Germany

Peters Werft GmbH

<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/307266/image/large-40e9d2d90d4726be21d87d5c890b4e1e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/307266">Delivered in 2008 by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/22" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Peters Werft GmbH (Company)">Peters Werft</a>, the 133-metre superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/8" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Al Mirqab133.0m (436'4&quot;)Peters Werft GmbH2008">Al Mirqab</a> was seen last week docked in Rijeka, Croatia. Known for being one of the largest yachts to enter the port of Miami since 2021, the motor yacht showcases exterior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Tim Heywood Design Ltd. (Company)">Tim Heywood</a>, while her interior, which remains secret, was created by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/69" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Winch Design (Company)">Winch Design</a>. Designed to host up to 24 guests across 10 staterooms, the 9,904 GT superyacht features an expansive swimming pool on the lower deck, which can open up to the sea with side hatches. Powered by five <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1438" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Wärtsilä (Company)">Wärtsilä</a> diesel-electric engines,&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/8" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Al Mirqab133.0m (436'4&quot;)Peters Werft GmbH2008">Al Mirqab</a> reaches a top speed of 18 knots and a cruising speed of 14 knots with a range of over 5,000 nautical miles.

133m superyacht Al Mirqab in Croatia

The 133m superyacht Al Mirqab, built by Peters Werft in 2008, is seen here in Rijeka, Croatia. 

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<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/276555/image/large-3c2e70a2dcdd7f438a540754ac028547.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/276555">Spotted recently docked in the Port of Málaga, Spain, is the 65-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/22" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Peters Werft GmbH (Company)">Peters Werft</a> superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/658" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="White Rose Of Drachs65.0m (213'3&quot;)Peters Werft GmbH2004">White Rose Of Drachs</a>. Delivered in 2004 by the German shipyard, she features both exterior and interior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/41" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Donald Starkey Designs (Company)">Donald Starkey Designs</a>, while <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/557" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lasse + Pache GmbH (Company)">Lasse + Pache</a> were responsible for her naval architecture. Constructed with a steel hull and aluminium superstructure, the 1,643 GT superyacht can accommodate up to 12 guests in six luxurious staterooms, taken care off by a crew of 18. 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> diesel engines of 3,000 horsepower each, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/658" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="White Rose Of Drachs65.0m (213'3&quot;)Peters Werft GmbH2004">White Rose Of Drachs</a> can reach a transatlantic range of 6,000 nautical miles and reach a top speed of 17 knots. Docked behind her, is the 58-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/29" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Feadship (Company)">Feadship</a> superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/3663" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="W57.6m (188'12&quot;)Feadship2013">W</a>.

65m superyacht White Rose Of Drachs in Málaga

The 65m superyacht White Rose Of Drachs, built by Peters Werft, is seen here docked in the Port of Málaga, Spain.

<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/240002/image/large-8f150c7af0bf3a6eb08aa9d8ae030448.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/240002">Spotted last month anchored off Beaulieu-sur-Mer in the South of France, is the 133-metre superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/8" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Al Mirqab133.0m (436'4&quot;)Peters Werft GmbH2008">Al Mirqab</a>. Characterised by her sleek blue hull and discreet white superstructure, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/8" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Al Mirqab133.0m (436'4&quot;)Peters Werft GmbH2008">Al Mirqab</a> was built by the German shipyard <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/22" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Peters Werft GmbH (Company)">Peters Werft</a> in 2008. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Tim Heywood Design Ltd. (Company)">Tim Heywood</a> was responsible for her exterior design while her highly secretive interior comes from the drawing boards of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/69" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Winch Design (Company)">Winch Design</a>. The 9,604 GT Qatari-flagged superyacht was built for a high-profile owner and offers a grand swimming pool on the lower deck which can be opened up to the sea by side hatches to create the ultimate play area.

