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Joseph Dirand Architecture

<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/305160/image/large-a2a346bf07beea76959158b165494856.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/305160">Spotted this Monday anchored in Puerto Vallarta, a resort town on Mexico's Pacific coast, is the 118.2-metre superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7928" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Liva O118.2m (387'10&quot;)Abeking & Rasmussen2023">Liva O</a>. Previously known as Project Celerius, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7928" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Liva O118.2m (387'10&quot;)Abeking & Rasmussen2023">Liva O</a> is the largest yacht by length built by the German shipyard <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/44" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Abeking & Rasmussen (Company)">Abeking &amp; Rasmussen</a>. She features both interior and exterior design penned by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5167" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Joseph Dirand Architecture (Company)">Joseph Dirand Architecture</a>, while her naval architecture is the work of her builder. Delivered last August, the 5,054 GT superyacht boasts a range of luxurious amenities, including a Neptune lounge with a semi-submerged window, an expansive swimming pool located on her aft deck, a cosy fire pit and space for helicopters and tenders. Featuring a sleek and black hull with a white superstructure, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7928" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Liva O118.2m (387'10&quot;)Abeking & Rasmussen2023">Liva O</a> is powered by twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1408" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Caterpillar Inc (Company)">Caterpillar</a> diesel-electric engines, enabling her to reach a top speed of 18 knots. Learn more about her delivery <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/58090" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Flagship 118m Abeking & Rasmussen superyacht Liva O delivered (2023-08-11 12:00:00 +0200)">here</a>.&nbsp;

Abeking & Rasmussen superyacht Liva O in Mexico

The 118m superyacht Liva O, built by Abeking & Rasmussen, is seen here anchored in Puerto Vallarta, in Mexico. 

The 118.2-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/44" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Abeking & Rasmussen (Company)">Abeking &amp; Rasmussen</a> superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7928" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Liva O118.2m (387'10&quot;)Abeking & Rasmussen2023">Liva O</a> was photographed anchored off the island of Panarea, Italy. The superyacht is currently moored in Valletta, Malta. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/284092/image/large-2419a048ad08cb8f97b6e0efb8a1033a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/284092">Previously known as Celerius, the motor yacht boasts both exterior and interior design penned by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5167" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Joseph Dirand Architecture (Company)">Joseph Dirand Architecture</a>, while her naval architecture is the work of her German builder <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/44" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Abeking & Rasmussen (Company)">Abeking &amp; Rasmussen</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/284091/image/large-f02590624292e1973bcefeb8fecdb375.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/284091"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/284083/image/large-305519d287c71a3a8a40c4d4e1f61fb1.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/284083">Delivered in August of this year, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7928" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Liva O118.2m (387'10&quot;)Abeking & Rasmussen2023">Liva O</a> is currently the largest yacht to have been built by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/44" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Abeking & Rasmussen (Company)">Abeking &amp; Rasmussen</a>. She showcases a distinctive black hull which contrasts with her white superstructure, forming an elegant silhouette on the water<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/284086/image/large-435b594d28b57838d830ce71d4df6a25.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/284086"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/284090/image/large-c329d1dffe167d0713b84cd334ef9dc0.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/284090">The bold motor yacht features an expansive pool situated on her aft deck and a large beach club. In addition to this, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7928" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Liva O118.2m (387'10&quot;)Abeking & Rasmussen2023">Liva O</a>’s bow deck displays a touch-and-go helipad which is visible from the superyacht’s sundeck.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/284081/image/large-a6e0c8d72c3e2b1ed2039ff5908a20f0.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/284081">Paris-based design studio <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5167" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Joseph Dirand Architecture (Company)">Joseph Dirand Architecture</a> were responsible for many of the superyacht’s notable features, such as her Neptune lounge, which displays a 3.4-metre by 1.3-metre underwater window, providing guests with a view into the world below sea level.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/284088/image/large-2004efb87e7608188e4f76bf6ddf5b70.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/284088"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/284090/image/large-c329d1dffe167d0713b84cd334ef9dc0.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/284090">The 5,054 GT superyacht houses plenty of interior space for guests to enjoy whilst onboard.

Abeking & Rasmussen superyacht Liva O in Panarea

The Abeking & Rasmussen superyacht Liva O was pictured anchored off the island of Panarea in Italy.

In Pictures: Abeking & Rasmussen superyacht Liva O in Panarea

<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/283446/image/large-fccade3ee69679085f69afd67392b18c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/283446">Currently docked in Malta, is the 118.2-metre superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7928" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Liva O118.2m (387'10&quot;)Abeking & Rasmussen2023">Liva O</a>. Previously known as Celerius and delivered this month by the Germany-based yacht builder <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/44" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Abeking & Rasmussen (Company)">Abeking &amp; Rasmussen</a>, she is the largest vessel built by the yard to date in the more than 115-year history. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7928" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Liva O118.2m (387'10&quot;)Abeking & Rasmussen2023">Liva O</a> features interior and exterior design by Paris-based design house <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5167" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Joseph Dirand Architecture (Company)">Joseph Dirand Architecture</a>, with naval architecture from her builder. With a volume of 5,054 GT, details surrounding her interior layout have been kept tightly under wraps. Main features include her huge pool on her aft deck, an expansive bow deck, a touch-and-go helipad on her sundeck and her Neptune lounge on the starboard side with a 3.4-metre by 1.3-metre underwater window that provides a unique view into the world below sea level.

Abeking & Rasmussen superyacht Liva O in Malta

The 118m superyacht Liva O, built by Abeking & Rasmussen, is seen here docked in Malta.

