Turquoise Yachts launches Blue II
Blue II (formerly known as Project Lombok) is a new André Hoek designed 56m explorer motor yacht. Built at Turquoise Yachts in Istanbul, this yacht is said to be reminiscent of classic steam ships, yet she is designed and built to be an exploration yacht for the 21st century.
Designated ice-class 1B, she was conceived and built with the capability to explore polar regions and the Northwest Passage. She has optimal seakeeping characteristics and is equipped with IMO Tier III diesel electric propulsion.
With an interior volume of 785 GT, the yacht boasts an immense amount of varied and functional space over four decks affording guests comfort for extended cruising, which includes a sauna and steam room, a Turkish Bath, a gym and a massage room.
Launched on the 12th of May, delivery is on target and scheduled for early July.
Further details:
Exterior Design: Hoek Design
Interior Design: Hoek Design
Interior Styling: Vickers Studio & Dols Home
Naval Architecture: Hoek Design
LOA: 55.99m
Beam max: 9.55m
Draft : 3.4m
Displacement (full): 876T
GT: 790 approx.
Speed: 13 knots approx.
Material: Steel Ice Class 1B hull; Aluminium Superstructure
Class: RINA C +Hull. Mach YCH Unrestricted Navigation EFP, DMS, Ice Class 1B
Main Propulsion: Diesel electric 2x800kW e-motors coupled to RENK reduction gear box
Main Propulsion Generators: Caterpillar 2xC32 830 ekW
Generators: 3 x Caterpillar C7.1 100ekW +1xC7.1 117ekW emergency
Stabilisers: Naiad 4 x fins at rest
