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<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/200304/image/large-6778e9529569ef0d1228ff1e473bee84.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/200304">Pictured here yesterday, anchored in Beaulieu-sur-Mer is the 76.6-metre explorer yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4734" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Yersin76.6m (251'4&quot;)Piriou2015">Yersin</a>. Built by the French shipyard <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2845" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Piriou (Company)">Piriou </a>and officially presented to the world at the <a href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Monaco Yacht Show - 2015">Monaco Yacht Show</a> in 2015. Embodied with an appearance inspired by the elegance of the 1950's cruise ships, her timeless exterior was designed by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2846" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Pierre Jacques Kubis Naval Design (Company)">Pierre Jacques Kubis Naval Design</a>. Travel, explore and teach; these were the words used to describe a committed French owner’s dream of building a true deep sea vessel, capable of reaching every ocean in all weather conditions. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4734" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Yersin76.6m (251'4&quot;)Piriou2015">Yersin</a>’s exterior decks are made of synthetic resin instead of natural teak, discouraging deforestation and eliminating the need for potentially harmful cleaning products. The name <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4734" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Yersin76.6m (251'4&quot;)Piriou2015">Yersin</a> was chosen in honour of the doctor and adventurer who discovered the bacillus responsible for the bubonic plague, Dr Alexandre Yersin.

Explorer yacht Yersin in Beaulieu-sur-Mer

The 76.6m explorer yacht Yersin is seen here anchored in Beaulieu-sur-Mer.

The 76.6-metre motor yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4734" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Yersin76.6m (251'4&quot;)Piriou2015">Yersin</a> is now listed as a <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">yacht for sale</a>. Built in 2015 by Concarneau Cedex based shipyard <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2845" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Piriou (Company)">Piriou</a>, she features in-house interiors and exteriors from the drawing boards of French studio <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2846" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Pierre Jacques Kubis Naval Design (Company)">Pierre Jacques Kubis Naval Design</a>. <img src="https://d3w3pid64ak8v.cloudfront.net/photo/120976/image/large-5e12ed628a338829c666933b4d105371.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/120976"><a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/yersin/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">Yacht Yersin, for sale</a> in turn-key condition, has recently undergone a refit at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2738" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sud Marine Shipyard (Company)">Sud Marine</a> shipyard in Marseille. Designed with sustainability in mind, this <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/motor/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">motor yacht for sale</a> also combines various luxury features comprising an elevator, spa, gym, teppanyaki grill, a research laboratory, a conference room, media room, hospital and professional diving facility, in one vessel. Accommodating up to 18 guests in eight staterooms, <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/yersin/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">yacht Yersin for sale</a> sleeps a crew of up to 22.<img src="https://d3w3pid64ak8v.cloudfront.net/photo/120974/image/large-79e2f00903c682658dd5f4ea298b3347.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/120974"><img src="https://d3w3pid64ak8v.cloudfront.net/photo/120971/image/large-0ea073b20e0652ce28a2d9447cab2caa.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/120971"><img src="https://d3w3pid64ak8v.cloudfront.net/photo/120972/image/large-7dd355115b32a6611016924478e03559.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/120972"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4734" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Yersin76.6m (251'4&quot;)Piriou2015">Yersin</a>’s interior is inspired by the ships of the early 20th century and designed using non-wood sustainable resin decks, and includes bilgewater and wastewater treatment which is 60% cleaner than the 15ppm international rule, advanced water treatment and recycling systems alongside black and grey water storage for up to 10 days.<img src="https://d3w3pid64ak8v.cloudfront.net/photo/120973/image/large-42c6f96368e599f1de7d282c17ba6b87.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/120973"><img src="https://d3w3pid64ak8v.cloudfront.net/photo/120975/image/large-e8512bb859621bca7fe149eb8837331e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/120975">Built to be 95% sustainable, this <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">yacht for sale </a>features unique sustainability credentials including low fuel consumption and emissions, filters on all engines to reduce NOx and SOx emissions by 99.8% and retain 99.8% of soot particles. Powered by twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1408" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Caterpillar Inc (Company)">Caterpillar C18</a> engines with 1,500 hp each, this explorer superyacht runs at a top speed of 15 knots and cruises comfortably at 12 knots.

76m explorer superyacht Yersin for sale

New to the market: yacht Yersin for sale! She is a 76.6m eco-friendly explorer yacht built in 2015 able to accommodate up to 18 guests.

