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By SuperyachtNews 19 Jul 2022

Feadship share new images of 103m 'Project 1011'

Feadship have shared images of their fourth largest superyacht 'project 1011' on the move to makkum ….

Feadship’s in-build 103m superyacht, dubbed 'project 1011', has been moved from the Zwijnenburg Shipyard to Makkum, in the northern reaches of the Netherlands. The vessel will remain there for outfitting until its completion which is set to be in 2024.

The yacht was launched from the construction shed in the early hours of Friday Morning (15th of July) and began its transit towards the North sea on Saturday afternoon (16th July).

The exterior design of Project 1011 is courtesy of Dutch Studio Sinot Yacht Architecture & Design. With its verticle bow and elegant modern lines, it carries a striking resemblance to the 79m 'Venus' which was commissioned by Steve Jobs.

In terms of delivered Feadship superyachts, only the 110m Anna is longer than Project 1011. With that being said, Feadship currently has Project 821 (119m) and Project 1010 (118m) in build that have larger LOA's than Project 1011.

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NZ's richest man's 'distinctive' new superyacht revealed after secretive construction

New Zealand's richest man's new superyacht has been revealed after weeks of speculation.  

Graeme Hart's 103m yacht was spotted in Amsterdam, featuring enough space for 20 crew and 18 guests.  

His daughter, Gretchen Hawkesby, shared a collection of photos including herself, Hart and other family members on Instagram, while on a trip to Amsterdam for the boat launch.  

The freshly renovated, pristine white superyacht has been the subject of much speculation over the past month.  

Boat International revealed the yacht includes four exterior hot tubs, a swimming pool that covers the entire height of the main deck and a helicopter hangar concealed in the foredeck.   

On the interior, the yacht has a glass staircase and an elevator in the main atrium.  

"The yacht has maintained a single-deck engine room, which is no easy feat for a yacht of this size," Boat International reported.  

Formerly known as Feadship 1011, the yacht has now been named Ulysses.  

Boat International said the yacht was spotted recently in transport from Feadship's Makkum site to its Amsterdam facility.   

They described the yacht as having "distinctive clean lines" and a "squared-off deck design".  

Feadship revealed the yacht includes 1100sqm of exterior glass used in twenty exterior sliding doors, 12 glass windbreaks and 6m panels of glass along the main deck guest cabins.  

Ulysses is the same name as one of Hart's previous superyachts which he sold in 2017.  

The project is the fourth largest Feadship to be built to date, following the 118.2m Feadship 821 and Feadship 1010, both currently in build at the shipyard, and the 110m Anna. The superyacht is set to embark on sea trials later this year. 

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A rather secretive build emerged by Feadship earlier today. It was being put together at the Zwijnenburg Shipyard so it now has to be towed to the Feadship Makkum facility to be finished in time for delivery in 2024. It is known as Project 1011 and it is a 103-meter superyacht with lines by Sinot Yacht & Architecture.

Gage Rowden Active Member

Initial thoughts is that it looks promising. Always hard to tell if you like the design in this stage. I do like the bow design and hope to see more larger yachts following this design. Very modern looking.

Gage Rowden said: ↑ Initial thoughts is that it looks promising. Always hard to tell if you like the design in this stage. I do like the bow design and hope to see more larger yachts following this design. Very modern looking. Click to expand...

The vessel has made it to Feadship's facilities where it will head into one of the sheds to be finished.

Yacht News said: ↑ The vessel has made it to Feadship's facilities where it will head into one of the sheds to be finished. Click to expand...

A look back at the technical launching of 1011.

Maritna_ra Active Member

1011 has been launched

Looks like "Lady S", "Moonrise" and "Venus" smashed together.

I like the semi-enclosed work area on the bow.

Side aerial of 1011. Photos By Feadship

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volfkan Active Member

ex here comes the sun owner, owner need single level engine room and maxımum 3000gt yacht.

volfkan said: ↑ ex here comes the sun owner, owner need single level engine room and maxımum 3000gt yacht. Click to expand...

German Yachting Senior Member

It’s sort of interesting seeing how he designed this yacht with a helicopter hangar and a 15mish tender. I would have thought U81’s helicopter and princess tender would have been enough.

KiwiRob New Member

Yacht News said: ↑ Interesting...a helicopter hangar under the forward helipad. Project 1011 began with a challenging brief. The owner stipulated similar amenities and living space as his previous yacht of 6,000GT but in a design of half the volume for easier access to anchorages and harbours. 15-metre-long tender garage shell door – the largest Feadship has ever built. Click to expand...

