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Lloyd Werft

The 115-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1075" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lloyd Werft (Company)">Lloyd Werft</a> superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1752" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Luna115.0m (377'4&quot;)Lloyd Werft2010">Luna</a> has entered the market with Paul Moran and Lidia Tsareva of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4718" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Eastwind Yachts (Company)">Eastwind Yachts</a>, with an asking price of €270,000,000. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/33605/image/large-9bd4bff043fcba8b8788635de66a3cd1.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/33605">Delivered in 2010, the <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/motor/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">motor yacht for sale</a> features exterior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/27" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Newcruise (Company)">Newcruise</a>, with naval architecture courtesy of her German builder, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1075" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lloyd Werft (Company)">Lloyd Werft</a>. Built for exploration, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1752" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Luna115.0m (377'4&quot;)Lloyd Werft2010">Luna</a> ranks as the seventh largest explorer yacht in the world.&nbsp;Last refitted between 2015 and 2016, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1752" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Luna115.0m (377'4&quot;)Lloyd Werft2010">Luna</a> is currently undergoing an extensive refit. She boasts an interior design by renowned designer <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/41" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Donald Starkey Designs (Company)">Donald Starkey</a> and is characterised by large open spaces onboard. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/33609/image/large-d1de565ca66242070206f4cd7bdf0747.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/33609">The explorer <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">yacht for sale</a> can accommodate up to 18 guests across nine sumptuous suites, with sleeping quarters also available for an impressive crew of up to 51 members, allowing for the highest standard of service for guests.&nbsp;Key amenities onboard <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1752" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Luna115.0m (377'4&quot;)Lloyd Werft2010">Luna</a> include a dancefloor, cinema, beauty salon, beach club, gym, a passenger lift servicing from the stateroom deck to the observation deck and satellite communications.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/34881/image/large-c0883dc326e44270a32bc2f3808898fc.JPG" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/34881">Built with an ice-class hull and diesel-electric propulsion system, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1752" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Luna115.0m (377'4&quot;)Lloyd Werft2010">Luna</a> can reach a top speed of 22 knots, thanks to a total of 7 <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1409" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MTU (Company)">MTU</a> engines. She offers a range of 9,500 nautical miles, with a cruising speed of 16.8 knots.&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1752" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Luna115.0m (377'4&quot;)Lloyd Werft2010">Luna</a> is currenty located in Hamburg, Germany.

Luna: 115m Lloyd Werft superyacht for €270k

The 115m Lloyd Werft yacht Luna has entered the market with Paul Moran and Lidia Tsareva of Eastwind Yachts, with an asking price of € 270,000,000. 

