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12 unique superyacht concepts from 2023

2023 saw a variety of unique and innovative superyacht concepts, we take a look back at 12 of the most exciting.

Top 12 unique superyacht concepts from 2023

All the latest news from Monaco Yacht Show 2023

SYT takes a look at some of the largest announcements from this year’s MYS, to make sure you are up-to-date with all the latest industry news!

Everything you might have missed at the Monaco Yacht Show 2023

<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5838" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Meyer Werft GmbH & Co. KG (Company)">Meyer Yachts</a> has unveiled its innovative new superyacht concept THREE05. The yacht concept follows the ONE50 and TWO10 and will serve as a combination between a 125-metre superyacht and a 180-metre floating villa. The Meyer Group has combined its two business divisions <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5838" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Meyer Werft GmbH & Co. KG (Company)">Meyer Yachts</a> and Meyer Floating Solutions to imagine the new project.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/287905/image/large-1bfd52c64c45cc7f3ba1fd6cfa09e2aa.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/287905">Managing Director of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5838" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Meyer Werft GmbH & Co. KG (Company)">Meyer Werft</a> Thomas Weigend commented on the inspiration behind the superyacht concept stating, “The idea behind this concept is multifaceted. Villa and yacht form a design and functional unit at anchor and thus the possibility of accommodating larger companies. At the same time, the THREE05 can also be a very private retreat complete with its own superyacht shuttle. The 180-metre-long Floating Solution, a floating and anchored villa, offers 2,100 square-metres of living space and, among other things, a helipad as well as a veritable marina that can accommodate guests’ tenders for example”. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/287900/image/large-bcd20b627fbf9f4c85eda6e44306ee11.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/287900"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/287899/image/large-32ef267b39f922c863746881070e3d4b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/287899"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/287903/image/large-828ffdeb7524410bf5d15e3ccaf36558.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/287903"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/287914/image/large-a1c0ec76409d019190789c0b1a1ff26c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/287914">The THREE05 superyacht is set to showcase a volume of around 7,500 GT with accommodation for up to 30 guests onboard. Designed with sustainability in mind, THREE05 will be powered by an environmentally conscious hybrid technology consisting of fuel cells and batteries. In addition, solar cells and wind turbines are set to be installed on the floating villa to generate energy, while eco-friendly materials will be used for construction. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/287913/image/large-7fcc142dbe213bc9a806d954280f4113.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/287913"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/287915/image/large-8ace6d5e8075899e75acb681412406af.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/287915">Kaj Casén, CEO of Meyer Floating Solutions reflected on the superyacht’s sustainability stating, “The combination of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5838" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Meyer Werft GmbH & Co. KG (Company)">Meyer Yachts</a> and our extensive experience in building floating villas at this scale makes our offering truly unique in the world market. We provide fully customisable solutions for owners looking for a perfect and one-of-a-kind home on the water.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/287902/image/large-e944c971a7056118df1c8542c9598bf0.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/287902">

Meyer Yachts unveils innovative superyacht concept THREE05 

Meyer Yachts has unveiled its new superyacht concept THREE05 
 which serves as a combination between a superyacht and a luxury floating villa.

