Two megayachts from a five-megayacht order commissioned prior to the global economic crisis are being finished in Germany.
Projects 422 and 423, both seen below (and 423 additionally seen above), were part of a contract commissioned at HDW (now an Abu Dhabi Mar property) in Kiel, Germany a few years ago. When the economy tumbled, however, three of the five orders were cancelled, with 422 and 423 the only ones remaining active.
Few details are known about HDW 422 or 423. They share the same LOA and beam, 239’5” and 39’4” (73 meters and 12 meters), respectively. They also bear exterior design by Focus Yacht Design, a young firm based in Germany. If you look at the image of HDW 423 above, you’ll note a bulbous bow. HDW 423 will also feature interior-design work from H2 Yacht Design. In fact, the project is for a repeat client and will emphasize family voyages for 12 in the owner’s party. Taking another look at the photo of her above, you’ll also see three large oval ports forward on the main deck. It would make sense for those to be in either the master suite or a relaxation/lounge area. Neither arrangement is confirmed, however.
As for HDW 422, since she’s still under cover, her profile features are unknown. However, an interesting development occurred over the weekend. HDW 422’s name under her AIS signal changed to Plan B. Whether that is a code name or her real name, though, isn’t certain. But, if it is her real name, then her owner may be the same person who owns a 161-footer (49-meter) named Plan B. Plan B was built in 1973 as an oceanographic survey ship in Australia and converted to a megayacht in 2007.
Some confidential sources further report that HDW 423 will be moved to Nobiskrug, also in Germany, for final fit-out, prior to delivery in 2013. HDW 422 will reported stay in Kiel for completion this year.
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