115m Lloyd Werft superyacht Luna for sale with €270M asking price

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Frank Neubelt, an award-winning yacht designer and naval architect, has made significant contributions to the superyacht industry for over three decades. 35 years ago, he initiated &nbsp;his career under his studio label <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/27" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Newcruise (Company)">Newcruise Yacht Design and Project</a> and later went on to establish <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5552" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="German Yacht Couture by Frank Neubelt Yacht Design (Company)">Frank Neubelt Yacht Design</a> (<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5552" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="German Yacht Couture by Frank Neubelt Yacht Design (Company)">FNYD</a>) in 2013, along with the international project development and technical design hub <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5552" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="German Yacht Couture by Frank Neubelt Yacht Design (Company)">German Yacht Couture</a> (<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5552" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="German Yacht Couture by Frank Neubelt Yacht Design (Company)">GYC)</a>. Frank's work spans a diverse array of international projects and clients, including both sailing and motor yachts. His collaborations extend across Northern and Southern European yards, and various other yards in the US and Asia.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/317513/image/large-52fe63c9c6a6b9d0d694af9092d0de30.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/317513"><a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">SuperYacht Times</a> writer Enrico Chhibber had a lengthy discussion with Frank, delving into his life story, the evolution of superyacht design, and the industry’s changes over his career, as well as his current and upcoming projects.Frank has been immersed in the maritime lifestyle since he was eight years old, growing up in a family with a strong sailing tradition. Describing sailing as a ‘family thing’, Frank recounted, “Every weekend, we would take to the water in dinghies and other boats. By the age of 13, I was allowed to sail on our yacht, which I still own today”. The sailing yacht is a 44-feet <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/122" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Royal Huisman (Company)">Royal Huisman</a> yacht named Baleia, designed by Alan Gurney, is one of the very first aluminium-built <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/122" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Royal Huisman (Company)">Huismans</a> with a wooden superstructure.&nbsp;From a young age, Frank and his family sailed around the world onboard the Baleia, exploring diverse locales from Scandinavia and Britain to the Mediterranean and his dream city, New York. He still owns the sailing yacht today and spends several months each year cruising in the Med, describing his voyages as a ‘think-tank’ for his design developments. Frank’s lifelong passion for yachting inspired him to study boat building in Flensburg, Germany, where his IOR 1-ton racing activities deepened his interest in yacht design and construction. He fondly recalls; “The world of yachting was a kind of heaven, so I studied naval architecture with the hope of becoming a yacht designer one day.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/229573/image/large-c8ce78e521caac8d2bcef6f139e3997a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/229573">Recounting his first foray into the industry in 1987, Frank shared how his path crossed with Niels Jeppesen, the designer and founder of &nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6087" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="X-Yachts (Company)">X-Yachts</a>, while he was still a student. "I asked him if I could do an internship at his yard," Frank explained. At that time, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6087" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="X-Yachts (Company)">X-Yachts</a> was gaining recognition, particularly among younger sailing enthusiasts. Initially just an internship, the stint extended as he was asked to stay for another year. Although he had hoped to continue working as a technical co-designer at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6087" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="X-Yachts (Company)">X-Yachts</a>, ultimately, Niels decided to let him go.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/317514/image/large-d566da1e43cf805069dae68c915d6146.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/317514">What seemed like a little disappointment at the time actually became the catalyst Neubelt needed to strike out on his own as a designer. Frank recounted Niels's advice: "you are truly passionate, why don't you open your own studio?" Reflecting on his uncertainties, he admitted, "okay, but nobody knows me. At that time, I was recognised only in the racing scene and among yacht clubs in Germany." Despite these concerns, Niels encouraged, saying, "Why don't you try?”In 1989, Frank Neubelt, along with two fellow students and friends, established <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/27" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Newcruise (Company)">Newcruise Yacht Design and Project</a>. Frank took on the responsibilities of yacht design, while his colleagues focused on engineering and development. "About 35 years ago, we began a collaboration with a Swedish shipyard, designing 40-foot and 50-foot yachts for them," Frank recounted.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/302908/image/large-1fe043c7be7600da7fdba3912247228a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/302908">Initially focusing on sailing yachts, in 1995 <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/27" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Newcruise (Company)">Newcruise</a> expanded to include motor yacht projects following client requests. Describing the transition, Frank highlighted his initial reluctance, stating: "At that time, I was not very keen on the idea, as the cultures of sailing and motor yachting were quite distinct, each attracting different types of enthusiasts."The expansion into motor yachts proved successful, as Frank explained:”'I designed a 60-foot motor yacht that was built by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/130" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Moonen Yachts (Company)">Moonen</a> for a German client, along with two additional 60-foot sailing yachts in the 1990s, constructed in Hong Kong. The success of the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/130" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Moonen Yachts (Company)">Moonen</a> yacht garnered the interest of another German owner, who approached us with a request to create something special, potentially up to 40 metres”. The result was the 34-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1106" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Xanadu 34.0m (111'7&quot;)Moonen Yachts1997">Xanadu</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/251871/image/large-68fb01098c6145efb44c917d2d96ec44.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/251871">Frank has collaborated with shipyards worldwide, including Russia and Poland, where he designed the 39-metre award-winning <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/835" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Hotchya Shipyard (Company)">Hotchya</a> motor yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1212" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Gaja39.0m (127'11&quot;)Hotchya Shipyard2006">Gaja</a>, followed by the Gdansk built 26-metre sailing yacht Opium. His work led him to collaborate with shipyards in the USA, Turkey, China, and Italy. Describing his experiences as adventurous, he noted, "I was never afraid to collaborate with unknown builders because I strongly believe that assembling the right group of professionals allows you to build wonderful yachts of quality and excellence. It all comes down to knowledge, enthusiasm, and creativity, coupled with mutual respect. With these elements, you can create the perfect yacht for any owner, provided they are trusting on the analysis to cover their new-build projects seriously."<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/56176/image/large-6ce3d14946cf2deab3c70815a7c192af.