133m superyacht Al Mirqab in Beaulieu-sur-Mer

The 133m superyacht Al Mirqab, is seen here anchored off Beaulieu-sur-Mer.

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<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/186378/image/large-c3c2bbc668b0983357ca0f79efc42f80.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/186378">The 133-metre motor yacht Al Mirqab was built by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/195" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Kusch Yachts (Company)">Kusch Yachts</a> at the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/22" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Peters Werft GmbH (Company)">Peters Werft</a> in 2008 and brought together designers <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Tim Heywood Design Ltd. (Company)">Tim Heywood</a> (exterior) and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/69" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Winch Design (Company)">Winch Design</a> (interior) as the design team of one of the largest yachts in the world. Built for a high-profile owner, the Qatari-flagged vessel’s interior is said to be highly ornate and extremely luxurious, of which only a few photos have ever been released. She offers a grand swimming pool on the lower deck which can be opened up to the sea by side hatches to create the ultimate play area. Seen here moored at Berth One in Palm Beach, also visible in the frame is the new Feadship <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6416" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Podium72.85m (239'0&quot;)Feadship2020">Podium</a>, and the world-cruising expedition yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7212" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="OceanXplorer 187.1m (285'9&quot;)Freire Shipyard2010">OceanXplorer</a>.

133m yacht Al Mirqab in Palm Beach

The German-built motor yacht Al Mirqab from 2008 spotted in Palm Beach on her first-ever visit to the United States. 

133m motor yacht Al Mirqab in Palm Beach

<img src="/uploads/store/photo/46537/image/large-785770952d1124e8fae87a6638d229ae.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/46537">Seen outside Porto Cervo in Sardinia a few weeks ago is the 133-metre German superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/8" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Al Mirqab133.0m (436'4&quot;)">Al Mirqab</a>. The yacht was built by Kusch Yachts at the Peters Werft &nbsp;in 2008 and brought together designers Tim Heywood (exterior) and Winch Design (interior) as the design team of one of the largest yachts in the world. Built for a high-profile owner, the Qatari-flagged vessel’s interior is said to be highly ornate and extremely luxurious, of which only a few photos have ever been released. She offers a grand swimming pool on the lower deck which can be opened up to the sea by side hatches to create the ultimate play area.

The 133m superyacht Al Mirqab in Porto Cervo

<img src="/uploads/store/photo/14042/image/large-1f6b2616dfdb1e0ea1f68eca34178737.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/14042"> Al Mirqab in PiraeusBuilt by the German shipyard Peters Werft GmbH in 2008 and designed by Tim Heywood, Al Mirqab is characterised by her sleek blue hull and discreet white superstructure. Her Andrew Winch designed interior is said to be highly ornate and extremely luxurious, of which only a few photos have ever been released. She offers a grand swimming pool on the lower deck which can be opened up to the sea by side hatches to create the ultimate play area. Here she is captured moored in the Greek port of Piraeus. Photo by Anoop Randhawa

Al Mirqab in Piraeus

Photos by Christopher Scholey 

When delivered to her owner last year by Kusch Yachts, the 101m I Dynasty became the first yacht in Germany to have been constructed under the new Passenger Yacht Code regulation, allowing her to carry up to 36 passengers. We take you inside this ultra silent and stable world cruiser as one of the largest and most notable yachts launched in 2015.

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Built by Kusch Yachts, I Dynasty features a subtle yet engaging and powerful exterior drawn by The A Group. Her dynamic appearance justly gives one the impression that underneath this vessel lies a field of technological advancements that truly affords I Dynasty the term superyacht. Her luxurious interior is a modern take on a classical theme, beautifully captured by the team of Studio Massari.

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Working together with Kusch Yachts and both design parties, owner’s representative Richard Hein of Vega Yachts was tasked with creating engineering solutions that would drive the use of diesel power, and subsequently harmful exhaust gasses, to an absolute minimum. The project team opted for a diesel electric propulsion package supplied by Rolls Royce. The power output of the on board plant is dependant on the electric load on board, thereby limiting any unnecessary fuel usage and emissions.

