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World’s largest superyacht: Everything you need to know about 183m REV

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The crown of world’s largest superyacht is due to be passed on - here’s what you need to know about the newcomer 183m REV...

Azzam ’s 8-year reign as the world’s largest superyacht is nearly over – the 183.6m (602ft) goliath known as REV (short for Research Expedition Vessel) is under construction in Norway with an estimated delivery date of 2024.

Ahead of this figurative passing of the torch, we take a look at this new arrival and some of its star features…

Who is REV ’s owner?

Kjell Inge Røkke, the majority owner of Norwegian holding company Aker ASA, is the man behind REV Ocean, a non-profit organisation founded in 2017 that financed the build and will operate REV on her ocean adventures.

How much did REV cost?

As with all of the world’s largest superyachts, the exact price of REV is a closely guarded secret, but Forbes estimates that she cost around $350million (approx £253million). That’s a lot in, but it pales in comparison to the estimated $600million (approx £434million) cost of Azzam .

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What was rev built for.

The idea behind REV is as simple as it is ambitious: “To make the ocean healthy again.”

The way REV Ocean plans to achieve this is by researching, campaigning and developing solutions for three key areas: plastic pollution, ocean acidification, and overfishing.

The expeditions will work towards these lofty aims by carrying up to 54 scientists and 36 crewmembers to some of the most remote areas on earth.

Who built REV ?

Norwegian yard Vard has taken care of the primary construction phase, beginning with fabrication at its Romanian yard in Tulcea before the steel giant was moved to its Brattvåg shipyard in Norway last summer for outfitting.

The final stages are due to take place at the German yard Lloyd Werft, which has superyacht pedigree, having worked on the 115m Luna . Superyacht designer Espen Øino was also heavily involved in the development.

What toys does she carry?

REV will be fully kitted out to research the ocean’s biggest problems, with two helicopters, five gantry cranes, and an array of manned and unmanned submarines capable of diving to a maximum depth of 7,500ft via the moonpool – a 7.7m x 5m opening in the centre of the hull.

Why does she need to be so big?

As well as carrying all those underwater gizmos, REV will also house six laboratories, a 36-seat lecture auditorium, a media editing suite, a conference centre and an exhibition room, not to mention enough deck space for carrying up to 12 shipping containers.

How fast is REV ?

Powered by a gargantuan 2.7MW Wärtsilä diesel-electric system, she has an estimated top speed of 17.8 knots and a cruising range of 21,120 nautical miles at 11 knots.

How can I get on board REV ?

The world’s largest superyachts are notoriously secretive and hard to get on board, but REV will be the exception to the rule. If you’re a world-class oceanographer, there’s a good chance you’ll be invited on board at some point via one of the project’s partners, which include WWF and the UN Environment Programme.

“ REV will be a platform for gathering knowledge,” explains Inge Røkke. “I would like to welcome researchers, environmental groups, and other institutions on board, to acquire new skills to evolve innovative solutions to address challenges and opportunities connected to the seas.”

For the rest of us, REV will be offered as a charter yacht for up to four months per year, either on a full-yacht or per-cabin basis. Prices are yet to be confirmed, but it’s safe to assume you’ll need deep pockets.

Update: In June 2021, the team behind REV announced on their official website that the project was facing delays of three to five years.

“Over the past year, the construction of the REV Ocean vessel has been beset by delays caused by the yard,” the statement read. “We have been hoping the situation would improve, but compounding issues are causing further setbacks. We have not received a timeline for when a compliant ship will be delivered.

“Our own best estimate suggests a three to five year delay for when the vessel can be placed in operation. This is related to technical and weight challenges, and the ship is as of today not in accordance with the specifications in the shipbuilding contract. Delivery can first take place when the ship is able to conduct the research and expedition missions which the ship is intended for.”

The statement also hints at the option to cancel the contract due to the length of the delay, an option that they have yet to take up.

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Meet the Woman In Charge of Taking the World’s Biggest Yacht on Its Maiden Voyage

Avid explorer elin signe askvik is planning to put the mammoth research vessel to good use., michael verdon, michael verdon's most recent stories.

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Elin Signe Askvik has always been connected to the sea: Her first job
 was on a cargo carrier, then came Arctic exploration and finally a decade of salvaging wrecks in pirate-infested waters. A personal favorite: a 2013 expedition, financed by Amazon’s Jeff Bezos, to recover Apollo 11’s F-1 rocket engine, which had been jettisoned into the sea 44 years earlier. Skippering REV Ocean , the world’s largest yacht, will be a sea change. But Askvik will be using familiar technology to scan and map the oceans down to 20,000 feet, in a bid to save them.

Norway is known for its explorers. Did you grow up around boats?

I grew up by a fjord named Osterfjorden north of Bergen Norway’s west coast. My Dad owned a small bulk carrier that he made a living from, and my brother and I spent all the time we could onboard during our youth. Dad taught us the value of working and not just dreaming. A good balance.

Did you attend a marine academy in Norway?

I went to maritime school on the west coast of Norway, focusing the first year on fisheries. Then I transferred to the standard merchant maritime school. I chose the second school because it was a year shorter than the alternative. That meant I could go to sea sooner.

At 600 feet , Rev Ocean  is considered the world’s largest superyacht , but much of the interior will consist of labs, underwater exploration equipment and conference rooms for scientists who undertake research missions.  Oceanco

Can you talk a little bit about your experience at Swire Seabed AS and your ultra-deepwater marine work?

In Swire Seabed, we made history by not only exploring, but also working at ultra-deepwater, down to 20,000 feet. Swire started as a one-person company with a passion for shipwrecks and salvaging of cargo. Over the years, we gained a reputation for deep-water work. In the latter years, years we had a close cooperation with Ocean Infinity, which specializes in both unmanned surface vehicles and autonomous underwater vehicle operations.

You specialized in remote underwater vehicles. Was that for oil or natural gas exploration or salvaging?

It was all kinds of work, including commercial oil, gas and mineral industry. We even recovered the Apollo 11 F-1 engine. Still, as we developed a certain track record in both searching for lost vessels and more so salvaging cargo, we did quite a few of these kinds of projects. That’s where I found my passion for sub-sea exploration in general, and archaeology/wrecks in particular.