Germany-based yacht builder <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11399" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Abeking 6514120.9m (396'8&quot;)Abeking & Rasmussen2025">Abeking &amp; Rasmussen</a> has announced the delivery of the flagship 118.2-metre superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7928" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Liva O118.2m (387'10&quot;)Abeking & Rasmussen2023">Liva&nbsp;O</a>. Previously known as Celerius, the impressive superyacht is the largest vessel built by the yard to date in the more than 115-year history of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11399" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Abeking 6514120.9m (396'8&quot;)Abeking & Rasmussen2025">Abeking &amp; Rasmussen</a>. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/280947/image/large-fcc36a753c85e4eab89be06b9d99818b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/280947"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7928" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Liva O118.2m (387'10&quot;)Abeking & Rasmussen2023">Liva&nbsp;O</a> features interior and exterior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5167" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Joseph Dirand Architecture (Company)">Joseph Dirand Architecture</a>, with naval architecture from her builder <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/44" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Abeking & Rasmussen (Company)">Abeking &amp; Rasmussen</a>. The latest masterpiece features a distinct black hull with a white superstructure, creating a bold yet elegant silhouette on the water.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/280958/image/large-bd1264fa5a505d1736cc09c1bad69a9e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/280958"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7928" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Liva O118.2m (387'10&quot;)Abeking & Rasmussen2023">Liva&nbsp;O</a> boasts underwater anchors on her keel to avoid anchor pockets which would interrupt her sleek and sophisticated profile. Her crow’s nest provides the perfect observation experience at the foot of the mast, while her large marble-clad fireplace offers a generous round sofa on her forward sundeck. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/280955/image/large-1ef90acfd7a2a57d7b114cb9e9630c3b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/280955">During her build, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7928" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Liva O118.2m (387'10&quot;)Abeking & Rasmussen2023">Liva&nbsp;O</a><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7928" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Liva118.0m (387'2&quot;)Abeking & Rasmussen2023">’s</a> American owner has been represented by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2548" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cornelsen & Partner Yacht Consulting GmbH (Company)">Cornelsen &amp; Partner Yachting Consulting</a>. Details surrounding her interior layout have been kept tightly under wraps, but she is expected to have over 5,000 GT of interior space. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/280946/image/large-882cbae0a7c549e9ad9cd834b2f638c2.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/280946"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/280950/image/large-eb4cc627c1ca494f535e813431ec4190.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/280950">The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/44" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Abeking & Rasmussen (Company)">Abeking &amp; Rasmussen</a> yacht was launched in December 2022 and was spotted on her sea trials in April 2023, where the first images revealed more about <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7928" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Liva O118.2m (387'10&quot;)Abeking & Rasmussen2023">Liva&nbsp;O</a>'s design. She showcases a huge pool on her aft deck, as well as a large beach club area. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7928" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Liva O118.2m (387'10&quot;)Abeking & Rasmussen2023">Liva&nbsp;O</a> also features an expansive bow deck and a touch-and-go helipad can be seen on her sundeck.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/280959/image/large-658da3e78f34744f839bf5e0f3a7bdb6.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/280959">Paris-based design house <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5167" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Joseph Dirand Architecture (Company)">Joseph Dirand Architecture</a> were responsible for numerous key details onboard <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7928" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Liva O118.2m (387'10&quot;)Abeking & Rasmussen2023">Liva&nbsp;O</a>, including her Neptune lounge on the starboard side with a 3.4-metre by 1.3-metre underwater window that provides a unique view into the world below sea level. Four large fin stabilisers by SKF Marine ensure stability at anchor and underway. &nbsp;<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/280949/image/large-25a410595aa657d828ede68e5443eab4.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/280949">According to <a href="https://superyachttimes.ac-page.com/homepage" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">SYT iQ</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7928" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Liva O118.2m (387'10&quot;)Abeking & Rasmussen2023">Liva&nbsp;O</a> is currently the largest yacht built by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/44" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Abeking & Rasmussen (Company)">Abeking &amp; Rasmussen</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/280945/image/large-2dbdd0651110c6f74c2e7a5b52bdc070.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/280945">

118m Abeking & Rasmussen yacht Liva O delivered

Abeking & Rasmussen has announced the delivery of the 118.2-metre superyacht Liva O.

Flagship 118m Abeking & Rasmussen superyacht Liva O delivered

Björn Benecke, Sales Manager at&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/44" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Abeking & Rasmussen (Company)">Abeking &amp; Rasmussen</a>&nbsp;shares his expert insight on learning from clients, designers, and the marine sector.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/280113/image/large-67f525f7162c1eaebddf48dd6f98d8de.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/280113">Marine, special shipbuilding, designers' ideas and clients' wishes have a tremendous impact on us as one of the well-known custom made shipyards every day. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/44" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Abeking & Rasmussen (Company)">Abeking &amp; Rasmussen</a>, a shipyard with many divisions develops a wide portfolio with its own on side teams!The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/44" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Abeking & Rasmussen (Company)">Abeking &amp; Rasmussen</a> shipyard, based in Lemwerder in northern Germany, was founded in 1907. Today it is regarded as one of the highest-quality shipbuilders of the marine industry. In the naval sector, close partnerships with international navies have existed for almost 100 years. In addition to a large number of very special navy vessels some 360 minesweepers have been built here. In the field of special vessels, the yard is the world leader in the construction of SWATHs. Pilot vessels and hydrographic vessels are e.g. different SWATH types of vessels to name just two different, very specific applications.At the same time, the yard retains the charm of a family-run business with strong specialist departments and its own experts and engineers. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/44" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Abeking & Rasmussen (Company)">Abeking &amp; Rasmussen's</a> motto is "Act local, sail global". All in all, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/44" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Abeking & Rasmussen (Company)">Abeking &amp; Rasmussen</a> can be described as an excellent partner in the creation of value-stable products and in the market for high-quality shipbuilding.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/280118/image/large-e44f4e9d5a835833ee654f2a92b7dc12.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/280118">Björn Benecke works for <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/44" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Abeking & Rasmussen (Company)">A&amp;R</a> as Sales Manager for yacht sales and knows the company from the ground up. He began his apprenticeship as a boatbuilder there 21 years ago, worked in the calculation department for several years and has represented the shipyard as sales manager for almost seven years.&nbsp;Every day we are influenced by the visions of renowned designers and the most diverse wishes of our customers, as well as the even more restrictive specifications and guidelines of naval and special shipbuilding. Here at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/44" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Abeking & Rasmussen (Company)">Abeking &amp; Rasmussen's</a> sales department, we are regularly confronted with new challenges, special requirements and basically always very individual wishes. It is the different people, with their very different ideas and wishes, that make our work so varied.It is to our great advantage that we are so broadly positioned with our three different divisions as an innovative shipyard for sophisticated special ships, naval vessels and yachts of the highest quality. We are in the fortunate position of being able to benefit from each other through enormous synergy effects in the design but also in the building process.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/280122/image/large-43b35aaec42e4d74f31576c1a50bbc87.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/280122">For example, the topic of noise and vibration is always a very important issue for our yacht customers. Over the years, we have noticed that yachts and other ships are specified with very low noise and vibration figures. Of course, these values are a challenge for every shipyard, because the quieter a vessel becomes, the louder incidental noises are perceived that otherwise disappeared in the background. Since we already know from the naval sector what is important, it is comparatively easy for us to meet high requests regarding noise and vibration values. Mine-hunting boats have to be designed in such a way that they are as well protected as possible against mines. Therefore, attention must be paid to a shallow draught, a reduced intrinsic magnetic field and also a particularly low noise level.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/8499/image/large-e34ab68c52f3a3f3714244a533bd0637.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/8499">We are also grateful for every designer, and especially every designer we have not worked with before, who continues to bring unprecedented design requirements and fancy ideas to us. In recent years, we have delivered several yachts built under the guidance of renowned studios such as <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Terence Disdale Design (Company)">Terence Disdale Design</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/82" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Espen Øino International (Company)">Espen Oeino</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/17" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bannenberg & Rowell Design (Company)">Bannenberg &amp; Rowell</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/69" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Winch Design (Company)">Winch Design</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/168" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Harrison Eidsgaard (Company)">Harrison Eidsgaard</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/56" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Reymond Langton Design Ltd. (Company)">Reymond Langton Design</a>. They know each other and know roughly what design specifications to go for.&nbsp;<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/280121/image/large-a8b36c5277760081ecb6711350eaea7f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/280121">Our current build number 6507, on the other hand, involves the French design studio <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5167" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Joseph Dirand Architecture (Company)">Joseph Dirand</a>, which has not yet been mentioned much in the construction of superyachts. On the one hand we were a bit sceptical and on the other hand we were very new-minded and excited at the beginning and it also took a longer time of learning and explaining until we arrived together at the starting line and understood what one wanted from the other. This gave us the chance to look at the project from a different perspective and to consider new design ideas in our Naval Architecture. "Sleak, Clean and Spacious" was the overall brief.&nbsp;All technology, piping, visible equipment, etc. should preferably be invisible, which of course cost our construction coordinator many sleepless nights. However, he and his team have benefited greatly from the designer's ideas and working methods and have developed considerably as a result. Now the ship is almost fully equipped at the pier, the first sea trials have taken place and we must honestly say that we are absolutely thrilled with the feedback from the industry. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/856/image/large-70e7dbf678c0d95f729f3c88503577e4.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/856">In turn, every new customer also means new inspiration for us to create something extraordinary. We are very grateful for all the ideas and wishes that deviate from the norm that are brought to us. "Sometimes I am amazed at what we create," said one of our long-time directors, modestly but self-confidently - in a very <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/44" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Abeking & Rasmussen (Company)">A&amp;R</a>-typical attitude. Although the quote is very old, it is still like that today. Behind this is not only optimism, but also the experience gained from decades of dealing with innovations. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/44" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Abeking & Rasmussen (Company)">A&amp;R's</a> pioneering role in technology and its love of experimentation has always meant that it has had to let new technologies mature to their optimum performance. A process that each time costs perseverance, ideas and of course money before it pays off. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/280120/image/large-e0fc993f3e1d800f76519c05668b53bb.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/280120">At the end of the day, the most important thing is that the customer wants to proudly show his unique “piece of art” to the whole world.The team makes the result, the interaction between the owner´s team, the designer and the shipyard is the key to success.This article is featured in Issue 45 of the SuperYacht Times newspaper.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/newspaper" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">Subscribe now</a>&nbsp;to receive your copy straight to your door and never miss another issue.

