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Custom Richards Shipbuilders Expedition – Enigma XK
Make: Custom
Model: Richards Shipbuilders
Expedition Length: 234 ft
Price: $ 18,000,000
Boat Name: Enigma XK
Hull Material: Steel
Draft: 16 ft 1 in
Number of Engines: 2
Fuel Type: Diesel
Location: Cape Town, South Africa
Enigma XK Luxury expedition.
THIS IS THE MOST SPECIAL AND WEATHER-SAFE EXPLORER ON THE MARKET: SHE WOULD STAND OUT AMONG MUCH BIGGER VESSELS.
THE VESSEL IS A SERIOUS MACHINE.
Richards Shipbuilders (Lowesoft, Scotland), built 1987-1988.
Served as British Navy Fishery Patrol in North Atlantic as NORNA.
Refit 2014: 26 months (280 000 man hours) at Atlantic Refit Centre (La Rochelle, France).
Interior design: Philippe Briand of Vitruvius Yachts.
Exterior design: Veerle Battiau of Mc Farlane Ship Design.
Classification society: DNV.
AWARDS: WINNER OF THE WORLD SUPERYACHTS AWARDS in 2014.
Guest accommodations: 12 (in 6 luxury staterooms).
Crew accommodations: 22.
Master stateroom on the upper deck.
Fitness room, wellness centre, jacuzzi on the upper deck, wine cellar, helipad.
Classification: 1A Yacht, classification society DNV.
Measurements
Range: 10000 nmi
LOA: 234 ft
Beam: 38 ft 3 in
Max Bridge Clearance: 65 ft 7 in
Max Draft: 16 ft 1 in
Displacement: 1652 lb
Windlass: Hydraulic
Fuel Tanks #: 1
Fuel Tanks Capacity: 60000 gal
Fresh Water Tanks #: 1
Fresh Water Tanks Capacity: 15850 gal
Number of Cabins: 20
Number of Heads: 16
Engine Make: Ruston
Engine Model: 6AT 350 M
Primary Engines: Inboard
Drive Type: Direct Drive
Location: Port
Power: 3001 hp
Propeller Type: 4 Blade
Location: Starboard
Electronics
• Depthsounder
• Log-Speedometer
• Computer
• Navigation Center
• Autopilot
• Cockpit Speakers
• Wind Speed and Direction
Inside Equipment
• Dishwasher
• Washing Machine
• Air Compressor
• Electric Head
• Hot Water
• Fresh Water Maker
• Battery Charger
• Dishwasher • Bow Thruster
• Washing Machine • Electric Bilge Pump
• Microwave Oven
• Air Conditioning
• Refrigerator
• Deep Freezer
Electrical Equipment
• Shore Power Inlet
• Generator
Outside Equipment/Extras
• Teak Cockpit
• Davit(s)
• Cockpit Cushions
• Teak Sidedecks
• Hydraulic Gangway
• Cockpit Table
Monkey island (sky bridge):
• Original restored wooden binnacle
• Mast with: 2 radar antennas, Colregs lights, Flir camera, horn, Inmarsat dome antennas, 3 spot lights
• MF/HF and VHF antennas and other antennas
• Batteries for GMDSS system
• Emergency generator
• 2 azimut bearing compasses
Upper main deck (bow):
• 2 hydraulic windlasses with Meridian Systems hydraulic motors
• 6 big stainless steel cleats (4 on bow and 2 midship)
• 7 air vents with weathertight closing system
• Fore mast with Colregs lights
• Access to chain locker
• Stainless steel courtesy lights
Upper main deck (stern):
• Synthetic ice resistant teak
• Elipad with folding railings, synthetic ice resistant teak and 22 stainless steel drains
• Jacuzzi with carbon fibre cover
• 2 cushions sunbeds
• Teak table with logo with 8 teak chairs
• Other teak table with world map, 2 teak chairs and cushions U-shape seats
• 4 life rafts
• 3 life jackets storages
Lower deck (exterior):
• Zodiac inflatable mod. MK-4-WD with Yamaha outboard 25 Hp
• 2 inflatables desinflated and packed
• 4 Seadoo waverunners: 2 Seadoo RXP 260Rs, 2 Seadoo GTX limited 260
• 2 spare Mercury 40 Hp four stroke
• 5 big cleats
• HYVA hydraulic crane mod. HC501MXE3 in the center of the lower deck for heavy tenders
• Acebi 7.5 kN starboard side hydraulic crane for inflatables
• 2 side hydraulics pasarels with controls
• Diesel hose and nozzle for tenders
• 2 terrestrial vehicles wheel stoppers (no vehicles)
• Jettison fuel platforms for petrol tenders
• Hydraulic winch
• Stern Colregs lights
• 12 vents with weathertight closing system
• 2 side gates
• Multiple latches to strap down the tenders
Master stateroom and master areas (at main deck):
• 180 degress weathersealed windshield with electric blinds
• Retractable flat-screen tv
• 2 white leather benches
• King side white leather bed with backrest and photochromic glass to bathroom
• Sky light with electric blind
• This is the only area of the vessel with carpet floors
• 6 closets with double white leather doors
• Bathroom with double access, Duravit bowl tub, 2 closets, double sinks floating vanity, separate enormous shower with
L-shape seat and gresiti tiles coating, separate Roediger floating toilet area
• Private office with escritoir and 2 chairs and private corridor to accede from themaster stateroom
• Galley for the master stateroom: with Gamko 3-doors fridge, icemaker, dishwasher, sink, microwave, stainless steel working countertop
Entrance reception salon (at main deck):
• On starboard side U-shape white leather sofa with separate bench and Samsung flatscreen tv with Bose system and coffee table
• On port side Delta-shape wooden table which can seat at least 10
• Again on port side bar table with 3 orange leather seats
• Access to master stateroom galley
• Table games closet
• Electric blinds
Gym (forward at middle deck):
• Matrix hybrid bike
• Matrix PecFly
• Matrix air rower
• 6 doors cabinet and towels closet
Guest staterooms (at middle deck):
5 staterooms at middle deck.
