The Giga project features a hybrid propulsion system; two bow thrusters and four stabilisers are part of the standard specification for this 18.5-metre-wide yacht. Ice class 1-D can be fitted as an option, enabling voyages in freezing cold waters. The yacht is classified to 100A1 and PYC standards.
On board there is an extensive fleet of vessels for excursions, an underwater lounge and a submarine. This luxury is enjoyed by 18 guests in four VIP suites with private balconies, four guest cabins and the owner’s apartment with its own helideck. The crew comprises 30 to 35 people plus the captain.
The owners have their own private deck
The focus is on the owners’ suite, which features a studio, a walk-in wardrobe and private bathrooms. A lounge opens onto an outdoor area with a dining area and a jacuzzi. A helipad provides direct access to the ship without compromising privacy. Guests and crew use separate routes and lifts.
Marco Ferrari is planning to build two helipads
Project 115 has a total of two helicopter landing pads. The forward one is situated on the bridge deck and serves as the main access point, whilst the rear one on the sun deck serves as an alternative. This redundancy appeals to owners who wish to conduct their global operations as flexibly as possible. There’s no problem if two helicopters want to land at the same time or if one of them needs servicing.
Diving in a submarine
The tender fleet comprises two 12-metre limousines, a 10-metre open boat and a 6.5-metre RIB to serve as a rescue and crew boat. There are also five jet skis, a car, three motorbikes and three quad bikes. The submarine seats six and can descend to a depth of 1,000 metres. Naturally, there are Seabobs, inflatable water toys, kayaks and top-of-the-range equipment for diving, wakesurfing, water skiing and fishing.
The fleet is housed in separate garages, which can be fitted with a fast-charging station for e-tenders or e-toys if required.
Dolphins wave from the Neptune Lounge
When the weather is bad, guests can enjoy a conservatory, an on-board cinema and a fully equipped gym. From time to time, guests can watch life beneath the sea’s surface from the Neptune or Nemo Lounge – whilst staying nice and dry. Meeting with dolphins
Hybrid propulsion and waste management
The design always generates just the right amount of power and adapts the propulsion system to the required output. In E-mode, it remains wonderfully quiet on board, and emissions are minimal too. Perfect for night-time cruising, when entering sheltered bays or whilst at anchor.
Large batteries support energy management and clean operation. State-of-the-art technology helps to use resources sparingly and minimise waste throughout the vessel.
Technical specifications for the Marco Ferrari 115-metre:
- Overall length: 115 metres
- Overall width: 18.5 metres
- Draught: 4.5 metres
- BRT: approximately 5,000 GT
- Propulsion: Hybrid (batteries, generators, main engines)
- Range: approximately 7,000 nautical miles
- Bow thrusters: 2
- Stabilisers: 4
- Fuselage: steel
- Construction: aluminium
- Classification: 100A1, PYC
- Ice Class 1-D: optional
- Guests: 18 (4 VIP suites, 4 guest cabins, owner’s apartment)
- Crew: 30 to 35 plus the captain
- Helipads: 2 (fore bridge deck, aft sun deck)
- 2 × 12-metre Limo tender
- 1 × 10-metre open tender
- 1 × 6.5-metre RHIB rescue/crew tender
- 4 to 5 jet skis
- 1 car, 3 motorbikes, 3 quads
- 1 luxury submarine for 6 people (diving depth: 1,000 metres)
- Seabobs, kitesurfing equipment, inflatable water toys, kayaks, diving centre, wakesurf boards, water skis, fishing tackle
- Owner’s deck with a studio, walk-in wardrobe, lounge, terrace with dining area and jacuzzi, observation lounge, helipad
- 4 VIP suites with a balcony
- Cinema, gym, conservatory
- 11-metre infinity pool with a glass floor
- Infirmary
- Beach club with spa, indoor pool with sea views and a skylight
- Tender garages (with optional fast-charging station)
- Neptune Lounge
- Counter-current pool
Uske Berndt
Editor News & Panorama