 Eco-friendly 76m explorer superyacht Yersin on the market

It seems the new 77m explorer yacht Yersin is wasting no time to live up to her title as a world cruiser, as she arrived in Amsterdam last week after having departed from Dublin, Ireland. Yersin was on display last month during the Monaco Yacht Show when she was presented to the yachting industry for the first time.<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/156913/image/large-8862dd9ab02f0ba7e3e3953749643ca9.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/156913">Built by French shipyard Piriou, Yersin was launched in January this year as the yard’s introduction into the yachting world, combining their experience in the building of offshore vessels and the dream of one owner whishing to travel the world in safety and style. Yersin is designed by Pierre J. Kubis. Read our full feature on the yacht <a href="#managed-by-application" target="_blank" data-legacy="true" data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/44975">here</a>.<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/156914/image/large-a3296ade563aaa2ccb7657fa3965f4d1.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/156914">SuperYacht Times met with the Piriou yard during this year’s Monaco Yacht Show to discuss their future plans as a contender within the yacht building industry. The article is featured in the latest issue of the SuperYacht Times newspaper, which you can subscribe to <a href="http://www.superyachtcompany.com/newspaper/the-superyacht-times-subscription" target="_blank">here</a>.<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/156915/image/large-1083f53ceddd0b07187526d174eb4fe6.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/156915"><img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/156916/image/large-28012c0d634cff87febaf219f7395ab2.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/156916"><img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/156917/image/large-b03a2306e9f0f0d28b7ca1f9a7267e01.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/156917"><img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/156918/image/large-8acb29a04157f6db01cda3351c168144.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/156918"><img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/156919/image/large-91677c82f0998594b54bb4bbcd61a777.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/156919"><img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/156920/image/large-35adfb2c23726557970b1fa43bf91600.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/156920"><img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/156921/image/large-07756b33b50b60ea72c6bbd6cdcb5bc4.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/156921">By Charl van Rooy, photos by Tom van Oossanen

In Pictures: Explorer yacht Yersin in Amsterdam

<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/156746/image/large-87e421e3dcb1f08ed6936ff7e1f59896.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/156746">Superyacht Yersin in Monaco Pictured here arriving into Monaco recently is the 77 metre explorer yacht Yersin, built by the French shipyard Piriou and officially presented to the world at the latest Monaco Yacht Show. She is the very first luxury yacht to come from the Piriou yard and the brand worked tirelessly with her French client over a period of four and a half years to ensure the owner’s dream was fully realised.She sports a timeless exterior designed by Pierre Jacques Kubis Naval Design, and accommodates a total of 18 guests on board. She is noted for being particularly environmentally friendly, with eco-friendly features including particulate filters on the exhaust systems, reducing emissions to as little as 0.1%, a hull coating made up of non-sticking silicon material, and an efficient system for managing food waste with storage for up to 50 days. Yersin arrived in Port Hercule on the first morning of this year's Monaca Boat Show, carrying HSH Prince Albert of Monaco on board.By Gemma Fottles, photo by Charl van Rooy

