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Adastra Superyacht, Zhuhai

Adastra is a trimaran-type superyacht built by McConaghy Boats for Hong Kong-based shipping baron Anto Marden. It has been designed by John Shuttleworth Yacht Designs.

Project Type

Trimaran type superyacht

42.5m (140ft)

4,000 nautical miles

Hong Kong-based businessman Anto Marden

McConaghy Boats, China

Naval Architect

John Shuttleworth Yacht Designs, UK

Exterior Styling

John Shuttleworth Yacht Designs and Orion Shuttleworth Design

Structural Design

John Shuttleworth Yacht Designs and Applied Structural Analysis

Interior Design

Jepsen Designs, Hong Kong

Adastra is a trimaran-type superyacht built by McConaghy Boats for Hong Kong-based shipping baron Anto Marden. The 42.5m (140ft) superyacht was designed by UK-based John Shuttleworth Yacht Designs.

McConaghy Boats built the superyacht at its establishment in Zhuhai, China. Adastra was launched in April 2012 in the Pearl River is reported to have cost $15m. The superyacht is used by its owners to travel between the two Indonesian islands that they own.

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The luxury trimaran yacht received 2013 World Superyacht Award for most innovative design and was listed for sale in 2019.

Power trimaran concept and superstructure materials of Adastra

The superyacht is based on a power trimaran concept. The designers incorporated luxury into the trimaran design to make it suitable for ocean voyaging.

Structural analysis was undertaken for all the components of the ship. A computer model of Adastra was tested for wave impact, side slamming and impact of the outrigger riding through waves.

The superstructure of the luxury yacht is made of carbon fibre with a Nomex honeycomb core. The hull is of resin infused epoxy with E-glass and Kevlar skins. The interior is composed of carbon and E-glass honeycomb panels and oak veneered cabinets.

The beam of the ship is 16m and the hull draft is 1.12m. It weighs 52t and has a range of 4,000nm.

The naval architect of the superyacht was John Shuttleworth Yacht Designs. Exterior styling was done by John Shuttleworth Yacht Designs and Orion Shuttleworth Design, while the structural design was by John Shuttleworth Yacht Designs and Applied Structural Analysis. Adastra’s interiors were designed by Jepsen Designs, of Hong Kong.

Construction of the lightweight superyacht by McConaghy Boats

McConaghy has built the components of Adastra to custom design to reduce its weight. The in-house built components include fibre hatches, portlights, ladders and hinges, all made of carbon.

More than 350 craftsmen, designers and engineers of McConaghy in both China and Australia worked on the construction of the yacht. The outrigger of the superyacht was specially designed by optimising its height, allowing easier movement on the waves.

Performance of the unique fuel-efficient Adastra yacht

Adastra was designed to be lightweight for low fuel consumption. The superyacht has a maximum speed of 22.5k and its range at 17k is 4,000 miles.

A SiMON 2 integrated ship surveillance system monitors fuel, security, pump sensors, electrical and lighting systems of the ship.

With a freshwater capacity of 2,700l, Adastra has two 800gph freshwater makers. The vessel’s displacement (light) is 49t while at maximum cruising (with 15,000l fuel) it is 64.8t. The yacht consumes 90l an hour at a speed of 13k and 120l each hour at 17k.

Accommodation and luxury features of Anto Marden’s superyacht

Adastra can accommodate nine guests and up to six crew. The accommodation is provided on the below deck, which is partitioned into two sections. The master cabin is located aft.

Two guest cabins, crew accommodation and the galley are located near the engine compartment. The central hull has been flared above the waterline to create some additional space on the below deck.

The main deck houses a saloon which encompassed a lounge area, dining table and navigation station. It provides views of the ocean through a window. The saloon is directly accessible from the master cabin.

The sunbed is on the foredeck while the aft deck has a sofa and bar area and a dining area. There is a raised platform between the saloon and the aft. The pilot house, accommodating the main helm station, is situated on this platform. The station has seating for two.

Tenders on board Adastra

Adastra can accommodate two tenders. A 4.9m space is made available on the aft deck for a tender. A garage below the deck can shelter a 3.1m tender. The fold-out design of the garage door provides diving space.

