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Here’s the mystery behind the massive yacht docked in Victoria’s Harbour (PHOTOS)

If you’ve been to Victoria’s Boom + Batten Restaurant & Cafe recently, you may have noticed the massive 208-foot sailing yacht poking out from in behind the building. 

If you’re wanting to know who owns it, you’re not the only one!

Unfortunately, this $35 million dollar beauty’s owner remains a mystery.

Known as Athos , the vessel was initially owned by Dutch millionaire, Geert Pepping — the CEO of Seatrade and an influential figure in the maritime industry, before it was sold in 2022 to an unknown buyer. 

With running costs of $4 million a year, it is the world’s largest privately-owned two-masted schooner and is described as “one of the most technologically sophisticated classic sailing yachts in existence” on superyachtfans.com .

It was designed by Andre Hoek and built by Holland Jachtbouw with a blend of style and luxury, and is said to be a testament to yacht design and craftsmanship. 

In 2022 Athos received a bit of a lift to mark its next journey. 

The refit at Huisfit notably added 1.25-metres to the stern overhang, a challenging task to ensure a seamless integration into the structure. 

Here are some images detailing additions under its new ownership:

Whoever it is, they sure know how to ride in style!

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Brazilian billionaire's superyacht pays a visit to Victoria's Inner Harbour

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The visiting Anawa certainly puts the “super” in superyacht.

The 203-foot-long vessel dwarfed most of the other vessels in Victoria Harbour on Tuesday. The MV Coho is larger at 341 feet, but it doesn’t have the same swag — the Anawa carries its own helicopter on deck.

Anawa was custom-designed and built in 2020 by Damen Yachting. It’s one of the company’s SeaXplorer class of vessels, billed as “long-range, luxury expedition” yachts.

It can carry 12 guests and 15 crew plus a captain, Damen said.

It’s owned by Brazilian billionaire Jorge Paulo Lemann, according to superfanyacht.com. Forbes.com says the investor-philanthropist lives in Switzerland and is worth $14.8 billion.

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With 2,000km of stunning coastline and an eclectic mix of experience both on land and at sea, there is always something special waiting for you in Victoria.

 Victoria’s diverse landscape ranges from sandy beaches to snow-capped mountains, and you will embrace everything from the vibrant city of Melbourne to the breath-taking beauty of the Twelve Apostles and Great Ocean Road.

Melbourne is Australia’s cultural capital, a mecca of exquisite tastes and exhilarating events. In every bustling laneway you will find hidden gems and culinary treats as you explore a city brimming with artistic flair. Melbourne is also a major events hub for everything including sport, music and theatre. Superyachts based in the central Melbourne City Superyacht Marina are within minutes from the Melbourne Cup, Australian Open and Melbourne Grand Prix.

Victoria’s phenomenal rugged coastline provides plenty of opportunities for adventures, so you can enjoy the luxury of your superyacht as you cruise past pristine backdrops. From sandy beaches and wetlands to forests and steep cliffs, the Victorian coastline is a feast for the eyes and filled with exciting activities. There are more than 20 marine parks found off the Victorian coastline, while venturing ashore you can immerse yourself in the jaw-dropping scenery of National Parks. Taking the world-famous Great Ocean Road, you will come across the iconic 12 Apostles rock stacks which have come to characterise the dramatic Victorian coastline. Along the way you must keep an eye out for some of Australia’s unique wildlife, and stop in at some of the historic coastal towns.

Victoria is certainly a state that will please foodies, and its exquisite restaurants are not confined to Melbourne. Across Victoria you will find culinary delights in some of the most beautiful locations, including scenic riverside eateries along the Murray River. The Mornington Peninsula and Yarra Valley are home to Victoria’s renowned wineries, and offer splendid retreats which will mirror the luxury that you will be accustomed to onboard your superyacht.

Whether on land or sea, Victoria always delivers with unique experiences and luxury in abundance. This is a remarkable destination for superyacht charters, where you can experience the best of both inner-city luxuries and remote wilderness.

19 Jan Superyacht Zenith Docks In Victoria

Zenith by sabre catamarans.

I had the pleasure of snapping photos and video of the Invictus superyacht that rolled into Victoria’s harbour last summer, and now Zenith. We don’t have a lot of room for many superyachts at once here in Victoria but Zenith has been happily sitting docked right in our best spot.

While we do have plans for a bigger port just a couple minutes away, our inner harbour does a damn fine job. The Fairmont Empress looks lovely in the background and manages to make this superyacht look a tad bit small.