There’s some controversy about some of these recoveries on historic wrecks, correct?

History is a treasure in itself, and what is at the bottom of the sea should be documented first of all, but also recovered before it deteriorates. It’s great diving in to sub-sea museums at thousands of feet, but not everybody can do that. Respecting history can also be about making it available to the world before it’s gone. We also took part in searches where not only the vessel was missing, but also its crew. That may sound distressing, but I found it rewarding. We potentially helped find answers for people who had lost loved ones at sea. That was the greatest honor of the job.

The vessel will be capable of spending long periods at sea without refueling and can store enough food to feed 90 people for 114 days. Rev Ocean also has some of the most advanced water-waste and recycling systems of any superyacht.  Rev Ocean

All that is very different from being captain of the world’s largest superyacht.

The earlier years made me aware of the changing state of the oceans and why I’m at REV Ocean . I saw the bottom of the Mediterranean last year, some 6,500 feet below the surface. There was not a fish in sight, but an enormous amount of garbage. The coast of Africa, the middle of the Indian Ocean, everywhere it’s the same. The results of the stress we put on the ocean is downright scary. We still don’t understand the ultimate consequences.

I’m assuming your duties will include underwater exploration?

My background fits for doing sub-sea exploration in undiscovered areas, and gain knowledge about what we don’t know. To gain understanding that can be shared with the world. We can ultimately contribute to the solutions to challenges of the blue environment and humanity face. Grand words, but we need to be grand to get the attention the ocean needs.

The hull and decks were completed earlier this year and now the interior will take two years to complete. It will be delivered to its owner in 2022.  GUILLAUME PLISSON

What kinds of vehicles will you have?

We will have a range of sensors on the mothership, basically to do a health check on the oceans. We will also have an advanced system for research trawling and coring equipment for samples. An ROV to inspect, and take samples. The autonomous underwater vehicle to survey larger areas. We will also have a manned submarine to see the magic of the undersea world–for research and joy. It’s a mesmerizing place.

What do you like most about the job?

The fact that I get to take part in something that matters for the future, something that can make a difference for the ocean, for the environment, and thereby for human beings – not just for the economy or one company. That excites me. It’s like owner Kjell Inge Røkke has said: He wants to give back to the ocean that he has made a living from. I can identify with that philosophy.

After the hull was completed, Rev Ocean was moved to a new facility in Norway for completing its complex interior.  Rev Ocean

What are you most hopeful about?

By asking the questions, we are on our way to finding answers. Answers that will increase the global understanding for the ocean’s state and our impact on it. I honestly believe that understanding is what will start the real change that’s needed. Locally and globally.

Are there any planned missions that you’re excited about? 

Before starting in REV Ocean, one of the things I found really interesting was that any researcher can get the chance to come onboard the vessel and use all our equipment for free for research they think is important. No  big money needed – just curiosity, enthusiasm, and a purpose. I look forward to meeting all those dedicated, compassionate researchers. And then sharing this with the world. Every mission will be a good one.  

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The World’s Largest and Most Advanced Yacht REV OCEAN Resumes Build

By Frances Flannagan

In June 2021, the construction of 182.9m REV OCEAN was put on hold due to technical and weight challenges. Now, just over two years later, her build has resumed as she captivates the industry once again as the world’s most advanced research and expedition yacht.

REV OCEAN was established in 2017 with the mission to generate a new generation of ocean solutions and raise awareness of the global impacts on marine environment. She poses a once in a lifetime experience with regards to both research and charter, and holds the title of the world’s largest and most advanced research vessel. 

The estimated delay of her build was three to five years; however, it has been announced that the construction of REV OCEAN will now resume and that an agreement on completion has been reached with shipbuilder VARD. This time round, the vessel has caught even greater attention as her length will be increased by 12 metres giving her a staggering LOA of 194.9m. More space will be created onboard as well as increased science capacity in her main hangar. 

As a research vessel, REV OCEAN will accommodate 36 crew members and 54 scientists. She is equipped with state-of-the-art facilities to enable research to be conducted that covers the entire marine system. These include sampling, observation, mapping and communication equipment.

It is only fitting that OCEAN REV has a plethora of stand-out features to accompany her spectacular design. To facilitate research, the vessel has a number of laboratories, diving facilities, over seven tenders, multibeam echosounders and AURELIA: the world’s deepest diving three-person acrylic submersible. 

Not only is OCEAN REV set to change the course of oceanic research, she also presents a once-in-a-lifetime charter opportunity: up to 28 guests can find themselves completely immersed in the research carried out onboard by a selection of the best scientists in the world. Guests will be able to discover shipwrecks, observe and listen to humpback whales, assist in the naming of new species, as well as have access to a media suite in which they can create movies of onboard experiences. 

OCEAN REV is set to be delivered in February 2025, meaning that she will be fully operational from Q4 2026. She is an outstanding vessel that is set to significantly change the maritime industry, and we at Superyachts.com eagerly anticipate future updates on her construction.

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Exclusive: REV Ocean team reveals plans for vessel’s usage

We reveal the gravitas of this project and the strategic, commercial and scientific decisions that have made it possible….

As a journalist in the superyacht industry, I’ve seen some incredible projects. But there are times when an opportunity presents itself that is so extraordinary it has the potential to change the way that people think about our industry.

When the opportunity to travel to Vard Shipyard in Brattvag, Norway and step on board the bare bones of 182.9m REV Ocean arose, I was certain that it would be an astonishing experience and one that would leave me questioning the very methodology of our industry and its conventions.

Jumping at the opportunity to visit the vessel, and armed with a series of questions to attempt to get into the mindset of Kjell Inge Røkke, the Norwegian businessman and owner of REV Ocean , I travelled to Norway with a fresh perspective that would hopefully uncover the gravitas of this project and the strategic, commercial and scientific decisions that have made it possible.

Of course, Rev Ocean’s frequent updates and engagement with the press means the majority of us have become privy to the vessel’s various stages of development. So my mission was to stand back and consider what it really is that makes this project so mesmerising and unique.

The yacht as it stands, is about 50 per cent complete, and having begun in Vard Tulcea, Romania, now dwarfs its surrounding environment at Vard Brattvag, Norway where she will remain for one year before heading to Lloyd Werft, Germany.

