The New "M/Y Kismet" Completes Sea Trials

Project Global, soon to be named "Kismet" went on sea trials for three days last month. She measures 95m (312ft) and is built for a repeat and very experienced client, who up graded from his former 68m (223ft) Lurssen megayacht which was also previously named Kismet.

Under optimal weather conditions, functional tests such as the propulsion plant, pump jet, trials of the thruster, steering system, tests of the cooling, lubrication and fuel system as well as the freshwater treatment units were carried out, as well as the smoke test in the engine room and the blackout tests The main engines were fine tuned as were the stabilizers together with the trials for the emergency and zero speed functions.

The manoeuvring tests were executed to full satisfaction and all other tests carried out on board achieved the expected results. "She is an extraordinarily quiet yacht with no vibrations", comments the technical team, much to the pleasure of the owner.

She is now back in the yard with the final few projects being finished off before her delivery this month.

Lurssen's Ester III on Sea Trials

Ester III also known as "Project Green" has successfully finished her sea trials in the Baltic Sea under perfect weather conditions. Her final delivery is planned for the autumn of this year.

Espen Oeino gave Ester III a very noticable and masculine appearance, under clear directions from the owner. Her white and grey paint job and her vertical bow along with her angled lines give her that strong character. She has a length of 66m (216ft), a beam of 11.90m (39ft) and can accommodate all of the owner's requirements including a large pool on the main deck and a helicopter pad on the sun deck.

Her interior, which is still being installed, is designed by Reymond Langton.

Lurssen Launch 104m "Quantum Blue"

Lurssen announced last week the successful launching and unveiling of the beautiful project "Quantum Blue" on 25th July 2014 after she had been rolled out the day before. She measures 104m (336ft) and her delivery is planned for the end of this year.

Tim Heywood has given Quantum Blue elegant and graceful exterior lines and has ensured that despite her massive volume she maintains her graceful looks. He confirms: "Quantum Blue has emerged from the Lurssen shipyard and will take her place, confidently, amongst the most beautiful yachts afloat. My gratitude to the owners for allowing Tim Heywood Designs to help create this wonderful floating work of art, which we are extremely proud of. Once again, I have had the great pleasure of working with the Lurssen team to create a truly wonderful yacht with many new and unique features. I am so pleased with the elegant proportions, the demanding details achieved by the yard and the superb finish to her hull and superstructure."

Her interior design was created at the Alberto Pinto Design office and can be expected to be spectacular. A unique mix of rare and striking materials will give her an exceptional look and luxury feel.

Lurssen Launch New 95m "Kismet"

Lurssen has announced the successful launching and unveiling of the beautiful 95m (312ft) project Global, which will soon be named "Kismet". She is built for a repeat and very experienced client, who up graded from his former 68m (223ft) Lurssen megayacht which was sold and just left the Lurssen yard a few weeks previous after undertaking a refit.

At the launch ceremony the owner praised the excellent cooperation with the owner's team consisting of his captain Kyle Fultz and his loyal crew, the design teams of Espen Oeino and Reymond Langton Design and Moran Yacht & Sip, who supervised the project as well as the Lurssen project team who played an important role in bringing this project to fruition.

Robert Moran of Moran Yacht & Ships said: "Kismet represents the best of the best in the construction of top quality yachts. Built by one of the best shipyards in the world, Lurssen Yachts in Germany, the owner of this superb yacht had massive input and visited the shipyard constantly during her construction. His input and knowledge pushed all involved in this project to raise their standards to a level never seen before in the yachting industry. We at Moran Yacht and Ship are proud to have been involved in the construction of such a great project."

Lurssen confirms: "We are happy that we have met the high-end expectations from the owner in terms of product quality and being able to stay within budget and on time. We are looking forward for Kismet to be delivered as scheduled and finding her place amongst her peers as being a remarkable statement in large yacht construction, based on an excellent design and excellent engineering skills."

Espen Oeino has given Kismet very harmonious lines: "The external living spaces are numerous and generous and have been laid out for both charter and private use in mind. The external deck facilities include an open fire place, external lounging and eating areas on three different decks including one with a fully equipped BBQ, an oval shaped swimming pool with integrated Jacuzzi on the sun deck and a very private observation deck overlooking it all. The master stateroom also has its own private external deck fully equipped with Jacuzzi and TV."

Interior designer Pascal Reymond explains what enhances Kismet's luxurious style: "The interior spaces distributions of Kismet are very original with some very dramatic features and fabulous perspectives with large voids between decks, perfect for large dining parties and also suitable for smaller private and more intimate uses thanks to sliding doors and panels which can separate elegantly each area. Kismet has everything any owner would inspire for. Elegant, spacious and well equipped spa with a plunge pool, every guest suites and owners area have their own identity and superb handmade textile and artwork, exotic woods and marble. Looking closely at the joinery detail of Kismet, she is very intricate with very interesting organic shapes and textures, still keeping an elegant and coherent design as a whole."