Expert Insight: Björn Benecke

Björn Benecke, Sales Manager at Abeking & Rasmussen shares his expert insight on learning from clients, designers, and the marine sector.

Expert Insight: Björn Benecke on building today

The 118-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/44" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Abeking & Rasmussen (Company)">Abeking &amp; Rasmussen</a> superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7928" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Celerius118.0m (387'2&quot;)Abeking & Rasmussen2023">Celerius</a> is currently in commissioning following her sea trials in Germany in April 2023. The motor yacht began construction in 2018 and is expected to be delivered later this year.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/267839/image/large-9a4361187f2683e9eb2178ee635ebe61.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/267839"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7928" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Celerius118.0m (387'2&quot;)Abeking & Rasmussen2023">Celerius</a> features interior and exterior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5167" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Joseph Dirand Architecture (Company)">Joseph Dirand Architecture</a>, with naval architecture from her builder <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/44" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Abeking & Rasmussen (Company)">Abeking &amp; Rasmussen</a>. She is currently the second largest yacht in-build with the Germany-based builder. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/267838/image/large-7b688be753894b3ae1aaca43a77addbd.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/267838"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/273822/image/large-ce59a9f85eaef3309c3f81322c009ada.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/273822">During her build, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7928" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Celerius118.0m (387'2&quot;)Abeking & Rasmussen2023">Celerius</a>’ American owner has been represented by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2548" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cornelsen & Partner Yacht Consulting GmbH (Company)">Cornelsen &amp; Partner Yachting Consulting</a>. Details surrounding her interior layout have been kept tightly under wraps, but she is expected to have over 5,000 GT of interior space.&nbsp;Read:&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/57361" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="118m Abeking flagship superyacht Celerius on sea trials (2023-04-12 12:45:00 +0200)">118m Abeking flagship superyacht Celerius on sea trials<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/273863/image/large-10512256d5447690939feeb91eb90318.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/273863"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/273867/image/large-9566d83ed8ec34ed3bf2f19f5db726b8.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/273867"></a>The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/44" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Abeking & Rasmussen (Company)">Abeking &amp; Rasmussen</a> yacht was launched in December 2022 and was spotted on her sea trials in April 2023, where the first images revealed more about <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7928" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Celerius118.0m (387'2&quot;)Abeking & Rasmussen2023">Celerius</a>’ design. She showcases a huge pool on her aft deck, as well as a large beach club area. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7928" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Celerius118.0m (387'2&quot;)Abeking & Rasmussen2023">Celerius</a> also features an expansive bow deck and a touch-and-go helipad can be seen on her sundeck. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/273866/image/large-97cf6d35b0622b5897987bd56af8829b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/273866">According to <a href="https://superyachttimes.ac-page.com/homepage" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">SYT iQ</a>, once launched, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7928" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Celerius118.0m (387'2&quot;)Abeking & Rasmussen2023">Celerius</a> will be the largest yacht built by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/44" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Abeking & Rasmussen (Company)">Abeking &amp; Rasmussen</a>, until the 120.9-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/44" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Abeking & Rasmussen (Company)">Abeking</a> 6514 is launched in 2025. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/273865/image/large-4452496e91976bbf79ec6d79b7d9e039.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/273865">

Abeking & Rasmussen yacht Celerius in commissioning

The 118m Abeking & Rasmussen superyacht Celerius is currently in commissioning following her sea trials in Germany in April 2023.

New images of 118m Abeking & Rasmussen superyacht Celerius in Germany

The 118-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/44" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Abeking & Rasmussen (Company)">Abeking &amp; Rasmussen</a> superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7928" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Liva118.0m (387'2&quot;)Abeking & Rasmussen2023">Celerius</a>, Hull 6507, has been spotted by SYT readers as she headed out on sea trials. The superyacht, which is currently the shipyard's flagship, was launched in December and has since been undergoing outfitting.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/265113/image/large-80a83af7c6d5b7ab32d770671e959d19.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/265113">These latest photographs of the yacht show that a considerable amount of work has been done since she was last captured, with her once boarded windows now fully glazed and her superstructure now complete. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/265114/image/large-28933cc383696822d7e441fe726639b1.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/265114"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7928" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Liva118.0m (387'2&quot;)Abeking & Rasmussen2023">Celerius</a> has a huge pool on the aft deck which could not be seen in earlier shots, she also clearly has a very large beach club. The superyacht features both interior and exterior design from <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/companies/joseph-dirand-architecture" target="_blank">Joseph Dirand Architecture</a>, while her builder <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/companies/abeking-rasmussen" target="_blank">Abeking &amp; Rasmussen</a> completed her naval architecture. The yacht's American owner has been represented throughout the build by <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/companies/cornelsen-partner-yacht-consulting-gmbh" target="_blank">Cornelsen &amp; Partner</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/265076/image/large-7367ce8171e83e65ce86b8ae115d9fde.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/265076"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/265078/image/large-ad8447ed9743821b24d0d06bc700c05f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/265078">While <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7928" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Liva118.0m (387'2&quot;)Abeking & Rasmussen2023">Celerius</a> will remain the shipyard's largest ever build for the coming few years. After <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7928" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Liva118.0m (387'2&quot;)Abeking & Rasmussen2023">Celerius</a>, the next largest <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/44" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Abeking & Rasmussen (Company)">Abeking &amp; Rasmussen</a> superyacht is the highly distinctive 98.4-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5752" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Aviva98.4m (322'10&quot;)Abeking & Rasmussen2017">Aviva</a> which was launched by the German shipyard in 2017. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/221288/image/large-4ed0dd721194f7b9233034a2fe610aa9.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/221288">Featuring naval architecture by her builder, both her exterior and interior design were penned by <a href="https://sya.superyachttimes.com/companies/reymond-langton" target="_blank">Reymond Langton Design</a>. Just some of the stand-out features onboard include an efficient hybrid propulsion system, a full-size paddle tennis court inside and that alluring turquoise hull colour. Powered by twin <a href="https://sya.superyachttimes.com/companies/mtu" target="_blank">MTU</a> 16V 4000 M73 of 3,916 horsepower each, <a href="https://sya.superyachttimes.com/yachts/aviva-98m" target="_blank">Aviva</a> can reach a top speed of 20 knots.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/262625/image/large-aeeccb4ea7fae9f438d516b0267f133d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/262625">The next largest <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/44" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Abeking & Rasmussen (Company)">Abeking</a> yacht is the 86-metre superyacht <a href="https://sya.superyachttimes.com/yachts/b2" target="_blank">B2</a>. Previously known as C2, she was built and launched at the German shipyard in 2008. <a href="https://sya.superyachttimes.com/companies/reymond-langton" target="_blank">Reymond Langton Design</a> studio is also behind the yacht’s interior and exterior designs while her naval architecture was handled by <a href="https://sya.superyachttimes.com/companies/abeking-rasmussen" target="_blank">Abeking &amp; Rasmussen</a>’s in-house engineers. <a href="https://sya.superyachttimes.com/yachts/b2" target="_blank">B2</a> shares a near-identical design with her sisterships <a href="https://sya.superyachttimes.com/yachts/eminence" target="_blank">Eminence</a> (2008), <a href="https://sya.superyachttimes.com/yachts/titan-80m" target="_blank">Titan</a> (2010) and <a href="https://sya.superyachttimes.com/yachts/amaryllis" target="_blank">Amaryllis</a> (2011). Last refitted at the <a href="https://sya.superyachttimes.com/companies/abeking-rasmussen" target="_blank">Abeking &amp; Rasmussen</a> yard in 2019, the yacht received an extension of 7-metres to her stern for an entirely new main deck aft arrangement and beach club setup. Other new highlights include two additional staterooms, an on-deck pool and updated stabiliser system. <a href="https://sya.superyachttimes.com/news/yacht-c2-for-sale" target="_blank">Take a closer look</a> inside <a href="https://sya.superyachttimes.com/yachts/b2" target="_blank">B2</a> here.&nbsp;