Meyer Yachts unveils innovative 125m superyacht concept THREE05 

Fires are unfortunately a serious issue in yachting. This year alone we’ve lost around 15 motor yachts in the 24-metre and above category, including the brand-new 43.7-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/201" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="ISA Yachts (Company)">ISA</a> superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/8466" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Aria SF43.7m (143'4&quot;)ISA Yachts2022">Aria SF</a>, which caught fire and then sank within the first month of her delivery.&nbsp;As with any incident, there isn’t a single cause and therefore a single solution to eradicate the risk. But there are a number of precautionary measures that owners can take, to lower the risk of fire. SuperYacht Times&nbsp;caught up with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/314" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Pantaenius (Company)">Pantaenius Yacht Insurance</a> to learn more about these preventive measures, and to learn the best ways to mitigate the risk of fire. &nbsp;<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/236809/image/large-2e7340970c1e98b4309fac59d19ff747.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/236809">What is the most common cause of fire onboard a yacht?There is a long list of possible factors but we are regularly witnessing defects of the electrical installations onboard that cause a fire. The reason is often that electrical equipment is installed without sufficient space and the ventilation is not adequate or properly designed, especially in the engine room where this is an obvious problem.Neglected maintenance of all electric installations is a possible problem as well. Owners who want to cut down on costs should never consider saving money at the expense of their own safety. Depending on the size of the yacht, the pantry, galley or kitchen provides a certain potential for fire as well. Gas stoves, for example, need to be checked on a regular basis to prevent defects.In the event of an accumulator fire, a heavy smoke is produced first, which descends downwards. One of the biggest problems we discovered in this context is that alarm systems such as smoke detectors are sometimes very basic, work pretty slowly and are located in the wrong places. This can reduce the crew’s time to react significantly, even if they are onboard. Of course, having enough qualified crew onboard is a major requirement in matters of fire prevention. There are often dozens of yachts lying tightly together in marinas without enough, or any, crew onboard. If one yacht catches fire, it is very likely that two or three other vessels will be damaged as well.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/215491/image/large-a02880399c7742c5dd66758b25fec593.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/215491">Lithium fires are rife at the moment, how can we mitigate risk?Lithium batteries are not dangerous per se. Yes, they offer a considerable potential danger and in the case of an actual battery fire, it is usually impossible to get it under control with conventional extinguishing agents, such as hand-held fire extinguishers. However, the real problem usually lies in improper use or installation. There are already a number of construction regulations for permanently installed lithium batteries, which would certainly have to be supplemented in one place or another.However, it is the mobile batteries that cause us greater concern, as these are not initially designed for use onboard and many yachts do not have appropriate provisions to enable safe charging onboard. This includes, for example, suitable early warning and extinguishing systems but also safety boxes that have a separate charging management system. Ultimately, crews and captains need to be made aware of the very real and possibly life-threatening risks.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/178724/image/large-dfe261686fb51fadf9eed11621e4c051.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/178724">From your experience, who is predominantly responsible for lithium fires – manufacture, crew, or owner?Technical defects are the most common cause. However, these are usually caused by improper use or improper installation. We therefore see crews and especially captains as having a great responsibility. They can only fulfil this responsibility through appropriate training.Are electric water toys a risk and, if so, how can we ensure the toys we buy are safe?&nbsp;Owners should seek advice on how to equip a yacht to safely load and store toys onboard. However, we also see the manufacturers of toys and not least the shipyards as having a responsibility to deal with the problem in a transparent manner and to react accordingly. This is how panic can be avoided. Because once again: lithium batteries per se are safe. However, they cannot be used and installed as desired.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/245673/image/large-38c0f53fb046dd82915a1649789f8825.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/245673">What we are currently seeing are fires related to electrically operated toys and water sportsequipment. These are charged onboard, but often in unsuitable places, without supervision and in the worst case, they are already in a damaged condition. Cases like the 41-metre motor yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6036" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Kanga40.8m (133'10&quot;)Cerri Cantieri Navali (CCN)2018">Kanga</a> illustrate the problem quite clearly, but are by no means rare anymore.Read:&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/50750" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Kanga fire report: How safe are Li-ion batteries aboard yachts? (2019-12-13 12:00:00 +0100)">Kanga fire report: How safe are Li-ion batteries aboard yachts?</a>A client should look for a CE test seal, charge only with intended accessories, never leave them unattended, and ideally charge them in a safety box specifically designed for charging lithium batteries,with a charge management system and integrated extinguishing agents. They should also refrain from charging damaged batteries. This therefore requires regular checking.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/241426/image/large-6e91955796fb298c973021da0c54169f.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/241426">Are there any other solutions, such as hydrogen, which you think are safer?We haven’t insured any hydrogen-powered yachts yet. So there is no evidence yet to rely on. However, we are following the technical development very closely. Currently we’re keeping an eye on hydrogen-powered superyachts being planned at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/23" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lürssen Yachts (Company)">Lürssen</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5838" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Meyer Werft GmbH & Co. KG (Company)">Meyer Papenburg</a>.Do you offer variable coverage/protection plans for different systems (lithium, hydrogen, etc.)?Integrated electric drive systems are included in the insurance cover as a matter of course. For non- integrated systems, an exclusion of scorching damage is usually agreed.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/242855/image/large-3a7b61cb5195eb16f256108626a4349b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/242855">What advice does&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/314" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Pantaenius (Company)">Pantaenius</a>&nbsp;offer its clients?We strongly recommend keeping a suitable extinguishing agent at hand, specifically developed for lithium-ion battery fires. There are various products available on the market, such as the encapsulator agent F-500 EA, which is approved worldwide.

