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The in-build 79.95-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/44" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Abeking & Rasmussen (Company)">Abeking &amp; Rasmussen</a> superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/13256" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Abeking 651679.95m (262'4&quot;)Abeking & Rasmussen2026">Abeking 6516</a> has been spotted for the first time on the Kiel Canal, near Levensauer Hochbrücke, as she prepares for outfitting.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/379264/image/large-00715e96ab92bfc3ff036737f57d8a66.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/379264">Construction on the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/13256" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Abeking 651679.95m (262'4&quot;)Abeking & Rasmussen2026">Abeking 6516</a> yacht began in 2024, with her keel laid in a ceremony held at the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5164" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="G+K SteelCon Sp.z.o.o. (Company)">G&amp;K SteelCon</a> premises in Poland in December. The ceremony was attended by representatives of the client, the shipyard, classification society and subcontractors.Read:&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/62171" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="80m Abeking 6516 superyacht keel laid (2024-12-06 13:30:00 +0100)">80m Abeking 6516 superyacht keel laid</a><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/379588/image/large-c84bc2cd56a5da832fce8e95f0c7d787.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/379588">Details surrounding the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/13256" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Abeking 651679.95m (262'4&quot;)Abeking & Rasmussen2026">Abeking 6516</a> yacht have been kept tightly under wraps since construction began, with her builder <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/44" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Abeking & Rasmussen (Company)">Abeking &amp; Rasmussen&nbsp;</a>only disclosing that her distinctive design is the work of a well-known UK-based design office.&nbsp;She is described by the shipyard as having a modern but cosy interior design and she will also be equipped with tenders.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/379587/image/large-c185e9fe8fc8202e4127574a6cf6ca2e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/379587">The first images of the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/13256" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Abeking 651679.95m (262'4&quot;)Abeking & Rasmussen2026">Abeking 6516</a> yacht show a pronounced bow, with multiple tired decks for expansive exterior spaces. Her sleek design includes horizontal lines flowing from bow to stern, providing her with a modern and contemporary silhouette.&nbsp;The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/13256" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Abeking 651679.95m (262'4&quot;)Abeking & Rasmussen2026">Abeking 6516</a> yacht has an estimated launch date of 2026.

Abeking 6516: 80m Abeking & Rasmussen yacht outfitting

The 80m Abeking & Rasmussen superyacht Abeking 6516 has been spotted for the first time on the Kiel Canal near Levensauer Hochbrücke.

80m Abeking & Rasmussen yacht Abeking 6516 seen for the first time

German shipyard <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/44" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Abeking & Rasmussen (Company)">Abeking &amp; Rasmussen</a> has announced that the keel of their new 79.95-metre superyacht Abeking 6516 has been laid in a ceremony held at the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5164" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="G+K Steelcon Sp.z.o.o. (Company)">G&amp;K SteelCon</a> premises in Poland.&nbsp;The representatives of the client, the shipyard, classification society and subcontractors were all in attendance during the keel laying ceremony, which marks a major milestone for the yacht’s construction. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/340222/image/large-770101cb94373144ae54e617321ddf13.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/340222">While details of the project have been kept tightly under wraps, Abeking 6516 will feature design from the drawing boards of a well known UK-based studio, which will adorn her with a “modern but cosy interior,” according to the shipyard.In addition, the Abeking 6516 superyacht will be home to an array of water toys and tenders for guests to enjoy water-based activities.&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/44" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Abeking & Rasmussen (Company)">Abeking &amp; Rasmussen</a> made headlines in 2023 when they delivered their largest yacht to date, the 118.2-metre superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7928" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Liva O118.2m (387'10&quot;)Abeking & Rasmussen2023">Liva O</a>. The Abeking 6516 superyacht has an estimated delivery date of 2026.&nbsp;

Keel laid of 80m Abeking 6516 yacht 

German shipyard Abeking & Rasmussen has announced the keel of their new 79.95-metre superyacht Abeking 6516 has been laid. 