118m Abeking superyacht Celerius on sea trials 

The 118m Abeking & Rasmussen superyacht Celerius has been spotted on sea trials.

118m Abeking flagship superyacht Celerius on sea trials 

We took a look at some of the largest superyachts due to be launched over the next year, from <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/23" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lürssen Yachts (Company)">Lürssen</a> to <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/29" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Feadship (Company)">Feadship</a> and much more!<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/187030/image/large-e7f96a2594cb48d3fbdbc0a470fddca0.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/187030">Luminance&nbsp;| 145-metre | <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/23" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lürssen Yachts (Company)">Lürssen</a>&nbsp;The largest yacht we are expecting to see join the fleet is the 145-metre Luminance. We are not entirely sure if Luminance will be finished in 2022 or 2023 as though her hull was transported in 2021, she has not been seen since. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/23" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lürssen Yachts (Company)">Lürssen</a> however have a solid reputation for producing high quality yachts to their delivery dates, so we will have to wait and see! Unlike the two vessels we do know the interior designer of the yacht, with the owner selecting <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/67" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Zuretti Interior Design (Company)">Zuretti Interior Design</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/199233/image/large-7105b94bab9bf021d8021963e9a62f1e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/199233">Jag | 122-metre |&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/23" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lürssen Yachts (Company)">Lürssen</a>The hull of the 122-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/23" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lürssen Yachts (Company)">Lürssen</a> superyacht was launched in June of 2021. She features exterior design from the boards of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/65" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nuvolari Lenard (Company)">Nuvolari Lenard</a>, while her interiors have been penned by British design studio, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/56" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Reymond Langton Design Ltd. (Company)">Reymond Langton</a>. She was first made public in 2019, with the announcement of her sale by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/227" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Moran Yacht & Ship (Company)">Moran Yacht &amp; Ship</a>, who compiled the technical specifications and are acting as supervisors of the project on behalf of the owner. The superyacht Jag has been sold to an American client, and will accommodate as many as 20 guests across 11 staterooms. Made from steel, Jag’s guests will be taken care of by a crew of 40.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/225385/image/large-a14909b4e1eb4f701448e54b868af883.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/225385">Feadship 821 | 118.8-metre |&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/29" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Feadship (Company)">Feadship</a>The 118.8-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/29" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Feadship (Company)">Feadship</a> superyacht Project 821 was spotted in April this year as she was moved from the NMC Shipyard in Nieuw-Lekkerland before her hull and superstructure were joined at Van der Wees’ facilities in Dordrecht, Netherlands. Although Project 821 has been kept tightly under wraps and is shrouded in secrecy, she has been estimated to exceed the 7,000 GT mark, which will make her the largest superyacht built at the Dutch yard.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/252537/image/large-ed140baea66d326721a7fe6acfc15e51.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/252537">Celerius&nbsp;| 118-metre |&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/44" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Abeking & Rasmussen (Company)">Abeking and Rasmussen</a>&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/44" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Abeking & Rasmussen (Company)">Abeking and Rasmussen</a>’s 118-metre Project 6507, Celerius is an exciting new superyacht, not least because her exterior lines come from the boards of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5167" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Joseph Dirand Architecture (Company)">Joseph Dirand Architecture</a> who is a newcomer to the superyacht industry. The keel of this new superyacht was laid in August 2019 and she will be the flagship of the shipyard. In December 2022 <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/44" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Abeking & Rasmussen (Company)">Abeking &amp; Rasmussen</a> <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/56603" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="118m Hull 6507 launched at Abeking & Rasmussen (2022-12-18 14:20:00 +0100)">launched the yacht</a>, and announced that <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2548" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cornelsen & Partner Yacht Consulting GmbH (Company)">Cornelsen &amp; Partner Yacht Consulting</a> had overseen her construction. The few details of Celerius that have been released infer that she will be a true adventure vessel, home to an array of water toys including a submarine.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/250571/image/large-ca7d0432da1b536539df6b7842985c87.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/250571"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6431" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Icecap107.0m (351'1&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2023">Icecap</a>&nbsp;| 107-metre |&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/23" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lürssen Yachts (Company)">Lürssen</a>&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/56474" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="107m Lürssen superyacht Project Icecap spotted in Germany (2022-11-30 15:30:00 +0100)">Recently seen for the first time</a> after her wrappings were removed is the 107-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/23" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lürssen Yachts (Company)">Lürssen</a> superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6431" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Icecap107.0m (351'1&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2023">Icecap</a>. Built at the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/193" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Peene-Werft GmbH (Company)">Peene-Werft Shipyard</a> in Wolfgast, Germany, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6431" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Icecap107.0m (351'1&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2023">Icecap</a> is set to offer around 6,000 GT volume and has been designed by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4827" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Salt Ship Design (Company)">Salt Ship Design</a>, who also penned her naval architecture. She has a steel hull and aluminium superstructure and will be a state-of-the-art superyacht when she’s launched, which is likely to be late this year or early next year. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/120296/image/large-5ef7b088e0566ca6fbdee8a4741b192f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/120296">1601 | 90-metre |&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/23" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lürssen Yachts (Company)">Lürssen</a>One of the most unusual yachts that should be entering the fleet this year is <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/23" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lürssen Yachts (Company)">Lürssen</a>'s Project 1601, the first on our list below the 100 metre mark. Designed by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/82" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Espen Øino International (Company)">Espen Øino International</a>, 1601 is believed to belong to a well known tech entrepreneur and features a unique bow form that comes to a point in its centre. The yacht's interior is the work of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1218" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Dölker + Voges GmbH (Company)">Dölker + Voges GmbH</a> and we estimate her volume to be around 3,600 GT.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/219481/image/large-a0cb477d8c49a350f7c2451e2ecb9b58.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/219481">Feadship 710 | 84.2-metre |&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/29" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Feadship (Company)">Feadship</a>Designed by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/61" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="RWD (Company)">RWD</a>, with naval architecture 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>, the 84.2-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/29" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Feadship (Company)">Feadship</a>&nbsp;710 is expected to be launched in 2023. The yacht has been built with a steel hull and aluminium superstructure and has an expected volume of around 2,555 GT.Lürssen 13775 | 82-metre | <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/23" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lürssen Yachts (Company)">Lürssen</a>&nbsp;One of the most secretive yachts currently under construction, with neither renders nor images ever released of the superyacht is the 82-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/23" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lürssen Yachts (Company)">Lürssen</a> Project 13775. Built from aluminium and steel, she is expected to have a volume of more than 2,000 GT.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/218042/image/large-26e303488855afa7f8644bef92fd7252.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/218042">Silence | 80-metre |&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1414" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bilgin Yachts (Company)">Bilgin Yachts</a>&nbsp;The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1414" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bilgin Yachts (Company)">Bilgin</a> 263 series is Silence, the sale of which was announced in February 2022. She will offer as much as 20 percent more volume than her sisterships, in addition to a number of technical features which will create even more comfort when on the water. Her sistership Leona was launched in 2022, while <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>, will be built at the facility in Istanbul and will be launched in 2023. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4305" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Unique Yacht Design (Company)">Unique Yacht Design</a> has partnered with the shipyard for her naval architecture and exterior design, while <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/161" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="H2 Yacht Design (Company)">H2 Yacht Design</a> has penned her interior design and exterior living areas.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/244499/image/large-fbbcd927bb6d1ceede1628b076525c70.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/244499">Toro | 79-metre |&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/224" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Turquoise Yachts (Company)">Turquoise</a>&nbsp;The 79-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/224" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Turquoise Yachts (Company)">Turquoise</a> superyacht Toro features both exterior and interior design from <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/168" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Harrison Eidsgaard (Company)">Harrison Eidsgaard Design</a>. The superyacht will accommodate guests across seven staterooms and will be operated by a crew of 21. Her exterior is characterised by long flowing lines, which are currently still in development by her designer, and will feature an 8.5-metre pool. She will be constructed with a steel hull and aluminium superstructure.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/121544/image/large-bee63925be9812f352e2439cf1c81be1.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/121544">Blue Marlin | 77.7-metre |&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/570" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Admiral (Company)">Admiral</a>The third largest yacht currently under construction at the Italian shipyard <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/570" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Admiral (Company)">Admiral</a> is the 77.7-metre superyacht Blue Marlin. Her contract was signed in June 2020 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 and Design</a> was contracted to draw her exterior lines. The yacht features six staterooms spread out over three decks, with a full-beam master suite on the main deck forward, a special VIP suite on the bridge deck with an adjacent full-beam living area as well as four additional guest cabins on the lower deck. She features a diesel-electric propulsion system. &nbsp;<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/251833/image/large-9715a38f98ce962810001e653becb30a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/251833">O’Rea | 77.7-metre |&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/778" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Golden Yachts Ltd. (Company)">Golden Yachts</a>&nbsp;Currently under construction at the Greek shipyard <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/778" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Golden Yachts Ltd. (Company)">Golden Yachts</a> is the 77.7-metre superyacht O’Rea, which will be the latest of the shipyard’s superyachts to join the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/778" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Golden Yachts Ltd. (Company)">Golden Yachts</a> charter fleet. Little is known about the design of the yacht, though she is known to have a steel hull and aluminium superstructure.&nbsp;This article was originally published in&nbsp;<a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yacht-news/superyacht-times-issue-43-newspaper-launched" target="_blank">Issue 43 of SuperYacht Times newspaper</a>.&nbsp;To read more stories like this one and to never again miss another issue of the SuperYacht Times newspaper,&nbsp;<a href="https://shop.superyachttimes.com/report/the-superyacht-times-subscription" target="_blank">subscribe here</a>.

