“The organic design traits mimic the orca or killer whale, the largest and most powerful member of the dolphin family,” says Fulvio Dodich, Ceo of Rosetti Superyachts. “Instantly recognisable by their distinctive black-and-white colouring, these sea mammals roam the world’s oceans from the Arctic and Antarctic to the Tropics, which is what our Explorer Yacht is designed to do.”
These traits are evident in the robust profile with its wrap-around glazing, bold superstructure styling and a radar mast resembling a tall dorsal fn. And if there any further doubt, there is even a classic white side patch of an orca at the owner’s deck level that lights up at night.
Project “Orca” is the result of a collaboration between two expert groups in the marine field. Rosetti Superyachts is part of Rosetti Marino SpA, a key player in the construction of high-tech working vessels, with access to exceptional facilities, including a 160-metre dry dock and two 100-metre construction hangars.
With a beam of 12 metres and an estimated gross tonnage of up to 1300GT, Project “Orca” is developed on four decks plus a tank-top deck, but owners can choose from various deck layouts. The standard version has an open main deck in the stern for storing more tenders and toys as well as touch & go helipad. Alternatively, this area can feature an infinity pool overlooking the transom, or have a raised helipad with a pool and spa zone inside.
On the lower deck, aft is a large garage that can hold two large tenders or several jet skis and other water toys. The guest accommodation, comprising two VIP suites and two cabins, is located forward on the same deck level and is served by the main staircase and an elevator that connects with all deck levels up to the sun deck. The crew accommodation is in the bow.
The main deck interior hosts the guest area with a large main salon, dining room and another spacious VIP suite forward. On the port side are the galley and crew services.
Access to the mooring deck in the forepeak is via side companionways on the main deck. This area, covered for safety reasons in rough seas, accentuates the height of the imposing bow.
The bridge deck features the owner’s apartment with His and Her bathroom, walk-in wardrobes, a study and a large gym. The suite overlooks the open aft deck that serves as a private terrace. The captain’s cabin is behind the wheelhouse.
The large sun deck has full dining facilities, a bar and sunbathing areas with elevator access for guests and separate stairs for the crew.
Powered by twin CAT 3512 engines (1398kW @ 1800 rpm), Project “Orca” is expected to have a range approximately 5,000 miles at an economical speed of 11 knots.
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