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<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/284946/image/large-0141876534f35990adcf36a251bf5872.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/284946">Seen here two days ago docked in Cambridge Bay Dock, in Canada, is the 54.9-metre superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/8082" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Shinkai54.9m (180'1&quot;)Feadship2021">Shinkai</a>. Delivered by the Dutch shipyard <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/29" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Feadship (Company)">Feadship</a> in 2021, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/8082" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Shinkai54.9m (180'1&quot;)Feadship2021">Shinkai</a> was constructed based on two particular requests from the client: to include a personal submarine and a crane for her deployment. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1405" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vitruvius Ltd (Company)">Vitruvius</a>, the exterior designer, and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/53" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Philippe Briand Ltd. (Company)">Philippe Briand</a>, the naval architect, successfully met this challenge by specially designing her to accommodate a <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1535" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="U-Boat Worx B.V. (Company)">U-Boat Worx</a> C-Explorer 3 submarine with her dedicated seven-ton winch crane. Moreover, the fully custom explorer yacht, featuring a striking black and silver colour scheme, can comfortably accommodate up to 12 guests in six staterooms with the capacity to carry up to 12 crew members onboard. Powered by twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1409" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MTU (Company)">MTU</a> 12V 2000 M72 diesel engines, she comfortably cruises at 12 knots and reaches a maximum speed of 14 knots with a range of up to 5,500 nautical miles.

Feadship superyacht Shinkai docked in Cambridge Bay

The 55m superyacht Shinkai built by Feadship, are seen here docked in Cambridge 

Delivered in 2021 from the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/29" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Feadship (Company)">Feadship</a> shipyard in the Netherlands, the 94-metre superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6299" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Viva94.0m (308'5&quot;)Feadship2021">Viva</a> has been spotted returning to her builder. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/264188/image/large-6272b15433ad7ceff45a23c380d1dcdf.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/264188">The Dutch-built superyacht, previously known as Project 817, is the work of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/37" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Azure Yacht Design & Naval Architecture (Company)">Azure Yacht Design &amp; Naval Architecture</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/30" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="De Voogt Naval Architects (Company)">De Voogt Naval Architects</a>, the latter of which was also responsible for her naval architecture.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/264192/image/large-48eb4cd5a9739b98126aa972a4f0f62c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/264192"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6299" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Viva94.0m (308'5&quot;)Feadship2021">Viva</a> is described by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/29" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Feadship (Company)">Feadship</a> as a “ground-breaking eco-friendly” superyacht, with the aim to keep her environmental impact at around the same levels as her owners’ previous 62-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/29" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Feadship (Company)">Feadship</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/264171/image/large-65b6254cf309f8f3ff398f63a695f8e6.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/264171"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/264169/image/large-5ffa9599eecd30360d3e9b7b632f7bcd.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/264169">Also pictured alongside <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6299" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Viva94.0m (308'5&quot;)Feadship2021">Viva</a> is the 54.9-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/29" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Feadship (Company)">Feadship</a> superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/8082" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Shinkai54.9m (180'1&quot;)Feadship2021">Shinkai</a>, the 44.65-metre superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/94" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bella 44.65m (146'6&quot;)Feadship2008">Bella</a> and the 42.6-metre superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/720" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Moonshadow42.6m (139'9&quot;)Feadship2003">Moonshadow</a>. Delivered in 2021, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/8082" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Shinkai54.9m (180'1&quot;)Feadship2021">Shinkai</a> features exterior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1405" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vitruvius Ltd (Company)">Vitruvius Ltd</a> with interior design from <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5380" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Boutsen Design (Company)">Boutsen Design</a>. &nbsp;<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/264174/image/large-ef1f58fbbf02ed63fb11a4f731042794.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/264174"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/94" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bella 44.65m (146'6&quot;)Feadship2008">Bella</a> is designed by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/30" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="De Voogt Naval Architects (Company)">De Voogt Naval Architects</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/926" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sinot Yacht Architecture & Design (Company)">Sinot Yacht Architecture &amp; Design</a> and was delivered in 2008. While <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/720" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Moonshadow42.6m (139'9&quot;)Feadship2003">Moonshadow</a> is the oldest of the trio, delivered in 2003 with exterior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/115" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Douglas Sharp Yacht Design (Company)">Douglas Sharp Yacht Design</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/30" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="De Voogt Naval Architects (Company)">De Voogt Naval Architects</a>, while her interior was penned by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/42" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Glade Johnson Design, Inc. (Company)">Glade Johnson Design</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/264189/image/large-2a6f5f700379758778d7cc6b78166076.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/264189"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/264191/image/large-5c8161cf97e545fc417e6247a8173a2d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/264191"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6299" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Viva94.0m (308'5&quot;)Feadship2021">Viva</a> is characterised by her giant glass construction and her open beach-house inspired interior by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1107" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Peter Marino (Company)">Peter Marino Architects</a>. Her owner had a ‘less is more’ philosophy that influenced every aspect of the design both inside and out, with an abundance of clean lines.<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6299" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Viva94.0m (308'5&quot;)Feadship2021"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/264177/image/large-1e4dbe31457dd9ccf299183354d0edf4.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/264177">Viva</a> can comfortably sleep up to 14 guests across seven meticulously crafted staterooms which provide unrivalled comfort and elegance to her guests. In addition to her guest capacity, Viva is also designed to house a professional crew of 18.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/264179/image/large-41d824068ed24adee7436dee54c8b4bb.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/264179"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/264180/image/large-c1267ab392e6970a524b9a1d2ba39d13.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/264180">A standout feature of the 2,999 GT superyacht is her curved floor-to-ceiling windows on both upper decks, flooding the interior with as much natural light as possible.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/264187/image/large-9b25d7bd14fee0efe0304eaef511fd75.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/264187"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/264181/image/large-85d6560532aaacebbd26a56916b32b1a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/264181">Painted in a special pearl-white livery, the hull of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6299" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Viva94.0m (308'5&quot;)Feadship2021">Viva</a> has been designed, engineered and built to be as efficient as possible and reduce the engine power required to cruise.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/264188/image/large-6272b15433ad7ceff45a23c380d1dcdf.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/264188">In terms of performance, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6299" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Viva94.0m (308'5&quot;)Feadship2021">Viva</a> is equipped with twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1409" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MTU (Company)">MTU</a> engines and an advanced hybrid propulsion system, allowing her to travel at a comfortable 12 knots on diesel-electric power.

