84.2m (276’3”) new generation superyacht OBSIDIAN is the first yacht to be delivered by Feadship in 2023 and plays a significant role in the shipyard’s journey towards carbon-neutral superyacht construction by 2030.
Superyacht OBSIDIAN | photo credit Feadship
Bram Jaongepier from De Voogt Naval Architects spearheaded the project which led to the development of the Yacht Environment Transparency Index. Simply put, the index and its associated data analysis tools can predict the environmental impact of a yacht across a standard year’s operations. The index predicted that superyacht OBSIDIAN will operate with up to 60% less environmental impact than a similar 5-year-old yacht, when run on HVO (non-fossil diesel fuel).
OBSIDIAN yacht built by Feadship | photo credit Feadship
YETI also revealed that 60% of the energy consumed on board was not from propulsion but from the standard ‘hotel’ load including air conditioning, hot water, pools and lighting. The design team developed a comprehensive system of heat transfer to capture and reuse incidental heat, all controlled by an onboard computer system.
Superyacht OBSIDIAN | photo credit Feadship
Her naval architects have gone beyond these solutions, giving her a low slim hull and carbon fibre elements on the superstructure which offers the possibility of new deck layouts. Plus the single level engine room gave her designers considerably more freedom in creating the interior layout.
Both the exterior styling and interior design are by the British firm RWD, in collaboration with MONK Design. The inspiring spaces include an asymmetrical atrium staircase leading to a lower deck dining saloon where an entire wall opens onto a sea level terrace. Near the stern is an Aqua Lounge where massive windows below water level offer a unique view. Plus there is a fantastic interior bow observation lounge with double curved glass floor-to-ceiling windows.
Superyacht OBSIDIAN
In keeping with the carbon reduction theme, both the yacht’s primary tenders are electric powered, and custom made by Tenderworks. Four fast charging stations will allow them to be charged in the water or in the tender garage.
Superyacht OBSIDIAN offers expansive guest accommodation with a seven-stateroom layout.
