Oceanco, the premier Dutch custom yacht builder, has commissioned BMT Nigel Gee, a subsidiary of the BMT Group, to begin work on designing its next generation of custom-built luxury yachts. This follows on from the huge success of the existing LY2-based 700 superyacht platform over the past 18 months.
Y706 superyacht, MCA Large Commercial Yacht Code (LY2) recently launched from the Oceanco Shipyard
The 110m-120m superyacht platform, code named PA107, has been conceived with a focus on efficiency and environmental considerations. As a result PA107 incorporates a synergy of optimised hydrodynamics, a hybrid propulsion system as well as energy efficient technologies. Efficient and environmentally optimised, these new megayachts will be designed with the highest regard for safety being fully SOLAS compliant for up to 36 guests.
The superyacht design features a hybrid diesel mechanical/diesel electric propulsion system with the MTU 4000 series engine at its heart. Twin CPP propellers’ mean that a yacht can be driven either by full electric propulsion or in a diesel mechanical mode, in addition to a hybrid mode. When in hybrid mode the electric propulsion motors can be used as generators to supply the hotel loads negating the need to run auxiliary generators – delivering fuel efficiencies and reducing environmental impact.
Oceanco Yard 2010
A full series of model tests were undertaken at MARIN as part of the hull optimisation process, in which a top speed of 21 knots was delivered. The trials also recorded a cruise speed of 18 knots and a range of over 6000 miles at 16 knots.
In addition to conforming to the requirements of SOLAS, and the new Passenger Yacht Code, PA107 features no sea water ballast and utilises waste heat recovery systems integrated with a host of other green technologies. This means that the design is fully compliant with the Maritime Labour Convention, MARPOL 12A for the protection of oil fuel bunker tanks.
BMT Nigel Gee will be exhibiting at this year’s Monaco Yacht Show. Stand: Darse Sud QS38.
