Seaway launched the first Shipman, produced at the new yard in Monfalcone, Italy. She is Shipman 63, named Hagazusa III. In a stunning Ferrari-red color and with a pearl grey deck, she was handed over to a repetitive Shipman Swiss client. This was the 35th Shipman carbon sailboat launch since its introduction in 2003.

New feature of Hagazussa III is the new Hall SCR/S carbon standing rigging. Aerodynamically profiled this type of standing rigging produces less windage and drag than any other existing system. Also new is the heel adjustable salon settee. Sensors calculate average heel of the sailboat and send information to two cylinders that regulate the settee level. This aligns the settee with water level and offers great comfort to the sailors during sailing with the heeled boat in a seaway. This feature is one of the most important innovations in single-handed racing and allowed Shipman co-engineer Michel Desjoyeaux to win the last round the world single handed race in comfort.