“The owner has a very long history in ship building - in particular, in Norway,” says Lawrence Hislop of REV Ocean. “Vard used to be called Aker Yards, which he owned and he has been building fishing boats throughout his entire career, so he wanted to the production to be part of the Norwegian industry.”

Building at commercial shipyards was a decision close to the owner’s heart, and of course, livelihood. But it was conveyed there was a great deal of analysis done to consider the type of facility that would be right for this project. The series of parameters and limitations that played a role included cost, capacities, technique, loyalty and specialised work, but this was certainly not a decision that was taken lightly.

The decision to build at commercial shipyards was a decision close to the owner’s heart, and of course, livelihood. But it was conveyed there was a great deal of analysis done to consider the type of facility that would be right for this project.

 This isn’t just a passion project, It would seem that Røkke and his team are using the project to show what people could be doing in the superyacht industry. “What we are hoping, is that [ REV Ocean ] can provide inspiration for other wealthy people around the world to reconsider how they are spending their money to some extent,” says Hislop. “If we do a good job and we start to save the oceans and allow wealthy people to come on board to see what it is that we are doing, we really hope that other owners will be inspired by that and want to do the same.”

“We are in discussions now with yacht chartering companies to figure out what is possible,” says Hislop. “Initially, the idea was to rent out the whole luxury part of the boat, but there may be opportunities where we can do a cabin-by-cabin. But that is in the very early stages of discussion, so we don’t know which way it is going to go.

Early drafts of the initial route that REV Ocean will take upon delivery are already in motion, but of course, are in continual discussion and seeking approval from the REV Ocean scientific committee. But negotiating the route isn’t just a case of selecting areas for research and heading that way, the complexity of the sonar, mapping and submersible equipment calls for extensive negotiations with countries to get the green light.

“There are approximately 150 pieces of artwork being commissioned for the boat that are all in development right now, by young emerging Norwegian artists,” confirms Hislop. “The owner is extremely keen to support the art industry and so all of that work is in development and will be installed in Germany. The art is really eclectic, wild stuff; it is not like paintings and things like that – I don’t even know how to explain it, but it is really far out there.”

Ocean conservation and sustainability will be a major topic of discussion at  The Superyacht Forum 2019, which will be held in Amsterdam between 18-20 November. The REV Ocean project is a pioneering feat on this subject and coincides perfectly with the theme, ‘Building for the Next Generation’, which considers the sustainability of the industry by analysing the next generation of superyacht owners and how the market must adapt to better suit their needs. The protection of the oceans is essential to the future of the superyacht market and, as such, will play a central role in the discourse at The Superyacht Forum.

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Inside the Incredible Superyacht REV

The eco-conscious research yacht will offer guests a different kind of charter experience.

By Emma Al-Mousawi

A few years ago, the thought of a floating eco-metropolis powered by hybrid energy, filled with the best scientific minds and equipment that could journey to the most secluded corners of Earth would have been dismissed as science fiction. Now it could be just around the corner. Meet the incredible yacht , REV Ocean.

Measuring 600 ft in length, she has one mission: to make the ocean healthy again.  Funded by Norwegian billionaire businessman and philanthropist Kjell Inge Røkke, who has vowed to give away half of his fortune to environmental causes, REV Ocean is set to be the world’s largest superyacht taking the title from its current holder, the 590.6- ft Azzam.  

The super-sized ship shares its name with the not-for-profit foundation that Røkke established together with marine biologist and former WWF Norway CEO Nina Jensen. The vessel itself forms a major part of the organization’s strategy to spearhead the next generation of ocean solutions and raise awareness of the global impacts of pollution, climate change and overfishing. 

REV Ocean will be kitted out with the latest sampling, observation, mapping and communication equipment for carrying out research that encompasses the whole marine ecosystem, from the icy abyss of the polar regions to the equatorial waters of the Indian Ocean. 

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Built by Norwegian shipyard VARD and designed by renowned naval Architect Espen Øino, REV Ocean will be powered by ultra-quiet hybrid propulsion and will have a max speed of 17.8 knots . She will also feature a lithium-ion battery pack that can be used to power the propulsion motors for silent running, limiting underwater acoustic pollution during biomass sampling on research missions.

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Determined to limit her environmental footprint, the multidisciplinary team behind her design and build has installed an endless list of eco-focused gadgets that include a ‘Green Pilot’ to monitor emissions as well as a water treatment system to prevent species cross-contamination across ocean zones. However, the most innovative of all has to be REV Ocean’s incinerator which gobbles up plastics in an environmentally positive way without producing noxious gases. This means the vessel does not have to off-load plastic waste to shoreside facilities in locations with little ability to dispose of plastics.

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After a delayed launch thanks to the global pandemic, REV Ocean is finally set to hit the water in 2026. She will be available to charter for one-third of the year, enabling guests to join scientific experts in an immersive, once-in-a-lifetime expedition. What’s more, any profit generated through the use of the vessel is reinvested into the charity’s vital ocean-saving work. 

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Although REV Ocean is a superyacht, a floating palace she is not. Those looking for the glamour and grandeur found on the likes of her superyacht predecessors Azzam or Eclipse might want to look elsewhere. REV Ocean is unashamedly a different type of vessel; one that confidently stands out from the crowd to offer an alternative adventure.

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As a charter vessel, REV Ocean will be able to comfortably accommodate 28 guests in 18 cabins. Her interiors have been imagined by the London Studio H2 Design who are responsible for, amongst others, the contemporary designs onboard the famed explorer yacht Ulysees as well as the luxurious and modern style found within the new 262.5 ft superyacht Tatiana . 

Speaking to Yacht Charter Fleet in 2019, H2’s founder J onny Horsfield explained that designing the interiors for a vessel like REV Ocean required a fresh approach: “ It is now my challenge to deliver a new kind of interior that is fit for the demands of its purpose, one that is holistic in its requirement to connect to the environment around it, and establish a new way of thinking to a project that has no precedent,” he said.

Indeed Horsfield admitted that despite REV Ocean’s unparalleled size (she measures 17,440 GT), the vessel crams in so many technological advancements that a major challenge has been fitting everything in. However, judging by the incredible list of exciting marine research equipmen t   she is set t o house on board, it appears to be a challenge that H2 has risen to.

