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After unveiling a new flagship model, the Silent 100 Explorer, at the 2021 Cannes Yachting Festival, Austrian shipyard Silent-Yachts has sold the first unit with a scheduled delivery in 2023. “This new sale is coming after the sale of three of our 80-foot models in rapid succession and confirms the market’s interest in the superior comfort of catamarans and solar energy for propulsion needs, as well as all the household appliances on board,” says Silent-Yachts founder and CEO, Michael Köhler.Michael KöhlerThe yacht measures 31 metres overall (101.7ft) with a beam of 13,62 metres (44.7ft) and a spectacular height of 10,46 metres (34,3ft). Renewable electric energy comes from an array of solar panels in the hardtop that slides apart to reveal a sundeck that can also serve as a touch-and-go helipad. Compared to the previous flagship, the Silent 80, the new Silent 100 Explorer has an extra deck and much more space both outdoors and indoors. “The Silent 100 Explorer is a great challenge proving that the solar revolution of Silent-Yachts to the superyacht level,” said designer Marco Casali. “The kind of available spaces, fully customizable from the clients, will allow unique internal and external spaces not even achievable on much bigger superyachts like owner's quarters or large saloons. The Silent 100 Explorer will bring the experience of cruising to a next level becoming a world reference for a responsible yachting always connected to the respect of the environment.”Marco CasaliThe solar cells provide up to 40kWp (kWp stands for kilowatt 'peak' power output of a system) and clean solar electrical energy is stored in a battery bank with a capacity of up to 800 kWh. Coupled to twin 340kW (@700 rpm) electric motors, the Silent 100 Explorer has an economic speed of 6-8 knots, a cruising speed of 10 knots and a top speed of 14-16 knots. Two or three diesel generators, depending on the specification requested, provide back-up auxiliary power. Because the solar energy is completely renewable, in theory the Silent 100 Explorer has unlimited range, similar to all other Silent models.“The sheer amount of family-friendly space aboard the Silent 100 Explorer has to be experienced to be believed,” says Michael Köhler. “It also means that clients are free to customise the arrangement according to personal preference. Do you want a gym or media room, a larger VIP suite or a country kitchen on main deck? No problem. The flexibility of the catamaran configuration means we can meet most requests.”Credits: Silent-Yachts

Designers Hannah Hombergen (interior) and George Lucian (exterior) have revealed a striking trimaran concept with extremely powerful design lines and stealth appearance. Hannah and George already launched a very successful design in 2020 called “The Vertical Yacht”, a skyscraper proposal for New York City. Looks like now they have created a perfect ship for a MI6 agent. The two side floats of the yacht ensure a high degree of stability and create an artificial safe harbour, where a chase vessel can be comfortably docked.The main hull of the yacht offers all the amenities a 70+ meters yacht offers including an extensive master bedroom on two levels with movies inspired interior design and folding balcony. The two side floats of the trimaran are designed to host crew quarters, and machinery as well, allowing for more living space in the main hull and reducing the level of vibration and noise. Ten guests can be accommodated across five spacious cabins.“Whether you are the good guy or the villain, this superyacht will perfectly fit for your next mission,” says the designers. What will the next agent 007 say? Credits: Hannah Hombergen and George Lucian

Turkish shipbuilder Aegean Yacht recently presented design of a new range — the trideck Aegean Explorers range, which consists of M25, M37 and M48. The company has already started to build the first Explorer M25.Explorer M25 exterior The design for the new range was devised and developed entirely in-house by the Aegean Yacht technical team and design department, who handled the concept, layout, naval architecture, marine engineering, exterior and interior design. As always at Aegean Yacht, aesthetic elegance and functionality blends into one solid boat.Explorer M25 hull Combining the capability for large passages with a generous gross tonnage of 185 GT and high quality interiors, she will allow her owners to travel the world in exceptional comfort and style. Salon Explorer M25 can accommodate up to 12 guests across six spacious staterooms, which include three full beam master staterooms, two double and one VIP cabin on board.Upper master cabinMaster cabin on the upper deck has fully private facilities including a vast sun bathing and alfresco dining area. Upper master cabinAs well as guests, four crew members will have complete privacy in their four single cabins with en-suite bathrooms. She boasts a light and airy on board ambience, created with the use of warm oak wood, marble, stainless steel and elegant upholstery. Explorer M25 exterior The first hull will be powered by twin 650 HP MAN engines. The launch of the first Explorer M25 is expected during Spring 2022. Aegean Yacht was founded in 1976. The company builds fully customized steel or aluminium hulled, displacement and semi displacement yachts ranging between 16 to 66 meters. The shipyard is located in the Bodrum, Turkey. Credits: Aegean Yacht