Its an odd looking vessel, kinda stumpy, with it height it should be longer. It's a bit of a come down from his Norwegian built vessels

this yacht no have helicopter hangar,touch and go only. shaft lines 37. meter long. main deck cabins 6 meters long glass. grage door 15. m tender size 13.m central atrium glass staircase and elevator. engine room It's so narrow and cramped, it's hard to even breathe.

volfkan said: ↑ this yacht no have helicopter hangar,touch and go only. shaft lines 37. meter long. main deck cabins 6 meters long glass. grage door 15. m tender size 13.m central atrium glass staircase and elevator. engine room It's so narrow and cramped, it's hard to even breathe. Click to expand...

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ULYSSES is a 102.6 m Motor Yacht, built in Netherlands by Feadship and delivered in 2024.

Her top speed is 17.5 kn and she boasts a maximum range of 5000.0 nm when navigating at cruising speed, with power coming from two MTU diesel engines. She can accommodate up to 18 guests in 9 staterooms, with 20 crew members. She has a gross tonnage of 2999.0 GT and a 14.4 m beam.

She was designed by Sinot Yacht Architecture & Design , who also designed the interior. Sinot Yacht Architecture & Design has designed 13 yachts and designed the interior of 30 yachts for yachts above 24 metres.

The naval architecture was developed by Azure Yacht Design and Naval Architecture , who has architected 27 other superyachts in the BOAT Pro database - she is built with a Teak deck, a Steel hull, and Aluminium superstructure.

ULYSSES is in the top 5% by LOA in the world. She is one of 70 motor yachts longer than 100m.

ULYSSES is currently sailing under the Cayman Islands flag, the 2nd most popular flag state for superyachts with a total of 1359 yachts registered. She is known to be an active superyacht and has most recently been spotted cruising near Netherlands. For more information regarding ULYSSES's movements, find out more about BOAT Pro AIS .

Specifications

• Name: ULYSSES
• Yacht Type: Motor Yacht
• Yacht Subtype: Displacement
• Builder: Feadship
• Naval Architect: Azure Yacht Design and Naval Architecture
• Exterior Designer: Sinot Yacht Architecture & Design
• Interior Designer: Sinot Yacht Architecture & Design

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ULYSSES Yacht – World-class $250 Million Superyacht

The owner commissioned the extraordinary superyacht with Norway-based shipyard Kleven.

She features exterior designs from H2 Yacht Design and naval architecture Oscar Mike Limited and Marin Teknikk AS.

The fantastic explorer yacht was delivered in 2018, replacing the owner’s previous 107m superyacht, ANDROMEDA.

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The striking interior of the ULYSSES Yacht features design from British company H2 Yacht Design .

ULYSSES has accommodation for 30 guests in 15 cabins across the expansive size of the yacht. The yachting experience is luxurious, with a crew of 48 accommodated in 24 cabin spaces.

She has five spacious decks and features a massive shaded pool area with a luxurious lounging area.

The ULYSSES yacht is loaded up with tenders, including a custom 21-meter Princess 68 yacht. She also features a helipad and hangar for her Bell 429 helicopter.

The helicopter is the perfect way to ferry guests on and off the vessel and explore the surrounding areas.

There is generous storage for large tenders, toys, and land vehicles. The Jacuzzi and sun pads are along the stern where guests can take in sweeping views.

ULYSSES features a large swimming platform that is the perfect spot for guests to relax beside the water and take a dip in the ocean.

The social areas are complemented by a wine bar, cinema, sauna, and a large gym for the many guests to make use of.

The exterior of the ULYSSES features rugged designs and was delivered to her owner in 2018.

The builder was Kleven Maritime AS from Norway and features naval architecture and exterior design from Oscar Mike Limited and Marin Teknikk AS .

Her imposing exterior features a dark blue hull in steel and a white superstructure in aluminum.

The incredible yacht has an impressive exterior that reflects the luxurious interior of the vessel. She was most recently refitted in 2020.

Specifications

The 116.15m ULYSSES has a beam of 18m and a draft of 5m. The vessel has a displacement of 6862 gross tons and a range of 8000 nautical miles.

She has 2 Caterpillar engines. Her top speed is 12 knots, and she reaches a cruising speed of 10 knots.

She is classed as an expedition vessel and is the largest expedition yacht in the world, overtaking LUNA Yacht’s position as number one. The $250 million superyacht has an annual running cost of $20 – $30 million.

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About Ulysses

Combining a range of classic influences with a modernistic feel, Ulysses 's sleek exterior profile reflects a specific desire for low-lying decks without any reduction in ceiling height. Starting with a typical Feadship flared bow, this streamlined silhouette was achieved despite the incorporation of a functional diving cockpit and swimming platform aft. Special attention was also paid to the mast, which was given a lower positioning and well-proportioned soft edges.