Feadship yacht Viva in the Netherlands

Feadship’s 94m superyacht Viva has been spotted returning to the Netherlands.

In pictures: 94m Feadship superyacht Viva returns to the Netherlands

<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/257915/image/large-051e9ddf5fe70f2e1a54a88c1c0e3a0d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/257915">Seen here two days ago docked in front of the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/29" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Feadship (Company)">Feadship</a> shipyard in Amsterdam, are the 54.9-metre superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/8082" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Shinkai54.9m (180'1&quot;)Feadship2021">Shinkai</a> and the 71.1-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7546" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Juice71.1m (233'3&quot;)Feadship2022">Juice</a>. Delivered by the Dutch shipyard in 2022, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/8082" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Shinkai54.9m (180'1&quot;)Feadship2021">Shinkai</a> has a dramatic colour combination of black and silver and features an exterior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1405" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vitruvius Ltd (Company)">Vitruvius</a>, while her naval architecture comes from the boards of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/53" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Philippe Briand Ltd. (Company)">Philippe Briand</a>. Her interiors were designed by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5380" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Boutsen Design (Company)">Boutsen Design</a>. Built as a true explorer and with state-of-the-art technology, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/8082" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Shinkai54.9m (180'1&quot;)Feadship2021">Shinkai</a> is equipped with an Ice Class hull and can reach a transatlantic range of 5,500 nautical miles.&nbsp;Alongside <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/8082" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Shinkai54.9m (180'1&quot;)Feadship2021">Shinkai</a> is the 71-metre superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7546" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Juice71.1m (233'3&quot;)Feadship2022">Juice</a>. Also delivered last year, her owner worked tirelessly with British design studio <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/61" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="RWD (Company)">RWD</a> to create an exterior design that is elegant, masculine and in strict harmony across all deck spaces. Her naval architecture was penned by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/30" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="De Voogt Naval Architects (Company)">De Voogt Naval Architects</a>. A blend of polished stainless steel, glass and teak is found throughout, with interior designer <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1107" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Peter Marino (Company)">Peter Marino</a> focusing on using the most beautiful materials. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7546" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Juice71.1m (233'3&quot;)Feadship2022">Juice</a>'s standout features include a large beach club, a lower deck cinema and a gym on her sundeck. This displacement motor yacht has a volume of 1,575 GT and can accommodate up to 12 guests across six luxurious staterooms, who'll be taken care of by a crew of 24.

