Northrop & Johnson has signed a contract for a 44m (145ft) Benetti Vision new build (Hull No 18) for delivery to a North American client in January 2013.

Built to MCA specifications, the superyacht will have a number of customisations, particularly in the sky lounge, master stateroom and sundeck areas. It will be the first Benetti Vision to boast large rectangular hull ports, providing expanded views from both the guest and crew accommodation areas.

Founded in New York in 1949, Northrop & Johnson is one of the world’s oldest brokerage firms. The company has offices in In Ft Lauderdale, San Diego, Boston, Newport, Palma, Hong Kong and the British Virgin Islands.