The luxury support vessel Bystander

Bystander in the Caribbean

The 42 metre Bystander was ordered by her Dutch owner as the replacement for his 32m Feadship from 1963. She is used as a support vessel for the owner’s J Class yacht, Velsheda. She was built in France, at the JFA shipyard, and the design by Vripack and Rhoades Young Design, stems from 20th century workboats.

By Maarten Janssen, photo by Bob Paylor