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/56176">As the conversation progressed, Frank highlighted the evolution of his projects, noting a significant increase in size from 2000 to the early 2010s. “During that decade, I brought in a young co-partner and we transformed our operations into a fully-fledged project and design house,” he explained. “At the same time, I co-founded the German Yacht Industry pool, Deutsche Yachten, and facilitated a client's order at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nobiskrug (Company)">Nobiskrug</a>, which helped establish their transition to a superyacht builder.” Frank designed and his team oversaw the construction of several award-winning yachts, including the 68-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Triple Seven68.0m (223'1&quot;)Nobiskrug2006">Triple Seven</a>, the 73.5-metre yachts <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/15" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Siren73.5m (241'2&quot;)Nobiskrug2008">Siren</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1712" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lady Vera73.5m (241'2&quot;)Nobiskrug2011">Lady Vera</a> (ex Sapphire). He added, “Moreover, my hull designs and naval architecture formed the technical foundation for superyachts like 73.51-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1713" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mogambo73.51m (241'2&quot;)Nobiskrug2012">Mogambo</a>, 73.55-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1714" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Dytan73.55m (241'4&quot;)Nobiskrug2012">Dytan</a>, and the 73.8-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2824" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Odessa II73.8m (242'2&quot;)Nobiskrug2013">Odessa</a>.” His largest project to date is the 115-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1075" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lloyd Werft (Company)">Lloyd Werft</a> explorer superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1752" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Luna115.0m (377'4&quot;)Lloyd Werft2010">Luna</a>, delivered in 2010.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/94275/image/large-d20626c7591959d8947fc520d6de10c5.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/94275">As a result of the 2008 global financial crisis, work at the studio began to dwindle, leading to internal debates about the need for restructuring. During this challenging time, Frank felt compelled to leave his life's work and the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/27" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Newcruise (Company)">Newcruise</a> label. He described the decision as “extremely painful”. Seeking solace and reflection, he spent one and a half years sailing on his boat. Unfortunately, after his departure, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/27" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Newcruise (Company)">Newcruise</a>'s reputation suffered, and the studio ceased operations two years later.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/37510/image/large-1e6cbfcee8de7751942a02ae2f9be75e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/37510">Frank Neubelt founded <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5552" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="German Yacht Couture by Frank Neubelt Yacht Design (Company)">Frank Neubelt Yacht Design</a> in 2013, a boutique studio located in Hamburg, with its co-branch in Palma by the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7199" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Real Club Nautico de Palma (Company)">Real Club Nautico</a>. This initial venture evolved into the establishment of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5552" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="German Yacht Couture by Frank Neubelt Yacht Design (Company)">German Yacht Couture</a> (<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5552" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="German Yacht Couture by Frank Neubelt Yacht Design (Company)">GYC</a>). Neubelt views <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5552" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="German Yacht Couture by Frank Neubelt Yacht Design (Company)">GYC</a> not just as a project agency but as a collective design hub. He explained, "<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5552" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="German Yacht Couture by Frank Neubelt Yacht Design (Company)">GYC</a> serves as a collaborative space where carefully selected &nbsp;affiliated cooperatives with long years in the industry come together to create a dynamic environment that aids clients in preparing and realising the construction of their bespoke superyacht."<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/309919/image/large-fe75f61e8880b36fd5b49549e5954e4f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/309919">Frank remains actively involved in both ventures, ensuring a seamless integration of design innovation, naval architecture, project development and its &nbsp;management, exterior styling, Interiors &nbsp;and client engagement. Stating: “My personal philosophy is that any owner ought to &nbsp;enjoy the journey of creating their personalised yacht from the first sketch to the launch. That's the goal, which is challenging my passion in this wonderful job every time again. ” &nbsp; &nbsp;Reflecting on his most influential project, Frank affirmed, "Each one propelled us forward." He explained that every project provided a new key, unlocking further inspiration and opportunities for innovation. "It's a continuous learning process that enhances our expertise and enriches our design capabilities, whether for sailing or motor yachts."<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/272819/image/large-e618a3b835757ed5918ce7f599729404.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/272819">A particularly sophisticated project for Frank was the 73.5-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/15" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Siren73.5m (241'2&quot;)Nobiskrug2008">Siren</a>. During her construction, he pioneered an innovative building system that has since been widely adopted. This technique involved constructing both the hull and superstructure entirely in steel, with the superstructure formed from rough steel boxes. Composite materials were used for cosmetic styling. Advances in 3D CAD/CAM and CNC-milled section production around 2005 significantly enhanced this process, enabling seamless module construction across the entire production line. This approach allowed the yard to utilise the same hull across different designs while customising the styling on top, thereby saving both money and construction time. Reflecting on this, Frank stated, “<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/15" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Siren73.5m (241'2&quot;)Nobiskrug2008">Siren</a> exemplified innovation in both her design and production methods, marking a significant milestone in yacht building”.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/317517/image/large-845efcea4fcfeb476b6d78f0350f21c1.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/317517">When asked about the transition from designing sailing yachts to motor yachts and the associated challenges, Frank explained, "The first challenge was rethinking the design to accommodate how people live on these vessels, their usage, and their values. Motor yacht design focuses on creating a functional vessel that enhances the experience of being on the water. This includes ensuring that all luxury amenities one would expect in a well-appointed villa are onboard, such as optimal illumination, superior and quiet air conditioning systems, and interiors that are both functional and aesthetically pleasing, whether modern, traditional, or any style in between."<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/317515/image/large-c9430dcfd5e4fb2a97df786e68aff3ad.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/317515">He further noted, "When promoting motor yachts, clients expect the design to exude relaxation and splendour, as well as a bespoke individual elegant aesthetic. They view these yachts as high-performance vehicles on the water, requiring excellent stability and smooth handling to prevent seasickness. Additionally, for any type of yacht over 40-45 metres, designing discrete crew quarters is crucial to ensure that staff can operate without disturbing guests."<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/317516/image/large-83336212539ffe19b8b97124cf417527.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/317516">Frank Neubelt's studio and the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5552" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="German Yacht Couture by Frank Neubelt Yacht Design (Company)">GYC agency</a> are influencing the yacht design scene with innovative projects. Among these is the 42.7-metre aluminium-carbon performance sailing flybridge cruiser, the C-140, which is being constructed at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2229" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Conrad Yachts (Company)">Conrad Yachts</a> and is set for delivery in 2026. Created and tailored for newcomers to sailing, this yacht offers a design that emphasises speed and safety, making it ideal for world cruising. It features a saloon deck akin to those on 24-30-metre motor yachts, merging comfort with the practicalities of performance superyacht sailing.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/247382/image/large-d7ec6fd647156672b1638491a81be0f4.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/247382">In addition, Frank has developed a unique 71.6-metre hybrid world cruiser concept named Screen, potentially in collaboration with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2013" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ares Yachts (Company)">Ares Yachts</a> in Antalya. Moreover, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5552" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="German Yacht Couture by Frank Neubelt Yacht Design (Company)">GYC</a> is set to unveil another 95-metre explorer concept. Frank is currently seeking a high-quality shipyard to realise this vision of a world cruising explorer superyacht. This article is featured in&nbsp;Issue 49&nbsp;of the&nbsp;<a href="http://superyachttimes.com/" target="_blank">SuperYacht Times</a>&nbsp;newspaper.&nbsp;You can find a full archive of all previous SuperYacht Times newspapers&nbsp;<a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/newspaper" target="_blank">here</a>.&nbsp;

