Splinakis Ship Design has designed a new 52.5m motor yacht concept called ‘Natural Evolution’. The 525 yacht concept Natural Evolution is in fact that, the next step in Splinakis Ship Design progress. “Evolution”, because they reached this new design by following the same basic philosophy which lead to the previous design, the 43m MY. “Natural”, because they have investigated the possibility to support the power generation of the yacht partially by LNG, and because a large part of the proposed interior design by JiWon Sung has an origin based on natural elements.
Natural Evolution yacht design concept
The 525 MY Natural Evolution concept features a ‘twin-deck owner area forward on the main deck, which the previous 43m design also has. The owner’s area features a private saloon, the size of which could vary between 30 and 40 sqm, depending on whether the owner chooses 1 or 2 dedicated balconies, directly connected to the fore mooring deck. The owner suite on lower level spans an area of more than 40 sqm.
By placing the twin deck owner area at the fore, the crew area is shifted longitudinally more at centre, while the guest cabins are located aft.
For crew, there are 3 double cabins on the Lower deck, 1 cabin on Main deck and Captain Apartment on Upper deck. The crew layout is MLC 2006 complaint.
Natural Evolution yacht Profile
The guest area is able to accommodate 8 guests in 4 double-bed cabins, each offering more than 20 qm. of space, with comfortable ensuite facilities.
525 MY Natural Evolution concept has a spacious bar, main saloon and dinner area on Main deck that spans 90 sqm.
In accordance with one of Splinakis Ship Designs basic design philosophies, they investigated a solution to offer very large and comfortable open spaces. There is more than 100 sqm on the fly deck which features a Spa Pool and a large open bar area, around 60 sqm on Main Deck aft, with sofa and dining area, plus an additional 100 sqm on the Upper deck, where an additional covered dining area is located.
Natural Evolution yacht design concept - the Bars
The lower level features a large swim platform that enables direct access to the sea and to moor water sport toys while at anchor. The lazzarette is enclosed by large sliding or folding doors that can be used as a beach zone or a garage able to accommodate a 4 m tender and jet skis while underway. Innovative stairs on either side lead to the main deck aft.
There is also space for a larger tender to be accommodated on the foredeck.
The design is based on a Diesel Electrical Propulsion Plant solution. The vessel is propelled by 2 Schottel Twin Propellers, driven by electric motor. For the 52m Natural Evolution Motor Yacht Concept, Splinakis Ship Design opted for a low speed solution, by using two Schottel STP 440 model, which allows the vessel to reach a maximum speed of 14 knots, however, with a small hull lengthening, it would be possible accommodate the larger 550 STP model, which with the tailored propulsion plant would enable the yacht to reach up to 15-16 knots.
Natural Evolution yacht design concept - the Dining Room
Two different power generation alternatives were investigated to allow the vessel to reduce the emissions when required (for instance when shipping along costal and/or protected areas, when entering a port, etc.). The first alternative is a “standard” diesel-electric solution, where the presence of two of last generation batteries packs enables the vessel to cruise for a short period of around 4 hours at a reduced speed of 4-5 knots on pure electric propulsion.
The second more innovative alternative, introduces a small LNG generator which, connected with his tailored LNG tank, enables the vessel to ship at the same reduced speed of 4-5 knots, but for a longer period, up to 40 hours. In both cases, the most innovative exhaust gas treatment system and solution would be considered.
Interior Design Proposal
Jiwon Sung, the Korean design partner of Splinakis Ship Design, designed the concept proposal for the vessels interior.
Jiwon Sung - Interior Designer
The living area on the main deck is characterised by a high flexible space composition, with a double wing door that divides the main saloon from the dining area. An easy grey oak is proposed for the laminate floor, with white cream leather for the walls. The addition of partial black high-gloss furniture with gold detailing will provide a chic atmosphere.
To ensure the internal areas remain bright with a spacious feel, white cream cotton fabric sofas have been proposed, with wooden walnut blinds framing the windows.
The double wing door, located between the main saloon and the dining area, boasts a walnut wooden frame and bright glass to avoid the sense of a confined space when the doors are closed. Laminated glasses with mulberry paper are placed in the middle of the door to combine an oriental sense.
In dining area, the main wall features a cream-white wooden panel embossed with a tree branch design, framed by a rough grey marble surface and a surrounding smooth black marble surface. This combination of different material surfaces, metaphorically expresses the harmony with nature and creates an unconventional and refined design.
The bar area features a bright yellow marble bar top and a base made of modern aluminium panels finished with a high-gloss paint. There is a zebrano wooden cupboard and bar stools with stainless frame, a bright brown leather wall.
In the private owner saloon, an eco-friendly solution is proposed for the ceiling, by using aluminium laminated cream-white panel with a recessed black strip, mimicking the sinuous course of a river, the banks of which consist of a continuous yellow led strips. The owner’s cabin features a king bed raised on a circular step, facing the entertainment area that is housed in a walnut cabinet with a pyramid design.
The four guest cabins are placed symmetrically and have two different styles. A first style features dark brown zebrano wooden furniture, prominent wall panels and a ceiling with indirect blue lighting to create an enigmatic atmosphere. The second style consists of bright brown wooden furniture with black high-gloss detailing with indirect yellow lighting creating a lavish yet comfortable and homely feeling.
Andrea Splinakis - Yacht Designer
Main Vessel Characteristics of the motor yacht:
Configuration A: Diesel-Electric-Batteries
LOA……………………… 52,45 m
B (mld)…………………… 9,40 m
Draught *……………….. 3,17 m
Displacement *……….. 660 tons
Max Speed *…………… 14,0 knots
Cruise Speed *………… 12,5 knots
Range @ 12 knots….. 4000 nm
Range @ 10 knots…… 5700 nm
Pure Electric Range….. 4 hours @ 4-5 knots
Diesel Tanks…………… 100.000 lit
Fresh Water Tanks….. 25.000 lit
Guests………10
Crew………..8-9 (MLC 2006 complying)
Power Generation:
DD.GG.…………….. 3x 500 kW + 1x 250 kW
Batteries……………….. 600 kWh, Lithium NMC
Propulsion:
2x SCHOTTEL STP440, 2 Electric Motor x 710 kW, 1800 rpm
2 Fin Stabilizers, Zero Speed.
Hull and Superstructure Material:
Mild Steel, Extended High Tensile Steel, Reduced Aluminium
Tender: Castoldi (JT 21 LC and JT 14)
Mooring: MUIR
Anchor: MANSON
* expected
Configuration B: LNG-Diesel-Electric
LOA……………………… 52,45 m
B (mld)…………………… 9,40 m
Draught *……………….. 3,17 m
Displacement *……….. 660 tons
Max Speed *…………… 13,5 knots
Cruise Speed *………… 12,0 knots
Range @ 12 knots….. 4000 nm
Range @ 10 knots…… 5700 nm
Pure LNG Range…….. 40 hours @ 4-5 knots
Diesel Tanks…………… 100.000 lit
Fresh Water Tanks….. 25.000 lit
LNG Tanks……………. 4.000 lit
Guests………10
Crew………..8-9 (MLC 2006 complying)
Power Generation:
DD.GG.…………….. 3x 500 kW
LNG Generator……….. 1x 150 kW
Propulsion:
2x SCHOTTEL STP440, 2 Electric Motor x 710 kW, 1800 rpm
2 Fin Stabilizers, Zero Speed.
Hull and Superstructure Material:
Mild Steel, Extended High Tensile Steel, Reduced Aluminium
Tender: Castoldi (JT 21 LC and JT 14)
Mooring: MUIR
Anchor: MANSON
* expected
