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Dutch design studio Vripack has revealed a new 66m fossil-fuel-free superyacht concept Futura.A cocoon-like glass superstructure resembles the silhouette of a whale. Exceptionally lightweight, it uses rhombus-shaped framing similar to the scales of a fish.According to Co-creative director Bart Bouwhuis, “The statement piece is a big crystal palace of glass, which is set neatly on top of the hull so you can see everything on the boat. In practice, this means that everybody on Futura can be doing their own thing, but you’ve still got this consciousness of where your family and friends are.”Futura has a loft-style, split mezzanine configuration that intertwines and interconnects – outside as well as in, upstairs as well as down, all through diagonal side-lines. Each space is versatile.Futura is capable of holding 100,000 litres of fuel. It is designed to run on biofuel made from waste food and possesses revolutionary bio-based batteries made from salt, sand, water and plants. Also, the battery bank itself is 100% biodegradable.Co-creative director Marnix Hoekstra adds: “What Futura offers owners is choice. By approaching sustainability as a design challenge, we’re not waiting for owners to request this technology, we’re presenting them with a concept based on sustainable solutions that currently exist. The answers are out there, the supply is out there, owners just need to want it.”

Heesen Yachts showcases its brand new 50-metre superyacht project Triton. Triton consolidates the Heesen’s shipyard yacht concept – “to make the journey be as enjoyable as the destination”.Working closely with Heesen, Clifford Denn has imagined a sophisticated exterior design, taking elements of inspiration from classic automotive design. A 68-square-metre sun deck with Jacuzzi, alfresco dining area and sun loungers promise the best of the yachting lifestyle. For entertaining, guests are welcomed to the 78-square-metre aft deck, an area complemented by the part-enclosed sky lounge. Relocating two tenders to the bow cleverly creates space for a generous beach club, featuring the stunning bar, a sauna, comfortable seating area and a vast swim platform.The interior of the studio selected a warm, neutral palette which is tastefully punctuated with bespoke works of art and furnishings. Fendi tables sit alongside unique resin wall panels crafted by Officina Coppola, whilst acrylic glass panels with metallic accents draw the eye.The sky lounge on the 105-square-metre deck aft has large panoramic windows, the custom-made illuminated bar, soft lighting, contrasted dark door frames and leather wall panelling.The Owner’s stateroom on the main deck has a private study that leads to the full-beam bedroom, while expansive windows flood the area with natural light.The four lower deck guest suites have taupe and dark Carvalho furniture complement the warm colour scheme of the yacht.This 50-metre steel-hulled, displacement yacht is built upon Heesen’s proven technical platform, she delivers the largest possible volume while still remaining under the 500GT threshold. Two MTU 8V4000 M63 engines provide a top speed of 15 knots. The yacht boasts a range of 3,800 nautical miles at a cruising speed of 13 knots.

The highly anticipated 68m conversion superyacht Project Ragnar has begun sea trials after hitting the water at Icon Yachts. Project Ragnar in action on the North Sea on the 20th of May.Previously an icebreaker named Sanaborg, Ragnar was built in Holland in 2012 as a multi-purpose support supply vessel.The yacht is undergone dramatic refit with interior and exterior styling by British design studio RWD. The vessel’s owner is excited about her new style that was inspired by medieval war craftsmanship, combined with modern sleek lines and British heritage. She will be one of the few explorer superyachts with a certified ICE Class A1 super hull. Project Ragnar is LY3 classed with arctic explorer capabilities, full ice-breaking functionality with its unique ICE class PC5 rated electric driven ice pods, giving the vessel its range of 6,000 nautical miles meaning she can go to the most remote areas of the planet.The yacht will offer accommodation for up to 16 guests across 8 cabins, including two owner’s suites. During the conversion, several tanks need to be removed and converted into a superyacht spa area complete with massage room and snow room. Project Ragnar also has ski storage for ski gear, a boot room, 1 swimming pool and a Jacuzzi. What is more, the 68-metre conversion project is set to be one of the best-equipped explorer superyachts on the water. At her aft toy storage areas, Ragnar will have options for a Luxury Ripsaw EV2, Eurocopter EC145 helicopter, two 8-metre tenders, a sea explorer submarine, two laser sailing boats on board and much more.

Echo Yachts reveals 50m Project Echo catamaran design. This is the latest design collaboration between Bannenberg & Rowell Design in London, their Australian custom superyacht build team at Echo Yachts in Perth and Incat Crowther in Sydney.The aluminium catamaran is described as “similar” in design to the FRP composite catamaran Charley, delivered by the yard in 2017.New Yacht Support Vessel can accommodate up to 20 guests and 17 crew, also it has entertainment areas and a selection of tenders and toys including specialist scuba diving facilities and dive store, onboard hyperbaric chamber and a helicopter pad.According to company's sales and marketing manager, Chris Blackwell, “Added to the excitement of this new vessel we are really pleased it fits in nicely with Echo’s ongoing commitment to creating world-class ‘eco-efficient’ vessels here in Western Australia. No matter where in the world our clients may be, they are able to easily see and engage in the design and build of their new vessel using the same online video meetings, CCTV video feeds, plus photo and video reports we have been providing our clients with since 2015."

Damen Shipyards Group has signed an agreement with Korean yard Hanjin Heavy Industries and Construction (HHIC) to deliver a complete components package for the vessel for oil recovery and working as a hopper dredger. The package includes all equipment for oil recovery operations as well as a complete dredging installation. The 5,000 tons, 4,100 m3 vessel will be built by HHIC. Damen brings to the table a complete equipment package, combined with its wide experience in assisting non-Damen yards in the construction of complex vessels.The multi-purpose vessel is being built for KOEM, the Korea Marine Environment Management Corporation. This Korean Governmental body has a mission to clean and protect the marine environment. According to Damen’s sales manager Michiel Hendrikx: “We are very pleased with this project. We have been in contact with KOEM about this for some years and are very excited to have successfully signed a contract with HHIC for the delivery of the oil recovery and dredging equipment for this unique vessel. We have previous experience in South Korea, though this will be our first time delivering a components package to Korean shipyard. I am sure that with the combined experience of both Hanjin and Damen we can make this project a success.”KOEM official adds, "With this Multi-purpose oil spill response vessel project, we will be able to build a foundation for strengthening the ability to respond to large-scale marine pollution incidents as well as establish a rapid control system in Korea." He also added, "We hope for the successful deployment of this vessel to the target site so that we may continue to protect our oceans effectively."The vessel is due to be delivered in 2022.