Nov 2008
A
Yacht name: A
Formerly: Project Sigma • SF99
Length: 390 ft • 119 m
Year: 2008
Builder: Blohm & Voss • HDW • # 970
Architect: Martin Francis
Design: Philippe Starck
Photo Thomas • Valletta Grand Harbour, Malta • October 2008
Photo monacoeye • Beaulieu • September 2008
Photo Gerhard Merz • Palma de Mallorca • July 2008
Photo Andreu • Palma de Mallorca • July 2008
Photo Klaus Gaeth • near Kiel • 11 March 2008
Photo Armin Tank • Kiel • 10 March 2008
Photo Jörg Brekeller • Kiel • 20 February 2008
Photo Boschuda • Kiel • Dec 2007 - Jan 2008
Oct 2008: A nice shot of A in Malta from Thomas and an earlier one from when she visited Monaco. July 2008: A has arrived in Palma de Mallorca, more excellent Nokia N95 shots ! June 2008: The Final name of the yacht formerly known as Sigma and SF99 is the unGoogleable "A". A's owner is Andrei Melnichenko, (see comments below, January 2008)
First Sea Trials: Excellent photos from Klaus Gaeth in Kiel of SF99's first sea trials. And if you're wondering what makes Philippe Starck tick, here he is on the big design questions - life, the universe, and toilet brushes ….
March 2008: New photos from Boschuda ! Another veil is lifted from SF99 as the plastic protective covering is peeled from the windows on the lower deck and the scaffolding is removed from around the funnels, masts and Sea-Tel domes. The anchor enclosure also seems to have a new cover. Hydraulic hatches can be seen at the back. The name SF99 is clearly written on the stern - visible in Armin's shot from yesterday evening - possibly a temporary name…
February 2008: More new photos, taken by Armin, showing off the razor sharp bow … Great new photos of Project Sigma - taken by Jörg - of the extraordinary new Philippe Starck designed megayacht from ThyssenKrupp, conceived in 2003.
Once again, Philippe Starck has made a radical departure, literally turning yacht design on its head, with a superstructure reminiscent of an upturned keel. He has also borrowed heavily from modern warship lines. Like it or loathe it, this will most certainly be the yacht of 2008.
Robert Frank of the Wall Street Journal has already dubbed this the ugliest yacht in the world ! Although many of his readers appear to disagree…
Pantsbloke's (!) comment below that the owner is Andrei Melnichenko has now been confirmed.
At 118 m, Sigma is the world's 9th largest yacht - 3rd largest if you don't count state-owned yachts and charter cruisers. Though she will drop a place when the yet unseen Project May from Peterswerft is launched later this year.
Design plans on Philippe Starck website here (under vehicles).
Comments
Seascapes
29 Nov 2008 15:54 :Other Photos• Elements
Andreas Liveras
27 Nov 2008 20:36 :News
Today I heard the shocking news that Andreas Liveras had been killed in the terrorist attacks in Mumbai. He was visiting the Taj Palace for a curry and actually phoned the BBC during the sickening ordeal:
"As soon as we sat at the table we heard the machine gun fire outside in the corridor."
Mr Liveras was known to all in the yachting world as a warm and charismatic leader in the luxury charter market.
He was gifted in business, starting his career as a bakery delivery-man, having arrived in London from Cyprus as a young man, and eventually going on to own the bakery, which he then sold to Express Dairies.
He went on to make a business from his passion for yachts, buying a series of yachts, refitting them, chartering and eventually custom building. Liveras Yachts currently operates Alysia and Lauren L.
He will be greatly missed - our sincere condolences go out to his family, friends and colleagues.
News links: BBC - BBC - Times
"As soon as we sat at the table we heard the machine gun fire outside in the corridor."
Mr Liveras was known to all in the yachting world as a warm and charismatic leader in the luxury charter market.
He was gifted in business, starting his career as a bakery delivery-man, having arrived in London from Cyprus as a young man, and eventually going on to own the bakery, which he then sold to Express Dairies.
He went on to make a business from his passion for yachts, buying a series of yachts, refitting them, chartering and eventually custom building. Liveras Yachts currently operates Alysia and Lauren L.
He will be greatly missed - our sincere condolences go out to his family, friends and colleagues.