Pantaenius on how to mitigate the risk of yacht fires 

SYT caught up with Pantaenius to learn how to mitigate risks from fire when at sea.

<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5838" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Meyer Werft GmbH & Co. KG (Company)">Meyer Yachts</a> presented its pioneering superyacht project last year at <a href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Monaco Yacht Show - 2021">Monaco Yacht Show</a>, this year round the German shipbuilder has offered visitors a first look onboard &nbsp;– and she doesn’t disappoint.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/206954/image/large-115f6639e70fce0cf30a13ff2af8698b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/206954">The atmosphere that’s been created is one of blissful tranquillity; <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5838" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Meyer Werft GmbH & Co. KG (Company)">Meyer Yachts</a> opted for light, neutral colours throughout and great expanses of glass so that the natural environment plays a key role in curating her ambiance.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/243001/image/large-4585045156980c7784c3953842fd3cfe.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/243001"> <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/243004/image/large-d28dc675a2b51a43896db4f82fdc0271.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/243004"> <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/243009/image/large-f0c43af827ee3df91ba5920d47de15f1.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/243009"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/243005/image/large-f61d7e46823c86123b1a765146514622.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/243005">The One50 is committed to offering unparalleled levels of relaxation. She is fitted with a spa that spans two levels and several hundred square metres of floor space. Some of the key features that make up this wellness suite include a retractable whirlpool, saunas, hammams, a massage parlour, as well as a fireplace, a bar and a climbing wall that connects both decks. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/243003/image/large-38de3d5e452f844c3e0f6e591b7ea93c.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/243003"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/243002/image/large-ec4a1697e98dd69ef5caabd49092d262.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/243002">“The wellness and health aspect has been a trend in the superyacht segment for years,” Lars Kruse, Head of Sales at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5838" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Meyer Werft GmbH & Co. KG (Company)">Meyer Yachts</a>, noted. “With this extravagant spa, we want to set an example and show what is possible for us.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/243007/image/large-e7a663e97f9d1e7241449df8a96c31f0.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/243007"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/243006/image/large-18666c72aff36b84b761c803bf1f795e.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/243006"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5838" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Meyer Werft GmbH & Co. KG (Company)">Meyer Yachts</a> also showcased the One50’s top deck, which is reserved exclusively for an owner. Aft is a lounge cum dining area that is fitted with a state-of-the-art Audio Visual system, while forward of the owner’s deck is the pool on the foredeck. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/243011/image/large-72da0499da246fc7983a4fce48a634ea.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/243011"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/243010/image/large-4a7f8b3f43d772ca0cb79b762a4a7052.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/243010">Read:&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/55355" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title=" At the Shipyard with Meyer Werft: The cruise ship giant looking for an in to the superyacht market (2022-06-16 14:00:00 +0200)">&nbsp;At the Shipyard with Meyer Werft: The cruise ship giant looking for an in to the superyacht market</a><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/206952/image/large-60a5ef96a35a6de7f65b294f5c9eada9.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/206952"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/206953/image/large-35556eb57636d5b1637f8c7210a79e23.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/206953">All the features presented on the One50 have been designed and engineered in-house at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5838" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Meyer Werft GmbH & Co. KG (Company)">Meyer Werft</a>, delving into the expertise of its 1,300 technical engineers.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/206955/image/large-6dcc227674d0182f504f710f950d70ba.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/206955"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/206957/image/large-969e46a7dc7b62ccccd35c7c0b0fc00a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/206957">

Onboard Meyer Yachts 150m yacht concept One50

Meyer Yachts offered a first look onboard its 150m superyacht concept One50 at Monaco Yacht Show.