At the studio: The resurgence of superyacht designer Frank Neubelt 

Enrico Chhibber sat down with the titan of superyacht design, Frank Neubelt, to discuss his life and passion for sailing.

The 91.4-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/893" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Swiftships Inc. (Company)">Swiftships</a> conversion yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6169" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Voyager91.4m (299'10&quot;)Swiftships Inc.1997">Voyager</a> has arrived at the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1075" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lloyd Werft (Company)">Lloyd Werft</a> yard in Bremerhaven, Germany for a refit. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/312547/image/large-91e0ad0a582d0b1a8c41d98125f9761d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/312547">Currently in the floating drydock, she arrived last week at the facility, marking one of the first times the yacht has been spotted in Northern Europe. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6169" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Voyager91.4m (299'10&quot;)Swiftships Inc.1997">Voyager</a> was launched in 1997 as a offshore supply vessel by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/893" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Swiftships Inc. (Company)">Swiftships</a> in Louisiana, USA, under the name Candy Trader. She sailed under that name until 2003, when she was sold and renamed Hos Trader.&nbsp;Very little is known about her trading pattern or when she was decommissioned, but in 2015, her name was changed to Danah Voyager and work began on an intensive conversion in Dania Cut, Florida. During this refit, her hull was extended by 12-metres, taking her overall length to 91.4-metres.Read:&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/45795" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="90m Voyager under conversion in Florida (2016-04-14 14:00:00 +0200)">90m Voyager under conversion in Florida</a><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/255913/image/large-5c78889f2b44e29417d575851ee2324b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/255913"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1390" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Kirilloff and Associates (Company)">Kirilloff &amp; Associates</a> provided the original concept drawings and renderings for the vessel and were initially awarded the naval architecture contract to design the mid-body and transom extension.&nbsp;However, they were released from the project after approximately six months during the early refit phase at Leevac Shipyards in Louisiana. The project was subsequently taken over by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/357" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Laurent Giles Superyacht Architects (Company)">Laurent Giles</a>, with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/8122" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Rossitto Marine Consultant (Company)">Rossitto Marine Consultants</a> serving as the builders and project managers from start to completion. The refit became one of the largest superyacht conversion projects ever undertaken in the United States.Read:&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/49436" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="90m Danah Voyager explorer yacht emerges from 3-year conversion project (2019-01-06 14:21:00 +0100)">90m Danah Voyager explorer yacht emerges from 3-year conversion project</a><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/87784/image/large-0f654b9e75cf00d5d93b9f6164da02c1.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/87784">Key features onboard <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6169" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Voyager91.4m (299'10&quot;)Swiftships Inc.1997">Voyager</a> include multiple galleys, media rooms and a deep dive centre which is one of the primary purposes of this explorer yacht.