Feadship superyachts Shinkai and Juice in Amsterdam

The 55m superyacht Shinkai and the 71m superyacht Juice, built by Feadship, are seen here docked in Amsterdam.

<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1405" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vitruvius Ltd (Company)">Vitruvius Yachts</a> has revealed the first details of its latest 80-metre superyacht concept in collaboration with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/53" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Philippe Briand Ltd. (Company)">Philippe Briand</a>. The go-anywhere explorer yacht follows in the footsteps of their 54.9-metre motor yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/8082" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Shinkai54.9m (180'1&quot;)Feadship2021">Shinkai</a>, built in the Netherlands in 2021 by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/29" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Feadship (Company)">Feadship</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/241778/image/large-b212285bd90f74613f19d6ed9faac7f2.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/241778">The new superyacht concept features a notable design with a long aft deck, perfect for those with a large toy collection or even a helipad. The 80-metre yacht concept sees renowned designer and naval architect <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/53" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Philippe Briand Ltd. (Company)">Philippe Briand</a> partner with the London-based design studio to create an explorer yacht that will satisfy even the most active and adventurous owners.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/241785/image/large-177edca494d88771ce10a77b8b843229.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/241785">The collaborative yacht concept boasts a vast beach club and health centre below deck, enabling direct and convenient access to the sea for watersports. “This new vessel represents <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1405" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vitruvius Ltd (Company)">Vitruvius</a>’ take on the ideal explorer superyacht. She maintains her superyacht DNA through the innovative design of her exterior, as well as through the exceptional space and comfort which are offered by her interior,” commented <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/53" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Philippe Briand Ltd. (Company)">Philippe Briand</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/241782/image/large-d25269ba969a0d8b5fb6b70e5ddb30c2.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/241782">The superyacht is able to accommodate up to 12 guests across six carefully-designed staterooms. Owners will also have the option to have a 22 square-metre observatory onboard the expedition yacht to bring them even closer to the night sky.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/241779/image/large-fe2595fcee6c842d5d6bfeed4dcaecc9.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/241779">The naval architecture will take inspiration from <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1405" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vitruvius Ltd (Company)">Vitruvius</a>’ previous success with the explorer vessel <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/8082" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Shinkai54.9m (180'1&quot;)Feadship2021">Shinkai</a>. She will feature a steel hull created for optimal efficiency and adhering to the latest industry criteria for sustainability.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/241783/image/large-777fe0e3d5264477a6d62470085327bf.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/241783">In terms of performance, the new explorer vessel is expected to reach a top speed of 19 knots, with a cruising speed of 14 knots. “She is a true explorer through and through, and will have an exceptional autonomous range of 6,500 nautical miles to take her owners anywhere in the world,” added <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/53" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Philippe Briand Ltd. (Company)">Philippe Briand</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/241784/image/large-45e1f044d176bb2c31fd8b23aa520426.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/241784">She has been designed with special attention given to controlling any rolling motions onboard, making it easier for her to launch toys such as submarines. The addition of gyro/fin stabilisers is also inconsideration for the vessel.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/241780/image/large-0652631817f1f1536fe327956b932f06.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/241780">

80m superyacht concept by Vitruvius Yachts and Philippe Briand

Vitruvius Yachts has revealed the first details of its latest 80-metre superyacht concept in collaboration with Philippe Briand.


