Explorer Yachts Articles
Turkish Yard RMK Marine and Design Studio Hot Lab Offer Triple Treat with New Explorer Yacht Concept
In a match made to navigate the high seas, Turkish yard RMK Yachts and Milan-based design studio Hot Lab have birthed a remarkable concept: the 50-metre explorer Petra. This vessel pushes the envelope, veering from the traditional monolithic ship design by offering three distinct versions, each catering to unique owner preferences. Anchoring on flexibility, Petra introduces an unprecedented era of personalised maritime adventures.
First in the trio is the Aura. Described as the ‘most lifestyle-oriented’ design, Aura is for the ones at sea who prize comfort, warmth, and social cohesion. It sets the stage for relaxation and features an additional guest room, increased communal spaces, and a lower deck designated for entertainment.
Emerging from the shroud of secrecy, a remarkably hushed 87.9-metre conversion project steps into the public eye. The said yacht is yet another testament to masterful craftsmanship, initiating its journey at the Stahlbau Nord shipyard, a subsidiary of Lloyd Werft’s owner, the Roenner Group.
This covert project has breathed life into what was once an offshore supply vessel known as ASL Symphony. However, the ship’s recent redux has rendered it almost unrecognisable. Its purchase in the first quarter of 2023 by an undisclosed private owner marked the beginning of her transformation into an able-bodied explorer that exudes grandeur.
Originally, ASL Symphony was birthed in the hands of the Indonesian builder, ASL Shipyard in 2015. This once vermilion workhorse, with a 21-metre beam and 4.7-metre draught, began her journey as the multi-purpose offshore tug-cum-supply ship named Energy Lindesnes.