The 48.80m Chasseur is now for sale with Northrop & Johnson. Chasseur was launched by Christensen Yachts in 2016. She has a fiberglass hull and a contemporary interior.She can accommodate up to 12 guests across six resplendent staterooms. Her full-beam master stateroom boasts expansive space alongside a king-sized berth, a private office, walk-in closets and an en-suite bath. The VIP stateroom has a king-sized bed with an en-suite bathroom decorated entirely in Esmeralda green onyx.In perfect harmony between rejuvenation and activity, this yacht offers plush lounge furnishings, an on-demand audio sound system and a card table within her main salon – all accented by charming wood embellishments. It also holds a custom-made Armani table and a gorgeous staircase with floating glass stairs.On her deck, Chasseur gives guests the opportunity to relax and admire the crystalline waters from the view of her massive hot tub spa, alfresco dining options and her full-height bar. Each of her outdoor spaces has sunpads with optional sunshade, allowing warmth and relaxation in the open air. With workout equipment and a large swim platform for tenders and toys, the yacht extends well beyond her serene atmosphere.She can cruise at 12 knots.The yacht is priced at USD 30,995,000.Credits: Northrop & Johnson

Heesen has shared the shipyard’s latest news – the construction of YN 20150, code-named Project Oslo24, has officially begun. The owners and their family attended the keel-laying ceremony on October 4, and welded their ‘good luck coins’ to section three, where the IMO number was engraved. The ceremony was formally witnessed by a Lloyd’s Register surveyor who signed off this first stage in the yacht’s build.The 50m yacht will be built on the platform of the 50-metre Steel Class. Project Oslo24 will be equipped with Heesen’s hybrid system, which offers indisputable advantages over traditional diesel propulsion. The owner, an experienced yachtsman, made this choice with the clear intent of creating a yacht that is cleaner, quieter and more efficient than comparable conventional craft.“We were the first shipyard who dared to take the financial risk of building hybrid yachts on speculation and today, all our yachts are available with hybrid propulsion as an option. ‘Be the change you want to see in the world’ is our mantra. Today, that change is real. It is a pleasure to see that clients trust our systems and decide to implement them in their highly customised yachts to reduce their footprint,” says Friso Visser, Heesen CCO.The Heesen hybrid drivetrain draws on diesel engines and electric motors, together or individually and in any combination, for both propulsion and hotel needs. In the automotive world such systems typically emphasise energy-saving and reducing emissions, but hybrid propulsion at sea has a broader set of aims. Silent cruising and minimal vibration enormously enhance comfort levels on board and are especially appealing during night passages.The interior is made by Luca Dini Design and Architecture who creates an interior that incorporates plenty of fine details connected to their life at sea and the areas they will be exploring aboard their yacht. Contrasting dark, high-gloss and light matte wood finishes, with a ribbed canneté texture to evoke the forests, blend with soft leather in warm tones to create a snug environment to offer guests a refuge when the air is brisk and chilly outside.“The owner of Oslo24 and his family are deeply involved in every aspect of this project,” said Stefan Zucker of Zucker and Partner, the owner’s representative. “For us, this makes it an even more exciting project.” The heart of the system is the yacht’s twin MTU 8V4000 M63 (IMO Tier III) main engines, each one coupled to a water-cooled, 135kW Danfoss electric motor on the same propeller shaft. This streamlined configuration offers versatility, flexible power management, and redundancy, with three operational modes: Silent, Economy and Cruising. YN 20150 Project Oslo24 is scheduled for delivery in March 2024.Heesen Yachts is a Dutch ship building company that specializes in custom-built superyachts in aluminium and steel from 30m to 70m in size. Founded in 1978, it has launched more than 170 yachts since its inception.Credits: Heesen Yachts