As the name suggests the primary job of a support yacht is to support the main yacht by carrying extra staff and equipment. Their popularity has continued to grow over the years, as larger and larger superyachts are being built and needing support.
However these boats, also known as shadow vessels, are actually capable of much more and this is reflected in the fact that they are some of the fastest evolving boats in the industry design wise, with many buyers recognising their proficiency and using them as standalone yachts to exploit the many possibilities they offer.
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