Lürssen—the German superyacht shipyard that’s known for building many of largest superyachts in the world is no stranger to superlatives. But describing the sheer number, size and diversity of the superyachts Lürssen have delivered this year may require a whole new vocabulary.
That’s simply because Lürssen has delivered six, that’s right, six full-custom, one-of-a-kind, impossibly complex, staggeringly large and expensive superyachts—ODISEA, DEEP BLUE, BOARDWALK, O3, NAUSICAÄ, and NIXIE this year. Together, they represent one of the most diverse collections of yachts ever delivered by a single shipyard in a single year.
“Our role is to create the environment, expertise, and engineering capability to make ideas possible,” says Peter Lürssen. “Delivering six yachts in a single year is a remarkable achievement, and the commitment of everyone involved deserves enormous credit. Engineering is a balance of technical expertise and creativity – the diversity of this year’s deliveries demonstrates that perfectly.”
This year’s new Lürssens range from 75 meters to 140 meters. And here’s where the superlatives could come in. It takes around four years of disciplined craftsmanship and acute project management to orchestrate the hundreds of thousands of manufacturing hours required to bring each vessel to life. That one yard can do all that for six superyachts at the same time and deliver them all in the same year is simply amazing.
NIXIE is the new delivery that will represent Lürssen at the Monaco Yacht Show later this month that features a casual and seamless inside-outside flow, and a nearly 20-foot-wide pool located so far aft it hangs over the swim platform. She also features a custom transom hatch with a hydraulic Z-system, which, when open, lies completely flush with the deck and reveals a massive beach club.
NIXIE is also fitted with a hybrid diesel-electric propulsion system, supported by an advanced energy storage system, providing efficient operation across a wide range of cruising profiles. This architecture enables the highest level of onboard comfort through reduced noise and vibration.
Beyond the engine room, new solutions were engineered to meet a whole range of requests. O3 is engineered for the extremes with an inventory to support expeditions and the lifestyle amenities to ensure comfort for extended periods.
ODISEA reimagined the traditional main salon, enclosing it almost entirely in full-height structural glass to create a contemporary, refined beach house that dissolves the boundary between interior and exterior living.
NAUSICAÄ’s futuristic styling by Australian industrial designer Marc Newson includes a thick ribbon of glass that wraps the entire guest deck and a large glass Skydome on the top deck as well. The yacht also has a large atrium in lieu of a traditional main salon that’s a multifunctional, split-level gallery space.
In stark contrast to NAUSICAÄ is the more traditional BOARDWALK, which demanded a level of understated engineering that needed to be as seamless as her design itself. She also features a first for Lürssen, with a sliding hatch and retractable stairwell on her main deck.
“I am in a privileged position to see what’s coming next,” says Michael Breman, Senior Sales Director at Lürssen. “The Lürssen machine never stops. Every conversation with a new or long-standing client always starts with a blank canvas. It is exciting. No two Owners imagine the same future, and no two Lürssens should ever be alike. That is what keeps us looking forward. Every project is an opportunity to push the boundaries a little further.”
Boundary pushing indeed.
This story was originally published on forbes.com and all figures are in USD.
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