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Fr. Schweers Shipyard

The first onboard images of the 59.22-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/235" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Fr. Schweers Shipyard (Company)">Schweers Shipyard</a> explorer yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/256" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Senses59.22m (194'3&quot;)Fr. Schweers Shipyard1999">Senses</a>, which is currently on the charter market with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/259" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Y.CO (Company)">Y.CO</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/349746/image/large-33790e95a5ddc243248c72cea48fae33.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/349746">Delivered in 1999 from Germany, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/256" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Senses59.22m (194'3&quot;)Fr. Schweers Shipyard1999">Senses</a> features interior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/24" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Philippe Starck (Company)">Philippe Starck</a>, exterior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/236" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Francis Design (Company)">Francis Design</a> and naval architecture penned by the latter in collaboration with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/195" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Kusch Yachts (Company)">Kusch Yachts</a>. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/349741/image/large-38f15bc35b425b81d89350bc91349b3a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/349741"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/256" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Senses59.22m (194'3&quot;)Fr. Schweers Shipyard1999">Senses</a> seamlessly blends robust engineering with sophisticated design, embodying the epitome of an expedition superyacht. She presents a sturdy and masculine profile, complemented by a steel hull and a steel and aluminium superstructure. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/349740/image/large-e6945eb9fc67b6dbb07b5341389e7a63.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/349740">Her open-plan main saloon is airy and inviting, featuring large windows that flood the space with natural light. Splashes of colour enliven the palette of natural woods and plush, tactile materials, while <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/24" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Philippe Starck (Company)">Philippe Starck</a>'s sophisticated touches add character and elegance to the space.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/349734/image/large-dd49b17885200faa885de34e489a42d2.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/349734"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/256" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Senses59.22m (194'3&quot;)Fr. Schweers Shipyard1999">Senses</a> offers luxurious accommodation for up to 12 guests across six well-appointed staterooms, including a full-beam master suite, with a gyrostabilised bed, two lounge areas and a walk-in wardrobe.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/349733/image/large-670a0164ec76f7f4e57beb160a2fc2f9.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/349733"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/349737/image/large-7ea0bdee49bc30e7811bcb13bf619684.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/349737">The remaining staterooms are situated on the lower deck and include two double staterooms and two convertible twin staterooms, all of which are equipped with ensuite bathrooms. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/256" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Senses59.22m (194'3&quot;)Fr. Schweers Shipyard1999">Senses</a> also boasts ample space for a professional crew of 16, dedicated to delivering an exceptional onboard experience.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/349743/image/large-b12b4a11c3ea47a83728c5dfcde1d73a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/349743">Spanning multiple decks, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/256" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Senses59.22m (194'3&quot;)Fr. Schweers Shipyard1999">Senses</a> provides a plethora of amenities designed to enhance her guest experience. Her multi-purpose wellness room allows fitness enthusiasts to maintain their routines, while those seeking relaxation can indulge in a massage. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/349742/image/large-2d4646f00515086acd0b073a21379c92.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/349742">Her observation deck offers panoramic views of the surrounding seascape, making it an ideal spot for unwinding or entertaining. Additionally, several deck areas are thoughtfully arranged for both relaxation and social gatherings, ensuring a versatile environment for all occasions.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/349731/image/large-d13b7ebf609652ba85c8b5127fe32fd4.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/349731"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/349730/image/large-578f60f0397b0aca06f2213c8bb1e405.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/349730"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/256" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Senses59.22m (194'3&quot;)Fr. Schweers Shipyard1999">Senses</a> is also equipped with an impressive fleet of seven specialist expedition tenders. This array of support vessels enables intimate access to shallow bays, secluded beaches and other hard-to-reach locales.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/349748/image/large-78560cbe372008fca444481a2f7a68b4.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/349748"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/349747/image/large-6071ecbe8e87a54b676f2bb007b2529f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/349747"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/256" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Senses59.22m (194'3&quot;)Fr. Schweers Shipyard1999">Senses</a> offers an extensive selection of equipment designed to cater to a variety of interests. The yacht's inventory includes four Jet Skis, twelve kiteboards, three inflatables, a trampoline, and fishing gear.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/349729/image/large-84717358982c366bb018cf2e7915cc73.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/349729">In terms of performance, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/256" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Senses59.22m (194'3&quot;)Fr. Schweers Shipyard1999">Senses</a> is powered by twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1448" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Deutz AG (Company)">Deutz AG</a> engines, providing her with a top speed of 15 knots, a cruising speed of 12 knots and a range 6,000 nautical miles. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/349744/image/large-2c5084cb63316cf45f106f47f41f3131.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/349744"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/256" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Senses59.22m (194'3&quot;)Fr. Schweers Shipyard1999">Senses</a> is currently available for charter with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/259" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Y.CO (Company)">Y.CO</a>, with summer prices in the Caribbean and Central America and winter prices in the Caribbean and South America starting from $350,000 per week.&nbsp;

Senses: First look onboard the 59m Schweers explorer yacht 

The first onboard images of the 59.22-metre Schweers Shipyard explorer yacht Senses have been unveiled as she enters the charter market with Y.CO.

