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<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/260236/image/large-a6a768ba43da97cabafd80361acc7088.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/260236">Currently docked in Saint Kitts, an island country located in the West Indies, is the 138-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/23" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lürssen Yachts (Company)">Lürssen</a> superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/237" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Rising Sun138.0m (452'9&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2004">Rising Sun</a>. Built in 2004 by the German shipyard, she features an exterior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/17" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bannenberg & Rowell Design (Company)">Bannenberg &amp; Rowell Design</a>, while <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1193" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Seccombe Design (Company)">Seccombe Design</a> penned her one-of-a-kind interior. A world-cruising superyacht, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/237" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Rising Sun138.0m (452'9&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2004">Rising Sun</a> has traveled the Pacific, the Caribbean and the Mediterranean Sea under her current ownership. She was initially designed as a 120-metre superyacht, but her commissioning owner decided to lengthen her during the construction phase by 18 metres. The two upper decks are incredibly light thanks to her range of full-height curved windows running along the entire length of the superstructure. One of her core features is a private owner's deck, complete with a stateroom that offers a panoramic view, a private saloon, and a large aft deck. Powered by four <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1409" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MTU (Company)">MTU</a> 20V 8000 M90 diesel engines, the 7,841 GT superyacht has a top speed of 28 knots, and a cruising speed of 26 knots.

Lürssen superyacht Rising Sun in Saint Kitts

The 138m superyacht Rising Sun, built by Lürssen, is seen here docked in Saint Kitts.

Lurssen's fleet of 100m+ superyachts

Lürssen has delivered 22 superyachts that exceed 100m in length. SYT runs through the list. 

Lürssen's giants: the German builder’s fleet of 100m+ superyachts

<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/244290/image/large-3da50b46191a001bb0f9778a3682683f.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/244290">Spotted last week anchored in Villeneuve-Loubet on the French Riviera is the 59-metre naval-inspired superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/848" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ronin58.8m (192'11&quot;)Lürssen Yachts1993">Ronin</a>. She was launched by the German shipyard <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/23" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lürssen Yachts (Company)">Lürssen</a> in 1993 as Izanami. Commissioned by a Japanese client, the all-aluminium superyacht features an exterior design by Sir <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/170" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Foster + Partners (Company)">Norman Foster</a>, who also designed her interior in collaboration with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1193" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Seccombe Design (Company)">Seccombe Design</a>, while her naval architecture and her deep V hull was penned by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/172" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Gerhard Gilgenast (Company)">Gerhard Gilgenast</a>. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/848" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ronin58.8m (192'11&quot;)Lürssen Yachts1993">Ronin</a> has a generous interior volume of 626 GT, which can accommodate as many as 10 guests across five staterooms. Powered by twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1409" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MTU (Company)">MTU</a> 16V 595 TE90 of 6,000 horsepower each, the planing hull motor yacht can reach a top speed of 30 knots, remarkable for a vessel of her size.

Superyacht Ronin in Villeneuve-Loubet

The 59m superyacht Ronin, built by Lürssen, is seen here anchored in Villeneuve-Loubet, France.

<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/235985/image/large-0933c8eabe8289d87f633865c0579841.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/235985">Spotted last month anchored off Cala Conta in Ibiza, is the 138-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/23" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lürssen Yachts (Company)">Lürssen</a> superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/237" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Rising Sun138.0m (452'9&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2004">Rising Sun</a>. Built in 2004 by the German shipyard, she features an exterior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/17" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bannenberg & Rowell Design (Company)">Bannenberg &amp; Rowell Design</a> while <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1193" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Seccombe Design (Company)">Seccombe Design</a> penned her one-of-a-kind interior. A world-cruising superyacht, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/237" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Rising Sun138.0m (452'9&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2004">Rising Sun</a> has traveled through the Pacific, the Caribbean and the Mediterranean Sea under her current ownership. She was initially designed to only measure 120 metres, but was decided to lengthen her during the construction phase by 18 metres. The two upper decks are incredibly light thanks to her range of full-height curved windows running along the entire length of the superstructure. Amongst her other features on board is a private owner's deck, complete with a stateroom that offers a panoramic view, a private saloon, and a large aft deck. Powered by four <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1409" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MTU (Company)">MTU</a> 20V 8000 M90 diesel engines, the 7,841 GT superyacht has a top speed of 28 knots, and a cruising speed of 26 knots.