Vitruvius Yachts and Philippe Briand unveil 80m superyacht concept

<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/29" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Feadship (Company)">Feadship</a>’s outrageously capable 54.9-metre explorer yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/8082" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Shinkai54.9m (180'1&quot;)Feadship2022">Shinkai</a> is closing in on her delivery date, and recently completed her sea trials in the North Sea. Her designer <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/53" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Philippe Briand Ltd. (Company)">Philippe Briand</a> was onboard during her voyage and has shared his experience: <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/212116/image/large-20b8aaec1550fc65e4d2e49e47ee2809.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/212116">“The cold, grey November weather presenting itself to us on the day of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/8082" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Shinkai54.9m (180'1&quot;)Feadship2022">Shinkai</a>’s sea trials could not have been better to test her unique blend of rugged explorer meets comfortable superyacht. When you first step on board, you are greeted by the ‘tech beauty’ of her striking red submersible and its accompanying immense ‘goldorak’ style crane; and then your attention is drawn to the glossy silver superyacht before you. A true rarity, she presents an inspiring combination of styles and capabilities.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/212118/image/large-2b2910cf663dbdfa25c794a1e5fe3561.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/212118">“While traveling to the sea trials location in the North Sea, we heard hardly any noise from <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/8082" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Shinkai54.9m (180'1&quot;)Feadship2022">Shinkai</a>’s engines, with only 37 decibels measured in the cabins. Then Roderick de Vries and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/29" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Feadship (Company)">Feadship</a>’s team began the real testing process, pushing her hard: her rudder went to eight degrees and then 35 degrees at full speed, with the yacht leaning smoothly and heeling steadily before returning to an upright position surprisingly fast. The 20-tonne gyroscope was evidently working perfectly well.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/211190/image/large-d3ac884c460627c55078519196a532ef.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/211190">“<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/8082" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Shinkai54.9m (180'1&quot;)Feadship2022">Shinkai</a>’s full-height reinforced windows deliver an astonishing 270-degree view. Experiencing her excellent performance first hand, after four years of involvement in her creation from the very beginning, I confirmed to her owner by phone that she will be the perfect protective and comfortable cocoon from which to explore all the world’s oceans. And of course, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/8082" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Shinkai54.9m (180'1&quot;)Feadship2022">Shinkai</a>’s design efficiency and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/29" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Feadship (Company)">Feadship</a> de Vries’ technology will help protect the planet’s oceans, too!”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/208516/image/large-661925c76402568db979d7d888d510d7.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/208516"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/54102" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="In pictures: Feadship 55m Shinkai on sea trials (2021-11-17 09:45:00 +0100)"></a><ul><li><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/54102" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="In pictures: Feadship 55m Shinkai on sea trials (2021-11-17 09:45:00 +0100)">In pictures: Feadship 55m Shinkai on sea trials</a></li><li><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/53869" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Philippe Briand on designing Shinkai the 55m fully custom built explorer yacht (2021-10-12 12:45:00 +0200)">Philippe Briand on designing Shinkai the 55m fully custom built explorer yacht</a></li><li><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/54115" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Feadship Superyacht Shinkai in Hook of Holland (2021-11-19 08:00:00 +0100)">Feadship Superyacht Shinkai in Hook of Holland</a></li><li><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/53822" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Feadship’s ‘Deep Sea’ 55m superyacht Shinkai launched in Aalsmeer (2021-10-04 12:15:00 +0200)">Feadship’s ‘Deep Sea’ 55m superyacht Shinkai launched in Aalsmeer</a><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/8082" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Shinkai54.9m (180'1&quot;)Feadship2022"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/211188/image/large-b873c0913a48829422b22ca301c3507e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/211188"></a><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/8082" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Shinkai54.9m (180'1&quot;)Feadship2022">Shinkai</a> will be delivered to her owner in 2022, following her final outfitting.</li></ul>

Philippe Briand on Shinkai sea trials 

Philippe Briand was onboard during Shinkai’s recent sea trials in the North Sea and has shared his experience. 

Philippe Briand: “Shinkai’s sea trials could not have been better”

<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/211823/image/large-9139a8df09495d6918def3c3bc51fa91.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/211823">Spotted here last week cruising in Hook of Holland, the Netherlands on her way to her sea trials in the North Sea is the 54.9-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/29" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Feadship (Company)">Feadship</a> superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/8082" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Shinkai54.9m (180'1&quot;)Feadship2022">Shinkai</a>. The yacht, which has a dramatic colour combination of black and silver, features exterior design from <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1405" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vitruvius Ltd (Company)">Vitruvius Ltd</a>, while her naval architecture comes from the boards of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/53" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Philippe Briand Ltd. (Company)">Philippe Briand Ltd</a>. Internally, the superyacht has been designed by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5380" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Boutsen Design (Company)">Boutsen Design</a>. Built as a true explorer and with state-of-the-art technology, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/8082" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Shinkai54.9m (180'1&quot;)Feadship2022">Shinkai</a> has a steel hull and aluminium superstructure and a volume of 974 GT. &nbsp;Equipped with an Ice Class hull and a 23-tonne gyroscope, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/8082" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Shinkai54.9m (180'1&quot;)Feadship2022">Shinkai</a> will be delivered to her owner in 2022, following her final outfitting. Take a look at more pictures of her during the sea trials <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/54102" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="In pictures: Feadship 55m Shinkai on sea trials (2021-11-17 09:45:00 +0100)">here</a>.