This boat was built by Sabre Catamarans in Western Australia in 2012 and has come a long way to reach our little corner of the globe. This vessel features some of the latest technology which makes crossing the planet on this baby a breeze.

Incat Crowther performed naval architecture and engineering work on the vessel, with exterior design by Waterline Design who also designed the luxurious interior. I didn’t go inside her obviously but I can only image what it would be like to take a trip on this yacht.

Zenith can get up to its top speeds of 25 knots thanks to the twin MTU 12V 4000 M90 diesel engine and an impressive range of up to 3500 nautical miles. For all the cruising she’s done in the past couple of years she looked brand new still.

One of the world's largest sailing yachts arrives on Vancouver Island

One of the largest sailing yachts in the world cruised into a small Vancouver Island community this week, drawing a constant stream of onlookers to the Mill Bay Marina.

At 78 metres long and nearly 90 metres tall, the sloop M5 is hard to miss.

According to Boat International magazine, the Cayman-flagged vessel is the largest single-masted sailing yacht in the world.

The M5 sailed into the Saanich Inlet marina on Sunday, with a floatplane housed on its rear deck.

Built in 2004 by U.K. shipyard Vosper Thornycroft at an estimated US$50 million, the vessel is owned by Texas oil billionaire Rod Lewis, according to Boat International.

Marina staff say the vessel is due to depart on Friday.

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This is what a day on board a €125million superyacht is like

The prime position of the 85-metre explorer yacht Victorious at the recent 2021 Monaco Yacht Show meant that those who didn’t already know the rip-rolling story behind her build soon did. The construction process flitted between multiple owners and designers for over 14 years until finally, victory was had.

As many saw in Monaco, the rescue mission orchestrated by Victorious ’ owner and founder of Turkish yacht builder AKYACHT truly paid off, and what was achieved by H2 Yacht Design, the yard and Michael Leach Design can only be described as a super-stylish home at sea in the form of a more-than-capable superyacht.

Now, the brand-new yacht is available for sale and charter thanks to the help and expertise of the leading brokerage house, Burgess . With many intrigued by what day-to-day life could be like on the mighty Victorious , here are just a few of the delightful design details and key areas that a future owner, charterer and their guests can expect to indulge in during an unforgettable 24-hours on board.

Supreme hang out spots

In the part of the yacht where most would expect to see a sundeck, H2 Yacht Design formed a swanky club-style lounge. It’s an area in which guests can unwind at the end of each day, and make the most of the cigar humidor, glass-fronted wine cellar, angular marble fireplace and curved cream-coloured sofas for evening soirees. For taking some time out to thoroughly enjoy a cigar under the night sky, guests can move to the adjoining aft open-air terrace.

Nearby in the sky lounge, guests can gather upon the seating area for a more intimate occasion, or chill out, drink in hand by the sit-up bar. Styled as an “Ibiza lounge”, the beach-house vibe of the upper main saloon is enhanced by nautical-inspired rope set into the bar and bursts of marine blue across the furnishings. From either space, the wraparound views grant the all-important vistas, and the baby grand piano can be played to perfect the ambience.

If the occasion suits, the helicopter (an AC145 or equivalent) can be boarded from the touch-and-go foredeck helipad reachable from the sky lounge via the walkaround side decks. As this space was built to be multi-purpose, it can also serve as an entertainment platform or a daytime sunbathing spot.

Another firm favourite feature of Victorious is her main-deck cinema room. With deep, plush velvet sofas, a tiered layout and a dark grey interior, this cosy spot is where guests can switch off and be engrossed in one of the latest blockbusters.

Child-friendly design

As the first owner of Victorious is a family man who has owned a handful of family boats in the Mediterranean, the interior required a child-proof design that didn't fall short of the level of refinement expected of a luxury charter offering. In terms of facilities for the younger ones, the main deck has a children's playroom and the two upper-deck children's cabins can also serve as staff cabins. All of this is evidence of the designer’s efforts to make a yacht that is both functional, beautiful and can stand the test of time.

Guests will find the practical interior remains entirely elegant to form a welcoming villa-esque style with warm natural woods, teak and white oak, and occasional deeper Macassar. Rippled glass, onyx, silver travertine and Calacatta marble add subtle glimmers here and there to promote a relaxed vibe.

