Damen Yachting has relaunched Albatross, a 72.2-metre yacht that underwent an impressive refit and layout transformation in the last 26 months. The yacht was originally built by Delta Marine.
After the extensive Amels refit of Albatross the yacht was brought back into the water last week for final outfitting and sea trials. The project included extensive naval architecture changes altering the yacht’s exterior as well as an almost entirely new interior, designed by Harrison Eidsgaard.
The decision to refit rather than build new is a discerning choice. The owners of Albatross, preferring the potential of enhancing existing vessels, embarked on a transformative journey with Amels.
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Major engineering reworks
The scope of works have seen an extension to the yacht’s original length of 7 metres overall. Damen Yachting removed 10 metres and added 17 metres. The reconfiguration in layout, both interior and exterior, has seen the addition of a Beach Club including wellness centre, a large exterior pool, a Winter Garden, and enlarged exterior seating areas.
Refitting a 72-metre superyacht presents its own challenges, particularly when altering and extending fundamental aspects of its structure. Michel Coens, Head of Refit & Services at Damen Yachting: ‘The scale and magnitude of this refit has been a team effort. We have reconfigured the layout and carried out major engineering reworks. The transformation is stunning. You can still see hints of its original DNA, which have been reshaped and reworked to meet the owner’s ownership needs moving forward.’
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Maintaining the yacht’s stability
The biggest challenge was the extension of the hull and ensuring the boat’s stability. To be able to do this, the exhaust systems were lifted due to the increased weight and numerous systems were reengineered. It has been a collective effort, drawing on the extensive experience of Damen Yachting engineers and designers to ensure the boat performs flawlessly and to the owner’s expectations.
Albatross at a glance:
- Length: 79.2 m/260ft
- Delivery 2025
- 2149 GT
- 12 guests, 2 staff, 18 crew plus Captain
- Interior Design by Harrison Eidsgaard
- Exterior Design by Harrison Eidsgaard
- Naval Architecture by Damen Yachting
Pictures by Damen Yachting.