Feadship Superyacht Shinkai in Hook of Holland 

The 55m superyacht Shinkai, built by Feadship, is seen here cruising in Hook van Holland.

One of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/29" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Feadship (Company)">Feadship</a>'s most recent launches, the 54.9-metre superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/8082" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Shinkai54.9m (180'1&quot;)Feadship2022">Shinkai</a> has been spotted on sea trials in the North Sea. The yacht, which has a dramatic colour combination of black and silver, features exterior design from <a href="https://sya.superyachttimes.com/companies/vitruvius" target="_blank">Vitruvius Ltd</a> from renowned yacht designer <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/53" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Philippe Briand Ltd. (Company)">Philippe Briand</a>, while her naval architecture comes from the boards of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/53" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Philippe Briand Ltd. (Company)">Philippe Briand Ltd</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/211189/image/large-e9db8653b4a1296d2c432038c012b521.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/211189"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/211188/image/large-b873c0913a48829422b22ca301c3507e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/211188"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/211187/image/large-36b5587e3dbb9795cb7b5d7aa44e51f5.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/211187"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/29" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Feadship (Company)">Shinkai</a> has a <a href="https://sya.superyachttimes.com/yachts/in-steel/syt_premium:0/sybass_member:ignore/ever_sold_new_order_speculation_or_stock:0/with_photos:0/with_ga:0" target="_blank">steel</a> hull and <a href="https://sya.superyachttimes.com/yachts/in-aluminium/syt_premium:0/sybass_member:ignore/ever_sold_new_order_speculation_or_stock:0/with_photos:0/with_ga:0" target="_blank">aluminium</a> superstructure and a volume of 974 gross tonnes. Internally, the explorer style superyacht has been designed by <a href="https://sya.superyachttimes.com/companies/boutsen-design" target="_blank">Boutsen Design</a>, though the designs from the Monaco-based design firm have remained firmly underwraps. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/211190/image/large-d3ac884c460627c55078519196a532ef.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/211190"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/211191/image/large-c9e512946a9fb4a9f926572429696c42.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/211191">The yacht is a fully custom explorer superyacht and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/53" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Philippe Briand Ltd. (Company)">Briand</a> commented on her launch in October stating, “This is a special project for us, as <a href="https://sya.superyachttimes.com/yachts/shinkai" target="_blank">Shinkai</a> is the second yacht that we have designed for her owner. In fact, he was the first yachtsman to embrace the benefits of <a href="https://sya.superyachttimes.com/companies/vitruvius" target="_blank">Vitruvius</a>’s efficient hulls.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/211192/image/large-bed46a85442fc3f7680055841d619ef4.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/211192"><ul><li><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/53822" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Feadship’s ‘Deep Sea’ 55m superyacht Shinkai launched in Aalsmeer (2021-10-04 12:15:00 +0200)">Feadship’s ‘Deep Sea’ 55m superyacht Shinkai launched in Aalsmeer</a></li><li><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/53869" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Philippe Briand on designing Shinkai the 55m fully custom built explorer yacht (2021-10-12 12:45:00 +0200)">Philippe Briand on designing Shinkai the 55m fully custom built explorer yacht</a></li><li><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/54102" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="In pictures: Feadship 55m Shinkai on sea trials (2021-11-17 09:45:00 +0100)">In pictures: Feadship 55m Shinkai on sea trials&nbsp;</a></li></ul><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/211195/image/large-4b891d9e3ff43302c495c2d5ac74b877.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/211195">The yacht has been built as a true explorer and state-of-the-art technology has been packed into the vessel. Her owner has big plans to extensively cruise and voyage into far-flung outer regions and she therefore needed to be built to be able to withstand ice-cold polar regions as well as warmer tropics on the equator. <a href="https://sya.superyachttimes.com/companies/philippe-briand" target="_blank">Briand</a> and the design team have equipped her with an Ice Class hull and a 23-tonne gyroscope so she’s ready for anything.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/211194/image/large-c4a69fe79dd22c959d1d2c569ca6eeb3.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/211194"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/211193/image/large-efe648f1cc6068c7b40c197c8e01d0ad.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/211193"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/8082" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Shinkai54.9m (180'1&quot;)Feadship2022">Shinkai</a> will be delivered to her owner in 2022, following her final outfitting.