Extra additions

The original design lacked a dedicated lower-deck dive store or storage cupboard, which for most, is an essential feature for any big explorer yacht intended to go the distance. As a result, the designers created a well-thought-out area with a storage room for wetsuits and cold weather gear. Once the adventurous guests are good-to-go, two of the yacht’s three tenders – a 12.5m custom limousine catamaran tender (designed by H2 Design) and an 11.5m Fountain 38 tender – can be launched from the main deck aft stowage space. With the tenders off the deck and either moored alongside the yacht or off on an escapade, the main deck aft is a fresh open space that can host anything from a sundown disco, lunchtime buffet to a games or sports event.

The crew are, naturally, more than qualified to be handling the yacht and all her specialities – especially the full-to-the-brim toy store. Here, guests can get to grips with any kind of on-water board, dive deep with the SeaBobs and scuba gear, be ambitious and try their luck fishing, or just have some carefree fun on some of the many inflatables. While these special moments are happening, the one member of the crew who is also a drone pilot can capture it all on camera for guests to keep as a happy keepsake.

Extra-large beach club

One of the first phases of Victorious ’ construction oversaw a 6-metre extension of the stern to accommodate an indoor pool in the beach club, along with the addition of a two-metre bowsprit bringing the total length to 85 metres. Since then, the 200-square-metre stylish beach club was further equipped with a wellness centre with the pool decorated with sky-blue mosaic tiles, two lounges and bars, three folding sea terraces, a dedicated gym, a massage and treatment room, a hammam and a beauty salon. For any treatment or spa service, guests can rely on the two crew members who are fully qualified as an expert masseuse and spa therapist and fitness instructor. From here, there is step-free access to an elevator serving all five decks up to the bridge deck.

Circumnavigation capability

Able to reach a top speed of 17 knots, a cruising speed of 13 knots and an explorer yacht range of 14,000nm, Victorious has got the guts to make it across the globe. This is why her charter itinerary is able to cover everything from the Adriatic and West Mediterranean in the summer, to the Indian Ocean in the winter. The 24 guests (12 guests during charters) and 25 crew who get to enjoy such extensive cruising are kept comfortable thanks to her all-new zero-speed stabilisers.

Victorious is listed for sale and charters . Any bookings and enquiries can be made directly with her brokers at Burgess by clicking here .

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Two more superyachts discovered in Putin's possession

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Investigators at the Dossier Centre, founded by Russian political exile Mikhail Khodorkovsky, have discovered two more superyachts used by Russian President Vladimir Putin and his inner circle, bringing the Russian dictator's fleet to 10 yachts.

Source: Dossier

Details: The newly revealed yachts are the 71-metre Victoria and the 38-metre Orion, an escort vessel.

Orion yacht

PHOTO: DOSSIER CENTRE

Victoria was built at the shipyards of Russia's Sevmash military plant together with the Graceful yacht. She is currently undergoing repairs at a Turkish shipyard that prepares ships for the navy of NATO member Türkiye.

The Victoria yacht has been described as the flagship of Putin's Black Sea flotilla. The Victoria left Russia's Sochi port on 21 October and docked west of the Istanbul shipyard two days later. The vessel moved to the docks on early 25 October, switched off its AIS transmitter and ceased to appear on the maps of relevant services.

Yacht Victoria in the Turkish port of Tuzla in November 2023

The investigators managed to see the yacht using a drone. A distinctive feature of the ship, the massive letter V, was captured.

F or reference: Early in Putin's second presidential term, the Sevmash military plant, building nuclear submarines, including the modern fourth-generation Yasen and Borey projects, was involved in yacht construction.

The two yachts of the A-1331 project were the only ones produced by the military shipyard. The first one was Victoria, the preparation of which began in 2005, followed by Graceful, the building of which started in 2006.

Graceful took 8 years to build, whereas Victoria was completed in 14 years.

The contract with Sevmash was concluded by businessman Sergey Maslov's company, Julesburg Corp, located in the British Virgin Islands.

Sevmash reported successful testing at the end of 2013. The Victoria was taken to Italy, but the ISA Yachts shipyard never started work, so the vessel was moved to Türkiye in 2015.

The Victoria was completed at the Turkish shipyard AES Yachts on 24 July 2019.

The Victoria can take 28 people on board, but reports indicate that there are usually 11-15 crew members and up to six passengers on the vessel. The cost of the ship, as stated in the 2019 customs declaration, amounts to US$50.1 million. The same document describes the main technical specifications of the yacht, including its design feature: there are two master suites on board. The Graceful boat has as many master suites, and the Russian president's residences always have two separate bedrooms: one for the master and one for the mistress, Dossier noted.