Superyacht Yersin arriving in Monaco

Travel, explore and teach. These were the words used to describe a committed owner’s dream of building a true deep sea vessel, capable of reaching every ocean in all weather conditions. The 77m MV Yersin is the result of five years of research, imagination and dedication by French shipyard Piriou.<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/156598/image/large-d37dd796185ad9be7faad2ab4bfc34e5.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/156598">The name Yersin was chosen in honour of the doctor and adventurer who discovered the bacillus responsible for the bubonic plague, Dr Alexandre Yersin. Driven by this achievement, and a childhood dream fuelled by comic characters such as Tintin and Commadent Custeau, an intensive 18 months of technical planning and a further 36 months of construction led to the realisation of a no-nonsense arctic friendly vessel ready to sail the seven seas.<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/156599/image/large-585d8d28d4ee336093b88413e364337d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/156599">Embodied with an appearance inspired by the elegance of the 1950's cruise ships, Yersin combines a timeless exterior with cutting-edge technology that will no doubt come in use during her up coming world travels. And she will do so in a highly efficient and eco-friendly manner. Having been awarded the cleanship class notation, Yersin’s main engines comply with tier II emissions standards; a standard of emissions far lower than an ordinary yacht of her size.<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/156600/image/large-fbddfd66e5953400fda0028790b33e16.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/156600">Other eco-friendly measures include particulate filters on the exhaust systems, reducing emissions to as little as 0.1%, a hull coating made up of non-sticking silicon material, and an efficient system for managing food waste with storage for up to 50 days. All exterior decks are made of synthetic resin instead of natural teak, discouraging deforestation and eliminating the need for potentially harmful cleaning products. Yersin will be able to sail in some of the most environmental sensitive areas thanks to an advanced on board waste treatment and storage plant.<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/156601/image/large-7292bc71e718407ab9ca091d779bff90.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/156601">Designed to be self sustainable for long periods at sea, Yersin’s on board amenities reflect this philosophy with an abundance of water craft, diving gear and an array of water sport equipment. Her large beam and exceptional free board allows for generous storage facilities at water level, with easy launching access. A professional diving facility fitted with compressors and Nitrox filling station can be used to put three teams of eight divers in the water in the space of 6 hours. The list of water sports fun is continued by a selection of jet ski’s canoes and inflatable dinghies.<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/156602/image/large-cf9df3d1ef270a4919cb4fd942c10fd6.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/156602"><img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/156603/image/large-4cfc2eb5e3762642f5cc9cd9f4eb9a07.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/156603">Exterior decks have been cleverly divided into technical and guest areas. Supporting her fleet of tenders and landing craft are various heavy lifting cranes spread out over deck 1 and 2 to facilitate in the launching of two 7.5m Zodiac tenders, or a 7.3m aluminium barge designed to carry scientific equipment ashore. Another 11m guest tender is stowed on the starboard main deck. The remaining deck spaces can be set up for guest use by arranging loose deck furniture as required.<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/156604/image/large-735642646e00bad63aedfe59260b69e2.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/156604"><img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/156605/image/large-52aae84e96f47f8403ac1bc37e6c00d5.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/156605">Yersin’s designer, Pierre J. Kubis, was tasked with the challenge of creating a functional interior suited to the vessel’s primary use as a luxury research vessel, while still having the spaces styled a pleasing and contemporary environment. White lacquered surfaces have been combined with a selection of certified light and dark wood panelling to create bright interior areas. Lively artworks throughout adds a comical feel to the ship.<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/156606/image/large-60a3808b07071db692dffbddb77d3afe.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/156606"><img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/156607/image/large-6d1c88326e8d7182ea00d10f181bc733.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/156607">The owner’s deck is described by Kubis as the ‘social heart of the ship’, and comprises a luxurious owner’s suite and private dinning room and lounge towards the aft section before leading out onto upper deck aft.<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/156608/image/large-971e020df10625e3308d64197784608f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/156608"><img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/156609/image/large-4d6e0635ef812158fb91d4029d7dbca7.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/156609">The remaining 16 guests are accommodated on main deck in equally stylish cabins with functional storage and utilities available. An advanced IT network has been installed throughout the vessel providing video, TV and technical and scientific information about the ship and it’s current location such as charts, sonar images and weather forecasts. A 12-seater cinema, indoor Jacuzzi, library, gym, massage room and hammam are just some of the amenities guests can look forward to.<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/156610/image/large-976f6fbcc006e7e70c7bd4b4a703f1bb.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/156610"><img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/156611/image/large-775a1ebbd2f5e2943e25bfc81b45967b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/156611">Keeping to the owner’s dream of a floating educational facility, Yersin complies with the values of the Monaco Yacht Club’s ‘La Belle Classe Superyachts’, which aims to protect the environment by promoting the use of innovative technology. Multi purpose rooms are spread out across the ship where presentations and scientific lessons can be conducted.<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/156612/image/large-428b378c6b8dc3d6c5565079a6b8edaf.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/156612">Yersin’s hull has been constructed according to ice-class standards, and is able to support her 18 guests and 24 crew for up to 50 days without the need of returning to port. Driven by 2 x 1500 kW azimuth thrusters, she offers an extraordinary range of 15,000 nm at 11 knots; that’s the equivalent of five trips from La Havre, France to New York without refuelling. Her advanced dynamic positioning system allows her to stay in position for up to 10 days.<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/156613/image/large-39674830a7ff4e5bcfddb3397fc478a6.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/156613">By Charl van Rooy