One50: First look onboard Meyer Yachts’ 150m superyacht concept

<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5838" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Meyer Werft GmbH & Co. KG (Company)">Meyer Yachts</a> has expanded its portfolio with a second superyacht concept that joins its One50, revealed last year. The German shipbuilder has gone even larger, and its newest addition has a length of 210-metres.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/243015/image/large-f7828cf0ae8ab9a0217c022912cd7cc8.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/243015">The Two10 is equipped with a sustainable propulsion system, much like her sister the One50, as <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5838" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Meyer Werft GmbH & Co. KG (Company)">Meyer Yachts</a> is driven to “build the greenest superyachts in the world”. Her length has been cleverly disguised by her exterior styling, which has been kept flat and tight. But step aboard and her sheer size is imposing; on the foredeck, for instance, she not only has a helipad but also a full-size tennis court. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/243017/image/large-c469e1dc18be345edfdbaceaa734a6e8.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/243017"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/243018/image/large-cc1889bd3ed8119534fc03ff43e63666.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/243018"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/243019/image/large-a6b452d51da23f2bab0ae7799d62f15f.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/243019"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5838" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Meyer Werft GmbH & Co. KG (Company)">Meyer Yachts</a> also revealed that the Two10 will be fitted with a beach club that spans two decks, and be home to a suspended infinity pool, located above the aft bar. This pool is said to be the largest pane of glass ever installed on a yacht.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/243014/image/large-71a9d904f7176bc2e5ce0f23e9071493.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/243014"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/243013/image/large-f5204d0078163f7ffc69f3b15894581a.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/243013">Read:&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/55355" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title=" At the Shipyard with Meyer Werft: The cruise ship giant looking for an in to the superyacht market (2022-06-16 14:00:00 +0200)">At the Shipyard with Meyer Werft: The cruise ship giant looking for an in to the superyacht market</a>“The Two10 illustrates the capacities of the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5838" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Meyer Werft GmbH & Co. KG (Company)">Meyer Group</a> in every respect and we are currently very satisfied with the response to our yachting activities,” Lars Kruse, Head of Sales at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5838" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Meyer Werft GmbH & Co. KG (Company)">Meyer Yachts</a>, commented.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/243011/image/large-72da0499da246fc7983a4fce48a634ea.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/243011"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/243020/image/large-830212c44b17e23bd0094a6e26ad4d1c.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/243020"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/243021/image/large-bf02d01ba6cfa9f3b8f0a4222671b49c.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/243021">

Meyer Yachts unveil 210m superyacht concept

Meyer Yachts unveiled a 210m superyacht concept at Monaco Yacht Show, dubbed the Two10.