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Coupled to this power plant is a pair Rolls Royce Azipull propulsion units. These two electrically driven pods are able to rotate 360 degrees, each of which is frequency driven to minimise vibration and noise throughout the entire vessel while pushing her to reach a top speed of 17 knots. Together with a transverse bow thruster, these units allow I Dynasty to remain motionless in a single position with Dynamic Positioning mode activated. This function becomes particularly useful while spending time in environmentally fragile areas during her intended world travels.

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Apart from having to be efficient and as friendly towards the environment as possible, another request from the owner was being able to comfortably accommodate his friends and extended family – a demand that pushed the yacht’s layout far beyond the limits of the LY3 code. To address this problem, the project embraced the (then) new PYC code to safely facilitate the owner’s needs, and drafted Studio Massari to decorate and style the interior inspired by the owner’s culture.

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As the yacht would be used by the entire family, functionality was a top priority during the design phase. Creating a timeless and tasteful environment that would be found appealing by different generations while standing the test of time was another challenge faced by the Italian studio. The team used a combination of warm-coloured pallets and soothing sequenced fabrics and surfaces.

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Floors laid with precious marbles and naturally scoured woods emphasises the classical central theme of the entire interior, with innovative uses of lighting throughout adding a subtle contemporary touch.

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Back on deck, the use of glass is a prominent feature with floor to ceiling windows from the main deck to the upper deck and a master piece on the Sun deck. These aptly named ‘shark fins’ has become a signature of The A Group design. From the sun deck down to main deck, The A Group worked closely with Studio Massari to design exterior areas that are comfortably protected, thanks to numerous hidden glass doors and windows.

 

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Another unique exterior area is the aft tender dock. This space is designed to house a 10 metre tender spanning 3 metres across. Once launched, the empty space is converted into a sea water swimming pool. Huge garage doors measuring 12.5 metres on either side of the stern area at water level opens up to reveal I Dynasty’s remaining fleet of tenders.

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Superyacht of the Week: the sleek 101m I Dynasty

Very rarely do we feature yachts visiting the Caribbean island of Cuba. In these pictures taken earlier this year by reader Kenny Heidman, we see the 133m superyacht Al Mirqab docked in the port of Havana. Al Mirqab is currently the 14th largest superyacht in the world. Built by the German shipyard Peters Werft GmbH in 2008, she features an exterior design by Tim Heywood and is characterised by her sleek blue hull and discreet white superstructure. Her Andrew Winch designed interior is said to be highly ornate and extremely luxurious, of which only a few photos have ever been released. She offers a grand swimming pool on the lower deck which can be opened up to the sea by side hatches to create the ultimate play area. Her last known position was recorded as Greece, according to her AIS signal.<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/156595/image/large-1b58530e21c06226bf949af657816eee.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/156595"><img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/156596/image/large-e8c4140e29fa9cfe4d3695df64904b7b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/156596"><img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/156597/image/large-6ca3f6de8fe6e5cc07fc7b1dbd885844.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/156597">By Charl van Rooy, photos by Kenny Heidman

In Pictures: 133m superyacht Al Mirqab in Havana

<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/155490/image/large-607acd158e5290cb7f72739cd29d8a2b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/155490">Superyacht Al Mirqab in CannesThe enormous 133 metre Al Mirqab is currently the 14th largest superyacht in the world. Built by the German shipyard Peters Schiffbau in 2008, she features an exterior design by Tim Heywood and is characterised by her sleek blue hull and discreet white superstructure. Her Andrew Winch designed interior is said to be highly ornate and extremely luxurious, of which only a few photos have ever been released. She offers a grand swimming pool on the lower deck which can be opened up to the sea by side hatches to create the ultimate play area. Here she is seen at anchor in Cannes last week.By Charl van Rooy, photo by Henri van Rooy

