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<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6651" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="ShadowCAT (Company)">Shadowcat</a>, the brand born from the award-winning exclusive partnership between <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1377" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Incat Crowther (Company)">Incat Crowther</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6855" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="YCTS (Company)">YCTS</a>, has unveiled Sustain, a new revolutionary 69-metre catamaran shadow yacht concept.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/288603/image/large-d2e30aba7e372a5fc4d6af6bacef3640.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/288603">Sustain seamlessly combines sustainability with efficiency and hopes to set a new standard for environmentally responsible maritime exploration, while catering to the luxury yacht market. “Sustain is a testament to the dedication of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6651" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="ShadowCAT (Company)">Shadowcat</a> to create a truly sustainable vessel,” said Robert Smith, Founder of Shadowcat. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/288605/image/large-51ed11ad339a2e4825fa45f796ca3f50.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/288605">Sustain features naval architecture by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1377" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Incat Crowther (Company)">Incat Crowther</a> and has been designed to maximise performance and reduce inefficiencies that waste energy. “We are thrilled to introduce Sustain, a vessel that embodies sustainability in operation and in purpose and showcases how they can coexist harmoniously,” said Robert Smith, Founder of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6651" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="ShadowCAT (Company)">Shadowcat</a>.“With our partnership with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5877" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Water Revolution Foundation (Company)">Water Revolution Foundation</a> as inspiration, we have incorporated actionable and sustainable technologies, embracing a new standard for expedition and support vessels in the luxury yacht market, and demonstrating our commitment to preserving the world’s precious oceans.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/288604/image/large-8d0f8ddffb17be7395cb297373769fb0.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/288604">Spaces onboard Sustain have been thoughtfully designed with a multifunctional approach, allowing her to cater to the support of research, conservation, and humanitarian initiatives. Functioning primarily as a traditional superyacht support vessel, Sustain is able to accommodate additional staff and guests travelling alongside the mothership.Sustain features a manned submersible from <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4195" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Triton (Company)">Triton Submarines</a> and a fully-equipped dive shop, complete with a decompression chamber. She is also equipped with a hospital to ensure the wellbeing of researchers, crew, and guests during expeditions and a video editing and production area for documentation and communication of scientific findings and conservation efforts.Sustain boasts specialised facilities, including a wet lab and dry lab, equipped with advanced data-gathering systems for conducting crucial marine studies. She can also gather passive data, allowing researchers to collect vital information about currents, sea floor and sea life seamlessly. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/288602/image/large-66c4ec796100098e6dfbe04e5d0ba498.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/288602">“Sustain’s inherent flexibility in fulfilling multiple roles exemplifies its commitment to sustainability and demonstrates that a superyacht can be an agent of positive change and responsible global citizenship,” explained <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6651" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="ShadowCAT (Company)">Shadowcat</a>.Sustain is powered by WABTEC EGR marine engines, which run on renewable diesel fuels, such as HDRD\HVO and biodiesel FAME from delivery. By using FAME, biodiesel emissions can be reduced by 50-80 percent, or 60 percent with HVO, creating a reduction of around 50-90 percent, and 83 percent on average. Additionally, the main engines can be converted to methanol when it becomes more readily available.Her WABTEC engines are certified to EPA Tier 4 emission standard, eliminating the need for SCR and urea exhaust aftertreatment, and enable owners/operators to obtain the ABS LEV(US) notation. These engines also surpass US EPA Tier 4 and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4531" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="International Maritime Organization (Company)">IMO</a> Tier III emission limits with a diesel particulate filter (DPF), to achieve EU Stage V emissions levels and obtain ABS LEV (EU) or BV ULEV vessel notations.For power generation, Sustain features direct rail injection for optimised operational efficiency at variable load cases. The generators can be switched to methanol operation or replaced with methanol engines when desired. She is also adorned with an array of solar panels and turbines to provide up to 92 kWh/day to the battery bank, supplying power to the electric toys and tenders, and giving that operation a ‘zero-footprint’.“For us, the goal was ‘effortless engagement’, providing a vessel where an owner could contribute by simply giving a thumbs-up. It’s a new way to look at how we develop all our vessels going forward,” concluded Robert Smith.

Shadowcat unveils 69m catamaran shadow yacht Sustain

Shadowcat has unveiled a new revolutionary 69-metre catamaran shadow superyacht, Sustain. 