91m Swiftships conversion yacht Voyager arrives in Germany for refit

The 91.4-metre Swiftships conversion yacht Voyager has arrived at the Lloyd Werft yard in Bremerhaven, Germany for a refit. 

91m Swiftships conversion yacht Voyager arrives in Bremerhaven for refit

For this weeks edition for our charter newsletter <a href="https://yachtchartermarket.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">Yacht Charter Market</a>, Jessamie Rattray sits down with Jacqui Lockhart, the newly-appointed Charter Manager at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7651" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Big Blue Expeditions (Company)">Big Blue Expeditions</a> and former Head of Europe Charter Marketing at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Camper & Nicholsons International (Company)">Camper and Nicholsons</a>, to discuss <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7651" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Big Blue Expeditions (Company)">Big Blue Expeditions</a>, the new CA of the 126.2-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/270" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Octopus126.2m (414'1&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2003">Octopus</a>.<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/270" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Octopus126.2m (414'1&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2003">Octopus</a> has been in the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1075" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lloyd Werft (Company)">Lloyd Werft</a> shipyard in Bremerhaven since September undergoing refit work, and will be rejoining the charter market this summer for her second full season, with her ownership company, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7651" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Big Blue Expeditions (Company)">Big Blue Expeditions</a>, as her new in-house charter manager.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/224946/image/large-2fbf251fbfdd0a35dc3ee70a043bb663.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/224946">We have seen that&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7651" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Big Blue Expeditions (Company)">Big Blue Expeditions</a>&nbsp;is also the ownership company of&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/270" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Octopus126.2m (414'1&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2003">Octopus</a>. What prompted the decision to change&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/270" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Octopus126.2m (414'1&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2003">Octopus</a>'s charter management to in-house, and will you take on the yachts of other owners?Big Blue Expeditions is the manager for <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/270" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Octopus126.2m (414'1&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2003">Octopus</a>, along with an award-winning Eco-Luxury property in Thailand. A yacht as prestigious as <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/270" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Octopus126.2m (414'1&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2003">Octopus</a> warrants a distinct representation. The owner has consistently prioritised in-house management to uphold his stringent quality standards and align with our strategic vision.Looking ahead, there will be other projects in the future. We are considering expanding our charter operations to include additional yachts and other travel ventures within the same group, further enhancing our bespoke offerings. My role at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7651" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Big Blue Expeditions (Company)">Big Blue Expeditions</a> is to focus on the promotion of Octopus for charter, as well as overseeing other projects in the future.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/259739/image/large-9948ddc51ec0008895b0b3532030400e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/259739">What made you decide to join <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7651" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Big Blue Expeditions (Company)">Big Blue Expeditions</a>&nbsp;from a large company?Over the past 30 years, I have accumulated substantial expertise in key roles at leading firms and by managing my own company for 12 years.Last year's introspection on my professional aspirations coincided perfectly with the chance to join Big Blue Expeditions. The vibrant energy of the team and the promising opportunities on the horizon made it a straightforward choice for me to contribute my seasoned skills to this vibrant enterprise.What are the challenges in promoting a large and unique yacht like&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/270" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Octopus126.2m (414'1&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2003">Octopus</a>, and how do you promote the yacht?Promoting <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/270" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Octopus126.2m (414'1&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2003">Octopus</a> involves highlighting both her legacy and her unique capabilities for expeditions. We have developed a dedicated website to showcase her history, features, and available charters in greater detail.&nbsp;The demand for chartering her remains robust, and with my industry contacts and our targeted promotional strategies, we aim to secure the recognition <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/270" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Octopus126.2m (414'1&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2003">Octopus</a> truly deserves.---------------For the full interview and more information about the upcoming season aboard <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/270" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Octopus126.2m (414'1&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2003">Octopus</a>, head over to <a href="https://yachtchartermarket.com/" target="_blank">Yacht Charter Market</a> now and make sure to subscribe to the weekly newsletter for all charter stories.