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Video: 116m superyacht ULYSSES delivered from Kleven

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By Oliver Pearson   25 June 2018

Following almost four years of construction, the breathtaking 116m/381ft motor yacht ULYSSES has been delivered to her discerning owner and is making a passage for Gibraltar.

Leaving Norway after a lengthy and secretive build phase, superyacht ULYSSES is now out on her maiden voyage to the Mediterranean .

Built for a repeat client, the Kleven shipyard built the former ULYSSES which is now known as the 107m/352ft expedition yacht ANDROMEDA back in 2015. Norwegian-based Marin Teknikk were responsible for exterior design and engineering. Whilst British stylists H2 Yacht Design were responsible for the interior spaces on board the original ULYSSES, the team at Redman Whiteley Dixon (RWD) have been brought in to finish the brand new ULYSSES.

Whilst the brand new superyacht ULYSSES is 9 metres longer than her predecessor, she is also larger in terms of gross tonnage (GT). Indeed, ULYSSES boasts an interior spaciousness of 6700 tonnes, whilst the former ULYSESS has an internal volume of 5937 tonnes. To get a better understanding of the difference between the two superyachts, consider that superyacht ULYSSES is 8% larger and 13% more spacious than the one that came before her.

As a state of the art expedition yacht, it will come as no surprise to learn that ULYSSES boasts a commanding fleet of tenders which will allow her owner and his guests to get out and explore even the most faraway reaches of the world’s waters.

Indeed, there is space on the bow dedicated for storing a Princess 68 as well as an impressive sports fisher which are both sure to provide plenty of options to those on board. Similarly, the amidship section is home to a helipad for a Bell 429 helicopter which will make accessing various destinations as convenient as possible. The hangar on the top deck also provides some excellent storage for this additional feature.

Perfectly equipped to take on the world, the brand new expedition yacht ULYSSES is unquestionably in a league of her own

Based on naval architecture designed by industrial ship builder Marin Teknikk, superyacht ULYSSES is capable of comfortably cruising with up to 66 guests on board. As images of her interior are yet to be published, there is still plenty of speculation surrounding ULYSSES and the features she’s certain to feature inside.

As more information becomes available regarding superyacht ULYSSES, YachtCharterFleet will be sure to keep readers fully up to date.

Though M/Y ULYSSES is not expected to be made available for charter, be sure to view and compare all expedition yachts for charter .

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The Truth About Ulysses Yacht and Who Owns It

Many millionaires and billionaires like to straddle the fence between being in the public eye but also being very secretive about their public lives and Mark Zuckerberg is no different. In 2017 there were numerous articles published about him purchasing a yacht called Ulysses that were soon followed by denials that he had purchased the yacht. So did he purchase the yacht? And if not, who does own the Ulysses? Let’s take a look!

History of the Yacht Ulysses

The yacht Ulysses was built by Kleven Shipyard out of Norway in 2015 and was the largest expedition yacht they’d ever built. It was launched in 2016. It was first owned by New Zealand billionaire Graeme Hart and then rumor has it that Zuckerberg purchased it in September 2017. However, a spokesman for Zuckerberg posted on Facebook shortly thereafter saying Zuckerberg didn’t buy Ulysses and didn’t own any yacht at all.

The story originally came from a Turkish newspaper and, since its publication in September 2017, has spread to numerous other websites that essentially rehash the original details about the explorer yacht in general with Mark Zuckerberg’s name attached. 

However, other sources indicate that the yacht was indeed sold in 2017 but not to Zuckerberg. Instead, the buyer was listed as Russian billionaire Yuri Milner. After purchasing the yacht he renamed it Andromeda.

Milner has also denied ownership but the difference between his claims and those of Zuckerberg is that Milner has reportedly been seen on the yacht and the address registered for the company that owns the yacht is the same address as one of Milner’s companies. So it seems likely that Milner is the owner, and certainly much more likely than Zuckerberg.

So Who Is the Ulysses Yacht Owner?

Based on that, it seems very likely that this is not Mark Zuckerberg’s yacht, but Yuri Milner’s. That said, there are so many results that come up when you Google this yacht or Mark Zuckerberg’s yacht, it’s good to have something to clarify the issue. The idea of billionaire yachts has been big news for some time with stories about the yachts belonging to people like Jeff Bezos , Bill Gates and even Michael Jordan making headlines.

And with that, we can still dive into what we know about the yacht aside from who owns it.