Engines fitted and anchor system of the Adastra trimaran superyacht

Adastra has a single Caterpillar C18-1150hp engine at 2,300rpm and two Yanmar 110hp outrigger engines rated at 3,200rpm. Two 36kW generators are linked to the outrigger engines and one 26kW generator is installed in the main engine room.

The anchoring system of Adastra comprises three anchors. The 130kg Bruce style primary anchor is deployed out of the starboard wing. The 80kg second anchor is deployed out of the bow with an arm. The third is a stern anchor and weighs 60kg. It is deployed out of the port wing.

The anchors are driven on hydraulics-run winches. The carbon-fibre winches and anchor arms were custom-built. The arms fold inside the yacht, thus remaining invisible.

The vessel features an Alfa Laval fuel cleaning system for cleaning the engine.

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Hong Kong-based shipping magnate and superyacht owner Anto Marden, known for his 42m trimaran Adastra, has shared his inspiration for the vessel and his reasons for putting it for sale. Adastra is a stable and safe oceangoing yacht designed by British designer John Shuttleworth Yacht Designs and built by McConaghy Boats in Zhuhai, China. The 42.5m (140ft) superyacht was built at McConaghy Boats’ Zhuhai facility in China.

The Adastra yacht, named after British designer John Shuttleworth, is known for its unusual trio of silver hulls that caused a stir among fishermen and residents when it cruised along Sungai Perlis in Kuala Perlis. Designed for Anto Marden, a shipping tycoon based in Hong Kong, the Adastra superyacht is a perfect combination of utility and luxury.

Anto Marden, founder of Fenwick Shipping Services and Marden Foundation chairman, became the talk of the town when his spaceship-like luxury vessel, Adastra, was listed for sale with Burgess. The iconic 42.6 metre trimaran Adastra, built by McConaghy Boats, was created with a single-minded focus on strength and durability. The yacht has been listed for sale with Burgess, marking a price reduction of 2 million.

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Shipping magnate, chairman of the Marden Foundation. Shipping magnate Anto enjoys spending time with wife Elaine and their three grown daughters. He is also the chairman of the Marden Foundation.

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Christina O set a new standard for lavish personal yachts, especially amidst the austerity of post-war Europe. The yacht was remodelled by architect Cäsar Pinnau, made full use of the ship’s size and powerful naval engineering systems to create large, ornate interiors and elaborate luxuries. These included a mosaic swimming pool that converted to a dance floor, and a children’s dining room designed and painted by the illustrator Ludwig Bemelmans.

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Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan TableRankNameOwner1AzzamEstate of Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan2Fulk Al SalamahSultan of Oman3EclipseRoman Abramovich4DubaiMohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum.

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These boats are also known as “megayachts”, “gigayachts” and even “terayachts”, usually depending on length. It has been generally accepted by naval architects and industry executives that superyachts range from 37m (≈120ft) to 60m (≈200ft), while those over 60m are known as megayachts and boats over 90m (≈300ft) have been referred to as giga-yachts.

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Priced at $500 million, the Koru hit the sea for the first time in 2023 and has since ferried Jeff Bezos and company around the globe. Complete with three massive 229-foot masts, it can reach a top speed under sail of 20 knots, according to the New York Post — which is approximately 23 miles per hour.

Made for a group, up to 18 guests can set sail on the yacht, allowing Bezos to bring family and friends on vacation with him. Here’s a look at the Koru’s extravagant features and how much it costs to operate his floating mansion.

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Who is the owner of Adastra Yacht?

Adastra Yacht: An Epitome of Luxury and Innovative Design by McConaghyName:AdastraPrice:US$ 10 millionAnnual Running Cost:US$ 1 millionOwner:Antony MardenCaptain:Pls send info!

Known for its remarkable design and state-of-the-art amenities, the Adastra yacht is a true testament to the evolution of luxury yacht design. Launched in 2012 by McConaghy, the Adastra stands as a ground-breaking symbol of maritime architecture and engineering.

