Dutch shipyard Steeler Yachts has announced the launch of the second unit from its 26-metre Ocean Explorer 85 yacht series, now christened Moss.
The new build hit the water near the yard's facilities in Meppel, the Netherlands, and is now preparing for sea trials. Delivery is scheduled shortly after, with Moss then expected to make her maiden voyage towards the Indian Ocean.
Moss now joins the first unit from the series, Aviso, on the water, which was delivered last year as Steeler Yachts' flagship.
Dutch designer Edwin van der Mark is responsible for the model's original design, with naval architecture developed by Studio Delta, a studio known for their previous work with Vanquish Yachts.
According to the shipyard, the design of the 26-metre was developed in close collaboration with her owner, who will also captain the yacht. As a result, Moss has been completely tailored to "hands-on, long-distance cruising" and features a full custom 148GT interior designed by Kees Marcelis, which combines functionality with comfort for extended periods on board.
Steeler Yachts also reported that the launch of Moss comes shortly after the successful transatlantic crossing of the 22.1-metre Ocean Explorer 72 Two Bubbles, demonstrating the Ocean Explorer line's capabilities for both offshore and long-distance cruising.
The shipyard has now launched three new builds from the line to date, with a second Ocean Explorer 72 also recently commissioned.
Key numbers of the new build include a beam of 6.6 metres and a shallow draft of 1.7 metres. Moss has been constructed in accordance with CE-A standards and fully complies with the Malta sCYC 2024 flag requirements, with an unrestricted navigation notation.