Today’s catamarans are nothing like the boxy, heavy designs of the past. Sleek and stylish, modern catamarans, like those created by award-winning <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6651" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="ShadowCAT (Company)">SHADOWCAT</a>, are turning heads in the superyacht and yachting sectors – and for very good reason. More economical to operate, catamarans are faster, more stable, generously sized and can enter hard-to-access shallow destinations. For these reasons, and more, today’s sexy catamaran yachts are enticing new buyers.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/83673/image/large-c39a02cf7e80bf63ad8e7b2022beac0f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/83673">Why go multi-hull?In short, because they offer thalassophiles more. Based upon two generous hulls, catamarans offer significantly more stability over a monohull vessel. Support yachts, in particular, benefit from this fundamental feature. For example, the additional stability of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6651" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="ShadowCAT (Company)">SHADOWCAT</a>’s unique catamaran hull – designed exclusively by world-renowned naval architect <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1377" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Incat Crowther (Company)">Incat Crowther</a> – means that 70 percent more weight can be craned off the side, by way of knuckle-boom cranes for a single-point lift of tenders and beam cranes for secure lifts of larger vessels. This translates to greater safety and confidence during at-sea activities, such as the loading and unloading tenders or during crew transfers.Along with the incomparable stability, catamarans create less draft, giving owners access to shallow atolls or the ability to anchor along any number of stunning beaches around the world, with smaller boats and tenders, SCUBA equipment, ATVs and more in tow.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/193808/image/large-acd43cb3a6413c19b2166c4ba6b1fffc.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/193808">Double the funSpeaking of toys, the catamaran hull design allows support yachts to carry more of them. With a 40 percent greater capacity than a similarly sized monohull vessel, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6651" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="ShadowCAT (Company)">SHADOWCAT</a>’s fully bespoke catamaran designs include multi-deck storage for pleasure craft of many sizes, plus an optional helipad on the top deck, and more. Customisable for any number of luxuries, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6651" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="ShadowCAT (Company)">SHADOWCAT</a>’s mid-deck offers ample room for center-console or speed boats, quad bikes, submarine, dive room and decompression chamber, fresh flower shop, personal gym, and wellness centre outfitted with youth-preserving hyperbaric technology, in addition to expansive lounging areas for guests and sleeping quarters for crew. The spacious design even has a special lifting platform designed for the quick launch of smaller vessels, such as jet skis. This commodious layout is made possible only because of the impressive design of the catamaran platform upon which the shadow vessel is built.A “greener” optionA catamaran hull design is also an environmentally friendly one, requiring less fuel for extended excursions. The needed fuel load for a <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6651" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="ShadowCAT (Company)">SHADOWCAT</a> catamaran hull is an estimated 40 percent less than that of a comparable monohull due to the vessel’s hull efficiency. Even with lower fuel usage, catamarans travel more quickly than monohulls. One of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6651" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="ShadowCAT (Company)">SHADOWCAT</a>’s more recently delivered vessels, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/8908" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Wayfinder68.2m (223'9&quot;)Astilleros Armon2021">Wayfinder</a>, offered speeds of 22+ knots, a highly competitive clip for a vessel of its size and class. This get-up-and-go is ideal when a vessel is trying to move ahead of foul weather or arrive at a desirable destination quickly to prepare for the mother vessel’s arrival.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/240848/image/large-fac68274c945fd9e2ed386a125e54238.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/240848">Space aplenty for crewWhen it comes to accommodations, catamarans offer the greatest capacity and flexibility of any shadow vessel on the market. Making more room on the mother superyacht for family and friends, owners can opt to house all crew members and staff aboard a catamaran shadow vessel, dedicating space for privacy and rest for everyone. Trained receiving crew aboard the support vessel can assist with the loading and unloading of tenders and helicopters, without compromising service or space aboard the mother vessel. Crew aboard the catamaran support yacht can also shuttle between the two vessels aboard tenders, reducing the overall number of staff maintained on the mother superyacht. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/193810/image/large-76da8d1f928226aac70041e4255a7db3.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/193810">Catamarans are captivating, yet highly practical Catamarans generally make a lot of sense for the yachting industry, but especially for support yachts, because they deliver more by way of capacity, speed, stability and economy than similarly sized monohulls.&nbsp;“Even before this trend really started to pick up, we crafted <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6651" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="ShadowCAT (Company)">SHADOWCAT</a> to be built upon one of the world’s most stable hulls, as designed by our partner <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1377" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Incat Crowther (Company)">Incat Crowther</a>, because we knew it would provide owners with extreme confidence about the vessel’s stability when loading and unloading cargo,” said Robert Smith, CEO of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6855" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="YCTS (Company)">YCTS, Ltd</a>. and founding partner of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6651" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="ShadowCAT (Company)">SHADOWCAT</a>. “Marry that stability with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6651" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="ShadowCAT (Company)">SHADOWCAT</a>’s unlimited flexibility and customisation specific to even the most scrupulous owner’s needs, and it is easily the perfect shadow vessel.”By all indications, the catamaran comeback is here to stay. Learn more about <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6651" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="ShadowCAT (Company)">SHADOWCAT</a> at theshadowcat.com or by visiting the company’s Stand AL 14 during the <a 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/240847/image/large-37dd421f3fa0364669997b0c5bf04f0c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/240847">About&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6651" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="ShadowCAT (Company)">ShadowCAT</a> <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6651" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="ShadowCAT (Company)">ShadowCAT</a> is an innovative, award-winning support yacht series, created with unmatched expertise and cutting-edge technology. With three bespoke catamarans in the series launched to date, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6651" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="ShadowCAT (Company)">ShadowCAT</a> now boasts catamaran and monohull platforms, applying its state-of-the-art approach to design, engineering and construction. With naval architecture and design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1377" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Incat Crowther (Company)">Incat Crowther</a>, of Sydney, Australia, and multi-award winning vessel construction by respected Spanish shipyard <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/799" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Astilleros Armon (Company)">Astilleros Armón</a>, the brand continues to provide fully custom solutions to the support yacht market segment. The first vessel in the series, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7280" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Hodor66.2m (217'2&quot;)Astilleros Armon2019">Hodor</a>, set the industry aflame with its win of the inaugural “Support Vessel of the Year” at the International Superyacht Awards.