Two10: Meyer Yachts unveil 210m superyacht concept at Monaco Yacht Show 

When you enter the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5838" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Meyer Werft GmbH & Co. KG (Company)">Meyer Werft</a> shipyard you’re struck first by shock, and then awe. Shock at the sheer size and scale of the operation. Awe at the laser-focused precision at which it executes these behemoth projects. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/207890/image/large-eb6c48af4d4c1cf0b2b4bd2352957c66.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/207890"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5838" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Meyer Werft GmbH & Co. KG (Company)">Meyer Werft</a> was established in 1795 and has only gone from strength-to-strength as the family-run business passed through seven generations. It was during its current championship, with Bernard Meyer at the helm, that the shipyard entered the cruise ship business, with the 213-metre Homeric leading the pack in 1985. Since then, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5838" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Meyer Werft GmbH & Co. KG (Company)">Meyer Werft</a> has launched a phenomenal 54 cruise ships; the most recent being the 144,000 GT Disney Wish, which was handed over to Disney Cruise Line in early June. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/207887/image/large-c5e2ff2d1811576c23502ccd9199e79a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/207887">The German shipbuilder made an exciting announcement last year at the <a href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Monaco Yacht Show - 2021">Monaco Yacht Show</a>: <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5838" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Meyer Werft GmbH & Co. KG (Company)">Meyer Werft</a> will diversify its portfolio and delve into superyacht construction. Heading the venture is a new subsidiary group, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5838" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Meyer Werft GmbH & Co. KG (Company)">Meyer Yachts</a>, who celebratory pulled the wraps off an astounding 150-metre superyacht concept, the One 50, during the show in Monte Carlo. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/231001/image/large-9d0a262fa5b67a2fe492e5b2afbb4661.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/231001">SuperYacht Times was invited for a tour of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5838" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Meyer Werft GmbH & Co. KG (Company)">Meyer</a>’s main facility in Papenburg, Germany – the site where the One 50 superyacht could get built, if signed – to see firsthand the operation and for a sneak peek of what <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5838" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Meyer Werft GmbH & Co. KG (Company)">Meyer Yachts</a> will reveal at this year’s <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/122" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Monaco Yacht Show - 2022">Monaco Yacht Show</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/206954/image/large-115f6639e70fce0cf30a13ff2af8698b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/206954"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/206949/image/large-cf73618c36cfaf91cf725c81883876f1.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/206949">Read:&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/53763" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Meyer Yachts enters the superyacht sector with a 150m sustainable superyacht concept, ONE 50 (2021-09-23 13:15:00 +0200)">Meyer Yachts enters the superyacht sector with a 150m sustainable superyacht concept, ONE 50</a>The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5838" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Meyer Werft GmbH & Co. KG (Company)">Meyer Werft</a> shipyard in Papenburg is home to the world’s largest ship construction shed (538-metres in length). This is just one of the yard’s units, and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5838" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Meyer Werft GmbH & Co. KG (Company)">Meyer</a> can accommodate as many as five in-build cruise ships at any one time. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5838" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Meyer Werft GmbH & Co. KG (Company)">Meyer</a> doesn’t build vertically, as is typical with your average yacht build, but horizontally in blocks. These blocks weigh up to 800 tonnes each – approximately the same weight as 16 24 metre GRP motor yachts! – and are cut and built on an automated production line.