Although much of her interiors are yet to be revealed, it’s safe to say she may not be quite as opulent as some of her superyacht predecessors; but this feels very much like a choice made in keeping with the vessel’s purpose. “She has been designed towards a more industrial look but with a Scandinavian minimalist approach to the [details]. All the materials are simple, basic materials like concrete, wood, metal and stone,” said Horsfield. 

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REV Ocean may not exude the glamour of some of the world’s other largest superyachts but despite this, charter guests will still be able to enjoy many of the luxuries found onboard her more lavish counterparts.

She is set to offer guests the choice of three swimming pools, a jacuzzi, a gym and a spa. There will be multiple dining rooms and recreational spaces onboard ideal for relaxing or entertaining, as well as several observation platforms to spot marine life or take in the unforgettable polar sunrises. 

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Her adventure-loving guests will have the opportunity to leave the jacuzzi behind and immerse themselves in the groundbreaking marine research taking place on board. With over 43,000 sq ft of the vessel dedicated to scientific research facilities, including laboratories and a dive center, there will be plenty of scope to join scientists in their mission-critical work. 

As is to be expected, this futuristic mega-vessel also holds an incredible collection of tenders and submersibles . This includes a three-person Triton 7500/3 series submersible capable of diving to 7,500 ft which is lowered into the ocean’s depths via the ship’s 25-ft moon pool in the hull. Adventures via air are made possible by REV Ocean’s Airbus ACH145 helicopter which is served by two helipads. 

From remote polar regions to the tropics, REV Ocean is designed to cope with the planet’s most extreme conditions thanks to her ice-class hull. Possessing a range of 21,120 nautical miles,  she will be able to pretty much circumnavigate the globe without refueling meaning no location is off-limits. 

Originally planned for 2021, REV Ocean’s maiden voyage was set to be a scientific mission to the Norwegian archipelago of Svalbard, home to a diverse population of wildlife including seals, polar bears, whales and walruses. This has been put on hold as she awaits completion, with expect ed delivery in early 2025 and be fully operational from 2026. Other expeditions in the pipeline are rumored to include the Caribbean and the Galapagos. 

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REV OCEAN, a 194.9 m Motor Yacht currently being built in Norway and recently launched (soon to be delivered in 2025), is going to be the flagship of Vard .

Her top speed is 17.0 kn and she boasts a maximum range of 21120.0 nm when navigating at cruising speed, with power coming from a diesel electric engine. She can accommodate up to 36 guests in 18 staterooms, with 54 crew members. She has a gross tonnage of 16854.0 GT and a 22.0 m beam.

She was designed by Espen Oeino International , who has designed 69 other superyachts in the BOAT Pro database.

Her interior was designed by H2 Yacht Design , who has 51 other superyacht interiors designed in the BOAT Pro database - she is built with , a Steel hull, and Aluminium superstructure.

When delivered, REV OCEAN will join a fleet of 70 motor yachts longer than 100m. Compared to similarly sized motor yachts, her volume will be 9716.92 GT above the average.

REV OCEAN is registered under the Norway flag (along with a total of other 17 yachts)

Specifications

• Name: REV OCEAN
• Yacht Type: Motor Yacht
• Yacht Subtype: Displacement , Expedition Yacht
• Builder: Vard
• Exterior Designer: Espen Oeino International
• Interior Designer: H2 Yacht Design

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By Nina Done   23 June 2021

In a recent press release, her team have announced that due to technical and weight issues caused by the Vard Brattvåg shipyard in Norway, where the expedition yacht REV OCEAN is currently under construction, there is expected to be a further 3-5 year delay before she is fully compliant and ready for delivery.

Whilst these delays have been through no fault of their own, the communique made it clear that REV Ocean’s ambition for ‘One Healthy Ocean’ will remain at the forefront of everything they do. They have already indicated their intentions to use the delay constructively to ‘fill critical knowledge gaps, develop innovative solutions and bridge science, business and policy sectors’ to promote and implement their overarching mission for ocean conservation. 

‘One Healthy Ocean’

YachtCharterFleet had the pleasure of being hosted onboard this phenomenal yacht last summer, and gained some valuable insights into this incredible and ambitious project. 

REV OCEAN will be a state-of-the-art expedition vessel committed to pioneering oceanographic research, which the owner hopes will not only leave a long-term legacy for the oceans but also act as a catalyst for change for current and future yacht owners.

His mission is simple: save the seas, and he hopes that REV OCEAN will pave the way for a new era of superyacht, with a strong emphasis on ocean welfare.

State-of-the-art research facilities

Covering an area of approximately 4,000m², which equates to roughly 15 tennis courts, it is anticipated she will have no less than 6 cutting-edge research laboratories with the latest scientific equipment, a fully-equipped dive centre with its own decompression chamber and air nitrox system, drop keels with sensitive hydrophones for listening to marine mammals and pelagic sampling capabilities via an extensive trawl cable enabling scientists to safely catch and release specimens up to 3,000 metres below the surface of the sea. 

In addition, she will have 2 certified helipads for helicopter surveys, transport and drone use, a 36-seater auditorium with Dolby sound for lectures and a vast 7.7m by 5m ‘moon pool’, for launching a range of submersibles, both autonomous and remotely-operated, for extreme underwater exploration. 

Size matters

At 182.9m (600ft) expedition yacht REV OCEAN is set to be larger than the luxury behemoth AZZAM, currently the world’s largest superyacht at 181m (593ft). 

The owner and REV Ocean team have been open about their desire to break records and generate a media storm within the superyacht industry and beyond, thus providing the perfect platform upon which to promote their dedicated mission for change.

Unique charter opportunities

Using the philosophy ‘charter with a purpose’, yacht REV OCEAN has a unique funding model to encourage guests to effectively invest in the project by chartering the yacht for a ‘once-in-a-lifetime immersive and educational experience’. The money raised through yacht charters is hoped to fund their innovative research efforts, allowing them to explore further and deeper than ever before.

Charter guests can still expect to receive a luxury 6-star service, delivered by a professional crew, and will have a host of areas dedicated to their utmost comfort and relaxation.

REV OCEAN’s interior spaces are currently being penned by H2 Design, who have confirmed a Scandanvian minimalist approach, coupled with all the usual yacht charter amenities expected of a yacht of this calibre, including extensive wellness facilities, well-equipped gymnasium, luxurious accommodation and 3 swimming pools. 

