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Beiderbeck Designs charts new waters with megayacht “A yacht so long it could act as a floating marina.” Those are the words of Beiderbeck Designs, which has released renderings of a £450 billion, 198-metre catamaran that it says has been designed to “shift the limits of what is feasible”. Galileo will have a 400-metre outdoor pool – considerably larger than many yachts are in total size – and an “amphitheatre-style” openair cinema, according to the German design agency. A spokesman said: “We estimate the costs at around €500 billion without toys and with just the standard interior. If you want a luxury interior, there are no limits on what the price might be. We believe it is the greatest concept that has ever been developed for a catamaran.” The catamaran will be powered by a methanol propulsion system and will “pioneer geothermal energy”. It will accommodate 38 guests. There will be a helicopter platform, with room to store the aircraft and a place to refuel, of course. Galileo has a top speed of 22 knots and a range of 19,000 miles, while the incredible onboard harbour, at 80 metres, has room for up to 25 water sports vehicles such as jet skis, submarines and boats. With great size and numerous features comes the need for a large crew. At least 75 staff will be required to keep the vessel operational – including chefs, cinema attendants and bar staff.
Heesen completes second in hybrid series Despite the challenges posed by the coronavirus pandemic, Heesen has announced the delivery of project YN 19510, now known as Amare II. It is the second in Heesen’s hybrid series with exterior design from Omega Architects. “Delivering a superyacht during the Covid-19 pandemic was a challenge that Heesen rose to and overcame,” said the Heesen team. “This was achieved thanks to the swift reorganisation of the in-house work schedule, which was adapted to meet governmental regulations and ensure the safety of all staff and suppliers involved in the operations. Tests at sea were performed with minimum crew in order to guarantee the necessary physical distancing and extra safety measures were put in place.”
Amare II has now been given to its owners after sea trials in the North Sea. It is 50 metres in length, eight metres wide and 499GT. Designed by Van Oossanen and engineered by Heesen, the hull of Amare II was welded to high tolerances at the Heesen facility in Oss.
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