Netherlands

Damen Trading

Introducing Cassius&nbsp;by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6541" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="C-Quest Yacht Design and Build (Company)">C-Quest Yachts</a>, the 61-metre converted explorer that doesn’t hold back on comfort and class. The project will be built on converted, trusted 62-metre Shelf Express supply vessels by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5557" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Damen Trading (Company)">Damen</a>, that have proven their go-anywhere capabilities, their safety and their durability, and which are perhaps facing the noose with their industry in slight decline.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/211543/image/large-ae201db00b6ea7dd2cfae2c626d3f9e1.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/211543"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/211540/image/large-c8f3a91ac81c7359bbfb99105df5b768.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/211540">Dennis Ingemansson took charge of her exterior styling and paid tribute to the vessel’s utilitarian heritage, without holding back on giving her an added flair. Inside, Njord by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6198" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bergman Design House (Company)">Bergman Design House</a> was given an entirely different brief. Cassius has ditched all the practicalities from the commercial shipping and now offers state-of-the-art living to provide unparalleled comfort. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/211539/image/large-6c82986a24357f4932883a88a72a5a6d.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/211539"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/211542/image/large-30e72f4a497dfa92debb3aa787388678.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/211542">Njord by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6198" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bergman Design House (Company)">Bergman Design House</a> used a mixed palette of tones and textures throughout to interrelate the four seasons to instill a sense of raw prowesses and tender comforts. “We believe the greatest source of materials is found in nature’s beauty,” says Marie Soliman, co-founder of Njord by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6198" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bergman Design House (Company)">Bergman Design House</a>. Which is why they’ve kitted her out with an array of natural and sustainable materials, ranging from cut stones to lines of Bamboo. The flooring has been entrusted to Oscar Ono as his traditional craftsmanship makes for the perfect accompaniment for this vessel. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/211533/image/large-a809bda88462be6ec395371e98ab9cb1.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/211533"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/211537/image/large-b6bf9d9963f8183b22b64f3b93853fc2.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/211537">“We follow nature, not trends,” Albin Berglund, co-founder of Njord by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6198" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bergman Design House (Company)">Bergman Design House</a>, said. “Nature is wild and powerful, yet it needs to be preserved so we have worked alongside some of the best in the world to give us access to these precious resources to use on Cassius' interior.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/211535/image/large-1e86984a2d2f2c51a191b59c4d3c44d0.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/211535">Cassius doesn’t hold back on amenities either. She can comfortably accommodate up to 12 guests thanks to her generous 1,500 GT interior volume. These guests will have access to two pools, a spa complete with a gym and a massage room, as well as a screening room. Cassius is also bountiful with toys and comes with a submarine with a moon pool, that can be stored away in her tender and toy garage.&nbsp;She’ll be managed by 16 crew and in terms of performance, Cassius has a 12,000 nautical mile range when cruising at 10 knots.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/211536/image/large-e5639ba726b93ea61b24048fe00bd647.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/211536"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/211541/image/large-38cea3c638d46f59a949008f126b7461.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/211541">“We wanted to create the true meaning of exploration by creating this project as a destination within itself,” says Sarah Colbon, co-founder of Njord by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6198" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bergman Design House (Company)">Bergman Design House</a>. As she’s a conversion project, a potential buyer will benefit from a decreased lead time and lower build costs, compared to if she was a traditional new build.

C-Quest Yachts’ 61m conversion explorer concept

Introducing Cassius by C-Quest Yachts, the 61-metre converted explorer that doesn’t hold back on comfort and class.