Royal Hakvoort Shipyard has announced delivery of ASIA, a 61-meter (200-foot) ocean-going displacement yacht. She left the Netherlands on May 18 after completing sea trials in the North Sea in April.

“My wife and I enjoyed the entire process,” said ASIA’s owner. “Klaas Hakvoort and his brother Albert were a joy to deal with. They were involved every step of the way and this yacht would not be what she is without them.”

Leading the project was Moran Yacht & Ship.

“Sean Moran and his father Robert’s meticulous attention to detail, engineering, design, and construction has resulted in a vessel that my wife and I have dreamed about,” the owner said. “I have worked with Robert for over 30 years and I would never dream of buying, selling, or building a boat without him.”

Moran Yacht & Ship played a role beyond the sale. Their team served as guides for an experienced yacht owner throughout the construction process. Moran Yacht & Ship’s construction managers oversaw ASIA ‘s creation, from navigating the initial negotiations, composing the technical specifications, and overseeing her complete construction throughout the build.

This project further strengthens the successful partnership between Hakvoort and Moran Yacht & Ship. ASIA marks the eighth Hakvoort superyacht Moran Yacht & Ship has brought to life.

ASIA is a majestic vessel with a raked bow, sleek exterior styling and generous exterior space. The layout was meticulously planned to maximize conviviality, beautifully matching the owner’s lifestyle.

Sinot Yacht Architecture & Design planned the living areas around the central staircase, ensuring impeccable flow between each space. The layout is logical and passageways are wider than usual for a yacht of this size to ensure ease of movement for the owner and guests. ASIA has a wealth of amenities, dotted around the vessel ensuring that each space has a distinctive character and purpose. The key highlights include a large gym on the bridge deck with 270-degree views, a massage parlor, hospital room and sauna in the beach club and a beauty salon on the owner’s deck.

“The spread of function throughout ASIA was a key requirement set by this owner,” explains Paul Costerus, Lead Designer at Sinot Yacht Architecture & Design. “They wanted to ensure each area was enjoyed and used at different times of the day and for different purposes. The deck spaces are also nice, open and very free. We liberated more aft deck space by building the exterior staircases into the superstructure.”

Natural light played a leading role in ASIA’s design and she’s punctuated by large glass windows that provide exceptional panoramic vistas from the social and living areas onboard. ASIA has two exceptional lounges. The main deck salon has an understated elegance, with neutral soft furnishings, deep Ziricote veneers and vibrant pops of color from the intricate glass wall hangings and custom fabrics. A bar, C-shape settee and 12-person dining table complete the space.

ASIA has a cheerful and playful design. The palette is a crescendo of vibrant and pastel colors, from striking pinks and majestic emeralds to soft turquoise and warm oranges. Detailing is just as diverse with subtle embossed gold leaf and marble inlays to huge cascading glass chandeliers. All light fixtures have been cleverly concealed and integrated throughout.

Accommodation is for 12 guests across six ensuite staterooms, comprising four doubles on the lower deck, which are directly connected to the beach club, and two supreme owner’s suites: one on the main deck and the other on the owner’s deck. An additional cabin for staff is also located on the main deck.

The main deck owner’s suite is generous in size and has a private lounge and walkaround ensuite with a rainfall shower and bathtub. Finished with light woods, subtle gold detailing, textured carpets and marble, the suite has a light and elegant ambience.

There is an entire deck dedicated to the principal owner’s suite and features a personal sky lounge, his-and-her ensuites, an office and private decks both forward and aft. The bedroom is forward with a king-size centerline bed and astounding panoramic views. There is also direct access from the suite to the foredeck, complete with a Jacuzzi and casual dining and lounge area.

The crew quarters are generous and finished to a high standard. ASIA can host up to 18 crew and almost all cabins are fitted with extra-wide beds. With the technical area concentrated forward and broad companionways, the crew can navigate around the vessel easily and without disturbance.

Built for comfort and efficient cruising

“The leading request on the owner’s brief was comfort, not speed,” explains Bart de Haan, Operations Director & Naval Architect at Diana Yacht Design. “We opted for a round bilge displacement hull, paying great attention to stability and operational performance in all weather conditions. As a result, ASIA has an impressive range and is very fuel-efficient.”

Powered by twin Caterpillar 3512E HD diesel engines, ASIA cruises at 13 knots and has a top speed of 15.3 knots. She has impeccable fuel efficiency with an autonomous range of 4,800 nautical miles at 10 knots. ASIA was built to Large Commercial Yacht Code IV (REG Yacht Code Part A) classification. She carries three tenders: a 13-footer on the foredeck, deployed and retrieved by a crane and two 24-foot X tenders in the forepeak garage.

For more information: hakvoort.com

MAIN SPECIFICATIONS: Project S-Class

LOA: 61 m / 200’13 ft
LWL: 53.20 m / 174’54 ft
Beam overall: 11.6 m / 38’05 ft
Draft: 3.47 m / 11’38” ft
Gross Tonnage: 1268
Ext / interior design: Sinot Yacht Architecture and Design
Project management: Moran Yacht & Ship
Naval Architecture: Diana Yacht Design
Construction: Steel hull, aluminum superstructure
Classifications: Lloyd’s +100A1 S.S.C. Yacht Mono G6 [+]LMC UMS SCM
Main engines: Two Caterpillar diesel engines type 3512E HD, each with an MCR (maximum continuous rating) of 1350 kW at 1600 rpm
Generators: Two Caterpillar C-9.3 generators: 275 kW at 1800 rpm, and one Caterpillar C 7.1 generator, 150 kW at 1800 rpm.
Cruising speed: 13 knots
Max speed: 15.3 knots
Range: 3,800 nm at 12 knots / 4,800 at 10 knots
Fuel capacity: 130,000 liters / 34,342 gallons
Fresh water capacity: 20,000 liters / 5,283 gallons