Kismet will be an exciting addition to the global charter fleet and is available through Moran Yacht & Ship to selective clients at a weekly rate of €1.2 million. With her experienced crew she will without doubt provide the ultimate experience to remember. She will be cruising her first season in the Caribbean.

M/Y Global (ex Kismet) Completes Refit

Lurssen has completed the refit of M/Y. Global, formerly known as Kismet. She left the shipyard at the end of June and is now cruising in the Mediterranean with her new owners for the summer season.

The hull has been given a beautiful new lease of life with a stunning light grey colour that Tim Morley describes as "a great credit to Lurssen’s refit team and the contractors who undertook the work". Her helicopter deck that incorporates lighting and hinged railings has been enhanced and is now significantly larger and safer for regular helicopter operations.

Espen Oeino was commissioned to draw the new hull lines, maintaining the DNA of the original design, and the owner is delighted with the result. Minor changes have also been made in the interior, in accordance with the new owner's taste and specifications. Kismet was originally delivered in 2007 and measures in at a length of 68m (223ft).

Morley Yachts is the owner's representative and Hill Robinson supervised the refit. She has already been spotted when she left the shipyard as well as a few days later when she arrived in Gibraltar, seen in the picture below.

Lurssen Launch "Project Green"

On the 27th of May 2014 Lurssen launched the striking 66m (216ft) megayacht "Project Green" possibly due to be christened "Ester III" but this has not been confirmed by the yard. She will now enter the final phase of her construction and her delivery to her new owner is scheduled for later this.

Under clear directions from the owner, Espen Oeino has given her very strong exterior lines with a noticeable overhang at the bridge where a two tone paint scheme has been used. Her interior, which is being installed right now, is designed by Reymond Langton.

Due to the owners wishes no more information is available at this time but when we find out it will be right here on Megayacht Global.

85m Solandge At MYS 2014

This year's Monaco Yacht Show Lurssen will present their 85m (279ft) Solandge one of their newest megayacht's launch to date. She was delivered in October 2013 and is a family megayacht built for the pleasure of yachting. She also has the right characteristics for what it takes to become an iconic  and busy megayacht on the charter market. Solandge is engineered for self sufficiency during extended voyages on the high seas and well equipped for whatever mother nature may through at her.

The exterior designer Espen Oeino has given her exceptionally generous spaces despite her dimensions (length: 85.1m, beam: 13.8m). Her dark blue hull will give her a strong appearance docked at any of the world top marines and will defiantly turn heads, just what you need for today's charter market. Interior designer Aileen Rodriguez has created a luxurious atmosphere with classical and contemporary styling.

Viewings at this years Monaco Yacht Show will be by appointment only.

The Mighty THOR

Project "Thor" which measures 74m (242ft) in length is the newest construction going on at the Lurssen shipyard in Germany. The project is being managed by Moran Yacht & Ship who will be working along side the owner to bring Thor from concept to completion. Not many details have been released but we can say that she is a fully custom project, is a full displacement hull and will have larger interior volume than any other 74m megayacht on the water today.

Her interior and exterior design will come from the drawing board of the Andrew Winch Design studio. Do you think her exterior design resembles two certain Lurssen megayacht's (Polar Star and Northern Star)? We think so. Possibly a new megayacht for a previous lurssen client?

Kismet II

Moran Yacht & Ship have become the exclusive worldwide charter broker for the magnificent 94m (308ft) megayacht, Kismet II that's currently under construction by Lurssen Yachts in Germany. Like many of the Lurssen megayachts Kismet II is currently being overseen by Moran Yacht & Ship. She is the to become successor to the 68m (223ft) Kismet which was sold at the end of 2013, presumably to Shahid Khan.

She will be launch in September 2014 will mark yet another excellent collaboration between Espen Oeino, the multiple-award-winning Norwegian designer, and the renowned German shipyard. Reymond Langton has designed the interior which will defiantly become one of the most admired and talked about of any megayacht built to date.

Some of her unique features include a winter garden deck, a relaxing full service spa and an enormous swimming pool including a one of a kind retractable outdoor fireplace. We will bring you more news closer to her launch in September of this year.

Lurssen Deliver Azzam

Lurssen have reviled they delivered the largest megayacht in the world "Azzam" which measures 180m (590ft) on 22nd October 2013.

In addition to being the largest yacht in the world with a length of 180m and with a top speed of over 30kts she adds another record in terms of building time: less than three years from steel cutting following one year of engineering, pretty impressive!

This enormous achievement was the brain child of Eng. Mubarak Saad al Ahbabi who is the principal designer and the man who defined the original creative idea based on his in-depth knowledge of the environment.