Biggest yacht launches for 2023

We took a look at some of the largest superyachts due to be launched this next year, from Lürssen’s to Feadships and much more!

The biggest upcoming superyacht launches for 2023

A SuperYacht Times&nbsp;reader has captured the new 118-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/44" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Abeking & Rasmussen (Company)">Abeking &amp; Rasmussen</a> superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7928" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Abeking 6507118.0m (387'2&quot;)Abeking & Rasmussen2023">Abeking 6507</a> on the River Weser in Germany today. The yacht was being towed from Neustädter habour, and it is reported that her christening took place in the harbour last night.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/252537/image/large-ed140baea66d326721a7fe6acfc15e51.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/252537"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/252535/image/large-a3850652392398c29cbce405f547e35b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/252535"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/252532/image/large-c12a8e5974b6ee7decdf27128fe3ddbd.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/252532">The yacht was launched on Sunday morning and has already made a big impression with her black hull and white superstructure. The superyacht, which is the largest ever launched by the German shipbuilder, features both interior and exterior design from <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5167" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Joseph Dirand Architecture (Company)">Joseph Dirand Architecture</a>, while her builder <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/44" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Abeking & Rasmussen (Company)">Abeking &amp; Rasmussen</a> completed her naval architecture. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/252536/image/large-2b2d58ba614b6a816c4a9d0ef79f2ce6.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/252536"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/252538/image/large-f87217054028ca41cf1aaf80bda4aace.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/252538">The yacht's American owner has been represented throughout the build by <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/companies/cornelsen-partner-yacht-consulting-gmbh" target="_blank">Cornelsen &amp; Partner</a>. The yacht is now expected to enter the outfitting stage of her build, ahead of her delivery next year.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/252534/image/large-49be64410a20d73707f9aa57949a7c4c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/252534">&nbsp;

118m Abeking 6507 superyacht in Germany

The 118m Abeking superyacht Abeking 6507 has been captured in transit in Germany.