• Key Takeaways. The Adastra yacht is a groundbreaking luxury yacht launched by McConaghy in 2012, featuring a design by Shuttleworth Design.
• The yacht showcases exceptional specifications, with a maximum speed of 23 knots and a cruising speed of 16 knots, backed by robust Caterpillar engines.
• The Adastra incorporates the power trimaran concept, using carbon fiber and Glass/Kevlar foam sandwich construction to minimize weight.
• The yacht’s interior offers accommodation for up to 10 guests and a crew of 8, imbuing elegance and comfort with lightweight oak cabinetry.
• Owned by Antony Marden, the founder of Fenwick Shipping, the Adastra yacht exemplifies a visionary’s passion for maritime exploration and luxury.
• Valued at $10 million, with annual running costs around $1 million, the Adastra represents a significant investment in luxury and innovative yacht design.

Adastra: A Vision Realized. The yacht Adastra is the culmination of extensive design, planning, and discussions with the owners – a testament to what’s achievable when expertise, passion, and vision converge. The yacht’s launch in China on April 11, 2012, marked a pivotal moment in the history of yacht design and construction.

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Tech magnate Mike Lynch's body found in sunken superyacht wreckage, officials say

Early reports indicate the ship was struck by a tornado over the water, known as a waterspout, and sank quickly., by the associated press • published august 22, 2024 • updated on august 22, 2024 at 10:52 am.

The Italian coast guard said Thursday the body of British tech magnate Mike Lynch is among those recovered off the coast of Sicily from the wreckage of a superyacht whose builders had called unsinkable.

One woman remains missing. She has not been identified, but Hannah Lynch, Lynch's 18-year-old daughter, is reportedly unaccounted for. The family had been celebrating his recent acquittal on fraud charges with the people who defended him at trial in the United States.

Five others were recovered by rescue crews following Monday's tragedy.

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The Bayesian, a 56-meter (184-foot) British-flagged yacht, went down in a storm early Monday as it was moored about a kilometer (half a mile) offshore. Civil protection officials said they believe the ship was struck by a tornado over the water, known as a waterspout, and sank quickly.

Termini Imerese Public Prosecutor’s Office investigators were collecting evidence for a criminal investigation, which they opened immediately after the tragedy despite no formal suspects having been publicly identified.

The chief executive of The Italian Sea Group, which owns the Bayesian's manufacturer, said superyachts like these are “the safest in the most absolute sense.”

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“First of all, because they have very little surface compared to a yacht facing into the wind,” CEO Giovanni Costantino told Sky News on Wednesday. "Second, with the structure, the drift keel, they become unsinkable bodies.”

Missing revealed as divers search superyacht that sank in storm off Sicily

Morgan Stanley International chair among 6 missing after luxury yacht sinks in Sicily

Investigators are now looking at why the Bayesian, built in 2008 by Italian shipyard Perini Navi, sank while a nearby sailboat remained largely unscathed. Fifteen of the 22 people aboard survived by escaping in a lifeboat, including a mother who reported holding her 1-year-old baby over the waves to save her. They were rescued by the sailboat Sir Robert Baden Powell.

The sailboat's captain, Karsten Borner, said his craft sustained minimal damage — the frame of a sun awning broke — even with winds that he estimated had reached 12 on the Beaufort wind scale, which is the highest hurricane-strength force on the scale.

He said he had remained anchored with his engines running to try to maintain the ship’s position as the forecast storm rolled in.

“Another possibility is to heave anchor before the storm and to run downwind at open sea,” Borner said in a text message. But he said that might not have been possible for the Bayesian, given its 75-meter (246-foot) tall mast.

“If there was a stability problem, caused by the extremely tall mast, it would not have been better at open sea,” he said.

Yachts like the Bayesian are required to have watertight compartments that are specifically designed to prevent a rapid, catastrophic sinking even when some parts fill with water.

Lynch is the only person confirmed dead; the other bodies have not been formally identified.

Besides Hannah Lynch, those missing are Christopher Morvillo, one of Lynch’s U.S. lawyers, and his wife, Neda; Jonathan Bloomer, chairman of Morgan Stanley’s London-based investment banking subsidiary, and his wife, Judy; and Recaldo Thomas, the superyacht’s chef.

Divers have struggled to find the bodies in the yacht’s hull on the seabed 50 meters (164 feet) underwater.

“We would need a crystal ball to know when we'll be able to find the next body," said Luca Cari, spokesperson for the fire rescue service.

“It's very difficult to move inside the wreckage. Moving just one meter can take up to 24 hours,” Cari said.

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Who owns Adastra yacht?