Azzam's innovative design was developed by Mario Pedol from Nauta Yachts. The interior design was created by the renowned French designer Christophe Leoni who is excited to have been able to realize a sophisticated and luxurious interior in a turn of the century Empire style.

Specifications:

• Length: 180m (590ft)
• Beam: 20.8m (68ft)
• Draft: 4.3m (14ft)
• Speed: > 30kts

Breaking News: Megayacht Kismet Sold

Moran Yacht & Ship have announced the largest brokerage sale of 2013, the sale of the iconic 68m (223ft) Lurssen Kismet. She was designed by renowned designer Espen Oeino and launched in 2007. Her interior has an art deco inspired theme which was designed by Reymond Langton Design and she is able to accommodate 12 guests in 1 master cabin, 1 VIP cabin and 4 double cabins.

Kismet's construction was overseen by Moran Yacht & Ship new construction team, remains one of the finest yachts afloat today and will be replaced in the Moran Yacht & Ship charter fleet by the new 94m (308ft) Kismet 2 which will be available to select clients in 2014.

Lurssen Splash Project Orchid

 
On the 11th September 2013 Lurssen launched project "Orchid" in the traditional fashion: down the slipway! Her delivery is scheduled for 2015.

Reymond Langton Design has worked extremely hard with project Orchid giving her the perfect balance inside and out and with a length of 91m (298ft) and a beam of 14.45m (47ft) she boasts extraordinary volumes. She will be able to accommodate all of the owner's requirements whilst still maintaining sleek and very elegant lines. The interior can best be described as contemporary modern. Among the special features are a huge beach club and spa area on the lower deck and two guest cabins with sea terraces.

Specifications:

• Length: 91m (298ft)
• Beam: 14.45m (47ft)
• Builder: Lurssen
• Interior Design: Reymond Langton Design
• Exterior Design: Reymond Langton Design

Solandge Completes Sea Trials

Project Niki, which will soon be officially christened "Solandge", has successfully completed her sea trials with her delivery planned for autumn 2013. Lurssen have had a very busy year so far with the momentous task of launching the worlds largest privately owned yacht Azzam, with Solandge adding to Lurssen's ever growing 80m plus fleet. Solandge will take the ranking as the 62nd largest megayacht on the water today and measures a total length of 85m (279ft).

With her efficient and smart layout, Solandge will be an exciting addition to the global charter fleet. She will be cruising her first season in the Caribbean so keep an eye out, where will she stop first??

85m Solandge Update

Last week we covered the hot news that Lurssen announced the launch of the 85m (279ft) Solandge (ex project Niki) and now Megayacht Global can bring you some more information on this spectacular superyacht. Solandge will take the ranking as the 62nd largest superyacht on the water today and is lurssen's second launch of 2013 after the momentous task of launching Azzam, who is currently undergoing sea trails.

Her exterior was designed by the renowned yacht designer Espen Oeino, with her interior designed by Aileen Rodriguez who has worked with Lurssen in the past with the beautiful interior on the 63m (208ft) Polar Star.


Lurssen commented: "We are happy that we have met the high-end expectations from the Owner in terms of product quality and being able to stay within budget and on time. We are looking forward for Solandge to be delivered as scheduled and finding her place amongst her peers as being a remarkable statement in large yacht construction, based on an excellent design and excellent engineering skills".

Aileen Rodriguez explains Solandge's luxurious style: "The interior has classical touches with a contemporary back drop, making it a transitional interior. The unique mix of rare and striking materials gives the yacht its ultimate look and luxurious style".

Solandge will be available for charter and is sure to take the charter scene by storm when she starts her first season later this year in the tropical Caribbean waters. 

Lurssen Launch 85m "Solandge"

Just this week the iconic German yacht builders Lurssen launched the 85m (279ft) superyacht Solandge, previously called project Niki. Solandge will take the ranking as the 62nd largest superyacht on the water today and is lurssen's second launch of 2013 after the momentous task of launching Azzam, who is currently undergoing sea trails.

Her exterior was designed by the renowned yacht designer Espen Oeino, with her interior designed by Aileen Rodriguez who has worked with Lurssen in the past with the beautiful interior on the 63m (208ft) Polar Star. She has a steel hull and an aluminium superstructure and is expected to accommodate up to 12 guests with a dedicated owners suite. Not much is known about Solandge at the moment but Megayacht Global will bring you more information next week as we hear more from Lurssen.

Largest Superyacht in the World Launched

Today the 5th of April 2013 the largest superyacht in the world was launched from its production shed at the Lurssen shipyard in German. As of now she is called 'Azzam' but this could change over the next couple of weeks as her name will be crafted onto her stern and sides for all to see. She measures a whopping 180m (590ft) in length and can reach speeds greater than 30kts by a combination of 2 gas turbines and 2 diesel engines with a total of 94000hp, which is astonishing for a superyacht of her size.

