The 69.2m support yacht Shadowolf unveiled by ShadowCAT. The new concept, Shadowolf, is ShadowCAT's first single-hulled support yacht. The vessel's new hybrid hull design focuses on passenger comfort and accommodation, while still enhancing adventures at sea. Shadowolf is ideal for expanding options on multi-day excursions, voyages into more remote locations, and/or for chartering or research purposes.
The 69.2m Shadowolf designed by ShadowCAT partners Incat Crowther and YCTS, Ltd. The yacht offers an 11.5m beam and 3.25m draft, and will be built upon Incat Crowther’s award-winning aluminum hull design, enabling some of the highest speeds and superior efficiency of any support yacht available on the market.
Her features include a fully certified helipad and hangar, with accommodation and storage over three decks. The support vessel has an impressive carrying capacity, including space for a submarine, three 11m tenders, two 8m tenders, six jet-skis, two 4WDs and two quad bikes. In addition to a 14 crew-member and nine service-personnel capacity, it has as accommodation for eight guests or as extra resting space for crew from the main yacht. The total complement is 31.
“Shadowolf stands out in large part due to its hull being designed specifically for yacht-level comfort whilst offering exceptional efficiency. It also allows owners to commission a fully bespoke support yacht within a very competitive price range and delivery window. Incat Crowther is well-known for producing award-winning vessels on both catamaran and monohull platforms, and we look forward to this ‘industry-first’ concept coming to life,” says Incat Crowther’s Dan Mace, technical manager.
The vessel is powered by three MTU 16V4000 M73L IMO3 diesel engines and can reach a top speed of 21 knots.
“The addition of a monohull concept to our portfolio is a natural next step for ShadowCAT, and firmly establishes us as the No. 1 support yacht developer in the industry. This latest innovative concept delivers extreme comfort at sea, without the need to compromise on performance, speed or customization options. Because developing shadow yachts is our sole focus, we can deliver a higher level of expertise and vessel customization across multiple platforms, ensuring our clients’ operational needs are surpassed,” comments Robert Smith, ShadowCAT founder and YCTS director.
ShadowCAT will be exhibiting the new concept and the company’s other innovative vessels at the upcoming Monaco Yacht Show.
ShadowCAT is an innovative, award-winning support yacht series. With exclusive naval architecture and design by renowned Incat Crowther, of Sydney, Australia, and multi-award winning vessel construction by respected Spanish shipyard Astilleros Armón, the brand continues to provide fully custom solutions to the support yacht market segment. The first vessel in the series, M/Y Hodor, set the industry aflame with its win of the inaugural “Support Vessel of the Year” at the International Superyacht Awards.
Credits: ShadowCAT