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Damen Yachting launches first Xplorer 60
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The first Xplorer 60 has been launched at Damen Yachting’s build facility in Antalya on Turkey’s Turquoise Coast.
Damen Yachting has launched hull one of the Xplorer 60, a model formerly known as the SeaXplorer 60 before the luxury explorer series was rebranded. Available for a summer delivery, Xplorer 6001 is now entering its final outfitting phase in Turkey, including commissioning and sea trials.
Featuring naval architecture by Damen Yachting, the 60m superyacht has hybrid power and propulsion, a fully certified helideck, an Ice Class steel hull, and IMO Polar Code-compliant engineering.
Rose Damen, Managing Director of Damen Yachting, said: “Since introducing our SeaXplorer concept in 2015, Damen Yachting has become well-established as the luxury explorer yacht leader.
“We expect the future will see more owners demanding the autonomy, safety, flexibility and luxury that the Xplorer series offers, which is why we decided to build the Xplorer 60 on spec for fast delivery. Xplorer 6001 is the only luxury explorer yacht available in her class and an amazing opportunity.”
Dutch studio Azure Yacht Design drew the exteriors of the 1,160GT yacht, while H2 Yacht Design – which has offices in the UK and France – handled the interiors including accommodation for 12 guests and 16 crew plus a captain.
Exploration-focused features include a crow’s nest and an observation lounge with direct access to the foredeck and which allows owners and guests enticing views of wildlife and spectacular scenery. The open aft main deck can be used to store and deploy a limo tender, crew tender and jetskis, while the aft bridge deck can include a special spa area, with the option of a full-size whirlpool.
The Xplorer 60 follows the SeaXplorer 58 Pink Shadow and SeaXplorer 77 La Datcha, which have both enjoyed significant success on the charter market.
Salih Saim Kaya, Damen Yachting Project Manager Xplorer 6001, said: “Being involved in the creation of this new series of Xplorer yachts has been a delight. The possibility of new owners having access to an Xplorer yacht of this calibre and luxury will be industry changing.”
Damen Yachting, the yachting division of the Damen Shipyards Group, builds Amels superyachts, Xplorer luxury expedition yachts and Yacht Support vessels.
