The 110-metre Lürssen superyacht Project Shackleton (previously known as Icecap) has been spotted leaving Germany en route to sea trials in Denmark. Images now reveal her name to be O3.
The project, which has been under construction since 2018, has remained highly secretive throughout its build. Delivery is expected this year, according to BOATPro, following over eight years of construction.
The build was originally sold in March 2018 by Moran Yacht & Ship, though she was reported to have sold again during construction in 2022. Her final length is yet to be confirmed by the shipyard, but she is expected to measure around 110 metres following several exterior design modifications – including the addition of a large helideck, which took place following the second aforementioned sale.
The mammoth build was last spotted leaving the dock in 2022 at the German yard's Peene-Werft facilities in northeastern Germany, showcasing her grey axe-style bow and white superstructure that sits well forward - originally from the drawing boards of Norwegian studio Salt Ship Design. She was transported to Hamburg, where the additional modifications and outfitting were completed. Her new designers are yet to be confirmed.
Curated for exploration, the 110-metre has been built with an ice-classed hull, cargo-carrying capacity and a heli-hangar on her original spec sheet. Steel and aluminium comprise the build, which is expected to feature a total volume of more than 6,000GT and accommodation for up to 20 guests.
Previously, Moran Yacht & Ship revealed that the build will be powered by a diesel-electric propulsion system and feature state-of-the-art energy-saving, power storage, heating and cooling systems.
Once delivered, O3 will become one of the world's largest superyachts. The superyacht joins 10 other yachts measuring over 100 metres currently under construction at Lürssen, the largest of which is the 146.2-metre Project Defy.
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