Boasting an anticipated 6,000-nautical-mile range and optionally available with an ice-classed hull, the Mimer yacht concept has up-and-coming superyacht cruisers in mind. Thirtysomething and even early-fortysomething owners are the target, in fact. Additionally, suggested layout ideas emphasize exploration and enjoying the journey as much as the destination.
The concept originated with Tillberg Design of Sweden (TDoS), partnering with the Turkey-based shipyard AES Yacht. The two paired because TDoS’ sister company, fellow design studio Hot Lab, has prior experience with AES Yacht. (The design firms are part of the Viken Group.) In fact, the 223-foot (68-meter) superyacht Day’s from a few years ago is one of three deliveries Hot Lab designed with AES Yacht. “We have chosen this shipyard because it has one of the largest facilities in Turkey with very experienced naval architects and engineers,” notes Antonio Romano, Viken Group’s commercial director. He adds, “They can provide everything in house, from steel and metal construction to furniture and interior.” Yet another reason: the yard has an available build slot.
As much as TDoS envisions a younger clientele, it believes many aspects of the Mimer yacht concept hold broader appeal. For instance, the styling is less rough-and-tumble than other expedition yachts from the studio’s drawing boards. “We say an expedition vessel doesn’t need to look aggressive,” explains Daniel Nerhagen, a studio partner and its design director. “We wanted to create a ‘she.’” Of course, the studio’s Scandinavian design background, emphasizing simpler aesthetics while remaining luxurious, influences the project, too. All-around glass in the various lounges ensure owners and guests get to take in the tremendous views. Moreover, spaces like five main-deck guest suites, plus an upper-deck master suite with a private forward alfresco area and pool, will pique bigger interest.
Ssutainability-minded clients will appreciate how the décor materials are all recyclable, recycled, and/or from local sources. “For us as Scandinavians, it’s not a trend, it’s just something you do.”
A proper expedition yacht wouldn’t be right without a plethora of explorer-oriented tenders and toys. Therefore, the Mimer yacht concept offers an abundance of choices, suggested as three different design packages. Firstly, the World Traveller arrangement includes a helipad atop a main-guest lounge on the main deck. It also has space for landing craft, quad bikes, a personal sub, as well as an amphibious vehicle and beach buggy. Secondly, the Air Explorer swaps the guest lounge beneath the helipad for a heli hangar. Finally, the Adventure Explorer includes an extra toy garage in place of the lounge/hangar, for anything from a Range Rover to a hovercraft. Regardless, TDoS consulted two expedition companies to make sure it hit the right marks.
To ensure the Mimer yacht concept can indeed see construction, Lauren Giles Naval Architects contributed its input. Buyers have a choice of traditional steel hull construction or a Polar Code-compliant ice-classed hull. Furthermore, they can choose between diesel-electric propulsion with pod drives or traditional diesel propulsion with conventional shafts. Notably, however, the naval architects are reviewing further alternative arrangements.
Upon contract signing, the Mimer yacht concept should take 36 months. Finally, if you’re wondering where the name came from, it’s the Norse god Mimir. Respected for his knowledge and wisdom, he in some stories lived by a well that granted another god wisdom.
AES Yacht aesyacht.com
Laurent Giles Naval Architects laurentgiles.co.uk
Tillberg Design of Sweden tillbergdesign.com
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