In pictures: 118m Abeking 6507 superyacht spotted in Germany

The 118-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/44" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Abeking & Rasmussen (Company)">Abeking &amp; Rasmussen</a> superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7928" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Abeking 6507118.0m (387'2&quot;)Abeking & Rasmussen2023">Hull 6507</a> has been launched in Lemwerder, Germany this morning. The launch of the black hulled superyacht was witnessed by the members of the project management team, including André Jonker who led the build for the shipyard. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/252122/image/large-1daf90a2ba2eafc22f9e1d2a7d4a4c32.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/252122">The superyacht is the largest vessel ever built by the shipyard in its 115-year heritage. Jonker commented "The work has more than paid off. We have once again succeeded in building an exceptional yacht."<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/252118/image/large-83140abbb00ebb614374123a62a90820.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/252118">Sales Director Till von Krause is also thrilled when he sees &nbsp;the black beauty standing on the pontoon. "This yacht impresses with its iconic and clear design". Furthermore, the experts from <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5167" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Joseph Dirand Architecture (Company)">Joseph Dirand Architecture</a> in Paris, who were responsible for the &nbsp;exterior and interior design, have come up with numerous details. "For example, on starboard &nbsp;side there is a Neptune lounge with a 3.40-metre x 1.30-metre underwater window that provides a unique &nbsp;view into the world below sea level." &nbsp;<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/252117/image/large-1d0c817aed374e7caffa66c974c2adc3.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/252117">The shipyard commented, "The exterior design is deliberately understated, with no anchor pockets interrupting the sleek and elegant silhouette. A perfect observation experience can be enjoyed from the crow's nest at the foot of &nbsp;the mast. Another unique place on board is the large marble-clad fireplace with a generous round sofa on the forward sundeck."<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/252119/image/large-78d0ef57f58240c809587a3d210dde41.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/252119">Other unusual engineering features include the 16-metre hatch for the tender garage on the port side, as well as the full certified helicopter located on the sundeck. The North American owner of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7928" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Abeking 6507118.0m (387'2&quot;)Abeking & Rasmussen2023">Abeking &amp; Rasmussen project 6507</a> chose <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2548" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cornelsen & Partner Yacht Consulting GmbH (Company)">Cornelsen &amp; Partner</a> based in Germany to execute the project management and owners &nbsp;representation on his behalf. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/252121/image/large-fc7bb1080c8465022c5470279382a485.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/252121">The superyachts engineering and naval architecture were completed by her builder <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/44" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Abeking & Rasmussen (Company)">Abeking &amp; Rasmussen</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/252120/image/large-d496eb89769000f8295a842e3e49bd30.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/252120">

Abeking 118m superyacht launched 

The hull of the 118m Abeking superyacht Hull 6507 has been launched.

118m Hull 6507 launched at Abeking & Rasmussen  

<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/54584" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Video: The biggest superyacht launches of 2022 (2022-02-11 14:00:00 +0100)">Following our recent video outlining the biggest superyacht launches due in 2022</a>, we thought we'd go into even more detail of the superyachts that are destined to join the fleet this year.&nbsp;<iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Uipttuw-1Fo?&amp;wmode=opaque" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe> 1.&nbsp;Project&nbsp;Blue |&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/23" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lürssen Yachts (Company)">Lürssen</a>&nbsp;| 158-metreIn the coming weeks we are expecting the launch of one of the biggest superyachts in the world, currently known as Blue, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/23" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lürssen Yachts (Company)">Lürssen</a>'s first launch of 2022 is believed to be 158-metres in length, though details of the yacht are currently completely under wraps. We are currently estimating her volume to be more than 15,000 GT and in the coming days we will be able to share the first images of this superyacht. If our estimations of the yachts length are correct, in our ranking of the <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yacht-news/world-s-largest-yachts" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">50 biggest superyachts in the world</a> Blue will unseat the 2016 <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/23" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lürssen Yachts (Company)">Lürssen</a> superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5967" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Dilbar156.0m (511'10&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2016">Dilbar</a> from her position at number five. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/193077/image/large-ed156d08959d523ef7a8ecd42a5f6344.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/193077">2. Project Opera |<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/23" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lürssen Yachts (Company)">Lürssen</a>&nbsp;| 146-metre&nbsp;Like Blue, the next yacht in our list also comes from the German shipbuilders <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/23" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lürssen Yachts (Company)">Lürssen Yachts</a>. Project Opera was first <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/52728" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Hull of 146m Lürssen superyacht Project Opera launched (2021-04-16 12:30:00 +0200)">unveiled in April last year when she was transported from her initial construction shed in Hamburg to the Lürssen outfitting facility</a>. Like Project Blue&nbsp;the details of the yacht have remained tightly under wraps, however, we do know that her exterior lines come from the boards of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Terence Disdale Design (Company)">Terence Disdale Design</a>. The images reveal an elegant yacht with a large pool on the main deck and an expansive beach club. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/187030/image/large-e7f96a2594cb48d3fbdbc0a470fddca0.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/187030">3. Luminance |&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/23" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lürssen Yachts (Company)">Lürssen</a>&nbsp;| 145-metreComing up in third place is yet another <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/23" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lürssen Yachts (Company)">Lürssen</a>, the 145-metre Luminance.&nbsp;We are not entirely <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/52396" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="New 140m+ Lürssen superyacht taking shape (2021-02-11 13:30:00 +0100)">sure if&nbsp;Luminance&nbsp;will be finished this year, though her hull was transported in 2021</a>, she has not been seen since. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/23" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lürssen Yachts (Company)">Lürssen</a> however have a solid reputation for producing high quality yachts to their delivery dates, so we will have to wait and see! Unlike the about two vessels we do know the interior designer of the yacht, with the owner selecting <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/67" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Zuretti Interior Design (Company)">Zuretti Interior Design</a>. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/178325/image/large-25314e22985fec21502476c9be11c8e9.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/178325">4. Feadship de Vries Project 1010 |&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/29" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Feadship (Company)">Feadship</a>&nbsp;| 118-metreMoving away from Germany, number four on our list is <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/29" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Feadship (Company)">Feadship</a>'s Project 1010 &nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/51912" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Revealed: 118m Feadship 1010 under construction (2020-10-19 09:30:00 +0200)">which was first revealed as she was moved from her construction shed in October 2020.</a> The superyacht is the biggest vessel ever constructed by the Dutch shipyard, and since her relocation in 2020, she has been based at the shipbuilder's outfitting facility in Makkum, just outside Amsterdam. Project 1010 has been designed externally by Monaco-based designer <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/82" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Espen Øino International (Company)">Espen Øino International</a>, while, like Luminance, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/67" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Zuretti Interior Design (Company)">Zuretti Interior Design</a> has been charged with her interior design. We believe that her volume will sit in the region of 5,000 GT.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/95884/image/large-41f8d02bdf37be3347513ddf1efba394.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/95884">5. Project 6507&nbsp;| <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/44" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Abeking & Rasmussen (Company)">Abeking &amp; Rasmussen</a> | 118-metreHeading back to Germany, number five is Project 6507&nbsp;from <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/44" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Abeking & Rasmussen (Company)">Abeking &amp; Rasmussen</a> shipyard. 6507 is an exciting new superyacht, not least because her exterior lines come from the boards of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5167" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Joseph Dirand Architecture (Company)">Joseph Dirand Architecture</a> who is a newcomer to the superyacht industry. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/50299" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Keel of 118m Abeking project 6507 flagship laid in Hamburg (2019-08-29 09:15:00 +0200)">The keel of this new superyacht was laid in August 2019</a> and she will be the flagship of the shipyard until the 120.9-metre superyacht, Project 6514, is launched in 2025. In October <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/44" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Abeking & Rasmussen (Company)">Abeking &amp; Rasmussen</a> released an update on the yacht, including that <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2548" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cornelsen & Partner Yacht Consulting GmbH (Company)">Cornelsen &amp; Partner Yacht Consulting</a> have overseen her construction. The few details of the yacht that have been released infer that she will be a true adventure vessel, home to an array of water toys including a submarine. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/199412/image/large-a2f81021f05fb7f41965661ad74b9bb0.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/199412">6. Project 724 |&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1732" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Freire Shipyard (Company)">Freire Shipyard</a>&nbsp;| 112-metreFrom <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1732" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Freire Shipyard (Company)">Freire Shipyard</a> in Spain comes the 112-metre Project 724&nbsp;an explorer superyacht that features exterior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2997" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Marin Teknikk AS (Company)">Marin Teknikk</a> alongside British studio <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/17" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bannenberg & Rowell Design (Company)">Bannenberg &amp; Rowell Design</a>. The yacht's interior has also been designed by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/17" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bannenberg & Rowell Design (Company)">Bannenberg &amp; Rowell Design</a>, a studio that is well known for its work on explorer superyachts. The yacht which has a volume just under 7,000 GT, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/53283" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Freire 112m explorer superyacht touches the water for the first time (2021-07-02 15:30:00 +0200)">was first launched in July 2021 and has since been undergoing outfitting.</a><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/121527/image/large-4cc4b7b649c28f0e2ce8be90757457b9.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/121527">7. Y720 | <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/64" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oceanco (Company)">Oceanco</a> | 109-metre<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/64" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oceanco (Company)">Oceanco</a> has been busy over the last few years producing some of the biggest superyachts ever built in the Netherlands, namely the 127-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7500" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oceanco Y721127.0m (416'8&quot;)Oceanco2022">Y721</a> and the 117-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6433" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Infinity117.0m (383'10&quot;)Oceanco2022">Infinity</a> <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/53819" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oceanco launches its largest superyacht to date, 117m Project Y719 (2021-10-01 11:00:00 +0200)">both of which were first unveiled at the tail end of last year to much acclaim</a>. Like <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6433" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Infinity117.0m (383'10&quot;)Oceanco2022">Infinity</a>, Y720 is due to be delivered later this year, and she features exterior and interior design from <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>, while her naval architecture comes from the boards of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5009" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lateral Naval Architects (Company)">Lateral Naval Architects</a>.<iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/acIH2cvy4d8?&amp;wmode=opaque" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe>8. Project 1601 |&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/23" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lürssen Yachts (Company)">Lürssen</a>&nbsp;| 90-metreOne of the most unusual yachts that should be entering the fleet this year is <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/23" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lürssen Yachts (Company)">Lürssen</a>'s Project 1601, the first on our list below the 100 metre mark. Designed by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/82" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Espen Øino International (Company)">Espen Øino International</a>, 1601&nbsp;is believed to belong to a well known tech entrepreneur and features a unique bow form that comes to a point in its centre. The yacht's interior is the work of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1218" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Dölker + Voges GmbH (Company)">Dölker + Voges GmbH</a> and we estimate her volume to be around 3,600 GT.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/90250/image/large-ab932c4c44ddecdd5f987c9f1354127f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/90250">9. Project X&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/778" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Golden Yachts Ltd. (Company)">Golden Yachts</a>&nbsp;| 88-metreThe first yacht in the list from outside Northern Europe is Project X, an 88-metre yacht under construction at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/778" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Golden Yachts Ltd. (Company)">Golden Yachts</a> in Greece. The yacht has remained well under wraps but is believed to be due for delivery this year. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/213897/image/large-d4c5d012fbecca360364a4567b27b19c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/213897">10. Globalfast | <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/899" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Silver Yachts (Company)">SilverYachts</a> | 85-metre<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/54290" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Introducing Globalfast: The next generation of world explorer (2022-02-10 09:45:00 +0100)">Finally we have the recently renamed Globalfast, currently under construction at SilverYachts</a> in Australia. She is the only yacht on this list that is still on the market and with exterior design from <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/82" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Espen Øino International (Company)">Espen Øino International</a> and interiors by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2773" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vain Interiors (Company)">Vain Interiors</a>.