Yacht Octopus and Big Blue Expeditions 

We sat down with Jacqui Lockhart of Big Blue Expeditions, the new CA of explorer yacht Octopus.

Who is Big Blue Expeditions, the new CA of the 126m M/Y Octopus?

<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/294235/image/large-c3db717fbbbec8559831345f8178d4a0.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/294235">Seen here last month completing her refit at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1075" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lloyd Werft (Company)">Lloyd Werft Shipyard</a> in Bremerhaven, in Germany, is the 60.35-metre superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/114" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vive la Vie60.35m (197'12&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2008">Vive La Vie</a>. Launched in 2008 by the German shipyard <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/23" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lürssen Yachts (Company)">Lürssen</a>, the superyacht, boasting a total gross tonnage of 1,277, showcases an exterior crafted by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/82" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Espen Øino International (Company)">Espen Øino</a> and a contemporary interior designed by the Dutch firm <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/165" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Art Line (Company)">Art Line</a>. Built with a combination of a steel hull and an aluminium superstructure, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/114" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vive la Vie60.35m (197'12&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2008">Vive la Vie</a> is equipped with twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1408" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Caterpillar Inc (Company)">Caterpillar</a> diesel engines of 1,977 horsepower each, enabling the yacht to achieve a maximum speed of 15.5 knots.

Lürssen superyacht Vive la Vie in Bremerhaven

The 60m superyacht Vive La Vie, built by Lürssen, is seen here completing her refit at Lloyd Werft shipyard in Bremerhaven. 

The world's largest 100m+ yachts

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Top 50: The world's biggest superyachts

<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/271572/image/large-7baefdb595e0f7273bafc904dc4e8a47.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/271572">Spotted this month docked in Göcek, Turkey, is the 136-metre superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6424" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Flying Fox136.0m (446'2&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2019">Flying Fox</a>. Built to the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/23" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lürssen Yachts (Company)">Lürssen</a> pedigree and delivered in 2019, the 9,022 GT superyacht was penned by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/82" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Espen Øino International (Company)">Espen Øino</a> while <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2091" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mark Berryman Design Ltd (Company)">Mark Berryman</a> is the designer behind the luxurious interior spaces, decorated in neutral tones and soft fabrics. Onboard, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6424" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Flying Fox136.0m (446'2&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2019">Flying Fox</a> can accommodate 22 guests and possesses extensive features such as her state-of-the-art diving centre, two helipads, a 12-metre spa pool which runs transversely on the main deck, and her two-floor, 400 square-metre spa with a Cryo-Sauna. For a full tour of the yacht’s features read our <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/51119" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Onboard: Inside the 136m charter yacht Flying Fox (2020-03-31 11:00:00 +0200)">onboard tour of Flying Fox here</a>.Behind her silhouette appears the 140-metre explorer yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6847" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Solaris139.7m (458'4&quot;)Lloyd Werft2021">Solaris</a>. Built for an experienced owner and launched by the German shipyard <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1075" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lloyd Werft (Company)">Lloyd Werft</a>, the flagship project was designed by Australian industrial designer, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4739" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Marc Newson Ltd (Company)">Marc Newson</a>. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6847" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Solaris139.7m (458'4&quot;)Lloyd Werft2021">Solaris</a> is one of the largest vessels to have touched the water in 2021 and features over 2,000 square-metres of glass, culminating in the largest panes ever used in the luxury yachting industry. Symbolising a new era of naval architecture, innovation and superyacht design, she has a total volume of 11,247 GT, which is more than twice the size of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1075" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lloyd Werft (Company)">Lloyd Werft</a>’s 2010-built, 115-metre and 5,655 GT superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1752" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Luna115.0m (377'4&quot;)Lloyd Werft2010">Luna</a>.

100m+ superyachts Flying Fox and Solaris in Göcek

The 136m superyacht Flying Fox, built by Lürssen, is seen here docked next to the 140m superyacht Solaris built by Lloyd Werft.

