Inside the First AI-Powered Catamaran to Hit the Seas

Rossinavi’s eye-catching Seawolf X is the definition of innovation. The 140-foot aluminum catamaran is the Italian yard’s first multihull. It’s also a hybrid-electric yacht equipped with batteries, electric engines, solar panels, and diesel generators, and is installed with advanced artificial intelligence software to enhance performance as well as the owner’s and guests’ experiences. Robb Report was the first to exclusively tour the yacht following its delivery in August.

The exterior architecture by Fulvio De Simoni Yacht Design—the studio’s second collaboration with Rossinavi following Aurora in 2017—is defined by a low, sleek profile with a smooth curvature of the hull that rises toward the bow. The interior by New York-based Meyer Davis Studio brings natural materials, soft textures and a homely Scandi vibe.

The artificial intelligence system, named Rossinavi AI, hones in on performance and efficiency. It continuously monitors the vessel’s operations, learning from observation and even anticipating guests’ needs. “ [The AI] will be able to self-learn, surely surprising even us in the future,” Federico Rossi, chief operating officer of Rossinavi, told Robb Report.

The AI works in tandem with a series of sensors that are fitted throughout the yacht. These include checking when guests are present in their cabins to prevent unnecessary use of air conditioning and to switch off TVs that have been left on. When they return, the AI recalls the guests’ exact preferences for temperature and powers up, as if it had continued running the entire time.

The interior lighting throughout the yacht also automatically brightens or dims depending on the time of day and exterior sunlight. It even interacts with the crew to encourage lower-impact behaviors. It also highlights interesting landmarks along the cruise.

Here are 10 cool facts about the world’s first hybrid-electric, AI-managed catamaran, now available for charter with Cecil Wright.