Kiel-based German Naval Yards (GNY) has been awarded a contract by Bremen-based shipyard Abeking & Rasmussen (A&R) to build the hull of a 100 m superyacht.
According to GNY, the scope includes the construction of a steel hull as well as aluminium superstructures. The project underlines the close, partnership-driven cooperation between the two shipyards and their ability to successfully execute highly complex projects within the global yachtbuilding industry.
At the same time, work on the 114 m superyacht “Elf” is progressing at GNY’s covered dock. The vessel, with a gross tonnage of 4,950, will have a beam of 15.8 m and is scheduled for delivery in 2028.
In addition, the shipyard recently unveiled a new superyacht project together with Swisship and Pascoli International, specifically targeting the “next generation of owners”. The 93 m concept, named “Koa”, is designed with a beam of 14.6 m, a draught of 4 m and approximately 3,500 GT. It aims to combine contemporary aesthetics with advanced hybrid propulsion technology and “exceptional onboard spaces”.
Commenting on the concept, German Naval Yards Managing Director Rino Brugge said: “This project represents the continued evolution of our shipyard. Building on the technical achievements of Sailing Yacht ‘A’ and the construction of Project ‘Elf’, we are proud to present a concept that demonstrates what GNY can offer the next generation of superyacht owners. The combination of visionary design by Andreas Iseli and Kristian Pascoli highlights our expertise, craftsmanship and ambition.”
German Naval Yards was established from the surface shipbuilding activities of the former Howaldtswerke-Deutsche Werft (HDW) and ADM Kiel, as well as the former Lindenau shipyard, and was founded by the Privinvest group of the Safa family. Privinvest specialises in the design and construction of naval vessels, commercial ships and superyachts, operating shipyard facilities in Europe and the Gulf region. Following restructuring, part of the group now operates under the CMN Naval brand, with sites in Germany (German Naval Yards), France (CMN Cherbourg) and the United Kingdom (Isherwoods Newcastle). In Kiel, the yard’s infrastructure includes the largest dry dock in the Baltic Sea region (426 m in length) and a 900-t gantry crane.