As you would expect, expedition yacht REV OCEAN will also boast a vast array of 'green' credentials, such as an environmentally-friendly high-tech incinerator for disposing of waste and plastics, fuel-optimisation to reduce her carbon footprint and heat recovery system for eco-conscious charterers.

Where is she expected to charter?

Following her completion, it is anticipated that REV OCEAN will set off on her maiden voyage to Svalbard for her first scientific mission. Afterwards, she will head south towards the Caribbean Sea, Central America and Panama. 

She will then set a course for the spectacular Galapagos Islands , which will provide fantastic opportunities for both charter guests and researchers to gain insight into some of the most astonishing and abundant marine life on the planet. 

If you are interested in learning more about expedition charters, or chartering M/Y REV OCEAN , please reach out to your preferred yacht charter broker for more information.

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World's Largest Eco-friendly Expedition Superyacht REV Ocean

Posted April 13, 2021 in Brokerage & New Build by Miriam Cain

Many yacht owners are increasingly aware they share responsibility for the health of the ocean. Leading by example, the mega yacht REV OCEAN was created by owner Kjell Inge Røkke, with a single overarching purpose and ambition: to make the oceans healthy again. When she is delivered in 2023, she will be the world’s largest research and expedition vessel ( REV ). Navigator talks to Nina Jensen, marine biologist and CEO of REV OCEAN , about the incredible mission this spectacular vessel is about to embark on.

The Expert: Nina Jensen

Nina Jensen joined REV OCEAN as CEO in 2018, after 15 years in WWF Norway , where she campaigned for new conservation measures in various roles until becoming Secretary-General in 2012. She holds a Master’s degree in Marine Biology from the University of Fishery Science in Tromsø, and is a board member of the Business for Peace Foundation . Nina also serves on the Advisory Board of the Global Opportunity Report and is a member of the Adjudication Committee for the Nordic Council Nature and Environment Prize, and the Expert Committee of the Thor Heeyerdahl Award.

Can you introduce REV Ocean and its mission in one sentence?

REV OCEAN is the world’s largest and most advanced research and expedition vessel designed with one purpose: to save life in the ocean. How serious are the issues faced by our planet’s oceans? N I would say the destruction of our oceans is arguably the biggest challenge faced by our planet. The ocean provides us with more than 50 percent of the oxygen we breathe, it provides an essential food source for close to two billion people and employs hundreds of millions of people. It also regulates our climate, provides inspiration, medicines and many other intangible benefits that we aren’t even factoring into the equation. It is a very serious situation and one that we have created in a nanosecond of the planet’s existence. During only my lifetime we have already lost more than 40 percent of life in the ocean and the situation is escalating. Climate change, overfishing and plastic pollution are the main culprits and these are all problems that I believe we can fix if we put our minds to it, collaborate and do the right things, now.

I understand that COVID-19 has delayed the final build stages for REV OCEAN. When will she now be delivered, and what will her maiden mission be?

Our best estimate currently is that she will be delivered in 2023. Our ambition for her maiden voyage is Pole to Pole, but it all depends on the timing of her delivery as these are very harsh environments that are only accessible, at least for now, at certain times of the year. Although now, of course, the Arctic is melting at an incredibly fast rate and soon it will be open for longer periods of the year. We will shift around our itinerary so that it still puts us in the same region. The aim is for the initiative to be a global one and REV OCEAN will be sailing to all parts of the world’s oceans, not just the Poles. We want to be bold and brave in terms of both the scientific research that we do, the solutions that we are testing, the people that we bring on board and the areas that we go to. The areas that we go to will be guided by our three thematic priorities: climate change, overfishing and plastic pollution.

REV OCEAN is also a mega yacht, so how will her time be split between these dual roles? Will the owner himself be involved and on board for some of the scientific endeavors or are these roles kept separate?

The owner is dedicated to the project and has been involved in every last detail of her development, both in terms of the construction of REV OCEAN and in the mission to find solutions to these ecological problems rather than just the facts of their existence. He will be part of all three of her operating modes: scientific research, exploration, and charter. He will be chartering the vessel at the same level as everyone else; even though REV OCEAN is his initiative, he will still pay the market price to charter REV OCEAN when he wants to use her.

The Schmidt Ocean Institute and OceanX are also doing great things in ocean conservation. Does REV OCEAN differ from these when it comes to the missions you have planned? Will you be collaborating with them?

Collaborating with such initiatives is extremely important to us. We are already working with Schmidt Ocean and a few other philanthropic research vessels. Together, we have formed The Pink Flamingo Club, which allows us to get together to share ideas on research projects, itineraries, areas of collaboration and how we can best support the U.N.’s Decade of Ocean Science, something that we are currently in the middle of. Collaborating, sharing resources, ensuring that we are not duplicating efforts and building to each other’s strengths is really important. There really is so much that needs to be achieved in order to save the oceans and there is plenty of room for all of us to contribute. When it comes to resources, the vessels are targeted differently in terms of their purpose. The OceanX has a state-of-the-art communications platform for filming and documentaries, and to my knowledge, she is the best vessel out there for this purpose. REV OCEAN will also have state-of-the-art communications facilities on board, but our primary focus is more on scientific research, and we are also a technological test platform for ocean solutions. Hopefully, we are in many ways complementary to each other.

Can you give an example of the type of scientific institutions you will invite on board to be part of the mission? How are the applicants selected?

We will hand-pick the scientists, institutions, organizations and individuals that we invite to come out with us. The first year of operations will be different to future years, though, as it will be a learning process for all of us involved. A lot of testing, fine-tuning and calibration will be done, so we will be inviting partners and friends to come out with us. At this stage we have already received more than 100 proposals for projects to undertake in the first year, which is way more than we could possibly accommodate. We have established an independent scientific committee consisting of global experts in their respective fields of fisheries, plastics and climate change to support us in the selection process. Together with our science team, they will filter through the various applications based on certain criteria, and will then put forward a recommendation in terms of which projects we should choose. The applications must contribute to REV OCEAN’s mission, be solutions-focused and be multi-disciplinary with broad diversity ( gender, age, geography). And, all the data produced by a project has to be openly shared with the scientific community.

