The 64 metre in-build VSY Project 003 will be fitted out with interiors by Darnet Design, it has been revealed.
The French studio will be creating warm and cosy interiors to complement Espen Øino’s exterior design. This announcement comes just two months after VSY Project 003 was sold by brokerage firm Thompson, Westwood & White Yachts.
Founder Franck Darnet said: “We face the rewarding challenge of fulfilling the owners’ vision over nearly 500 square metres of interior space and taking the outcome around the world.”
He added that the general arrangement will feature six suites, including an owner’s cabin with panoramic views out to sea and an aft-facing skylounge that will also boast uninterrupted vistas thanks to its minimal structural design.
Darnet describes the interior décor as “warm contemporary”, using textured leather panels and honed marble to create a cosy atmosphere. The woodwork will feature walnut and high-gloss elm, while metal inserts will be made from stainless steel and brushed nickel.
With less than 24 months until the planned delivery date, the studio has already agreed upon a key design motif — the raised decorative panels and metal inserts draw their inspiration from coral reefs. No interior renderings have been released yet, but as these advance renderings show, Project 003 will feature a raised foredeck seating area and a bulbous bow for better seakeeping in rough conditions.
Other key features on board this VSY superyacht will include a bridge deck gymnasium and a 12-person dive centre on the lower deck. Meanwhile, the superyacht sundeck will feature an infinity pool, cocktail bar and fire pit.
Power will come from a pair of 2,682hp Caterpillar 3516B engines for an estimated top speed of 17 knots, while the total fuel capacity of 163,000 litres should allow for a globetrotting maximum range of 5,200 nautical miles at 12 knots.
Despite the name, Project 003 is actually the fourth superyacht from VSY, with the Italian yard also responsible for launching Sealyon, Roma and Stella Maris.
Dutch design studio Cor D Rover has revealed its designs for converting a De Hoop fast crew supply vessel into a 50 metre superyacht support vessel.
This shadow boat has recently been listed for sale by Merle Wood & Associates and Camberley International, with the aim of converting it into a floating toy box.
The Cor D Rover design features a raised wheelhouse adjacent to the large superyacht helipad. The main deck features the crew mess and galley, while the 230 square metres of on-deck storage is sufficient for a wide range of superyacht water toys, including a submersible, two tenders, two Jet Skis and two canoes.
Accommodation is for 16 crew split between five double cabins and three bunk cabins. Dry, cold and freezer storage areas makes this shadow boat an ideal option for replenishing the mothership.
De Hoop adds that the fast supply vessel features a total load capacity of 200 tonnes, and it comes with a Class 1 Navis dynamic positioning system, which allows the shadow boat to hover in a set position without needing to drop anchor — ideal for diving fans who want to explore environmentally sensitive areas.
Power comes from a hybrid diesel electric propulsion system, including a pair of 3,516hp MTU engines that can deliver a top speed of 22 knots, which has been confirmed on preliminary sea trials.
Other superyacht projects currently under development at the Dutch studio include the Horizon FD85 series, which saw its first hull launched in March.
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