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Greenpeace Australia Pacific

Production is underway on a twin-masted DynaRig sailing system by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2447" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Southern Spars (Company)">Southern Spars</a>, for <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4342" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Echo Yachts (Company)">Echo Yachts</a> 58.63-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/13716" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Charley 358.63m (192'4&quot;)Echo Yachts2028">Project ASC58</a> catamaran. This milestone yacht will become the only sailing catamaran with this rig and the largest in the world.<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/13716" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Charley 358.63m (192'4&quot;)Echo Yachts2028"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/370390/image/large-7995a1c326ea45004fe91bc723642e02.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/370390"></a>The 58-metre yacht, designed by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/230" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Dykstra Naval Architects (Company)">Dykstra Naval Architects</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2130" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="One2Three (Company)">One2Three</a>, and being built by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4342" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Echo Yachts (Company)">Echo Yachts</a>, will introduce a new standard for performance and efficiency in large multihulls.&nbsp;Featuring two free-standing, rotating masts and a fully automated sail-handling system, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/13716" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Charley 358.63m (192'4&quot;)Echo Yachts2028">ASC58</a>’s entire sail plan can be operated by a single person via a digital control panel.The rig is based on the proven DynaRig platform used on iconic superyachts such as <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4795" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Black Pearl106.7m (350'1&quot;)Oceanco2018">Black Pearl</a>, where 2,900 square-metres of sail area can be set in just seven minutes. With 1,660 square-metres of sail area, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/13716" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Charley 358.63m (192'4&quot;)Echo Yachts2028">ASC58</a> will be able to cruise for extended distances while using wind power.“Kicking off production on <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/13716" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Charley 358.63m (192'4&quot;)Echo Yachts2028">ASC58</a> DynaRig is a huge moment for our team,” said Rudy Jurg, Head of DynaRig Sales at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2447" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Southern Spars (Company)">Southern Spars</a>. “The world knows the DynaRig, but we’ve been developing it relentlessly, and we can’t wait to show what it can do. This is an exciting step towards fundamentally changing the way large vessels harness the wind.”The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/13716" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Charley 358.63m (192'4&quot;)Echo Yachts2028">ASC58</a> yacht is among the first yachts set to showcase the new modular DynaRig within the next 18 months.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/333393/image/large-405f213c9b7af72f070a0785232d6ce1.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/333393">Currently, the moulds have reached <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2447" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Southern Spars (Company)">Southern Spar</a>s' facility in Ustron, Poland. To make lightweight and strong spars for large vessels, the rigs will use a combination of carbon fibre reinforcements and precisely moulded components.&nbsp;In addition, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2447" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Southern Spars (Company)">Southern Spars</a>' sister company, North Windships, is developing rigs that scale from 1,000 square-metres Panamax models for ships over 70 metres length overall to three-rig configurations for ships over 200 metres. This concept is designed to reduce costs, simplify installation, and utilise wind propulsion as an option for a wide range of boats, from superyachts and cargo ships to cruise ships.The first vessel to launch with this new generation of DynaRig will be <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7777" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Greenpeace Australia Pacific (Company)">Greenpeace</a>’s upcoming sailing ship, scheduled for an early 2027 debut.Photo courtesy of&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2447" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Southern Spars (Company)">Southern Spars</a>.&nbsp;

DynaRig for worlds largest sailing Catamaran ASC58 begins production

Production is underway on a twin-masted DynaRig for Project ASC58, set to be the world’s largest sailing catamaran and the only one with this rig.

Production underway for Echo Yachts 58m "world's largest sailing catamaran" ASC58