What has the response been like from the superyacht industry? Has it been supportive?

It has been overwhelmingly supportive, and it has been really interesting to see how much positive attention this initiative has created. It has helped us learn more about the way we operate, how we can work together, share information and ultimately come together to contribute to a more sustainable ocean.In the last issue of Navigator, we interviewed a number of shipyards, including Oceanco, Heesen and Nobiskrug, all of which have built vessels with eco-friendly credentials. Do you believe the industry is moving in the right direction? Is progress fast enough or do you think they could be doing more?N They have certainly made a start and our hope is that REV OCEAN will be a source of inspiration to the superyacht industry. Reducing the environmental footprints of yachting operations and businesses, and finding positive ways in which the industry can contribute to protecting the ocean is of paramount importance. Such initiatives have to start with the owners, who should ensure their own yacht is running sustainably. From implementing basic environmental practices and initiatives in the day-to-day operations and sourcing sustainable products to switching to alternative fuels or energy sources, there are so many ways in which a yacht can be run efficiently and sustainably that also have cost-saving implications. Owners get so much joy from the ocean, being able to pay back and make a difference should be a priority.

Have you been impressed by any company or sector of the industry in particular?

I don’t know enough about the initiatives behind each company in the industry, but I can certainly say that the designer of REV OCEAN, Espen Øino, is an incredible naval architect, and he has been an integral part in integrating sustainability into the design of the vessel and of the other vessels that he is involved with. If you can integrate sustainability into the design of the yachts, then you are building this into the core of the structure. By doing this at the start you are asking the right questions and sowing the seeds for a sustainable future. I would also like to highlight the Monaco Foundation and key Monaco institutions for their sustainable yachting initiatives. We recently partnered with these prominent marine conservation organizations in an effort to jointly develop projects to combat the negative impact of climate change and plastic pollution in the ocean.

What can a yacht owner do aboard their own yacht to ensure they are as eco-friendly as possible? Do you believe a yacht can ever be really “green”?

Unfortunately, the complex logistics involved not only in the build but in the operation of a superyacht means that it can never be truly “green”. However, they can always be “greener,” and any effort is a step in the right direction. How are you mitigating the environmental impact of REV OCEAN’s build? N We have tried to integrate sustainability into all aspects of REV OCEAN’s build and operations. From the construction of the vessel, the various materials used and their sourcing, to the propulsion of the vessel, sustainability has been key in every decision. We are developing specific food programs, clothing programs and water programs to make sure that we are sourcing sustainably, that we eliminate waste and emissions and that we try to be a complete circular and waste-free system. Anything that we can’t eliminate we will offset through mangrove restoration, and we won’t have any single-use plastics on board.

What would your advice be to a yacht owner wanting to do their part in ocean conservation?

Lead by example. Look at your sustainability efforts and ensure that you are running your yacht as sustainably as possible. Even a small step, like inserting a filter in the laundry facilities, will stop microplastics from entering the ocean. Take it a step further and join initiatives such as SeaKeepers, participating in their marine conservation program and using your yacht as a platform for marine research. You could also take part in beach clean-ups, or offer your yacht to charterers looking to take part in similar programs.

What if you don’t own a yacht, can you be involved?

There are several initiatives all over the world, including programs such as the Water Rev olution Foundation, that you can get involved in. There are also a number of yachts available to charter for scientific research.

As a marine biologist, how do you see the future?

I am an eternal optimist—you really need to be in this business as it can be quite depressing at times. I have always been very solutions-oriented, and I am optimistic that we can make a change. It will require hard work, a lot of money and people coming together and doing things radically different. I also believe this can be done in a fun way.

How can we ensure general society understands the impact of plastic and how important ocean conservation is? How can any of us be part of the solution?

It is quite simple. Cut out single-use plastics entirely, reduce your meat consumption and buy only sustainably caught seafood. And finally, who is your inspiration? N David Attenborough. He is so passionate and inspirational, using his knowledge to improve the state of the planet and to change the way we think, all in a positive and enthusiastic way. He appeals to everyone, no matter their age. A true icon.

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Sanctioned Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich tried to offload his vast assets amid clampdowns on the country's oligarchs. Take a look at his luxury empire, including the 3rd-largest yacht in the world.

• Billionaire Roman Abramovich was once the richest known man in Russia.
• He was one of seven Russian oligarchs sanctioned by the UK government on March 10.
• Before being sanctioned, Abramovich scrambled to sell his assets, including his $3 billion soccer club Chelsea FC.

Roman Abramovich was once the richest known man in Russia. Bloomberg pegs his net worth at $13.5 billion, a $4.1 billion slump since the beginning of the year.

His net worth peaked in 2008 at $23.5 billion.

Ambramovich, 55, is known for his collection of superyachts, luxury cars, private planes, and homes around the world. The Wall Street Journal once nicknamed his global collection of extravagant possessions " The Roman Empire. "

The billionaire is the  largest shareholder of Evraz , one of the world's top producers of steel . He also owns stakes in the world's largest producer of refined nickel, according to Bloomberg.

Most of Abramovich's vast fortune comes from proceeds from selling Russian state-owned assets after the fall of the Soviet Union. He owned stakes in industries like airlines, oil, and aluminum .

In 2003, he sold a 26% stake of Russian airline company Aeroflot to the National Reserve Bank. In 2005, he sold his 70% stake in Russian oil company Sibneft for almost $10 billion. He also offloaded his aluminum assets for more than $2 billion.

Abramovich did not respond to Insider's request for comment for this story.

Katie Warren contributed to an earlier version of this article.

From 2003 to 2008, Abramovich was the governor of Chukotka, a remote Arctic province.

During his tenure, he spent $1.3 billion of his own money on the region.

Sibneft, the oil company of which he owned nearly 70%, was registered in the region until Abramovich sold his shares to the state-run energy company in 2015.

Abramovich has been married three times and has seven children.

His most recent marriage was to Dasha Zhukova, with whom he has two children . The couple cofounded the Garage Museum of Contemporary Art in Moscow and the New Holland Island cultural center in Saint Petersburg. In 2017, the couple announced they would be separating after 10 years together.