Catamaran support yachts

We took a closer look at catamaran support yachts and why they are the best.

The catamaran comeback: Top reasons why they are the perfect support yacht platform

<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6651" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="ShadowCAT (Company)">ShadowCAT</a>, one of the industries leading developers of support catamaran superyachts has unveiled its first monohull concept, the 69.2-metre support yacht Shadowolf. The yacht is the first single-hulled support yacht aimed to meet an increased demand for high luxury levels of comfort and services aboard support vessels. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/240611/image/large-3ff013cfadb2241b1983979499167c05.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/240611">Shadowolf features a hybrid design which focuses on passenger comfort and maximises on the interior volumes for a guest-level interior design. Like the catamaran support vessels recently launched by the shipyard, such as the famous 66.2-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7280" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Hodor66.2m (217'2&quot;)Astilleros Armon2019">Hodor</a>, Shadowolf will feature adventurous capabilities for chartering, or research purposes.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/240615/image/large-dc9e422fa0a966924e2bf63f04ac5f3b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/240615">Designed by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6651" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="ShadowCAT (Company)">ShadowCAT</a>'s longterm partners <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1377" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Incat Crowther (Company)">Incat Crowther</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6855" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="YCTS (Company)">YCTS, Ltd.</a>, the Shadowolf concept offers an impressive beam and will be constructed on <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1377" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Incat Crowther (Company)">Incat Crowther</a> tried-and-tested aluminium hull design, enabling high speeds and efficiency. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/240613/image/large-69fbad78d324473208e80c5d0f0dbe46.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/240613">Top features of the yacht concept include a fully certified helipad and hangar as well as storage and accommodations spread across three decks, that offer her an impressive capacity for all the necessary tenders and toys of a support vessel. These include submarine, three 11m tenders, two 8m tenders, six jet-skis, two 4WDs and two quad bikes. In addition to a 14 crew-member and nine service-personnel capacity, she has as accommodation for eight guests or as extra resting space for crew from the main yacht.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/240614/image/large-8170c759976fd52cd6e055ea73b15b40.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/240614"> “Shadowolf stands out in large part due to its hull being designed specifically for yacht-level comfort whilst offering exceptional efficiency. It also allows owners to commission a fully bespoke support yacht within a very competitive price range and delivery window via <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6651" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="ShadowCAT (Company)">ShadowCAT</a>’s network of builders around the world,” said <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1377" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Incat Crowther (Company)">Incat Crowther</a>’s Dan Mace, technical manager. “<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1377" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Incat Crowther (Company)">Incat Crowther</a> is well-known for producing award-winning vessels on both catamaran and monohull platforms, and we look forward to this ‘industry-first’ concept coming to life.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/240612/image/large-b4cd3f1f9de280cd6ba34fb7be195d5a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/240612">“The addition of a monohull concept to our portfolio is a natural next step for <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6651" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="ShadowCAT (Company)">ShadowCat</a>, and firmly establishes us as the number one support yacht developer in the industry. This latest innovative concept delivers extreme comfort at sea, without the need to compromise on performance, speed or customisation options,” said Robert Smith, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6651" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="ShadowCAT (Company)">ShadowCAT</a> founder and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6855" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="YCTS (Company)">YCTS</a> director. “Because developing shadow yachts is our sole focus, we can deliver a higher level of expertise and vessel customisation across multiple platforms, ensuring our clients’ operational needs are surpassed.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/240610/image/large-2118fe49ae0a11298a892a2ebc71e1d9.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/240610">The vessel is powered by three <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1409" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MTU (Company)">MTU</a> 16V4000 M73L IMO3 diesel engines and can reach a top speed of 21 knots. In a unique design for modern support vessels, this model will meet or exceed IMO Tier III emissions guidelines and has innovative green technology to reduce its impact on the environment by providing a zero-discharge operational capability. &nbsp;An onboard treatment plant cleans all wastewater discharged to a drinkable quality, wet and dry waste is also fully treated onboard to allow the vessel to operate with a zero-discharge policy, to meet a “leave no trace” philosophy.<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6651" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="ShadowCAT (Company)">ShadowCAT</a> will be exhibiting the new concept at the <a href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Monaco Yacht Show - 2022">Monaco Yacht Show</a> at the end of this month.&nbsp;

ShadowCat unveils support yacht Shadowolf

The shipyard ShadowCat has unveiled its latest support yacht Shadowolf, in partnership with Incat Crowther.