The Hong Kong-based shipping magnate and superyacht owner Anto Marden tells Dominique Afacan that, while far-flung adventures in his 42.5 metre trimaran Adastra are fun, Asia is where his heart lies…

What are the safest catamarans?

The safest cruising catamarans offer a good beam to length ratio, sail fast, and are over 42ft. These include the Manta 42 , the Lagoon 450F, and the Catana 44. They are stable, waterproof, easy to handle in stormy weather, and feature a sturdy design.

Who makes the biggest catamaran?

Hemisphere , designed by Van Peteghem Lauriot Prévost and built by Pendennis, is the world’s largest private sailing catamaran.

What is the draft of a super yacht?

A boat’s draft is simply the distance between the waterline and the deepest point of the boat . Expressed another way, boat draft is the minimum amount of water required to float the boat without touching the bottom. It’s also common to hear that a boat “draws 24 inches,” which means its draft in 24 inches.

What do the words Ad Astra mean?

: to the stars through hardships —motto of Kansas.

How much is a Astra yacht?

About ADASTRA. The truly iconic and eye-catching yacht ADASTRA is now available with an asking price of USD 10,000,000 . A cutting-edge trimaran delivered in 2012 by McConaghy Yachts for an experienced yacht owner, ADASTRA is designed for exploration and can take you around the world.

Who is Anto Marden?

Shipping magnate, chairman of the Marden Foundation . Shipping magnate Anto enjoys spending time with wife Elaine and their three grown daughters. He is also the chairman of the Marden Foundation.

How do I use Adastra?

Double click on the Adastra shortcut. Once Adastra has been started, the Adastra login screen will open. Either use the mouse to click into each field, or use the ‘Tab’ key on the keyboard to navigate around the screen. Type the user name into the ‘User’ field and the password into the ‘Password’ field.

How much does a balance 442 cost?

Pricing on the Balance 442 starts at $699,000 . Tooling for the new Balance 442 will commence in July and booking slots will be filled on a first come first serve basis.

Who first said Per Aspera Ad Astra?

The motto of Kansas, “Ad Astra per Aspera” is Latin for “to the stars through difficulties.” John James Ingalls coined the motto in 1861 stating, “The aspiration of Kansas is to reach the unattainable; its dream is the realization of the impossible.” According to the Office of the Governor of Kansas: “This motto refers …

What is the meaning of ad astra Sapientiam?

to the stars through wisdom .

Does Jeff Bezos have a yacht?

Bezos is buying a 417-foot superyacht that boasts its own support yacht and helipad , Bloomberg reported earlier this month. The reported cost of the luxury sailing experience: $500 million.

What is a bedroom called on a yacht?

Cabin: Private rooms and living compartments in a yacht are called cabins .

Who owns the largest yacht in the world?

The 590-foot Azzam is considered the longest yacht in the world and is reportedly owned by the royal family of Abu Dhabi . Built in 2013, this Larsson yacht made yachting history for not only its size, but its ability to reach top speeds of more than 30 knots.

What is the most expensive catamaran in the world?

Bugatti of the high seas – This $90 million luxury catamaran cuts through the water at 50 knots and is powered by hydrogen. The ‘Nemesis One’ is gathering accolades as the world’s first high-speed, luxury multihull hydrofoil.

What is the largest catamaran ever built?

The world’s largest catamaran yachts

• Moecca, Oceanfast – 45m. …
• Hemisphere, Pendennis – 44.2m. …
• Heysea Vista 140, Heysea – 43m. …
• Douce France, Alu – 42.2m.
• Sarha, Sea Management – 42m. …
• Royal Falcon One, Kockums AB – 41.15m. …
• Silver Cloud, Abeking & Rasmussen – 41m. …
• Zenith, Sabre Catamarans – 40.5m.

What’s the most expensive catamaran?

Sunreef 80 Power : the most expensive catamaran on the market.

Are bigger yachts safer?

When it comes to boats, size matters. The bigger a boat the more stable it is going to be. Waves and wind don’t scale to the boat. The smaller the waves are compared to your boat , the safer you are going to be.

Are catamarans good for long distance?

On the wind, owing to their minimal draft, catamarans can make considerable leeway. … A Freebird 50 catamaran designed for long-distance cruising. But a properly designed catamaran from the board of a designer unconstrained by the requirements of the charter market can make a fine cruising boat.

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