Abramovich was previously married to Irina Malandina for 16 years. They have four daughters and one son. At the time of their 2007 split, he was worth $18.7 billion. Although Russian courts usually award a wife half of the wealth built up during a marriage, Malandina settled for $300 million  — 1.6% of Abramovich's fortune.

Little is known about Abramovich's first marriage to Olga Yurevna Lysova, except that it lasted for three years, from 1987 to 1990.

Now, with the West's sanctions on Russia's oligarchs, Abramovich has reportedly been scrambling to sell his assets.

In the aftermath of Russia's unprovoked invasion of Ukraine, Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny's organization named Abramovich one of 35 Russian individuals who should be considered for sanctions, The Guardian reported.  

Abramovich bought London-based Chelsea FC in 2003 from long-time chairman Ken Bates for $233 million. Abramovich is "a keen follower of sport and international football," a statement said at the time.

In a statement in March, Abramovich announced that he would be selling the club. "This has never been about business nor money for me, but pure passion for the game and Club," Abramovich said.

He also said all the net proceeds from the sale would go to those affected by the war in Ukraine. Bloomberg reported that he is seeking a bid of 3 billion pounds ($4 billion).

Abramovich is understood to have turned down a £2.5 billion ($3.3 billion) offer in late February or early March, per SkyNews.

Abramovich was among seven Russian oligarchs who were sanctioned by the UK on March 10.

Despite the billionaire rushing to offload some of his assets — including Chelsea Football Club — the sanctions now bar him from making deals to sell the club, banning all transactions between Abramovich and UK citizens and businesses . 

Chelsea FC is the seventh-most valuable soccer club in the world, per Forbes.

It was worth about $3.2 billion in 2021, per Forbes . While the club has amassed millions of fans around the world, not all are happy with its stance on Ukraine.

Chelsea FC posted a controversial statement in February, where it failed to mention Russia or Abramovich's ownership.

"The situation in Ukraine is horrific and devastating. Chelsea FC's thoughts are with everyone in Ukraine. Everyone at the club is praying for peace," the club said in a statement on its website at the time.

However, Chelsea's financial future is now in doubt because of sanctions against Abramovich. Sanctions on him mean that the club's finances are frozen , and that Chelsea can now only spend around $26,000 per game on travel.

In 2018, Abramovich was granted Israeli citizenship and flew to Tel Aviv after facing delays in renewing his UK visa.

Upon moving to Tel Aviv, Abramovich became the richest man living in Israel. In 2020, local media reported that the billionaire had dropped $57 million on a seafront hotel in Tel Aviv.

In the aftermath of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, several high-profile Israelis — including the chairman of the Yad Vashem Holocaust Memorial Museum and a chief rabbi — urged the US not to impose sanctions on Abramovich, according to The Times of Israel.

The representatives wrote a letter to the US ambassador in February commending Abramovich's investments, philanthropy, and contributions to Israel, the outlet reported. 

The museum's chairman told the Washington Post that Abramovich was the museum's second-largest private donor.

Reports indicate Abramovich is also rushing to offload his London real estate holdings.

The billionaire has homes all over the world, including a $118.4 million home in Kensington Palace Gardens in London, an area nicknamed "Billionaires' Row," according to The Guardian .

"He's terrified of being sanctioned, which is why he's already going to sell his home tomorrow and sell another flat as well," Labour MP Chris Bryant told the UK Parliament in March, per Bloomberg .

Abramovich is also among the billionaires who own homes at Eaton Square — an exclusive garden estate in London that is nicknamed "Red Square" because of the number of Russian billionaires who own properties there. 

Abramovich has spent tens of millions of dollars on prime New York City real estate.

Abramovich paid $96 million for four townhouses on New York City's Upper East Side with plans to turn them into one megamansion. He also bought another property two blocks away.

In September 2018, Abramovich transferred four of the five properties, all in a row on East 75th Street, to his third ex-wife, Zhukova, for about $92 million as part of their divorce proceedings, the New York Post reported, citing city property records.

Abramovich reportedly owns a home in Antibes on the French Riviera.

Abramovich bought the Chateau de la Croe , a mansion that overlooks the Mediterranean Sea, in 2001, per Bloomberg.

In 2018, A French court found that Abramovich had undervalued the holiday home and had not paid enough wealth tax in 2006 and 2007.

In 2009, Abramovich dropped $90 million on an estate on the Caribbean island of St. Bart's, the Wall Street Journal reported, citing a person close to the deal.

The 70-acre estate is replete with Balinese bungalows with ocean views, tennis courts, swimming pools, and music pavilions, per the Journal's 2009 report .

Homes aren't the only things Abramovich likes to collect: The billionaire has reportedly spent hundreds of millions of dollars on yachts on his lifetime.

Abramovich bought the superyacht Pelorus in 2004. At the time, it was the 11th-largest yacht in the world, per Yacht Harbour .

But Abramovich's second ex-wife, Malandina, got the yacht in their divorce settlement .

Before sanctions were imposed on Abramovich on March 10, a 460-foot superyacht Solaris that was linked to Abramovich   departed a Barcelona shipyard after being docked there for repairs since 2021. The $600 million vessel left Spain on March 8, and was tracked moving eastward after leaving the shipyard.

Solaris was spotted on March 12 , anchored in Montenegro. 

Abramovich later spent nearly $500 million on a superyacht called Eclipse.

At 533 feet long, Eclipse was once the world's largest yacht, though it's since been overtaken by the 590-foot Azzam , which launched in 2013, and later too by REV Ocean , a sleek, 600-foot yacht that launched in 2019.

Among Eclipse's amenities are two helicopter pads, cabins to host 36 guests and space for 70 crew, a 52-foot swimming pool — and a missile detection system.

The yacht was in a Barcelona shipyard last year for renovations, The Guardian reported in February.

However, the superyacht this week appeared to be headed in the direction of the Solaris yacht . According to data from MarineTraffic , the two superyachts could eventually meet in the Ionian sea if the Eclipse were to keep its course sailing east across the Mediterranean Sea. 

Abramovich has reportedly owned at least three other yachts in his lifetime, including Le Grand Bleu .

His car collection is nothing to scoff at either.

Abramovich reportedly has dropped more than $11 million on luxury vehicles , including the above limited edition Ferrari FXX. Only 29 were made.