138m superyacht Rising Sun in Ibiza

The 138m superyacht Rising Sun, built by Lürssen, is seen here anchored in Ibiza.

<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/225541/image/large-bba25e419bd2c233f05ce85919651633.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/225541">Currently docked in the Port of Málaga, Spain, is the 138-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/23" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lürssen Yachts (Company)">Lürssen</a> superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/237" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Rising Sun138.0m (452'9&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2004">Rising Sun</a>. She was built in 2004 to a design by the late <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/17" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bannenberg & Rowell Design (Company)">Jon Bannenberg</a> (exterior) and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1193" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Seccombe Design (Company)">Seccombe Design</a> who created her one-of-a-kind interior. The two upper decks are incredibly light thanks to her range of full-height curved windows running along the entire length of the superstructure. The world-cruising superyacht, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/237" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Rising Sun138.0m (452'9&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2004">Rising Sun</a> has cruised the Pacific, the Caribbean and the Mediterranean Sea under her current ownership. She was initially designed to only measure 120 metres, but was lengthen by 18-metres during the construction phase.

Lürssen superyacht Rising Sun in Málaga

The 138m superyacht Rising Sun, built by Lürssen, is seen here docked in the Port of Málaga, Spain.

<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/204442/image/large-d04ef53b3080447fa37536595a5459e3.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/204442">The 59-metre naval-inspired superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/848" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ronin58.8m (192'11&quot;)Lürssen Yachts1993">Ronin</a> was launched at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/23" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lürssen Yachts (Company)">Lürssen</a> in 1993 as Izanami. Commissioned by a Japanese client, the all-aluminium superyacht features an exterior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/170" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Foster + Partners (Company)">Sir Norman Foster</a>, who also designed her interior in collaboration with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1193" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Seccombe Design (Company)">Seccombe Design</a>. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/848" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ronin58.8m (192'11&quot;)Lürssen Yachts1993">Ronin</a> has a generous interior volume of 626 GT, which can accommodate as many as 10 guests across five staterooms. Powered by twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1409" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MTU (Company)">MTU</a> 16V 595 TE90 of 6,000 horsepower each, the military-styled superyacht can reach a top speed of 30 knots, remarkable for a vessel of her size.

Lürssen superyacht Ronin in Cala di Volpe

The 59m superyacht Ronin, built by Lürssen, is seen here anchored in Cala di Volpe.

<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/183154/image/large-2fb30c99c263a7b1042eeb9b36c15768.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/183154">The 138-metre superyacht <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/rising-sun" target="_blank">Rising&nbsp;</a><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/237" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Rising Sun138.0m (452'9&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2004">Sun</a>&nbsp;was built in 2004 to a design by the late <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/17" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bannenberg & Rowell Design (Company)">Jon Bannenberg</a> (exterior) and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1193" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Seccombe Design (Company)">Seccombe Design</a> who created her one-of-a-kind interior. The two upper decks are incredibly light thanks to her range of full-height curved windows running along the entire length of the superstructure. A world-cruising superyacht, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/237" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Rising Sun138.0m (452'9&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2004">Rising Sun</a> has cruised the Pacific, the Caribbean and Mediterranean Sea under her current ownership. Here she is seen in the U.S. Virgin Islands earlier this month.

138m Lürssen yacht Rising Sun in US Virgin Islands

The 138-metre German-built motor yacht Rising Sun from 2004 spotted at anchor in the Caribbean this month. 