The 24-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1152" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Alu Marine (Company)">Alu Marine</a> ketch Jaipur has been refitted and relaunched as <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/14026" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oceania24.0m (78'9&quot;)Alu Marine1991">Oceania</a> for <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7777" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Greenpeace Australia Pacific (Company)">Greenpeace</a>. The vessel, which was refitted by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5437" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="The Boat Works (Company)">The Boat Works</a> will be used by the environmental activist group for campaigning.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/319362/image/large-1d646d60e1564e9e08e048444ec25e3a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/319362">The relaunch and renaming took place earlier this week at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5437" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="The Boat Works (Company)">The Boat Works</a> facility in Coomera, on Queensland’s Gold Coast. The event was attended by David Ritter, CEO, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7777" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Greenpeace Australia Pacific (Company)">Greenpeace</a> Australia Pacific, as well as Greenpeace staff, volunteers and the Chapman team involved in her refit.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/319353/image/large-aec3bcfb9b43518fe0226e4c9b0b0256.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/319353">Previously named Jaipur, the yacht was discovered by Captain Daniel Rizzotti in Cannes, where he carried out sea trials and a thorough survey before purchase. He then sailed the vessel from France to Italy, before she was shipped to Singapore where a skeleton crew joined him to sail her to Australia. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/319366/image/large-31e807d2108bdab1f0a0d3157abc1d99.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/319366">From here Captain Daniel contacted yacht management and refit company <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5502" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Chapman Marine Group (Company)">Chapman</a>, to draw upon their project management expertise. The refit work was undertaken by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5437" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="The Boat Works (Company)">The Boat Works</a> and managed by Chapman Managing Director Sam Eyles.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/319356/image/large-969f5e078a3edb73dcaf07803734f5eb.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/319356">“I am proud of the Chapman team who put in so many hours around the clock to get the project completed within the deadline and to budget,” explained Sam Eyles. “It was a pleasure and privilege to work with Captain Daniel, whose knowledge, experience and input were highly valuable, and I look forward to continuing that relationship moving forward.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/319355/image/large-bc5c06d01f9d38636eea35023476f92b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/319355">During her seven-week refit, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/14026" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oceania24.0m (78'9&quot;)Alu Marine1991">Oceania</a> saw her rigging removed and reinstalled, as well as a new through-hull bow thruster, helm with wheel and the latest electronics and navigation equipment. A hardtop was installed over her aft deck, with interior changes made to her galley and cabins, which now accommodate up to 15 crew.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/319358/image/large-68b38121431ba426733224641f9986d9.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/319358">She also received a complete overhaul of her engine generator and running gear, with four solar panels, a Starlink satellite communication system, custom fabricated tender cradles and new windows also added.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/319357/image/large-175f4e554011e8bb73c5e8abb75f0fba.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/319357">In terms of her exterior, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/14026" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oceania24.0m (78'9&quot;)Alu Marine1991">Oceania</a> now displays a green hull in <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7777" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Greenpeace Australia Pacific (Company)">Greenpeace</a>’s signature shade, with the addition of the company logo and rainbow and dove motifs. She is now able to access shallow waters and sensitive marine environments, thanks to the repair and installation of a lifting centreboard.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/319369/image/large-f45e968f3c4cecf9f9808e4c55f13f7c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/319369">“We are thrilled with the historic achievement of the refit and launch of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/14026" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oceania24.0m (78'9&quot;)Alu Marine1991">Oceania</a>, which perfectly aligns with our ethos and the values of our yachting community,” added Tony Longhurst, CEO at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5437" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="The Boat Works (Company)">The Boat Works</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/319349/image/large-350c9057a19b8964bca832a3b04eb028.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/319349">For her maiden voyage, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/14026" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oceania24.0m (78'9&quot;)Alu Marine1991">Oceania</a> will set sail for Broome, Western Australia next week, where she will stand with local communities against Woodside’s Burrup Hub project, the largest proposed fossil fuel project in Australia. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/319370/image/large-ca2fa0cf04edbfc63bb36462d8f04292.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/319370">According to <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7777" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Greenpeace Australia Pacific (Company)">Greenpeace</a>, if this project gets the green light, the Burrup Hub could emit more than 6.1 billion tonnes of carbon emissions over its lifetime to 2070, fuelling the climate catastrophe already impacting Australian and Pacific communities.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/319354/image/large-4fa094ea9a8b3917317bfa904ba33074.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/319354">“<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/14026" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oceania24.0m (78'9&quot;)Alu Marine1991">Oceania</a> will enable Greenpeace to increase their at-sea activity over some of the world’s most beautiful and ecologically precious waters, from the Great Barrier Reef to Western Australia’s Scott Reef, to the South Tasman Sea and the waters of Pacific Island nations,” concluded David Ritter, CEO, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7777" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Greenpeace Australia Pacific (Company)">Greenpeace</a> Australia Pacific.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/319363/image/large-d6d94a9a856e225eb8594e3319de95f9.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/319363">“Our region’s magnificent oceans face severe threats including offshore gas drilling, deep sea mining, overfishing, plastic pollution and climate damage. The launch of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/14026" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oceania24.0m (78'9&quot;)Alu Marine1991">Oceania</a> creates a dynamic new capacity for <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7777" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Greenpeace Australia Pacific (Company)">Greenpeace</a> to expose, document and peacefully confront these and other threats to the oceans in our region.”

24m Jaipur ketch renamed Oceania and refitted for Greenpeace Australia

Greenpeace has refitted and relaunched the yacht Jaipur as Oceania, to be used for environmental campaigning. 