Superyacht Al Mirqab in Cannes

<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/154981/image/large-7ef789e4a84f915b9e26036db665c53e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/154981">Superyacht Al Mirqab in CannesWhilst taking photos of superyacht Al Mirqab, young photographer Julien Hubert captured the exact moment that lightning struck above the hills above Cannes, last week.Al Mirqab is currently the world’s 14th largest superyacht, and was built by the German shipyard Peters Schiffbau in 2008, to a design by Tim Heywood. Andrew Winch designed a highly ornate and very luxurious interior, of which only a handful of pictures were ever released (you can find some <a href="http://www.dudgeonsofas.com/superyachts-press/135m-my-al-mirqab-superyacht-awards/">here</a>). One of her most spectacular features is a huge swimming pool on the lower deck, which can be opened up to the sea by opening side hatches in the hull.By Maarten Janssen, photo by <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/julien_hubert">Julien Hubert</a>

Lightning over superyacht Al Mirqab

<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/154071/image/large-d36696ee4aff71e65b1a74931e2b3265.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/154071">Al Mirqab and Al Salamah in GreecePictured here two weeks ago in Greece are two of the largest superyachts in the world, the 133 metre Al Mirqab, and the 139.30 metre Al Salamah, tucked away in the background of the photo.Al Mirqab is currently the world’s 15th largest superyacht, and was built by the German shipyard Peters Schiffbau in 2008. Kusch Yachts undertook her naval architecture whilst Tim Heywood Designs were responsible for her exterior design. Andrew Winch Designs undertook her interior design. Her last major refit was completed in 2014 in which she received a new deckhouse on the forward sundeck, and though it is suspected the work was completed by Dorries Maritime Services, this has never been confirmed.The tenth largest yacht in the world, Al Salamah, was built by HDW in Kiel, Germany, before being taken to the Lürssen shipyard in Bremen for completion. She was launched in 1999, and features exterior and interior design by Terence Disdale Design. On board she accommodates up to 40 guests over 22 staterooms.By Gemma Fottles, photo by Maarten Janssen / <a href="http://SuperYachtPhoto.com" target="_blank">SuperYachtPhoto.com</a>

Al Mirqab and Al Salamah in Greece

<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/150347/image/large-9b11344deabb2b23bd01a6f71f781152.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/150347">Superyacht Al Mirqab cruising off CapriThe 133 metre superyacht Al Mirqab was built by Peters Schiffbau in 2008 under the supervision of Kusch Yachts. The exterior lines of Al Mirqab are from the drawing board of Tim Heywood with an interior by Andrew Winch. Her owner hails from Qatar and also owns the Riva 115 Athena Al Mirqab II, which is usually based in Doha, and the Mangusta 165 Al Mirqab III, which is usually seen around Al Mirqab. Here she is pictured cruising off the coast of Capri, Italy in July 2014.By Merijn de Waard / <a href="https://www.superyachtphoto.com/media/" target="_blank">SuperYachtPhoto.com</a>

Superyacht Al Mirqab cruising off Capri

Al Mirqab has been delivered, following a refit in Germany, which we believe was carried out by Dörries Yachts, although this has not yet been confirmed. Al Mirqab is 133 meters long, and ranks as one of the largest yachts in the world. She was built by Peters Schiffbau, under the supervision of Kusch Yachts, with exterior styling by Tim Heywood and interior design by Andrew Winch.<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/149162/image/large-345bacece2249320c8897911a3369117.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/149162">One noticeable change, is the addition of a new deckhouse on the forward sundeck, highlighted above. It is also believed that the yacht had an interior refit, but details have not been released.Last week the yacht was seen at anchor off the Greek island of Poros, and she is currently in Cesme in Turkey.By Maarten Janssen / Photo by Giovanni Romero / <a href="http://www.superyachtphoto.com">SuperYachtPhoto.com</a>