Superyacht of the Week: the 77m world explorer Yersin

Inspired by the owner’s childhood desire of exploring the world’s oceans and fuelled by the adventures of iconic characters such as Tintin and the Commandant Custeau, Yersin has been designed and built to achieve just that; cruising from the coldest regions to the warmest climates in absolute comfort.<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/155192/image/large-00514ab1a4e0f987fb8fb6d8323f93d2.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/155192">Yersin, named so in honour of Dr. Alexandre Yersin (1863-1943), is a go-anywhere explorer vessel designed by Pierre J. Kubis, whom has now shared interior renderings of this mighty world cruiser. These drawings suggest that Yersin is not just designed to sail the seven seas in complete safety, but also in the highest level of comfort and practicality.<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/155193/image/large-45968b2740003bfcc8f17d25c1a3d6ee.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/155193">Developed using natural materials such as certified woods and textured leathers throughout the guest areas, Yersin boasts an interior where contrasting warm browns and bright lacquered surfaces create a serene and soothing atmosphere for guests to enjoy.<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/155194/image/large-0c825e41bf8542a373a743c2002d473f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/155194"> <img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/155195/image/large-d7e9a23d3f5cc7f5a5ab16d7ed6b0ea3.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/155195">A large guest entrance to starboard on the main deck leads to the main staircase and elevator, which connects the main deck to the owner’s deck, bridge deck and sundeck above.<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/155196/image/large-c45f87c8b2db097a1745f4e1edde8651.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/155196"> <img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/155197/image/large-ca68377cbb5299860cd8e25abf11439e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/155197">The owner’s deck is described as “the social heart of the ship” by Kubis and is home to comforts such as an owner’s lounge, bar and media room.By Charl van Rooy

Superyacht Yersin’s interior revealed

Yersin is the latest 76.60 metre displacement superyacht to be launched by the French shipyard Piriou. With her total construction time taking just over two years since her commencement in the builder’s Concarneau facility in November 2012, her official presentation is scheduled for May 2015, just in time for the summer cruising season. She features exterior design by Pierre Jacques Kubis Naval Design.<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/152591/image/large-0517170df8c2d26613078c28931da9fa.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/152591">She accommodates up to 18 passengers on board and, built as part of the A.S.E. Project, is designed to focus on the primary reception of engineers, scientists and technician in overseas missions. Consequently, on board she hosts several functional facilities such as two laboratories, a media room, an infirmary, a scuba-diving room and a container storage platform.Among her notable features is her hull, built to Ice 1C class and reinforced throughout to ensure the ability to embark upon remote and extended transoceanic cruises within extreme weather conditions. In addition, she boasts the title of being a particularly ‘green’ vessel, enabling her to navigate in some of the cleanest and most protected areas in the world. This is achieved through particle filters on the exhausts; a hull treated with non-stick silicone coating; the grinding, sterilisation and storage of waste for a period of 50 days for 40 people; biological treatment plant of grey and black waters and finally, no discharging for 10 days.Powered by two 1,500 kW diesel-electric engines, she has a top speed of 16 knots, a cruising speed of 12 knots, and an impressive range of 12,000 nm at a speed of 11 knots.By Gemma Fottles

A closer look at superyacht Yersin

Conceived as a tool for achieving the A.S.E project, denoting Adventure - Science - Education, the 76.60 metre displacement expedition yacht Yersin has been launched from the Piriou shipyard in France. With naval architecture done in house by Piriou, her exterior design is the work of Pierre Jacques Kubis Naval Design.<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/vewvEYhLBg4" width="560"></iframe>She accommodates up to 18 guests on board in addition to a crew also of 18. Amongst her many features is the ability to carry a seaplane. Powered by two 1,500 kW diesel-electric engines, she has a maximum speed of 15 knots, a cruising speed of 12 knots and a range of 12,000 nm.

Superyacht Yersin launched

The French commercial shipyard Piriou has signed a contract to build a 76.60 metre superyacht explorer. The exterior lines of the motor yacht are designed by Pierre Jacques Kubis Designs in co-operation with the engineering team of Piriou. <img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/139602/image/large-deaf9de45068a8c7a56cfa3c1c98f1fc.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/139602">The explorer motor yacht will have an ice-classed steel hull and is built for world-cruising in the most extreme conditions (-20°c / + 50°c). She will have a diesel-electric propulsion system consisting of 6 generators, twin 1,500kW Azipods and one 600kW pumpjet. On-board there will be accommodation for 18 guests and 18 crew members. The yacht will have a top speed of 15 knots, cruising speed of 12 knots and a range of 12,000 nautical miles. The contract means 500,000 hours of work; 350,000hrs for Piriou and 150,000hrs for subcontractors, which is the equivalent of 200 jobs in 3 years. The explorer motor yacht will be delivered in 2015. Piriou +33 (0)2 98 97 09 48 <a href="mailto:piriou@piriou.fr">piriou@piriou.fr</a> <a href="http://www.piriou.com">www.piriou.com</a> By Merijn de Waard