Feadship's 55m superyacht Shinkai on sea trials

Feadship's 55m superyacht Shinkai has been captured on sea trials in the North Sea.

In pictures: Feadship 55m Shinkai on sea trials

During the aftermath of the <a href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Monaco Yacht Show - 2021">Monaco Yacht Show</a> 20 new and used yachts in the above 30-metre category have been sold. Out of these 20, were two sailing yachts: <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/60" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Alloy Yachts (Company)">Alloy Yachts</a>’ award-winning 32.92-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/660" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Marae32.92m (108'0&quot;)Alloy Yachts2004">Marae</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/313" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nautor's Swan (Company)">Nautor’s Swan</a> 35.2-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5553" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Highland Fling XV35.2m (115'6&quot;)Nautor's Swan2016">Highland Fling XV</a>. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/56866/image/large-763e0f6e13e3c7e34f568e6325d9bfc6.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/56866"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/91996/image/large-c1d3727f1bc6af48228c94b3959dba40.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/91996">Motor yachts took the lion share of sales these past two weeks with 18 signed and sealed deals. The largest sale concerned a newbuild – <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yacht-news/amels-60m-motor-yacht-amels-6005-sold" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">Amels’ fifth hull of its Limited Edition Design 60-metre Amels 60</a>. The largest used yacht sold during this period was the 49.9-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/162" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Codecasa S.p.A. (Company)">Codecasa</a>&nbsp;Gazzella II (since renamed <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4793" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Kadimo's49.9m (163'9&quot;)Codecasa S.p.A.2015">Kadimo</a>’s), which had a last known asking price of €29,000,000 including VAT. For this bi-weekly period, most sales were concluded in the United States, and the rest were spread across Europe and Turkey.&nbsp;<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/208498/image/large-1e474bc6444f4e5e34d771bea7241647.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/208498"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/168296/image/large-8b84f078cb4c9518c1bba3e85ed884ed.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/168296">To break these figures down even further, we can see the average size, year built, final asking price, and days on the market for this collection of new and used sold yachts:<ul><li>Size: 41.3-metre</li><li>Year built: 2008</li><li>Final asking price: €13,358,000.&nbsp;</li><li>Days on the market: 730</li></ul>The marketplace swelled by 24 yachts since the 25th of September. Once again motor yachts dominate the scene as only one sailing yacht has entered the market. The most recently built from these newcomers are the 2020 80-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1414" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bilgin Yachts (Company)">Bilgin Yachts</a>' <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6220" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Tatiana80.0m (262'6&quot;)Bilgin Yachts2020">Tatiana</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/209" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Pendennis Shipyard Ltd (Company)">Pendennis</a>’ <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yacht-news/35m-superyacht-project-fox-in-build-speculation" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">in-build 34.86-metre Project Fox </a>which is set to be delivered in 2023. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/208242/image/large-84581a856d7dd2ef74bf11b56372b8a9.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/208242">Again, we can break these figures down further for a list of averages:<ul><li>Size: 42.1-metre</li><li>Year built: 2006</li><li>Asking price: €9,980,000.</li></ul><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/208166/image/large-3298f83c33dc3fa744e88e3e0376ef51.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/208166">There were two momentous launches as well during this period. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/29" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Feadship (Company)">Feadship</a> <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yacht-news/feadship-s-explorer-yacht-shinkai-launched" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">launched its 54.9-metre explorer yacht</a> <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/8082" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Shinkai54.9m (180'1&quot;)Feadship2022">Shinkai</a> – a yacht that seemingly knows no limits when it comes to adventure. The other celebration also took place in the Netherlands, but this time at Alblasserdam with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/64" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oceanco (Company)">Oceanco</a> <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yacht-news/oceanco-superyacht-project-y719-launched" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">launching the largest Dutch-built yacht</a> to date: the 117-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6433" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oceanco Y719117.0m (383'10&quot;)Oceanco2022">Oceanco Y719</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/207869/image/large-16b60e4dd029852322cc4afdab47f395.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/207869"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/207798/image/large-4988c376d6c8eb77f26885587749e701.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/207798">More details of the superyacht industry can be found at <a href="https://superyachttimes.ac-page.com/homepage" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">SuperYacht Times iQ</a>.