First look onboard 59m explorer yacht Senses for charter with Y.CO

<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/268510/image/large-ed9fa8727d79ac0020c91df2570fa521.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/268510">Spotted recently docked in the Falmouth Harbour in Antigua, is the 59.2-metre explorer yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/256" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Senses59.22m (194'3&quot;)Fr. Schweers Shipyard1999">Senses</a>. Built by the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/235" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Fr. Schweers Shipyard (Company)">Fr. Schweers Shipyard</a> in Germany in 1999, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/195" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Kusch Yachts (Company)">Kusch Yachts</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/236" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Francis Design (Company)">Francis Design</a> were in charge of her naval architecture and exterior design. Designed to travel the globe, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/256" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Senses59.22m (194'3&quot;)Fr. Schweers Shipyard1999">Senses</a> features six luxurious staterooms accommodating 12 guests on board including a full-beam master suite stretching the entire 12.7-metre beam. Performance-wise, the 993 GT superyacht is powered by two <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1448" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Deutz AG (Company)">Deutz AG</a> engines of 1,600 horsepower each, allowing her to reach a top speed of 14 knots and cover an incredible range of 6,500 nautical miles.

59m explorer yacht Senses in Antigua

The 59m explorer yacht Senses, built by Fr. Schweers Shipyard, is seen here docked in Antigua.

<img src="https://d3w3pid64ak8v.cloudfront.net/photo/121587/image/large-f9b56017ade7cbbabcea8171586ee2e0.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/121587">Built by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/235" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Fr. Schweers Shipyard (Company)">Frers Schweers</a> in Germany in 1984, the 49.2-metre motor yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1099" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Michaela Rose49.23m (161'6&quot;)Fr. Schweers Shipyard1984">Michaela Rose</a> is the first yacht by the shipyard who later went on the built explorer greats such as <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2776" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="The Mercy Boys49.4m (162'1&quot;)Fr. Schweers Shipyard1986">The Mercy Boys</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/256" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Senses59.22m (194'3&quot;)Fr. Schweers Shipyard1999">Senses</a>. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1099" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Michaela Rose49.23m (161'6&quot;)Fr. Schweers Shipyard1984">Michaela Rose</a> herself is no stranger to the open ocean, having circumnavigated the globe twice, visiting destinations such as Australia, Antarctica and Chile. Designed by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Diana Yacht Design B.V. (Company)">Diana Yacht Design</a>, she can cover 3,800 nm at 14 knots and has a top speed of 16 knots.

Motor yacht Michaela Rose in Alaska

The 50-metre globe-trotting motor yacht Michaela Rose spotted outside Juneau, Alaska. 

Motor yacht Michaela Rose in Juneau

The 59.22 metre explorer yacht Senses is currently in the advanced stages of a refit project which began in August this year. The yacht <a href="#managed-by-application" target="_blank" data-legacy="true" data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/44592">arrived</a> in Auckland in July. Built by the Fr. Schweers shipyard in Germany in 1999, Kusch Yachts and Francis Design were in charge of her naval architecture and exterior design of superycht Senses.<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/157400/image/large-f49fb60a1b93adf7d593149080ae0b96.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/157400">Currently overseeing the refit is local Auckland company Integrated Marine Group, with Robinson Interiors also involved in the interior refurbishing of the yacht. Details surrounding the project is still unknown.<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/157401/image/large-fa7e9dc9b79608357cc9503aea1f9156.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/157401">The 59.22m superyacht explorer has been designed to cruise the globe in style, with 6 staterooms accommodating 12 guests on board including a full-beam master suite stretching the entire 12.7m beam. Her incredible range of 6,500nm allows her to cruise remote locations for extended periods with her exploring abilities further enhanced by full helicopter capability, 3 tenders stored on deck with another 42’ Nelson tender launched from the stern.<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/157402/image/large-91cf024a8c17a83ed03755d8a2a42a8c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/157402">Senses is being offered for charter through Y.CO this summer season, and will be available in the Indian Ocean &amp; South East Asia from USD 400,000/week.<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/157403/image/large-ecb1e6b8aee4413181b32a6da9afca1a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/157403">By Charl van Rooy, photo by <a href="https://www.facebook.com/SuperyachtsAKL/?fref=ts" target="_blank">Paul Miller / Superyachts in Auckland </a>

