A tender should be capable of more than just ferrying guests from the mother ship to shore. It should be safe to operate, provide living space and be able to cope flexibly with a variety of tasks. With the Tykun XII, the Italian brand is introducing a model designed to strike exactly this balance. The new platform, based on the Tykun X is designed to combine performance, range and versatility. For short day trips as well as for excursions lasting several days.
The boat made its debut at the Monaco Yacht Show 2026. During the show, the vessel – just under 13 metres in length – served as a tender for the Royal Yacht International brokerage and handled transfers around the event. This meant that the boat was not merely an exhibit moored at the jetty, but was actually put to use in day-to-day operations.
Two layouts for the Tykun XII
In Monaco, TYKUN unveiled the High-Bow version. Its higher bow is designed to create more interior space. A spacious sun lounger is also planned for the foredeck. Alongside this is the Low-Bow version, which features a walk-around layout with a greater emphasis on freedom of movement on deck.
Italian design
The Tykun XII was designed by superyacht specialist Tommaso Spadolini. The project was based on a concept developed in collaboration with Benedetta Iovane. Carlo Bertorello was responsible for the hull construction and structural design.
TYKUN is part of Gruppo MED’s Supertender division. The company has extensive experience in building boats for professional and military use. The Tykun XII combines this technical expertise with bespoke fittings.
Uske Berndt
Editor News & Panorama