Abramovich also bought a Pagani Zonda Roadster, one of only 15 ever to be made, according to The Telegraph. He has also reportedly bought  a Bugatti Veyron, a Mercedes AMG GT3, and an Aston Martin Vulcan.

Abramovich has a number of airplanes in his personal fleet, including a Boeing 767-33AER.

The customized interior of the aircraft includes a banquet hall that seats 30 people, a kitchen, an office, and a bedroom.

Abramovich previously owned a Dassault Falcon 900, which his ex-wife  Irina Malandina got in their 2007 divorce settlement, per Boss Hunting.

Meanwhile, a $65 million Gulfstream private jet linked to Abramovich was seen flying from Israel to Istanbul on March 14. Abramovich himself was spotted at a VIP lounge in Israel  before the Gulfstream jet made its journey to Turkey. 

Abramovich's personal art collection comprises works by Pablo Picasso, Lucian Freud, and Francis Bacon.

In 2008, he spent $34 million on a piece entitled "Benefits Supervisor Sleeping" by Freud.

The very next night at Sotheby's, Abramovich paid $86.3 million for Francis Bacon's "Triptych, 1976," according to The Wall Street Journal .

But Abramovich's art collection could soon be under scrutiny. Several countries are looking to freeze Russian billionaires' foreign-owned assets, which could include some of the most valuable pieces in the world, reported The Art Newspaper.

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Exiled russian oligarch’s 257’ superyacht amaryllis seen towed through palm beach.

The Amaryllis being towed past the former mansion of Henry Flagler, built in 1902

By John Jannarone and Alan Hatfield

The 257’ superyacht Amaryllis apparently owned by exiled Russian oligarch Andrey Borodin was towed past Palm Beach, FL on Friday morning, according to a visual account by CorpGov .

The yacht, whose owner is frequently cited as Mr. Borodin by enthusiast publications, moved slowly through the Lake Worth lagoon where bridges were raised for its passage. A towboat with flashing lights about 150 feet ahead pulled the Amaryllis , built by German shipyard Abeking & Rasmussen in 2011.

While CorpGov could not officially confirm Mr. Borodin as the owner of the vessel, his wife, socialite Tatiana Korsakova, has posted dozens of Instagram photos and videos aboard the Amaryllis. A yacht broker interviewed by CorpGov confirmed that Ms. Korsakova is indeed aboard the Amaryllis in the photos and videos.

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The sighting comes as billions of dollars in Russian-owned yachts have been seized around the world as a result of international sanctions. CNN has published an extensive list of seized vessels, which were taken in harbor cities including Mallorca, Spain and London.

However, it is unclear if the Amaryllis was being seized or voluntarily towed. Very large yachts often choose to be towed because bridges are required to raise for them, according to the yacht broker.

The former Bank of Moscow chief was granted political asylum in the UK in February 2013 after fleeing what he alleged to be politically-motivated fraud and embezzlement charges. Mr. Borodin would go on to be tried and convicted in abstentia in Russian Court in 2018, but not before managing to enlist a number of prominent American lawmakers to lobby Washington for a U.S. visa. Despite Russian extradition requests to the UK government, Borodin’s controversial attempts to make large donations to the NHS, and the uncovering of an assassination plot against his life, the fugitive banker remains overseas, having been granted access to his Swiss bank accounts and having made several notable London real estate purchases during his time in exile.

Mr. Borodin is widely listed as a billionaire, but his total wealth remains difficult to confirm accurately, with the governments of Switzerland and the Bahamas having been asked to help the Russian government in its legal case. In 2012, Borodin purchased the UK’s then-most expensive home, an 80-hectare 18th-century estate in Oxfordshire, for upwards of $217 million. In 2017 he was granted access to personal Swiss accounts holding a reported $378 million. The Amaryllis was purchased for a reported $120 million.

Mr. Borodin did not immediately respond to an emailed query from CorpGov , while the FBI declined to comment. An emailed query to The Department of Homeland Security was not returned.

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Two important events saw the Mangusta Maxi Open by the prominent Italian builder Overmarine again protagonist on the nautical scene: Marine Max exclusive partner for the United States attended the Palm Beach Boat Show , running from March 22 to 25 with the spectacular motor yacht Mangusta 92 and the Mangusta 130 superyacht on display. Burevestnik Group, on the other hand, was the star of the Moscow International Boat Show , taking place from March 20 to 25 exhibiting the scale models of the luxury yacht Mangusta Oceano 148, the superyacht Mangusta 92, the Mangusta 165 as well as Mangusta 130 yachts.

Mangusta 92 Superyacht

MANGUSTA 92 ( an example of Mangusta 92 is the motor yacht ILLUSION ) Stylish and fast luxury motor yacht Mangusta 92 represents perfect proportions. She offers an ambitious layout that permits for 3 beautiful staterooms and a relax room or 4 staterooms, each with high-tech entertainment centers. Run by twin MTU 16V2000M94 of 2600Hp each and Kamewa 56S3 jet drives, the Mangusta 92 achieves the exciting speed of 37 knots.

Luxury motor yacht Mangusta 130

MANGUSTA 130 ( for example the charter yacht Ability ) Mangusta 130 superyacht combines pleasure and performance. Her lower deck provides 4 lovely staterooms and a salon or 5 staterooms. When the twin 3640-hp MTU16V4000 M93L are fired up and bring the vessel to a full speed of 39 knots, the peaceful as well as relaxing feeling remains, as there is no noise or vibration.

Megayacht Mangusta 165

MANGUSTA 165 ( an example can be the luxury charter yacht ZEUS ) The biggest fiberglass Open Yacht ever built, the luxury megayacht Mangusta 165 brings together state of the art technology with extreme comfort. With a speed of 39 knots, the Mangusta 165 exceeds all expectations in terms of performance, with the stabilizers that provide the smoothest ride. This majestic and elegant vessel offers extraordinarily spacious interiors with four or five staterooms and a living space.

Superyacht Mangusta Oceano 148

MANGUSTA OCEANO 148 Mangusta Oceano 148 superyacht is built to provide her Owner with the utmost in luxury and comfort aboard by integrating the latest technology processes with the most advanced marine equipment available in the market. Her interiors can be built in any kind of wood and with the style (design) selected by the Owner.

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