
Lloyd's Register
Lloyd's Register is a London-based maritime classification society that certifies the safety and engineering standards of ships.
The details
Dagger has a length of 67 metres, a beam of 11 metres and a draught of 3.1 metres, with a hull of steel, superstructure of aluminium and teak decks. Benetti developed the naval architecture, RWD designed the exterior and Sinot Yacht Architecture and Design handled the interior, with Lloyd's Register providing classification. The yacht carries 17 crew and accommodates 12 guests.
Timeline
February 9, 2026: Dagger was launched.
May 2026: Dagger was handed over to the owner.
Roadmap
Dagger uses two Caterpillar C32 ACERT engines combined with 200kW VEM bidirectional generators on the shaftlines, a configuration that links conventional diesel power to battery storage. The yacht's 360kWh battery bank extends the hybrid approach that has been spreading from smaller craft into the large superyacht segment.
For owners and operators in the superyacht market, hybrid propulsion can reduce fuel use at lower speeds and enable quieter operation when running on battery power. Those considering a similar vessel would weigh the added battery systems against conventional diesel-only designs.
The takeaway
Hybrid systems are moving into very large vessels, and the Dagger delivery shows that battery storage can be integrated with conventional engines at superyacht scale. Buyers in this segment are likely to weigh fuel economy and running-mode flexibility alongside traditional performance figures.
Further reading
For more on battery-driven propulsion beyond cars, see Electric Vehicles.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Baird Maritime.