Motor yacht Rising Sun in US Virgin Islands

<img src="/uploads/store/photo/61366/image/large-cf788aa6e9e7967b851ad35a8a7af383.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/61366"> Built by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/23" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lürssen Yachts (Company)">Lürssen</a> in 2004, the 138-metre superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/237" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Rising Sun138.0m (452'9&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2004">Rising Sun</a> is currently soaking up the sun in St Barths. With a top speed of 28 knots and cruising speed of 26 knots, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/237" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Rising Sun138.0m (452'9&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2004">Rising Sun</a> has previously explored the Mediterranean and Caribbean, as well as various areas of the Pacific.While originally designed to measure 120-metres, she was extended by 18-metres during construction. With her exterior designed by the late Jon Bannenberg, the interior of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/237" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Rising Sun138.0m (452'9&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2004">Rising Sun</a> is the work of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1193" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Seccombe Design (Company)">Seccombe Design</a>, who designed the private owner’s deck, saloon and state room with a panoramic view. She also boasts two upper decks, which are incredibly light due to her full-height curved windows.

Rising Sun yacht anchored off St Barths

Rising Sun makes an appearance in St Barths

Rising Sun yacht off St Barths

<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/165270/image/large-3c8bf6131f0cbaee71438331424dce0f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/165270">Rising Sun in Italy The 138-metre superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/237" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Rising Sun138.0m (452'9&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2004">Rising Sun</a> was built in 2004 to a design by the late Jon Bannenberg and worked with Seccombe Design who created her one-of-a-kind interior. Her two upper decks are incredibly light thanks to her range of full-height curved windows running along the entire length of the superstructure. Now under her new ownership, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/237" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Rising Sun138.0m (452'9&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2004">Rising Sun</a> is not confined to the Mediterranean and Caribbean anymore, but is instead undertaking journeys off the beaten path, such as her current destination of Tahiti in the Pacific. Here she was seen off the Italian coastline in Liguria.Photo by Mike Moorehouse

The Bannenberg-designed Rising Sun in Liguria

<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/164077/image/large-c747629252e8e9d62b28d3fe908c2a4c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/164077">Rising Sun in Puerto Vallarta, MexicoPictured here with lights ablaze in Mexico is the 138-metre superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/237" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Rising Sun138.0m (452'9&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2004">Rising Sun</a>. Built by Lürssen and completed in 2004, her instantly recognisable exterior design comes from the drawing boards of Bannenberg &amp; Rowell, with Seccombe Design undertaking her interior. She features expansive exterior deck spaces and an incredible light interior on the two upper decks thanks to her range of full height curved windows running along the entire length of the superstructure.Photo by Juan Francisco Contreras

The 138m Rising Sun in Mexico

<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/157341/image/large-77d5e04a6fe83944332a714517902737.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/157341">Superyacht Rising Sun in the CaribbeanCurrently spending time off the U.S. Virgin island of Saint Thomas in the Caribbean, is the 138-metre Lürssen-built superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/237" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Rising Sun138.0m (452'9&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2004">Rising Sun</a>. Completed by the German yard in 2004, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/237" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Rising Sun138.0m (452'9&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2004">Rising Sun</a> was initially designed to only measure 120 metres, but was decided to lengthen her during the construction phase by 18 metres. Her instantly recognizable exterior is the work of Bannenberg &amp; Rowell Design, while Seccombe Design created her interior. She boasts an incredible light interior on the two upper decks thanks to her range of full height curved windows running along the entire length of the superstructure. Her expansive exterior deck spaces and functional layout can clearly be viewed in this photo.Photo by <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/7680756@N08/" target="_blank">Joaquin</a>

138m superyacht Rising Sun in the Caribbean

<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/154237/image/large-a1294cb5366ac6e079a99414d7e7e8c8.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/154237">Rising Sun in AntibesCompleted in 2004 by Lürssen Yachts, pictured here two weeks ago in Antibes is the 138-metre superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/237" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Rising Sun138.0m (452'9&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2004">Rising Sun</a>. She is currently the 11th largest yacht in the world, missing out on a spot in the top ten by just 1.33 metres, and was lengthened by a total of 18 metres during her construction.She boasts exteriors by Bannenberg &amp; Rowell Design, whilst Seccombe Design undertook her interior designs. Amongst her features on board is a private owner's deck, complete with a stateroom that has offers a panoramic view, a private saloon, and a large aft deck. Powered by four MTU 20V 8000 M90 diesel engines, she has a top speed of 28 knots, and a cruising speed of 26 knots.