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The Victoria is stationed in Sochi and periodically reaches Cape Idokopas, where Putin's palace lies. The vessel switches off its AIS and disappears from the radar just before the cape.

The vessel left Sochi for Crimea in the summer of 2021. The 38.5-metre Orion boat accompanied the yacht on this journey. It was developed in 2009 in Viareggio, Italy.

The Dossier Centre spotted the Victoria in Sochi in a photo posted on the account of Natalia Belugina, a rhythmic gymnast and choreographer of the Alina festival, organised annually by Alina Kabaeva, another Russian gymnast and Putin's mistress. Belugina is a friend of the latter, and they occasionally travel together. A source familiar with the athlete told Dossier that Kabaeva and her family indeed use the boat.

Quote from Dossier: "Vladimir Putin was never photographed on the Victoria, so there is no direct documentary evidence that the yacht belongs to him. However, as with other Russian president's yachts, there is plenty of indirect evidence: a specially selected crew, the ship's route, passing close to the presidential palace, the nominal owner, and the unusual construction history."

Details: After the arrest of the Scheherazade yacht in Italy, the Victoria reportedly became the largest Putin-related yacht in the Black Sea.

The same " southern flotilla " includes:

The €30 million 54-metre yacht Chaika (formerly Sirius), the only vessel on the balance sheet of the Russian Presidential Affairs Directorate. Putin met with Alexander Lukashenko on board the Chaika in May 2021.

The 46-metre yacht Shellest worth about US$23.9 million. The Shellest serves as a sailing vessel to get to Putin's palace on Cape Idokopas and has been sailing between Russia's Sochi and Gelendzhik since November 2022.

Putin's flagship in the Baltic Sea is the Graceful. The " northern flotilla " also includes:

37-metre Aldoga, completed in Viareggio in 2009. The exact cost of the yacht is unknown; similar ships cost US$14-16 million.

32-metre Nega, built in 2013 by the UK company Princess Yachts, costing US$12.2 million.

a Brizo 46 model boat worth just under US$1.2 million, assigned to Graceful.

Yachts related to Putin

Background: In May 2022, reports emerged that the Italian authorities had ordered the arrest of the 140-metre superyacht Scheherazade, whose owner is believed to be Russian President Vladimir Putin, in the port of Marina di Carrara.

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Tamara Hardingham-Gill, CNN

Does size really matter? When it comes to superyachts, it seems the answer is most certainly “yes.”

The title for world’s biggest yacht was once held by the same vessel, El Mahrousa, for over a century.

But it’s changed hands far more frequently in the years since then as more and more supersized yachts come onto the scene.

While demand for large yachts has steadily grown over the past few decades, sales have shot up considerably since 2019 due to the increasing number of billionaires emerging, as well as the impact of the pandemic.

“The market is telling us that yards are building bigger and bigger sheds to build bigger and bigger yachts,” explains yacht designer Oliver Stirling from Stirling & Co.

“And with increasing high net worth individual wealth, the demand for large yachts is going to always increase.”

“The pandemic has also illustrated that commercial cruise ships may or may not be desirable for holidays, vacation or leisure destinations.”

Many of the largest yachts on the water were built by German shipyard Lurssen, which has eight shipyards across northern Germany

“Over the years we’ve been in the fortunate position of being able to accommodate, because of the infrastructural abilities that we have, that occasional demand that has arisen for a rather large yacht,” Michael Breman, sales director at Lurssen, tells CNN Travel

“Every large yacht that you see that comes from our shipyard is the result of a very careful and painstaking discussion with designers, owners and advisers in order to ensure that it reflects the wishes of the individual [owner].”

The current world’s biggest yacht measures 180 meters, and a 183-meter vessel is due for delivery in 2024, but a number of gigayacht concepts have been floated about over the years, with some in the very early stages of development.

While Stirling stresses that there will come a point in which superyachts “can’t grow any further,” he believes its only a matter of time before we’ll see a superyacht over 200 meters long become a reality.

“Someone’s going to want to build the first 200 meter plus motor yacht and I’m sure that that will just carry on the trend,” he adds.

From privately owned mega yachts, to those available to charter, and even vessels that are still under construction, we take a look at 10 of the biggest superyachts in the world.

It’s held the record for world’s largest privately owned superyacht since 2013, but this 180-meter vessel was originally meant to be 35 meters shorter.

