Marine Construction Articles
Both an enigma and a maritime marvel in the making, the 146-metre-long superyacht Project Defy has been the talk of oceanic circles. This magnificent entity, shrouded in intrigue, belongs to the eminent yard Lürssen – a giant in the world of yachting. Seen lately in transit, the vessel brings with her a certain allure that only a unit of her size and pedigree can.
Project Defy, also dubbed Project 13798, is a testament to the grandeur and craft competence of Lürssen. It ranks amongst the largest constructs the yard has undertaken. The steel and aluminium titan, enriched with a whopping volume of 10,500 gross tons, is a paradigm of superior shipbuilding. However, precious little is revealed about the project, adding to its bearing of mystery. The behemoth is due to grace the waters in 2027.
The maritime landscape is about to welcome a gem of epic proportions. Italy’s esteemed sea specialist, The Italian Sea Group (TISG), is living up to its reputation as a peddler of opulence and innovation. The pride of Italy, TISG’s Admiral brand, has recorded an important step in the construction of its most ambitious project - a grandiose 100-meter hybrid superyacht, known as Hull 597.
Previously tongue-in-cheek referred to as Project Titanium, the build process has progressed into the outfitting phase at the shipyard’s facility in Italy’s Riviera hotspot, Marina di Carrara. The yacht is already turning heads as the largest of its kind under construction in Italy with a delivery date tantalizingly set for 2026.