The German ship and superyacht builder <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/23" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lürssen Yachts (Company)">Lürssen</a> has acquired a 25 percent share of the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1075" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lloyd Werft (Company)">Lloyd Werft</a> shipyard in Bremerhaven which was rescued from insolvency in 2022. The previous shareholders of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1075" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lloyd Werft (Company)">Lloyd Werft</a>, the Gustav Zech Foundation and the Rönner Group, will retain their shares of 25 percent and 50 percent respectively.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/187919/image/large-a57b186dd13f9b0328662ebc98cc0f8f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/187919">According to the Federal Cartel Office, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/23" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lürssen Yachts (Company)">Lürssen</a>'s entry is permitted because there is considerable competition in the construction and repair of civil ships and yachts in particular, both in Germany, but also worldwide. The shipyard currently has over 200 employees and the entrance of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/23" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lürssen Yachts (Company)">Lürssen</a> into the ownership agreement will help to secure those jobs, and to continue the yard's yachting industry activities. &nbsp;<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/250303/image/large-570ecf32ee6b3d131ac95ffc9bcf438c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/250303">Andreas Mundt, President of the Federal Cartel Office, commented, "The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/23" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lürssen Yachts (Company)">Lürssen Group</a> from Bremen and the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1075" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lloyd Werft (Company)">Lloyd</a> shipyard in Bremerhaven are both active in the construction and repair of civilian ships, especially yachts. There are a large number of competitors in this area, both in Germany and worldwide. Against this background, the merger project was approved."&nbsp;

Lürssen acquires 25 percent of Lloyd Shipyard 

Lürssen has acquired a 25% share of Bremerhaven Lloyd Shipyard.

Lürssen acquires 25% of Lloyd Werft Shipyard in Bremerhaven

<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1075" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lloyd Werft (Company)">Lloyd Werft</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6245" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ulstein Design & Solutions AS (Company)">Ulstein Design &amp; Solutions (UDS)</a> have partnered up for a new 71.1-metre X-Bow superyacht project, dubbed CX124. The project can be delivered in 36 months from signing with the exclusive central agency <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2237" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="SuperYachtsMonaco (Company)">SuperYachtsMonaco</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/264578/image/large-4625ac2a9d53c3ef5c40ec2eeb1f9b52.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/264578">The majority of the concept design has been created by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6245" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ulstein Design & Solutions AS (Company)">UDS</a> and there are a number of superyacht outfitting options available upon request. There is great scope for customisation for this project: her exterior can be easily modified and her interior design and designer can be appointed by the buyer.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/264582/image/large-3ad679bb394a69ac4da70cf189b3d9a6.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/264582"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/264581/image/large-7a11e6360c963f100fd71bbddf1f529d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/264581">CX124 can be built with an Ice Class hull and will be equipped with a propulsion system that generates around 3,000 kilowatts of power. She has a helipad, a large pool and is said to be “the most competitively priced 70-metre+ Northern European new build on the market,” according to CA <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2237" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="SuperYachtsMonaco (Company)">SuperYachtsMonaco</a>. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/264567/image/large-eb1d6e1a707604cc6725f92c144e6cfa.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/264567"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1075" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lloyd Werft (Company)">Lloyd Werft</a> has over 160 years of shipbuilding expertise and has delivered over 318 vessels, including the 139.7-metre superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6847" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Solaris139.7m (458'4&quot;)Lloyd Werft2021">Solaris</a> and the 115-metre superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1752" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Luna115.0m (377'4&quot;)Lloyd Werft2010">Luna</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/264580/image/large-bd7baf1ba78247f51d917b246cf84307.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/264580">

71m Lloyd Werft superyacht project CX124

Lloyd Werft and Ulstein Design Solutions (UDS) have partnered up for a new 71m X-Bow superyacht project, dubbed CX124. 

Introducing the 71m X-Bow superyacht project CX124

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SuperYacht Times has rounded up all the casualties (and near casualties) of 2022.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/212643/image/large-ba2f96ab9f3c28bcf8c37fcf05a94801.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/212643">SuperYacht Times presents the best of 2022<iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/fxyb7luvbR0?&amp;wmode=opaque" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe> <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/56628" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Video: SuperYacht Times best of 2022 (2022-12-21 14:00:00 +0100)">Video: SuperYacht Times best of 2022</a>The SuperYacht Times photographers have had a fantastic year chasing superyachts all over the world! Here is &nbsp;their 2022 highlights! We hope you enjoy the video and make sure to subscribe to our channel for all your superyacht content! These videos have been taken by Photographer Ruben Griffioen and Léandre Loyseau of the <a href="https://superyachttimes.ac-page.com/homepage" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">SYT iQ</a> team.