The biggest superyacht launches due in 2022

Here we give you a rundown of the biggest superyachts launches due in 2022.

The 10 biggest superyacht launches due in 2022

<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/44" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Abeking & Rasmussen (Company)">Abeking &amp; Rasmussen</a> has confirmed the sale of a new 120-metre plus superyacht. The contract for this new-build was signed last summer, making it the largest superyacht to be built by the German shipyard upon its completion. Little details of the project have been unveiled.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/8499/image/large-5920168783031f7af0c539f7bab4494e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/8499">The &nbsp;largest superyacht currently under construction at the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/44" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Abeking & Rasmussen (Company)">Abeking &amp; Rasmussen</a> shipyard is the 118-metre project 6507, which is now undergoing her final outfitting and which will be delivered to her owner in 2022. She will be the largest in the fleet upon her delivery, until the 120-metre plus project is launched. Project 6507 was designed by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5167" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Joseph Dirand Architecture (Company)">Joseph Dirand Architecture</a>, while the project is being overseen by the owner’s representative, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2548" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cornelsen & Partner Yacht Consulting GmbH (Company)">Cornelsen &amp; Partner</a>. Though the design of the project remains top secret, the superyacht will host an array of tenders and toys, including a submarine. A Neptune Lounge and a pool will also be found onboard.<ul><li><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/50299" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Keel of 118m Abeking project 6507 flagship laid in Hamburg (2019-08-29 09:15:00 +0200)">Keel of 118m Abeking project 6507 flagship laid in Hamburg</a></li></ul><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/95884/image/large-41f8d02bdf37be3347513ddf1efba394.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/95884">With these two superyacht projects currently underway, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/44" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Abeking & Rasmussen (Company)">Abeking &amp; Rasmussen</a> has proven busy with nine refits this year so far, with more expected to come. The shipyard has also revealed that it has been commissioned to build three Multi Purpose Vessels, each exceeding 90 metres in length. They will also be used in Liquified Natural Gas (LNG) settings, and made to be flame retardant. The yard has also contracted two 62-metre mine hunting vessels for the Indonesian Government.“Working on a range of projects and technologies for different clients and purposes has always been a strength of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/44" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Abeking & Rasmussen (Company)">Abeking &amp; Rasmussen</a>,” Matthias Hellmann, CFO of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/44" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Abeking & Rasmussen (Company)">Abeking &amp; Rasmussen</a>, explains. “Besides certain synergies we always found it very helpful to gain expertise with technologies in one market before these things were even asked for in other markets.”As it celebrates its 114th birthday this year, having been founded in October of 1907, the German shipyard has demonstrated its range with its diverse portfolio of projects currently underway.

Abeking & Rasmussen have confirmed the contract for a new 120m+ superyacht

It has been confirmed that a new 120m+ Abeking & Rasmussen superyacht will be built. Upon completion, she will be the yards’ largest project to date.

Abeking & Rasmussen contracts 120m+ superyacht while 118m project is nearing completion

Construction on the 118-metre flagship <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/44" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Abeking & Rasmussen (Company)">Abeking</a> project 6507 is underway in Hamburg where <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/44" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Abeking & Rasmussen (Company)">Abeking &amp; Rasmussen</a> celebrated the project’s keel-laying milestone this week in the presence of the project’s owners, representatives, designers and shipyard staff during a private ceremony. The vessel is the largest yacht ever to be built by the German shipyard, outweighing the 98.4-metre motor yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5752" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Aviva98.4m (322'10&quot;)Abeking & Rasmussen2017">Aviva</a> from 2017.&nbsp;<img src="/uploads/store/photo/95884/image/large-41f8d02bdf37be3347513ddf1efba394.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/95884">The project is the design work of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5167" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Joseph Dirand Architecture (Company)">Joseph Dirand Architecture</a> while owner representative <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2548" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cornelsen & Partner Yacht Consulting GmbH (Company)">Cornelsen &amp; Partner</a> oversees the project on behalf of the client. Designed for adventure, project 6507 will feature a host of tenders, watersport toys and a submarine. A special Neptune Lounge and large pool are just some of the design highlights that guests will have to look forward to.&nbsp;“We, together with all parties, are proud to have the opportunity to build this fantastic superyacht,”&nbsp;commented <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/44" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Abeking & Rasmussen (Company)">Abeking &amp; Rasmussen</a>.Working closely with Photon from Berlin, a new laser welding process has been developed that will ensure a smooth surface whilst reducing retouching required later in the build process. One of many innovations as part of the project, this will deliver a premium shell plating which will form a crucial part of the ultimate finished product.&nbsp;

Flagship Abeking project 6507 keel laid in Hamburg

Construction on the German builder's largest yacht is underway in Hamburg where the keel of the Abeking project 6507 has been laid this week. 

