Drawn in 60 minutes: The SDS Design Challenge 2017

Team captain: Frank Neubelt

Team members: Ronno Schouten, Filippo Rossi

Type of vessel: Long-range cruiser with a heavy displacement bow and a combination of magnetic and Azipod propulsion.

Dimensions: 95m

Max speed: Undisclosed

Look and feel: Modern contemporary. The inspiration was self-contained modern technology and a sustainable design with a focus on the environment.

Unique details: Glass-sided infinity pool on the foredeck, removable helicopter platform, four semi-submersed staterooms on lower deck, 2.16m headroom throughout, owner’s suite on upper deck with private terrace and swimming pool.

Team captains: Fiona Diamond and Steve Gresham

Team members: James Drysdale, Bart de Haan, Harun Kemali

Type of vessel: Diesel-electric multipurpose explorer with the option of a detachable hull.

Dimensions: 70m x 30m

Max speed: 25 knots, 10 knots cruising

Look and feel: Sleek, with a hull that changes like a chameleon to its environment.

Unique details: The engine is in the side hull, so that it isolates all the noise. The entertainment deck also doubles up with the two-tier helicopter deck, which would have an awning for privacy when the owner wants to have a party and not be seen.