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<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/53" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Philippe Briand Ltd. (Company)">Phillippe Briand</a> has gone into more details about <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/29" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Feadship (Company)">Feadship</a>’s 54.9-meter <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/8082" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Shinkai54.9m (180'1&quot;)Feadship2022">Shinkai</a>, the redefining explorer yacht, which he co-designed. She was designed with the owner who requested a whole host of specific and highly unique features to ensure that <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/8082" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Shinkai54.9m (180'1&quot;)Feadship2022">Shinkai</a> can meet the demands of unadulterated exploring. She is the eighth superyacht to be launched from <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/53" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Philippe Briand Ltd. (Company)">Philippe Briand</a>’s <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1405" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vitruvius Ltd (Company)">Vitruvius Yachts studio</a>. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/207869/image/large-16b60e4dd029852322cc4afdab47f395.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/207869"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/53" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Philippe Briand Ltd. (Company)">Philippe Briand</a> said “This is a special project for us, as <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/8082" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Shinkai54.9m (180'1&quot;)Feadship2022">Shinkai</a> is the second yacht that we have designed for her owner. In fact, he was the first yachtsman to embrace the benefits of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1405" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vitruvius Ltd (Company)">Vitruvius</a>’s efficient hulls.” <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/207864/image/large-b780f26539391a2bb7b8ee6219831a96.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/207864">Joining the ranks with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/53" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Philippe Briand Ltd. (Company)">Briand</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/29" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Feadship (Company)">Feadship</a> was <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5380" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Boutsen Design (Company)">Daniela Boutsen</a> who headed the interior design for this custom build. Together they developed <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/8082" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Shinkai54.9m (180'1&quot;)Feadship2022">Shinkai</a> with five key areas in mind: tech, exploration, comfort, aesthetic, and sustainability. &nbsp;State-of-the-art technology heads the agenda, as the owner has big plans to extensively cruise and voyage into far-flung outer regions. She needed to be built to be able to withstand ice-cold polar regions as well as warmer tropics on the equator. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/53" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Philippe Briand Ltd. (Company)">Briand</a> and the design team have equipped her with an Ice Class hull and a 23-tonne gyroscope so she’s ready for anything. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/207867/image/large-c8e6d2c22a321de7fc644ee62572f987.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/207867">To bolster exploration, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/8082" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Shinkai54.9m (180'1&quot;)Feadship2022">Shinkai</a> has a whole array of tenders and toys, including a 4X4 land vehicle, a large limousine tender, multiple robust RIBs and an impressive 7,400kg U-Boat Worx. “I imagine it would have made Jean Jacques Cousteau jealous of such bright possibility to explore underwater!” <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/53" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Philippe Briand Ltd. (Company)">Briand</a> laughed. &nbsp;To balance her rugged capabilities, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/8082" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Shinkai54.9m (180'1&quot;)Feadship2022">Shinkai</a> offers luxury and class of the highest order. Comfort is a necessity when out to sea for the lengths of time that this owner demands. Observatory points are also vital, which is why there are plenty onboard, this includes the master suite which boasts a 135-degree view through full-height reinforced windows.&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/8082" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Shinkai54.9m (180'1&quot;)Feadship2022">Shinkai</a> also brings plenty of space for guests as there are four more staterooms along with seven cabins for the crew. Her aesthetics embody her offering, and “The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1405" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vitruvius Ltd (Company)">Vitruvius</a> “touch of design” assures the seamless integration of both “facets” of the project: an attractive superyacht and a powerful explorer.” &nbsp;<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/207865/image/large-1d72853aa67370d24b874439915d03ef.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/207865"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/53" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Philippe Briand Ltd. (Company)">Briand</a> confirms that sustainability was at the heart of her hull design too, and even with the yacht’s generous displacement of 974 gross tonnages, her hull resistance has been optimised to deliver reasonable fuel consumption of 19.5 litres per nautical mile at a cruising speed of 12 knots.

Philippe Briand on Shinkai the 55m explorer yacht  

Philippe Briand has gone into more details about Feadship’s 54.9-meter Shinkai, the redefining explorer yacht, which he co-designed.  