Engineer Mubarak Saad al Ahbabi assembled a world class team which he personally directed in all areas of the development of project Azzam. Under his guidance the original concept of the yacht was developed starting with the overall requirements with regards to general layout, size and performance and exterior style.

His brief was to build a large luxury yacht with an innovative design that would be able to travel at high speed in warm and shallow waters, whilst providing luxurious, sophisticated and modern accommodation to its guests.

The technical engineering was developed by Lurssen, the exterior design by Nauta Yachts and the interior design by Christophe Leoni to create what is, without doubt, the most complex and challenging superyacht which has ever been built.

Lurssen Managing Partner Peter Lurssen proudly said: "When she will be delivered later this year, she will have been in build for only three years following one year of engineering." "She truly represents another milestone in not only our history but yachting history as well" he adds.

Nauta CEO Mario Pedol stated: "When I first saw the scale model before the general presentation to the Principal, I was 100% happy with the outcome and so was the Principal. Such recognition made me confident that we had achieved our goal".

As well as many other features she has a main salon that has a length of 29m and a beam of 18m which is an open plan layout with no pillars or obstructions. No other details about her interior layout and design have been released but when we find out Megayacht Global will bring it to you.

Burgess CEO Jonathan Beckett said: "We are proud to be associated with this extraordinary and unique project as the owners technical consultants. The construction of this yacht with its highly complex technical features has been extremely demanding and challenging. It has been a real team effort between all the professionals involved including ourselves, the builder and the designers".

Her interior decoration was undertaken by the renowned French designer Christophe Leoni "Though Yachting is not my main area of business, I thoroughly enjoyed the cooperation with Nauta and Lurssen and I'm confident that the final yacht is everything and more the owner expects." he said.

The Mighty Kismet

The mighty Kismet is set to take central stage at the Palm Beach International Boat Show which runs from March 21st - 24th, she will be the largest megayacht ever to be on display at the show.

She was built in 2007 by the Lurssen and measures 68m (223ft) in length. Her modern exterior lines were designed by Espen Oeino and her art deco inspired interior styling was from the creative minds of Reymond Langton Design. She can accommodate 12 guests comfortably in one master suite, one VIP suite and four guest cabins.

She is currently on sale for €79 million down from €85 million and if you are attending the show next week be sure to pay her a visit, she is quite an amazing megayacht. 

Lurssen's Northern Star, Listed For Sale

The beautiful and bold looking Northern Star has just been listed for sale with Moran Yacht & Ship. She was built in 2009 by the Lurssen shipyard under the supervision of Moran Yacht & Ship. She measures 75m (246ft) in length and brought the term 'exploration yacht' to a new level when she was launched. Her exceptional range and ice class hull allow her to cruise to the most remote locations of the world, which are otherwise inaccessible. She can accommodate 12 guests in 6 classically designed staterooms.

She is listed at €129,000,000. offers are encouraged.

Abdulbaki Senol's 90m Design Concept

The very talented Turkish yacht designer Abdulbaki Senol has just presented Mega Yacht Global with his newest images of his 90m (295ft) concept. His 90m concept features in Lurssen's design book on their website. 

Abdulbaki comments: "The main target of this design was to create more comfort and luxury for the owner and guests", thus producing this very impressive design. This design is like no other as the VIP accommodation has been specially designed to include a private dining area and balcony. The owners cabin is forward on the upper deck and has 3.2m high ceilings, office and private outside jacuzzi and sunbathing area.

We will keep you posted on the progression of this project and other designs form Abdulbaki Senol.

"Eclipse" Leaves The Fincantieri Shipyard

The massive Superyacht "Eclipse" has just left the Fincantieri shipyard in Trieste San Marco to conduct sea trials after a four week drydock maintenance project. This relatively short but very large project took 70 workers the whole four weeks to complete, quite staggering when you think about it.

Fincantieri has now made a stand in the world of Superyachts with this project of the worlds largest Superyacht and also the launch of their 134m (439ft) Serene which took place in 2011. Serene is one of the top 10 privately owned Superyachts in the world and was a winner at the wold Superyacht awards.

In addition to construction, repair and refitting, Fincantieri activities also include the development of innovative concepts. Three concept projects, which are being developed on platforms engineered by Fincantieri, have been recently introduced. They have received great interest among the experts and are the 88m (288ft) "Virage88", designed by Andrew Winch, the 145m (475ft) "Fortissimo", a "gas turbine yacht" designed by Ken Freivoch, with an innovative design and a propulsion system capable of a speed of over 35kts, while minimizing environmental impact and the 142m (466ft) "Armonia", styled by Andrea Vallicelli and engineered by Fincantieri Yachts.