MS Saphir
Building a superyacht
Goals
To supplement the existing fleet of the Lake Lucerne Navigation Company (Schifffahrtsgesellschaft des Vierwaldstättersees), Shiptec built and developed a passenger ship for round trips. The ship was intended to set new standards in shipping. The focus was on creating an economical and ecological ship.
Challenges
What makes a ship a luxury yacht? The dynamic and perfectly formed design, as well as the ‘water platform’ at the stern give passengers an insight into the world of superyachts. Shiptec attaches great importance to the design of its ships. That is why Judel/ Vroljik, the design office well-known in the world of yachting, was commissioned to design the ship’s aesthetic appearance.
| Key data | |
|---|---|
| Client / Customer | Lake Lucerne Navigation Company (Schifffahrtsgesellschaft des Vierwaldstättersees) |
| Propulsion drive | Series hybrid with FPT diesel generator sets and Siemens electric motors |
| Project volume | approx. 6.5 million CHF |
| Year of completion | 2012 |
| Shiptec services | Development, planning, construction and commissioning |