News links: BBC - BBC - Times
Silver Cloud
20 Nov 2008 18:34 :Abeking & Rasmussen• Catamarans
Yacht name: Silver Cloud
Length: 134 ft • 41 m
Year: 2008
Builder: Abeking & Rasmussen • # 6480
Length: 134 ft • 41 m
Year: 2008
Builder: Abeking & Rasmussen • # 6480
Natali of Monaco • Sunseeker 34m
20 Nov 2008 18:29 :Sunseeker
Immocean
20 Nov 2008 18:26 :Fitzroy Yachts
Grand Cru III
20 Nov 2008 18:25 :Benetti Sail Division
Evergreen
20 Nov 2008 18:20 :Benetti Sail Division
Bristolian
20 Nov 2008 18:16 :Yachting Developments
Aqua
Yacht name: Aqua
Length: 130 ft • 39 m
Year: 2008
Builder: Admiral • CNL • Lavagna
Design: Luca Dini
Length: 130 ft • 39 m
Year: 2008
Builder: Admiral • CNL • Lavagna
Design: Luca Dini
Al Duhail
20 Nov 2008 18:11 :Sovereign Yachts
Laura Z
20 Nov 2008 18:04 :Tecnomarine
Daniella
20 Nov 2008 18:02 :Lloyds Ship
Lepante
20 Nov 2008 17:59 :OCEA• Name Change
Fair Skies
20 Nov 2008 17:58 :Name Change
Havana London
20 Nov 2008 17:48 :Vitters• Name Change
Outta Touch
20 Nov 2008 17:46 :Intermarine USA• Name Change
Lady O
20 Nov 2008 17:43 :Benetti• Name Change
Yacht name: Lady O
Formerly: Elephant Walk
Length: 30 m
Year: 1970 • Refit: 2002
Builder: Benetti
Formerly: Elephant Walk
Length: 30 m
Year: 1970 • Refit: 2002
Builder: Benetti
Rena
20 Nov 2008 17:40 :NQEA• Name Change
Madiz
Yacht name: Madiz
Formerly: Triton -> Hiniesta -> President Roberts
Year: 1902 • Refit 2003 - 2006
Builder: Ailsa Shipbuilding Company, Troon, Scotland
Design: GL Watson
2003 Refit architect: Kappa Marine • Yard: Keilaidis Bros
Great article in Nov 2008 Boat International (UK) on the history, and restoration by current owner Constantine Keletsekis, of this remarkable and unique yacht.
Formerly: Triton -> Hiniesta -> President Roberts
Year: 1902 • Refit 2003 - 2006
Builder: Ailsa Shipbuilding Company, Troon, Scotland
Design: GL Watson
2003 Refit architect: Kappa Marine • Yard: Keilaidis Bros
Great article in Nov 2008 Boat International (UK) on the history, and restoration by current owner Constantine Keletsekis, of this remarkable and unique yacht.
Bella Bri
20 Nov 2008 12:22 :Northern Marine• MYS 2009
Lady Broward
20 Nov 2008 10:33 :Broward Marine• Evan Marshall
Yacht name: Lady Broward
Length: 120 ft • 37 m
Year: 2007
Stylist: Evan Marshall
Builder: Broward Marine • # 601
Length: 120 ft • 37 m
Year: 2007
Stylist: Evan Marshall
Builder: Broward Marine • # 601
Dubai Shadow
Ship name: Dubai Shadow
Formerly: Umitaka Maru -> Australis Mentor
Length: 259 ft • 79 m
Year: 1973
Builder: Mitsubishi
Formerly: Umitaka Maru -> Australis Mentor
Length: 259 ft • 79 m
Year: 1973
Builder: Mitsubishi
Kathleen Anne
Yacht name: Kathleen Anne • SL 39 #2
Length: 128 ft • 39 m
Year: 2008
Builder: Feadship • De Vries • #676
Stylist: Guido de Groot
Sister to Ocean Mercury
Length: 128 ft • 39 m
Year: 2008
Builder: Feadship • De Vries • #676
Stylist: Guido de Groot
Sister to Ocean Mercury
Silvana
20 Nov 2008 10:26 :Perini Navi
Yacht name: Silvana
Length: 184 ft • 56 m
Year: 2008
Builder: Perini Navi • 2106
Architect: Perini & Ron Holland
Length: 184 ft • 56 m
Year: 2008
Builder: Perini Navi • 2106
Architect: Perini & Ron Holland
Just J's
20 Nov 2008 10:24 :Sunseeker
Yacht name: Just J's
Length: 121 ft • 37 m
Year: 2008
Builder: Sunseeker • 37 #4
Design: Don Shead
Length: 121 ft • 37 m
Year: 2008
Builder: Sunseeker • 37 #4
Design: Don Shead
Lady Belmor
Yacht name: Lady Belmor
Length: 130 ft • 40 m
Year: 2008
Builder: CRN • 128 # 5
Design: Giovanni Zuccon
Length: 130 ft • 40 m
Year: 2008
Builder: CRN • 128 # 5
Design: Giovanni Zuccon
Water Toy III
20 Nov 2008 09:50 :Couach