Superyacht Senses under refit in Auckland

<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/155378/image/large-cf31bf3fb702b16880b229f437390e9e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/155378">Superyacht Senses in AucklandSpotted this weekend in Auckland, New Zealand, superyacht Senses was built by the Fr. Schweers shipyard in Germany in 1999. Kusch Yachts and Francis Design were in charge of her naval architecture and exterior design. The 59.22m superyacht explorer has been designed to cruise the globe in style, with 6 staterooms accommodating 12 guests on board including a full-beam master suite stretching the entire 12.7m beam. Her incredible range of 6,500nm allows her to cruise remote locations for extended periods with her exploring abilities further enhanced by full helicopter capability, 3 tenders stored on deck with another 42’ Nelson tender launched from the stern.By Charl van Rooy, photo by Pierre Allan

Superyacht Senses in Auckland

<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/146146/image/large-9b437b2c20c725249a9226574afa0b2e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/146146">Superyacht The Mercy BoysSold to her current owners in 2012, The Mercy Boys was built by the Schweers shipyard in 1986 as Margaux Rose under the supervision of the late Claus Kusch. She was a most unusual superyacht, featuring a non symetrical superstructure, as well as a landing pad on her bow, for a hot air balloon. At a later stage her sundeck was extended during a refit. Her exterior lines were designed by Gerhard Gilgenast and John Munford designed her interior. The Mercy Boys is powered by a single MAK Krupp engine which enables the yacht to cruise up to 16 knots and reach over 4,000 nautical miles at 14 knots.Photo by Christo303 / <a href="http://www.SuperYachtPhoto.com">SuperYachtPhoto.com</a>

Superyacht The Mercy Boys at anchor

<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/142756/image/large-a7f85483fff4feeba639348c43811c78.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/142756">Nafisa inside the port of Saint Tropez<a href="#managed-by-application" data-legacy="true" data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/355">Nafisa</a> is a 49.25 metre classic superyacht, built in 1986 in Germany at the Schweers yard. For a long time, the yacht was owned by the current owner of superyacht <a href="#managed-by-application" data-legacy="true" data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/218">Leander</a>, the 75 metre yacht that was delivered in 1992. By Maarten Janssen, photo by Frank Behrends

The classic superyacht Nafisa in the port of Saint Tropez

Burgess and Bernard Gallay Yacht Brokerage have sold superyacht Shandor. Shandor was built by the Schweers shipyard in 1986 as Margaux Rose under the supervision of the late Claus Kusch. Her exterior lines were designed by Gerhard Gilgenast and John Munford designed her interior. <img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/141521/image/large-c653f5f3fb218c0b157b52cf298bdc58.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/128912">Shandor is powered by a single MAK Krupp engine which enables the yacht to cruise up to 16 knots and reach over 4,000 nautical miles at 14 knots. Shandor was asking € 6,975,000. Burgess +44 020 7766 4300 <a href="mailto:london@burgessyachts.com?subject=Burgess%20on%20SuperYachtTimes.com">london@burgessyachts.com</a> <a target="_blank" href="http://www.burgessyachts.com/">www.burgessyachts.com</a> Bernard Gallay Yacht Brokerage Bernard Gallay +33 (0)6 86 67 80 24 <a href="mailto:bernard.gallay@bernard-gallay.com?subject=Article%20on%20SuperYachtTimes.com">bernard.gallay@bernard-gallay.com</a> <a target="_blank" href="http://www.bernard-gallay.com/">www.bernard-gallay.com</a>

Superyacht explorer Shandor sold 

<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/126210/image/large-d8f53692fe52210159461769959db03a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/126210">Shandor arriving in GibraltarShandor was built by the Schweers shipyard in 1986 as Margaux Rose under the supervision of the late Claus Kusch. Her exterior lines were designed by Gerhard Gilgenast and John Munford designed her interior. Here the 49 metre expedition styled superyacht is pictured in Gibraltar on 1 December 2008. By Merijn de Waard

Shandor arriving in Gibraltar

<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/125556/image/large-ce10232d4b888845ee92d780ec6d153d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/125556">Jamaica Bay leaving MonacoThe 51.25 metre Jamaica Bay leaving the Monaco Yacht Show as soon as the 2008 show had closed. Built by the Fr. Schweers Shipyard in 1987, Jamaica Bay is for sale at $20,000,000 and displayed by Edmiston. Jamaica Bay was designed by Terence Disdale, who also designed her original interior, and nowadays she features an interior by Felix Buytendijk. The American owner of Jamaica Bay is currently building a new 59m Felix Buytendijk designed yacht at Nobiskurg. By Merijn de Waard