Keel of 118m Abeking project 6507 flagship laid in Hamburg

Having recently delivered its latest high-performance motor yacht in time for the summer cruising season, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2612" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Otam (Company)">Otam</a> is now preparing to unveil the Otam 85 GTS yacht during its world premiere at the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/35" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cannes Yachting Festival - 2019">Cannes Yachting Festival</a> in September. After rigorous testing on the Italian Riviera from <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2612" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Otam (Company)">Otam’s</a> base in Genoa, the 25.9-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7529" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cara Montana25.9m (84'12&quot;)Otam2019">Cara Montana</a> has now embarked on her maiden season together with her owner in the Mediterranean. <img src="/uploads/store/photo/87344/image/large-0dd532c336db34ccd6ece6cc1799aa93.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/87344"><img src="/uploads/store/photo/87356/image/large-910396074ee229e003f11bbf5c788aef.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/87356">For this special project, Parisian design firm <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5167" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Joseph Dirand Architecture (Company)">Joseph Dirand Architecture</a> was selected to develop and design all interior aspects of the yacht including the layout and decor style. The owner was represented by Max Riedl, CEO of the German yacht consultancy company&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2548" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cornelsen & Partner Yacht Consulting GmbH (Company)">Cornelsen &amp; Partner. </a>Together with the owner and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2612" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Otam (Company)">Otam</a>, a semi-open cockpit area was designed according to the client’s style and built using advanced composite materials.<img src="/uploads/store/photo/87270/image/large-46dc564b331d042441a39eb5dcc14364.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/87270"><img src="/uploads/store/photo/87269/image/large-da87e795168a30edcca53ca60266f10a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/87269">Two large master suites - one in the bow and another full-beam amidships - add simplicity and a level of comfort that many high-performance cruisers lack. In addition, a spacious galley and dining lounge make for enjoyable living on board. <img src="/uploads/store/photo/87285/image/large-bce9542823e76b6335d27721a61c59b4.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/87285"><img src="/uploads/store/photo/87286/image/large-f46212bebc8ec94df4ea88754e362067.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/87286"><img src="/uploads/store/photo/87287/image/large-236cbe3454e7bc40ffcf15079fc06a0c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/87287">To make <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7529" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cara Montana25.9m (84'12&quot;)Otam2019">Cara Montana</a> as fast as possible without compromising on comfort, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2612" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Otam (Company)">Otam</a> together with Rola developed its own six-blade propeller that is designed to deliver the best performance at impressive efficiency rates. Burning only 16 litres per nm at a speed of 37 knots, the Otam 85 GTS is in a class of her own. Two MTU engines provide enough power for the yacht to reach 50 knots; a speed well over the 35-knot contractual speed of the project. <img src="/uploads/store/photo/87330/image/large-6a701c0cdf9094951efea3a2abaec3c6.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/87330"><img src="/uploads/store/photo/87323/image/large-5a10204542583c7b7434753c14abfb99.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/87323"><img src="/uploads/store/photo/87314/image/large-de08ef06b570f9c2e300766baf76de82.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/87314">The Otam 85 GTS will be on display at the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/35" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cannes Yachting Festival - 2019">2019 Cannes Yachting Festival</a>.

Inside the Otam 85 GTS yacht

A look inside the new 50-knot Otam 85 GTS yacht interior.

Inside the new custom Otam 85 GTS performance yacht

Italian shipyard <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2612" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Otam (Company)">Otam</a> has announced the launch of its brand new 25.85-metre full custom motor yacht Otam 85 GTS, which was completed at its Genoa-based shipyard ahead of schedule. She will make her official debut at the upcoming <a href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cannes Yachting Festival - 2019">Cannes Yachting Festival</a>. <img src="/uploads/store/photo/83040/image/large-b54535dcb085c42a751436a25874cb1d.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/83040"><img src="/uploads/store/photo/83050/image/large-5f083dc80d4853d3fe03d43ca8f8c0ef.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/83050"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2612" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Otam (Company)">Otam</a> mechanical engineer and CEO Gianfranco Zanoni collaborated with Umberto Tagliavini from<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1212" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Umberto Tagliavini - Marine Design & Services (Company)">&nbsp;Marine Design &amp; Services&nbsp;</a>on the unique naval design, engineering and semi-open composite hard top of this one-off fast cruiser. The exterior design, layout and style has been developed in close cooperation with<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5167" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Joseph Dirand Architecture (Company)">&nbsp;Joseph Dirand Architecture</a>. The owner was represented by Max Riedl, CEO of the German yacht consultancy company <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2548" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cornelsen & Partner Yacht Consulting GmbH (Company)">Cornelsen &amp; Partner</a>. Damien Sauvage from Sauvagepowerboats acted as the commissioning supervisor.<img src="/uploads/store/photo/83051/image/large-9855286e627dbc5b113db15d5274c72d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/83051"><img src="/uploads/store/photo/83041/image/large-6ec2dd855e20b55c24485c2cec5c0856.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/83041">Otam 85 GTS features two large master-suite cabins, one in the bow and the second full-beam master-suite in the centre of the yacht, both of which have an en-suite bathroom. The interior design was by Paris-based design firm<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5167" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Joseph Dirand Architecture (Company)">&nbsp;Joseph Dirand Architecture</a> represented by Maxime Foster.Further seating and relaxation spaces can be found in the living room and dining area, which also features a guest bathroom. Crew quarters, situated in the bow, can be independently accessed from the VIP and guest areas. <img src="/uploads/store/photo/83037/image/large-c1a43aa28ba357c5509e8138902cd597.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/83037"><img src="/uploads/store/photo/83036/image/large-d84093fdc5e12a2bdab4d77eeef0ff77.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/83036">Matteo Belardinelli, Sales &amp; Communication Manager for <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2612" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Otam (Company)">Otam</a>, explained, “The genesis of the 85 GTS goes back to the 2017 edition of the Cannes Yachting Festival. We were presenting the OTAM 80, which raised a lot of interest because of its performance and its second, full-beam master suite in the centre of the yacht. A number of clients expressed their interest in a ‘different and open or semi-open’ version of that yacht, which was the starting point for our R&amp;D.”&nbsp;<img src="/uploads/store/photo/83044/image/large-b83e6a06d797c2907e3a16902f8a71a7.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/83044"><img src="/uploads/store/photo/83048/image/large-67511f323b71a03a598f4f53bb99a1ec.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/83048">Powered by twin 2600hp <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1409" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MTU (Company)">MTU</a> engines and two Arneson transmission systems, Otam 85 GTS can reach and exceed her initial top speed of 45 knots and cruising speed of 35 knots.&nbsp;

Otam launches the 26m motor yacht Otam 85 GTS

The 26-metre fully custom build Otam motor yacht Otam 85 GTS has launched ahead of schedule.