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As the over 55-metre fast displacement motor yacht project Phi starts to take shape, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/122" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Royal Huisman Shipyard BV (Company)">Royal Huisman</a> has released an update and images of the new superyacht that was first announced last summer. Construction on the aluminium hull of project Phi began in mid-February 2019 at the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/122" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Royal Huisman Shipyard BV (Company)">Royal Huisman</a> Vollenhove shipyard, with hull turning scheduled for summer 2019.Project management is overseen by Guy Booth and Kirill Ivanenko, who also act as the owner's representatives. Guided by the captain of the experienced owner’s previous yacht, project Phi is to feature a bespoke and highly detailed exterior with numerous technically innovative features.<img src="/uploads/store/photo/80752/image/large-ea823da76c8730900504a9c58e08043d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/80752">The hull lines, based on the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/460" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Van Oossanen Naval Architects (Company)">Van Oossanen Naval Architects</a> distinct Fast-Displacement XL® concept, allows project Phi to remain within the sub-500GT category. Her exterior will feature the design work of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/43" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cor D. Rover Design (Company)">Cor D. Rover</a> whereas her interiors will be designed by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4998" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lawson Robb (Company)">Lawson Robb</a>, although further information regarding her definitive design is yet to be announced.&nbsp;Designed to accommodate her two owners and up to 10 guests, along with 11 crew members, Phi will feature ample outer deck space that will be complemented by ‘the other Phi’: the Golden Ratio inspired idea that follows the flow of shapes and dimensions pertaining to the natural world.&nbsp;<img src="/uploads/store/photo/35194/image/large-af7327c37d0a961d312e3bace7025083.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/35194">Phi’s intricate hull design and strikingly narrow beam will enable this high-performance vessel to cruise at a maximum speed of approximately 22 knots. Phi is due to be delivered in 2021.<iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://player.vimeo.com/video/337994952" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe>

Construction continues on the 55m project Phi

Royal Huisman's motor yacht project Phi takes shape as hull turning imminently approaches.

Construction update: 55m Royal Huisman motor yacht project Phi

Royal Huisman has announced the signing of a new 55-metre superyacht today named Project Phi. The project is a result of a close collaboration between the Dutch design firm Cor D. Rover for her exterior, London-based interior designers Lawson Robb, and the experts at Van Oossanen Naval Architects. The owner’s current captain, Yacht Consult and Arcon Yachts were also instrumental in the development of Project Phi.<img src="/uploads/store/photo/35194/image/large-af7327c37d0a961d312e3bace7025083.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/35194">Relating to ”Sectio divina” or the Golden Ratio, Phi is the formula that governs continuation of dimensions and shapes in natural proportions throughout the design. Charlotte Robb of Lawson Robb comments "This is an extraordinary project, an extraordinary client and team with an extraordinary vision. We are extremely excited to work with such an inspirational team in creating a truly unique home away from home and setting a new bar for yacht design."On board, she will accommodate 12 guests and a crew of 11. The Fast Displacement XL hull by Van Oossanen has been optimised for a maximum speed of approximately 22 knots, is gyro-stabilised. Project Phi will be sub 500 GT.&nbsp;Technical Director Jaap Gelling of Royal Huisman comments: “The Phi-team approached Royal Huisman because the client was looking for a yard renowned for its great dedication and ability to realise this yacht with its inherent challenges, staying within the definition of Phi. With its long-standing experience building custom sailing superyachts renowned for their technical innovation and reliability, as well as overall quality, Royal Huisman has developed highly sophisticated design engineering and space planning capabilities and is, therefore, able to meet any space management challenges &nbsp;– after all this ability lies at the very heart of building large sailing-superyachts. Needless to say that Phi is an exciting project for our shipyard. Royal Huisman’s mantra has always been: ’If you can dream it, we can build it’ and we are looking forward to demonstrating just how well we will do exactly that.”Project Phi is scheduled for delivery in 2021.&nbsp;