Philippe Briand on designing Shinkai the 55m fully custom built explorer yacht  

With dew still thick in the air, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/29" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Feadship (Company)">Feadship</a> launched its 54.9-metre explorer superyacht, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/8082" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Shinkai54.9m (180'1&quot;)Feadship2021">Shinkai</a>, from its shipyard in Aalsmeer on Saturday morning. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/8082" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Shinkai54.9m (180'1&quot;)Feadship2021">Shinkai</a> features an exterior designed by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1405" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vitruvius Ltd (Company)">Vitruvius Ltd</a>, an interior penned by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5380" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Boutsen Design (Company)">Boutsen Design</a>, and naval architecture by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/53" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Philippe Briand Ltd. (Company)">Philippe Briand</a>. She has a beam of 10.35-metres, a draft of 2.99-metres and a volume of 974 GT.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/207867/image/large-c8e6d2c22a321de7fc644ee62572f987.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/207867"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/207865/image/large-1d72853aa67370d24b874439915d03ef.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/207865"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/8082" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Shinkai54.9m (180'1&quot;)Feadship2022">Project Shinkai</a> is an explorer of the first degree and is set for a lifetime of globetrotting. Her owner is a deft-hand when it comes to world travel and requested a list of very unique and bespoke features to fulfil all demands. Designer <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/53" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Philippe Briand Ltd. (Company)">Philippe Briand</a> and the teams at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1405" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vitruvius Ltd (Company)">Vitruvius</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/29" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Feadship (Company)">Feadship</a> were more than happy to step up to the challenge. The result is a majestic go-anywhere explorer that features a striking mast, a 7.2-tonne submarine that can be deployed and retrieved by a heavy-duty crane with an almost eight-metre reach. This crane will also be used to launch <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/8082" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Shinkai54.9m (180'1&quot;)Feadship2022">Project Shinkai</a>'s limousine tender and lift the owner’s car and its crate from the aft deck to the shore. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/207869/image/large-16b60e4dd029852322cc4afdab47f395.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/207869">The boat herself has been aptly named. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/8082" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Shinkai54.9m (180'1&quot;)Feadship2021">Shinkai</a> – or ‘Deep Sea’, in Japanese – can reach the most remote and far-flung destinations, thanks to her self-sufficiency and large nautical range. She is also fitted with a hull built to Ice Class standards. Her other key features are a forward-facing sonar system that studies the ocean floor and a 20-tonne gyroscopic stabiliser that ensures stability in all weather conditions.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/207868/image/large-4d1d4742609f767f0978cf5a167c6e9b.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/207868"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/207866/image/large-07091dd9bea98b1ae57540bc7246d606.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/207866">The initial plan was for her to take on the famous Northwest and Northeast Passages. Whether that is still going ahead is still to be determined.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/207864/image/large-b780f26539391a2bb7b8ee6219831a96.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/207864">

Feadship’s explorer yacht Shinkai launched

Feadship launched its 55m explorer superyacht, Shinkai, from its shipyard in Aalsmeer this morning.

Feadship’s ‘Deep Sea’ 55m superyacht Shinkai launched in Aalsmeer

First unveiled earlier this week, the 55-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/29" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Feadship (Company)">Feadship</a> Project 708 has arrived at the yard’s outfitting facility in Aalsmeer today. The yacht’s design is by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1405" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vitruvius Ltd (Company)">Vitruvius Yachts’</a> <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/53" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Philippe Briand Ltd. (Company)">Philipe Briand</a> (exterior) and Danielle Boutsen of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5380" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Boutsen Design (Company)">Boutsen Design</a> (interior) and was commissioned by an experienced and adventurous owner.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/179344/image/large-d55c115877eb90a199cc4dc15596b30f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/179344">Designed to be self-sufficient and fuel-efficient, Project 708 is planned to traverse the famous Northwest and Northeast Passages. Built to ice-class standards, a forward-facing sonar system can study the ocean floor and a 20-tonne gyroscopic stabiliser system, the largest of its kind, will keep the boat steady in all ocean conditions.&nbsp;<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/179349/image/large-4ba8941af7a4941e01f51c7b15ba54fd.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/179349"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/179348/image/large-0b10b610d5f0d55c62a757f2339bfd32.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/179348">The open aft deck is reserved for Project 708’s 6.3-tonne submarine, a custom limousine tender and a car, all of which can be lifted off the deck using a 7,000 kg man-rated crane.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/179346/image/large-2b6154d0ac8236b38cf54a507af39d01.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/179346"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/179342/image/large-4662fe2839c9ebb112180723dc7b3740.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/179342">The yacht’s luxury outfitting will take place over the next 12 months when the vessel is expected to be completed by the end of 2021.&nbsp;<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/179203/image/large-43af1bfdec3049ec7a1b715022c82007.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/179203">

Feadship 708 in build

A new Feadship explorer-type motor yacht is taking shape in the Netherlands. Get a closer look here.