HOOFDDORP – Feadship has taken Project 1012 from its northern Dutch construction shed in Makkum for sea trials before delivery.
The 91.8m (301ft.) yacht is the first Feadship to carry full Hybrid Electric Class notation, meaning it has a Hybrid Electric Power System (HEPS) that combines traditional internal combustion engine-driven generators and a shaft generator/motor driven by the main engine with an Energy Storage System (ESS).
The full Hybrid Electric Class Notation is a growing trend in the maritime industry towards more sustainable, energy-efficient vessels.
A yacht with a Hybrid Electric Class notation is recognized for having a modern, environmentally friendly propulsion system that produces fewer emissions and uses less fuel than traditional propulsion systems.
With Sinot design and naval architecture by Feadship De Voogt Naval Architects, Project 1012 has been designed and built for a repeat Feadship owner who came to the custom project with informed requests based on his yachting experience.
With a length of 91.80m, the crisply chamfered exterior contours combine with a more traditional flared bow to give the yacht a modern-classic look. Despite a considerable volume, the interior has been designed to offer cozy family spaces. Natural materials and finishes are used throughout the yacht.
The owner decided to build this yacht to have a more spacious beach club. Project 1012’s beach club occupies a quarter of the total length of the lower deck, and the very large, fixed stern platform combines with two fold-down platforms to create 165 sq. meters (1,776 sq. ft) of water-level lounging space.
Between the engine room and the beach club is a side-loading garage with room for two 10m (32ft) tenders, a ski boat and various water toys. Forward is the galley, crew mess and accommodations.
The stern platform has direct access via sweeping staircases on either side to the main deck aft, which hosts a large pool and open-air lounge shaded by the deckhead overhang. The main deck also hosts high-end guest suites and staff cabins. The master stateroom, family lounge and wellness area are on the upper decks. The sundeck is an observation point with a forward-facing sofa and sun loungers, while the aft deck stores two rescue tenders.
Project 1012’s propulsion plant and onboard energy management have been developed, incorporating state-of-the-art Feadship technology. She carries full Hybrid Electric Class notation and comprises two main engines and shaft-driven, fixed-pitch propellers coupled with electric motors of 560kW each and 1MW of Li-ion batteries.
In addition to conventional diesel propulsion mode, the e-motors work as shaft generators to produce electricity to serve the hotel loads or recharge the battery bank and for low-speed navigation. In contrast, the generators or batteries generate the required electrical power.