&nbsp;The process sees the parts move from a digital 3D design to a laser centre, where the steel is cut, and then a circuit of the yards, where they pass through the hands of thousands of employees. As Lars Kruse, Head of Sales and Design, confirmed, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5838" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Meyer Werft GmbH & Co. KG (Company)">Meyer</a> will, of course, employ the same technique for any other yacht project. It’s a tried and tested method and the one that reigns champion at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5838" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Meyer Werft GmbH & Co. KG (Company)">Meyer</a>. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/206950/image/large-4d46539f9a31dcd6ccc31367a6c6b151.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/206950"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5838" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Meyer Werft GmbH & Co. KG (Company)">Meyer</a> can deliver a cruise ship in 36 months – the team has truly mastered the process. However, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5838" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Meyer Werft GmbH & Co. KG (Company)">Meyer</a> estimates that to deliver a superyacht will be a slightly lengthy process. “A superyacht requires a great deal more customisation than a cruise ship,” Lars Kruse explained. “As a result it will take slightly longer to build than the larger ships that we build. The process will be the same to a degree, but there will be a lot less copy and paste than there is with a cruise ship; it’s a different art.” <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/206957/image/large-969e46a7dc7b62ccccd35c7c0b0fc00a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/206957">And when it comes to customisation, the One 50 superyacht concept brings it in spades. Innovation is the lodestar of this 15,000 GT superyacht concept and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5838" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Meyer Werft GmbH & Co. KG (Company)">Meyer</a> is looking to penetrate the superyacht sector with a bang. The One 50 spans six decks and will be able to accommodate as many as 44 guests. It will have a long list of amenities, including a split-level spa, a cinema and billiards room, an impressive glass-walled infinity pool and an open air fire pit. &nbsp;<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/206953/image/large-35556eb57636d5b1637f8c7210a79e23.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/206953">The devil is in the detail and aspects such as the broad stroke of glass of the infinity pool, is at a level never seen before. The large sheet of unsplit, curved glass is a stunning feature and one that’s put pressure on what’s possible.Read:&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/53836" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bernard Meyer on how cruise ship giant Meyer Werft will enter the superyacht sector (2021-10-05 12:15:00 +0200)">Bernard Meyer on how cruise ship giant Meyer Werft will enter the superyacht sector</a><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5838" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Meyer Werft GmbH & Co. KG (Company)">Meyer Yachts</a> is also striving to deliver the most sustainable project possible. The One 50 will derive power from hybrid engines, which will allow her to travel at speeds of up to 23 knots. As this is such a major project, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5838" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Meyer Werft GmbH & Co. KG (Company)">Meyer Yachts</a> has confirmed that she won’t be built on speculation, allowing her future owner to have full control over her general arrangement and specifications. She’ll be a fully-custom build and a blank canvas for someone to curate. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/206952/image/large-60a5ef96a35a6de7f65b294f5c9eada9.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/206952">At the <a href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Monaco Yacht Show - 2022">2022 Monaco Yacht Show</a>, Meyer Yachts will unveil further plans of what would be the ninth largest superyacht: the One 50 concept. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/206955/image/large-6dcc227674d0182f504f710f950d70ba.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/206955">