Built by Lurssen with guidance from engineer Mubarak Saad al Ahbabi, Azzam, which cost an estimated $600 million to construct, grew longer and longer during the optimization process.

With room to accommodate up to 36 guests and at least 80 crew members, it’s equipped with an on board gym as well as a golf training room.

The superyacht’s exterior lines are the work of Nauta Design, and the studio’s founder Mario Pedol has previously told how onlookers often remark that it looks much smaller from a distance.

Unlike vessels of a similar size, Azzam is just as fast as it is large, hitting speeds of up to 31.5 knots.

When Eclipse was launched at the Blohm + Voss Hamburg shipyard back in 2010, it was the world’s largest private yacht.

But the 162.5-meter vessel was eclipsed by Azzam a few years later, while the delivery of the 164-meter Fulk Al Salamah in 2016 saw it fall even further down the ranking of biggest yachts.

Nonetheless, Eclipse remains one of the largest and most impressive superyachts ever to hit the waters.

Owned by Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich, Eclipse is powered by four MTU diesel engines and has a top speed of 25 knots and a cruising speed of 22 knots.

Fitted with 18 guest cabins and two helipads, the vessel can accommodate up to 36 guests and 66 crew members at a time.

Its stand out features include a 16-meter swimming pool that transforms into a dance floor and a wood-burning fire pit.

Dilbar may not be the longest yacht in the world, but it’s certainly the largest by interior volume, with a gross tonnage of just under 16,000.

Named after the late mother of the owner, Uzbekistan-born billionaire Alisher Usmanov, the 156-meter vessel was designed by naval architect Espen Oino and delivered by Lurssen in 2016.

Made with a steel hull and an aluminum superstructure, Dilbar can reach a top speed of around 22.5 knots and happens to be equipped with a 25-meter swimming pool, the largest ever installed on a superyacht.

With space for up to 24 guests and about 100 crew members, there’s also an expansive garden on board, along with two helipads.

The superyacht is fitted with an electric-diesel hybrid power, which helps to reduce its emissions while providing a top speed of 22.5 knots.

“One of the things that we have seen happening, and the clients are very sensitive to the issue, is to look for further ways of how we can improve the sustainability of the product we’re making,” says Breman.

“Not only in the process of manufacturing, and the things you use for the boat, but also in the way the boat operates.

“We are hopeful that in the next 10 to 15 years we’ll be able to deliver a yacht that will be emission free. We see that as a positive step.”

El Mahrousa

Measuring 145.72 meters, the Egyptian presidential yacht was launched in 1865 by the Samuda Brothers shipyard.

Although it lost its world’s largest yacht title to the 147-meter Prince Abdulaziz in the 1980s and has dropped further and further down the list in the years since then, El Mahrousa is still a significant vessel in the yachting world due to its rich history.

Designed by British naval architect Oliver Lang, who also devised Queen Victoria’s steam yacht Victoria & Albert II, El Mahrousa was originally built for Khedive Ismail, the Ottoman governor of Egypt.

The five-floor yacht became the first ship to cross the Suez Canal back in 1869 and would later become a naval training ship for the Egyptian government.

Powered by three Parsons steam turbines, it’s the oldest active superyacht in the world and can achieve a top speed of 16 knots.

Another Lurssen-built vessel, Flying Fox measures 136 meters and happens to be the largest charter vessel in the world.

While that means you don’t have to be invited by the owner to experience what it’s like on board, those keen to hire the luxurious superyacht for the week have to stump up at a minimum of €3 million ($3.5 million) for the privilege.

However, the price tag doesn’t seem to be putting off any of its admirers.

In fact, a spokesperson for Imperial Yachts, the yacht brokerage who manage Flying Fox and also oversaw the build, tells CNN Travel that interest has intensified in the last year, which has seen the minimum charter period extended beyond seven days.

Made up of six decks, Flying Fox can accommodate up to 36 day and 25 overnight guests who’ll be able to take advantage of its state of the art diving center, as well as its 400-square-meter spa, which is fitted with a cryotherapy sauna.

“Over the last 10 to 15 years we’ve seen development in areas like spas and fitness that have carried over from domestic or urban lifestyle into the boat lifestyle,” says Breman. “Some of the spas we have put on boats have been exceptional.”

Celebrity couple Beyonce and Jay Z were spotted on board the superyacht, which has a top speed of 20 knots and a cruising speed of 15 knots, earlier this year.