Features of the Andromeda

Like any superyacht, there are some remarkable features onboard Ulysses/Andromeda that make it a real standout. Part of the confusion over getting to the bottom of this comes from the name change from Ulysses to Andromeda. There are actually several yachts bearing these names and Graeme Hart has named at least 3 different yachts Ulysses over the years as well. That aside, let’s take a tour of what we know about the yacht Andromeda/Ulysses features, even if it’s hard to pinpoint who is enjoying all these amenities.

There’s a steel hull and an aluminum superstructure. The deck is teak. Because it’s a yacht designed for exploration it’s a lot more rugged and durable than the average pleasure boat. It’s able to handle extreme weather and is ice-classed to allow for arctic travel. 

Length and Dimensions of the Andromeda

To start with some technical specs, let’s look at the yacht by the numbers.

• 107.4 meters in length or 352’4”
• 18 meter beam or 59’1”
• 5.01 meter draft or 16’5”
• 5,937 gross tonnage
• Crew capacity of 43
• Passenger capacity of 30

Interior of the Andromeda

To start with, the most noticeable features across the 6 decks of the Andromeda is both a helipad and a helicopter hangar for when you need to get back to shore double quick. There’s a large swimming pool on board for those not into salt water and for those who are, a tender garage that is loaded with all kinds of water toys. This includes a nearly 70 foot tender and also a pair of custom cranes to help launch and store it on board. This tender is actually a two-deck vessel in its own right so, essentially, the Andromeda has its own small yacht. 

There are surf boards, seabobs, flyboards and more available and that’s just for the water. If you want to go to shore the garage also holds motorcycles and even SUVs for travel on land. 

You can find a jacuzzi tub on deck as well, and tons of sun pads for lounging.

The interior was designed by British design house H2 Yacht Design. The look is said to be clean and modern but also luxurious. Rumor has it that the space inside cost about €20,000 per square meter. There is a cinema located on board with a Sony 300ES projector. The system comes with full surround sound and 3D projection.

Elsewhere there’s a luxurious full dining room, a wine cellar, a spacious lounge area for socializing, pool and parties. Guests can relax with a plunge pool, sauna, steam room, massage room and gym located to the aft of the main deck.

One deck of the yacht is reserved as a private owner’s deck and features not just luxury quarters but also a full-width lounge and a private balcony. 

Quarters on the Andromeda

There is room for 30 passengers on board and this is said to be split among 15 guest rooms.The crew is also purported to have 15 rooms to split though obviously less spaciously if it can handle 43. 

Guest cabins have floor to ceiling windows allowing for incredible ocean views. The master cabin, with its full beam width, has a panoramic view to the aft of the boat.

How Fast is the Andromeda?

Powered by a total of 6 Caterpillar DE 3516 engines, the Andromeda packs a punch. She has a total listed power of 6660 kw which works out to close to 10,000 horsepower. Despite that, she’s certainly not a speed demon. The top speed has been recorded as 17 knots. Her cruising speed is 15 knots. Her range is 8,500 nautical miles.

How Much Did the Andromeda Cost?

This one is a bit of a tough nut to crack. Initial stories about Zuckerberg buying the motor yacht quoted the price as $150 million sometimes and $195 million other times. But how reliable can either of those be if they didn’t even get the buyer right? Others stated the yacht was worth $195 million but Zuckerberg purchased it for $150 million. 

In 2022, Forbes reported on the yacht in the Caymans and at that time they said the yacht was valued at $129 million. So, with some depreciation, the $150 million figure could have been correct? Or it could have just been speculation much the same as the idea that Zuckerberg bought it. But, in any event, the $129 million valuation seems to be as accurate a number as we can currently get. 

To further confuse you, more recent articles about the Andromeda, which still acknowledge it as being formerly owned by Graeme Hart and having all the same features, list it as being a $250 million vessel.

The annual cost of keeping the yacht running has been estimated at anywhere from $15 million to $25 million.

Can You Charter the Andromeda?

The Andromeda is currently anchored in the Seychelles but it’s not available for charter and Milner, or whoever may own the yacht, is not very open about letting others on board as you can imagine with all this confusion and secrecy. 

The Bottom Line

The yacht once known as Ulysses is now called Andromeda. It is one of the largest and most impressive luxury yachts in the water. Though there is a persistent rumor that it was purchased by Mark Zuckerberg in 2017 it does not seem to be true and, in fact, Zuckerberg doesn’t seem to own a yacht at all. Instead, the vessel seems to have been purchased by Russian-Israeli tech billionaire Yuri Milner though he too has denied ownership. That said, some evidence does suggest it really is his.

The yacht, which cost anywhere from $150 million to $250 million features a helipad, luxury accommodations, room for 30 guests and a number of toys for those on board to use. It is not available for charter. 

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