 At the Shipyard with Meyer Werft

SYT toured Meyer’s main facility in Germany to see where the One 50 superyacht concept could get built. 

 At the Shipyard with Meyer Werft: The cruise ship giant looking for an in to the superyacht market

There is a new player in the superyacht industry and they’ve been creating quite a stir. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5838" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Meyer Werft GmbH & Co. KG (Company)">Meyer Werft</a>, the renowned Germany-based cruise shipbuilder, unveiled the new arm of its business, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5838" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Meyer Werft GmbH & Co. KG (Company)">Meyer Yachts</a>, under the fading sun during this year’s <a href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Monaco Yacht Show - 2021">Monaco Yacht Show</a>. To showcase the excellence of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5838" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Meyer Werft GmbH & Co. KG (Company)">Meyer Yachts</a>, the company pulled the wraps off the all-new <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yacht-news/meyer-yachts-unveils-150m-superyacht-concept-one-50" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">One 50 concept</a> – a 150-metre superyacht that ditches traditional diesel propulsion in favour of a more environmentally conscious beating heart.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/207884/image/large-07ea3ebe1404e8d8beccd1cb26b9ec4c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/207884"> In an exclusive interview with Merijn de Waard, Founder of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4509" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="SuperYacht Times (Company)">SuperYacht Times</a>, Bernard Meyer, Managing Director of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5838" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Meyer Werft GmbH & Co. KG (Company)">Meyer Werft&nbsp;</a>and Chairman of the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5838" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Meyer Werft GmbH & Co. KG (Company)">Meyer Group</a>, went into more detail of the company’s vision. The biggest reveal being its exclusive focus on builds of 120-metres and above. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5838" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Meyer Werft GmbH & Co. KG (Company)">Meyer</a>, naturally, is no stranger to building big vessels and has delivered many boats in the 300-metre and above category. The two latest cruise ships the company delivered were the 347.2-metre cruise ship Odyssey of the Seas which has a volume of 169,300 GT, and the 345-metre Mardi Gras with a volume of 181,808 GT.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/207911/image/large-c5b317ce7c3d88e31d565dcc5aa41176.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/207911">According to Thomas Weigend, Managing Director of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5838" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Meyer Werft GmbH & Co. KG (Company)">Meyer Werft</a>, who also joined in on the conversation, interest in the big yacht segment has really picked up this last year. “Corona has really changed the market in many respects. There is now scope for new projects which weren't there before, or have not been successful before, like residence ships. We are also seeing a rising demand for big ships because their vast space naturally keeps safety precautions in step.” <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/207885/image/large-0e984184377abf5b01f6a82dce7f8de1.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/207885">As we know from our superyacht market intelligence tool <a href="https://superyachttimes.ac-page.com/homepage" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">SYT iQ</a>, there are currently only 28 yachts in the 120-metre and above category, which have been built in seven different countries and come out of 13 different shipyards. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/23" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lürssen Yachts (Company)">Lürssen</a> currently dominates the field and is also responsible for the longest motor yacht to date: the 180-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4638" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Azzam180.61m (592'7&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2013">Azzam</a>.&nbsp;The combined might of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5838" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Meyer Werft GmbH & Co. KG (Company)">Meyer Werft</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/23" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lürssen Yachts (Company)">Lürssen</a> is already well-known, as the two builders work closely to deliver large vessels for the military. In regards to yachting, the two companies will be “competitors on paper,” but there is certainly “room for both of them,” Weigend said. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/207888/image/large-9b169b81fdd7b1187d405699d2d112bd.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/207888">Great strides have already been made by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5838" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Meyer Werft GmbH & Co. KG (Company)">Meyer Werft</a> in planning and developing <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5838" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Meyer Werft GmbH & Co. KG (Company)">Meyer Yachts</a> and, as Bernard Meyer told us, they’ve been “planning the venture for around 10 years now”. Market research has been driven not only by the brand itself but also by its clientele who have been asking for some years now for superyachts designed and built by the esteemed company.&nbsp;“We also come from an industry that parallels the superyacht sector in terms of customer demands. At <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5838" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Meyer Werft GmbH & Co. KG (Company)">Meyer Werft</a> we have always prided ourselves on the personal details and how we are always available to our clientele, every step of the way. This is what differentiates us from our competitors – even after we deliver our cruise ships, we are there and available.” <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/207890/image/large-eb6c48af4d4c1cf0b2b4bd2352957c66.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/207890">Even though <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5838" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Meyer Werft GmbH & Co. KG (Company)">Meyer Werft</a> is one of the world’s largest shipyards, the family-run company is steadfast in its commitment to providing that personal touch, every time. It has been delivering boats for 225 years and Bernard Meyer is the seventh generation of Meyer to take the helm.&nbsp;The company has three shipyards: two in Germany and one in Finland. It is at the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5838" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Meyer Werft GmbH & Co. KG (Company)">Meyer Werft</a> shipyard in Germany – a site considered to be one of the leading technological specialists in the field of cruise ship construction – where the company will develop and build its superyachts. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/207887/image/large-c5e2ff2d1811576c23502ccd9199e79a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/207887">“To build a big ship you need a certain organisation,” Meyer said. “We have the power of 1,000 engineers and the capabilities to build boats up to 185,000 GT. When I first started in 1985, if I envisioned such a project my father would have just laughed.” That is just how far Bernard Meyer and his team have taken the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5838" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Meyer Werft GmbH & Co. KG (Company)">Meyer Group</a>. The brand is simply a powerhouse when it comes to big projects, and the prospects that it’ll bring to the superyacht industry is exciting.&nbsp;The company is also well placed to break down traditional silos in the marine industry and act as an intermediary between the superyacht and cruise ship sectors, and can spark meaningful dialogues for the many crossovers of boat design.<ul><li><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/53763" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Meyer Yachts enters the superyacht sector with a 150m sustainable superyacht concept, ONE 50 (2021-09-23 13:15:00 +0200)">Meyer Yachts enters the superyacht sector with a 150m sustainable superyacht concept, ONE 50&nbsp;</a></li></ul><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/206957/image/large-969e46a7dc7b62ccccd35c7c0b0fc00a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/206957"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/206956/image/large-94802a8029fdbfb84484502814e944e5.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/206956">

Bernard Meyer on Meyer Werft and the superyacht market

Bernard Meyer, of Meyer Werft, joins SYT to outline what we can expect from Meyer Werft.