Damen Yachting's 75.2-metre full custom expedition vessel Custom DY 75 Hybrid is now in-build at the shipyard facility in Vlissingen, the Netherlands. Created as a revolution of the yards explorer yachts platform, the yacht features a hybrid propulsion system for zero-emission cruising. 
Photo: Damen YachtingAble to accommodate 10-12 guests, the yacht features a complete design from Michael Leach Design, who has created a completely unique interior and exterior for her owners. Damen Yachting’s in-house team has developed the one-off custom naval architecture and detailed engineering. Burgess New Construction has been appointed to project manage the build, after the sales team represented the owner during the purchase process.
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“This hybrid expedition vessel is an absolutely unique project,” says Managing Director Rose Damen. “For us it has been very exciting to bring the owner’s very unique vision to reality. We are dedicated to developing more efficient propulsion and power management solutions for our clients, which are underpinned by an environmentally sensitive mind-set. We are proud to be at the forefront of a new breed of luxury expedition vessels and this highly innovative new project embodies this approach.’’
With the official build having begun at the tail end of last year, the build of the superyacht is now well underway, with a clear path toward the delivery date in early 2024.
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