 SuperYacht Times Synopsis: 2022

The SuperYacht Times Synopsis looks back over the year for a rundown of the top business stories from 2022.  

SYT Synopsis 2022: Major acquisitions, five 100m+ superyachts delivered, and around €6b worth of sales

The shareholders of the shipyard, Rönner Group, and Gustav Zech Stiftung have appointed Friedrich Norden as the Managing Director of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1075" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lloyd Werft (Company)">Lloyd Werft</a> Bremerhaven. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/250302/image/large-bf0ca4aa9dc6be911c5afeca889734cf.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/250302">Friedrich Norden will start his new role effective December 1, 2022 and will act as Managing Director for the German shipyard together with Thorsten Rönner.“I am looking forward to the challenges and projects ahead for me with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1075" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lloyd Werft (Company)">Lloyd Werft</a> and would like to thank the shareholders for their trust,” commented Friedrich Norden.Friedrich was previously the project manager at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1075" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lloyd Werft (Company)">Lloyd Werft</a> and has spent his entire career with the shipyard. As a result of this, he has participated in the highs and lows of the company from the very beginning. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/250303/image/large-6d023a551e25d668b029ae4eca271e37.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/250303">“In spite of the current difficult conditions, I am certain that we will be able to return Lloyd Werft to its old glory. In order to reach this target, we have started again with drydock and repair work for all kinds of vessels,” added Friedrich Norden.Friedrich initially trained as an industrial mechanic at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1075" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lloyd Werft (Company)">Lloyd Werft</a> from 1989 to 1991, followed by a two-year course of studies in mechanical engineering. In 2002, he returned to <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1075" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lloyd Werft (Company)">Lloyd Werft</a>, where he started out as an estimator in the project department and became Project Manager for large new-build and conversions from 2006 onwards.&nbsp;Since then, he has managed many conversions of cruise ships. In April 2012, he became Head of Purchasing for the shipyard. He also held power of attorney since 2013. During that time, he was acting Project Manager for the large offshore new-build “Ceona Amazon”.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/187919/image/large-a57b186dd13f9b0328662ebc98cc0f8f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/187919">At the end of 2014, Norden was head of the project department, and also the project manager for the world-renowned and award-winning new-build yacht project <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6847" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Solaris139.7m (458'4&quot;)Lloyd Werft2021">Solaris</a>. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/202561/image/large-c4d4124ef2f2204c9fba318d03dcdd2a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/202561">Friedrich Norden will continue a long-standing family tradition, as his grandfather Friedrich “Fiedel” Norden was the shipyard’s Managing Director during the NDL shipyard operation for several years until his retirement in 1976. His son Friedrich was also Project Manager at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1075" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lloyd Werft (Company)">Lloyd Werft</a> until his sudden death in 1994. Friedrich will now continue his family’s tradition as the 3rd generation in becoming Managing Director of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1075" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lloyd Werft (Company)">Lloyd Werft</a>.

Lloyd Werft Bremerhaven appoints Friedrich Norden as Managing Director

Lloyd Werft Bremerhaven GmbH have appointed Friedrich Norden as the new Managing Director of the Germany-based shipyard.

Lloyd Werft Bremerhaven appoints new Managing Director

<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/245481/image/large-b3dadcfe9a2c7b8c8adc755e596b0917.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/245481">Seen here two days ago anchored off Yalikavak, a small Turkish village close to Bodrum is the 140-metre explorer yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6847" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Solaris139.7m (458'4&quot;)Lloyd Werft2021">Solaris</a>. Built for an experienced owner and launched by the German shipyard <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1075" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lloyd Werft (Company)">Lloyd Werft</a> last year, the flagship project was designed by Australian industrial designer, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4739" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Marc Newson Ltd (Company)">Marc Newson</a>. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6847" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Solaris139.7m (458'4&quot;)Lloyd Werft2021">Solaris</a> is one of the largest vessels to have touched the water in 2021 and features over 2,000 square-metres of glass, culminating in the largest panes ever used in the luxury yachting industry. Symbolising a new era of naval architecture, innovation and superyacht design, she has a total volume of 11,247 GT, which is more than twice the size of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1075" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lloyd Werft (Company)">Lloyd Werft</a>’s 2010-built, 115-metre and 5,655 GT superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1752" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Luna115.0m (377'4&quot;)Lloyd Werft2010">Luna</a>.

140m Superyacht Solaris in Yalikavak

The 140m explorer yacht Solaris built by Lloyd Werft, is seen here anchored in Yalikavak, Turkey.