Following 18 months in NOBISKRUG’S climate-controlled superyacht hall in Rendsburg, the environmentally-conscious 80-metre superyacht ARTEFACT (Project 790) will be publicly visible for the first time as the finishing touches are put in place

The highly-anticipated vessel’s composite superstructure has been completed, steel hull has undergone extensive works and integral elements of this highly technical build have been successfully completed.

At a length of 80 meters with a 14.6-metre beam and gross tonnage of 2,990 tonnes, ARTEFACT’s innovative design by Gregory C Marshall is distinguished by a number of new technological and engineering features such as:

– The use of solar panels and a large battery storage system that allows the vessel to operate for a limited time with no internal combustion engines operating

– An innovative DC-bus diesel-electric Azipod propulsion system developed by ABB combined with dynamic positioning that can hold position without dropping anchor to protect sensitive sea floor – custom six-bladed propellers minimise noise and vibration while maximising performance and efficiency

– A wastewater recycling system for re-use as technical water; Designation as among the first superyachts to meet IMO Tier III emissions regulation

– An unprecedented floor-to-ceiling glass central section complimenting 740 square meters of curved and expressive glasswork weighing almost 60 tonnes

As ARTEFACT moves into public view, exterior developments include the installation of stabilisers and bow thrusters for manoeuvrability and comfort at sea, a movable bathing platform for easy access to the water and the fitting of automated sun awnings, teak decking and fixed furniture.

The commissioning, including Harbour Acceptance Tests, will be finalised at the pier, culminating in sea trials before ARTEFACT’s summer delivery.