The Bremen shipyard Abeking & Rasmussen has officially confirmed the sale of a new superyacht with a length of over 100 metres. Further technical details of the project remain under wraps. The traditional shipyard is also keeping quiet about the designers of the exterior and interior. An interior volume of more than 4500 gross tonnes is rumoured. Delivery is planned for 2030.
Germany leads in the Giga segment
It is currently unclear whether the newbuild will replace the German shipyard's current flagship, the 118.2 metre long "Liva O" will surpass her dimensions. "Liva O" was delivered in December 2023 and impresses with a number of remarkable design features, including a twelve-metre-long pool on the aft deck with a liftable floor and a Nemo lounge. With the confirmation of the sale, Abeking & Rasmussen is consolidating the dominant position of German shipyards in the Giga segment. There are currently 27 yachts with lengths of more than 100 metres under construction worldwide, 14 of which are being built in Germany. Lürssen alone is currently working on 13 yachts with an average length of 109 metres.
Two new buildings at Abeking & Rasmussen
In addition to the recently sold 100-metre-plus project, Abeking & Rasmussen currently has another major project in the works. The 80-metre-long construction number 6516, which is scheduled for delivery in 2027, was first spotted in November 2025 when the hull was moved for the next construction phase. The shipyard is also keeping a low profile on this project and is hardly revealing any details.
Discretion as a trademark
The reluctance to communicate details of ongoing projects is typical of the Bremen shipyard, which is known for its discretion. While other shipyards often publish extensive information on new-build projects, Abeking & Rasmussen traditionally keeps details of its orders under wraps until the yachts are about to be delivered.
Martin Hager
Editor in Chief YACHT