Sailing Yacht A

Sailing Yacht A is one of a number of significant superyachts by prolific designer Philippe Starck and is said to have cost over $400 million to construct.

Delivered by Germany’s Nobiskrug yard, the 143-meter sail-assisted motor yacht is powered by two engines, providing a maximum speed of 21 knots.

Comprising eight decks, the futuristic vessel can accommodate up to 14 guests and 37 crew members.

While details regarding its amenities have largely been kept under wraps, Sailing Yacht A is rumored to be equipped with a glass observation pod, as well as a helipad and a submarine.

“Born from the desire of the owner to ‘push the boundaries of engineering and challenge the status quo of the industry’, Sailing Yacht A is undoubtedly one of the most visionary projects Nobiskrug has ever been involved in,” Holger Kahl, then managing director of Nobiskrug, said at the time of its launch in 2017.

The largest yacht in the world by volume at the time it was built, Dubai was originally commissioned by Prince Jefri Bolkiah of Brunei.

However, the ambitious project, which has a gross tonnage of 12,488, would go on to be passed around during the build process before being taken on by current owner Sheik Mohammed bin Rashid al-Maktoum of Dubai.

The 162-meter superyacht designed by Andrew Winch of Winch Design was built by Platinum Yachts in Dubai (where else?) at an estimated cost of $400 million.

On board, Dubai holds everything from a disco, to a cinema, along with a submarine and a lobster tank across its eight decks and is powered by four MTU-20V diesel engines that can deliver maximum speeds of at least 25 knots.

Delivered by Lurssen in 2021, Nord is one of the newest, and biggest, superyachts on the water.

Formerly known as Project Opus, the 142-meter superyacht, which has a steel hull and aluminum superstructure, was devised by Italian design studio Nuvolari Lenard.

“Nord was designed with one idea in mind: she must cause strong emotions in every observer, not only through her sheer size, but with the design itself. No one should be left indifferent,” Dan Lennard from Nuvolari-Lenard said in a statement, before describing the vessel as “a warship wearing a tuxedo.”

“Whether you like the design or not, it must strike you. Nord is a serious ship first and foremost, but she also transcends the traditional language of yacht design.”

Powered by four engines, Nord has a maximum speed of around 20 knots and a volume of 10,154 gross tonnage.

It covers six decks and can accommodate up to 36 guests in its 20 cabins, with amenities such as a beach club, as well as a spa and two helipads on board.

Developed by REV (Research Expedition Vessel) Ocean, a not-for-profit organization established by Norwegian billionaire Kjell Inge Rokke, REV is an entirely different kind of superyacht.

The 183-meter expedition vessel currently under construction at Norwegian shipyard VARD is scheduled for delivery in 2024.

Designed by naval architect Espen Oino, REV is to be powered by ultra-quiet hybrid propulsion and will have a top speed of 17 knots.

Once launched, it will technically take over from Azzam as the world’s largest superyacht.

However, there’s been much debate over whether REV can be classed as a superyacht given that its primary purpose is to study the oceans of the world, although it will be available for charter for recreational purposes and expeditions.

With space for 28 guests in its 18 cabins, the vessel is built with a steel hull and aluminum superstructure and has a gross tonnage of 17,440.

Project Y910

Unlike many of the other superyachts featured, Project Y910 i s still under construction.

But the 120-meter conversion project, which is currently up for auction, could join the ranks as one of the biggest superyachts in the world within the next two years if it finds a buyer soon.

Originally built by Polish shipyard Stocznia Gdynia, it was launched as a 90-meter passenger ship named Vladimir Chivilikhin in 1990, serving as a commercial vessel for nearly a decade before it was refitted and expanded.

However, the project was later put on hold and remains unfinished.

Project Y910 was listed for sale as a conversion project earlier this year, with a €25 million asking price, and is now being auctioned online via Concierge Auctions , in partnership with Boathouse Auctions.

Although yachts of this size tend to take around five years to build, Project Y910 is already partially complete, which means the process will likely be far shorter.

“She’s an amazing vessel in terms of what she could offer a potential owner,” Stirling, who has been involved with the design for the project for over 20 years, tells CNN Travel.

“It’s designed to be an explorer type yacht. It can go anywhere, whether it’s polar regions, the Pacific or the Mediterranean. As many adventurous locations as you want to go to.

The vessel has been receiving a lot of interest from bidders during the auction, which ends on November 23, and with no reserve set, it’s set to become the biggest yacht ever sold under the hammer.

“It would be fantastic to see her complete,” adds Stirling.

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