By George Bains 12 May 2021
The construction of 34m superyacht Lady of Leisure is progressing well at the Van der Valk shipyard ahead of her September delivery date.
The 34m custom explorer yacht has been commissioned by experienced owners for specific requests, and is destined to be a lady of leisure on the seas. The owners have been keen to get out to sea as soon as possible, and took inspiration from Van der Valk’s previous work on 29m Venera. Designer Guido de Groot also worked with the owners to add distinctive rounded details and an additional deck that will provide panoramic views of the environment wherever Lady Lene cruises.
Photo: Heesen YachtsProject Altea will primarily be used as a family yacht by her owners, who were represented by Franco Ambrosi of Zarpo Yachts in the purchase. She will also be offered for charter in the Mediterranean under the supervision of Zarpo Yachts and Tony Lovec Yacht Management.
Photo: Heesen YachtsThe motor yacht reaches a top speed of 19.5 knots, with a cruising speed of 12 knots and a range of 3,750 nautical miles under her two 1,44hp engines. The vessel, which will soon be ready for sea trials in the North Sea, will be taken care of by a crew of nine.
29 December 2020 09:00 Technology Design
Justin Ratcliffe
Much has been written about Tier III regulations and reducing nitrogen oxide emissions, but NOx emissions are only part of the drive towards the decarbonisation of shipping. Following the adoption and entry into force of the Paris Agreement on climate change, in 2016 the International Maritime Organization (IMO) outlined its own roadmap for a 50% reduction in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2050 compared to 2008 levels.
Photo: Jeff BrownThe yachting sector has so far been excluded from the strategy, but with a revision planned for spring 2023 and aware that the industry is under pressure to lead by example, Van Oossanen Naval Architects in the Netherlands was prompted to initiate an in-house research project to look into the eco-friendly yacht of the future.
Photo: Van der Valk ShipyardThe main deck will include an open-plan lounge and dining area that is connected to the aft entertainment area and its lounge and dining areas, bar and swim platform.
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