Netherlands

Scheepsbouwkundig Bureau Herman Jansen BV

The 45.4-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6228" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Scheepswerf Maaskant (Company)">Scheepswerf Maaskant</a> hybrid propulsion expedition yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10859" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Scintilla Maris 45.4m (148'11&quot;)Scheepswerf Maaskant 1988">Scintilla Maris</a> has been spotted on her sea trials near Rotterdam, the Netherlands. The motor yacht started life as a single-prop fishing trawler before she underwent an conversion into a superyacht, with the hull being essentially recycled into the modern vessel.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/277601/image/large-0b78ac91d27dda779e09ba6016996b76.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/277601">Previously named Vertrouwen HD23, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10859" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Scintilla Maris 45.4m (148'11&quot;)Scheepswerf Maaskant 1988">Scintilla Maris</a> features exterior design and naval architecture by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6229" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Scheepsbouwkundig Bureau Herman Jansen BV (Company)">Scheepsbouwkundig Bureau Herman Jansen BV</a>, with interior design penned by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/15" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vripack (Company)">Vripack</a>.&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10859" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Scintilla Maris 45.4m (148'11&quot;)Scheepswerf Maaskant 1988">Scintilla Maris</a> was the first of eight sisterships built by the Maaskant Shipyard near Rotterdam, which is now part of the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1821" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Damen Yachting (Company)">Damen Group</a>. It was here that she underwent her initial refit to remove all the fishing gear and upgrade some of her onboard systems.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/277690/image/large-c15c31f338dd9cf8f56805da7b27565f.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/277690">Her hull was fully stripped back to the bar metal and her interior, decking and propulsion system were all removed. After additional modifications to the hull and superstructure, all the metal surfaces were sandblasted, primed and sealed.All modifications to <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10859" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Scintilla Maris 45.4m (148'11&quot;)Scheepswerf Maaskant 1988">Scintilla Maris</a> had to be approved by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1457" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="RINA (Company)">RINA</a> in order to bring the vessel into Class. The original trawler was rated at 570 GT and her conversion brought her volume below the 500 GT threshold creating more semi-open areas.Read:&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/57140" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="The unlikely conversion of the 45m trawler Scintilla Maris (2023-03-14 17:00:00 +0100)">The unlikely conversion of the 45m trawler Scintilla Maris</a><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/277691/image/large-821946d9be5dbbf500dd61ecf12a273d.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/277691"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10859" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Scintilla Maris 45.4m (148'11&quot;)Scheepswerf Maaskant 1988">Scintilla Maris</a> features a utilitarian interior design, with extra windows and portholes framed in brass added during her conversion, in keeping with her original design. The main deck features multiple interior and exterior areas for relaxation, including a private office located on her bridge deck.<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10859" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Scintilla Maris 45.4m (148'11&quot;)Scheepswerf Maaskant 1988">Scintilla Maris</a> can comfortably sleep up to 10 guests across four double staterooms on the lower deck. These consist of a full-beam owner’s suite amidships underneath the original hatch into the fish hold. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/277605/image/large-1cb7771e3a4b50de1aec9538a13410c8.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/277605">Although in excellent condition, the original 4,400 horsepower <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1448" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Deutz AG (Company)">Deutz</a> MWM diesel engine had to be replaced as it did not meet strict emission regulations. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10859" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Scintilla Maris 45.4m (148'11&quot;)Scheepswerf Maaskant 1988">Scintilla Maris</a> now boasts a hybrid DE system, with a single 3.4-metre Van Voorden propeller being driven by a 2,000 horsepower electric motor (1300kW @ 1000rpm) supplied by Marelli in Italy. The result is described by the owner as a “super-silent, vibration-less beast.”“During two days of rigorous sea trials, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10859" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Scintilla Maris 45.4m (148'11&quot;)Scheepswerf Maaskant 1988">Scintilla Maris</a> passed all tests of all main systems with flying colors," explained her Project Manager. "Although our expectations were high, we were very impressed to see how well the sophisticated hybrid propulsion system, as well as all primary functions onboard performed during their very first deployment. The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1821" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Damen Yachting (Company)">Damen</a> Maaskant team is certainly delivering on their commitment to quality in developing and building strong, elaborate marine projects with laser precision.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/277688/image/large-35db17f5f571e0eaef7d668ea5b371bb.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/277688">You can&nbsp;<a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yacht-news/build-story-of-45m-scintilla-maris" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">read more about the conversion of Scintilla Maris</a>&nbsp;in Issue 1 of our technical magazine&nbsp;<a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/magazine/how-to-build-it-issue-1" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">How To Build It, available for free here</a>.

45m Scheepswerf Maaskant yacht Scintilla Maris on sea trials

The 45m Scheepswerf Maaskant explorer yacht Scintilla Maris has been spotted on her sea trials near Rotterdam, the Netherlands.