3 on starboard side and 2 on port side: the 2 on port side are the VIP ones and on starboard side there are 2 double and one twin.
All the staterooms (including the master stateroom) can accomodate 12 guests.
Each stateroom has own bathroom.
The two double stateroom have a comunicating door in between.
The bed of the 2 aft staterooms faces to aft.
The bed of the 2 forward staterooms faces to forward.
The twin stateroom is the most forward one and the bed faces aft.
The VIP staterooms have a bench and extra space.
One if the VIPs has an escritoire with with a small leather seat.
All the staterooms have Samsung flat-screen tv with Bose system.
All the staterooms receive a lot of natural light that can be darkened with electric blinds.
All guest bathrooms are provided with: generous rain and hand-held shower, Roediger floating toilet with in-wall flushing
system, tube sink with Gessi faucet, full white coating, extra drainage system, cabinets; and the 2 VIP bathrooms have a tub
and even more generous space and shower; while one of the VIP bathrooms has double sink.
Pantry room with 2 double door closets.
Spa and day bathroom (at middle deck):
• Hair washing seat
• LEMI massage bench
• 3 closets for storage of beauty products and towels
Day bathroom:
• Roediger floating toilet
• Glassy tube sink
Dining area (at middle deck):
• Guest-area middle deck galley
• Rest area to access to dining area
• Walk-in wine cellar with glass door
• U-shape white leather sofa with bench and retractable home-theatre system
• Wooden table with 8 seats but possible accommodation for 12
• Bar with fridges, icemaker, sink, double countertop and draft dispenser
• Electric wooden curtains for privacy
• Galley in between the dining area an the lower deck: with sink, Meiko dishwasher, Hoshizaki icemaker, Menumaster microwave, Liebherr fridge freezer and wine cellar and food elevator to main galley
• 2 side slave control units: with throttle, bow thruster control and pitch control, rudder angle, whistle control, search light control and curtains and wiper control
• 2 NDC Telegraph AG 6133
• VCM Stabibiliser system control
• 2 Furuno VHF fixed radio mod. FM-8900S
• 3 Furuno plotters mod. 0735-11 with RCU-014
• Furuno echo sounder mod. FE-700
• Walker log data mod. P1248
• Main control unit with Hatteland computer system, wiper control, Simrad gyro repeater mod. AR78, Simrad rudder angle mod. IS70, whistle control, Furuno satellite compass 0735-12, Becker-Rudder stearing gear controls, Simrad autopilot AP50, throttle and bow thruster control
• Simrad autopilot control FU50
• Simrad Gyro GC80
• Sound Powered Telephone type 77
• BNWAS LYNX V3+
• Saab Navigation System S
• Maretron system
• Furuno for NAVnet 3D
• Flir night vision camera controller
• 2 Simrad navigation system mod. MX510
• Chart table and 4 chart drawer storage full size
• Colreg light controller
• Boning system
• Marinec fire detection and alarm system controller
• 2 black leather electric seats
• Black leather bench with flags organizer with flags
• 2 side sliding portholes for maneuvering
• 2 doors to deck
• Cassen & Plath heeling angle
• Simpson Laurence aneroid barometer
• Binocular periscope
Captain's cabin on bridge:
• Quick access to bridge
• Full bathroom with shower, sink and toilet
• Queen size bed
• Bathroom for officer on watch
• GMDSS equipment
• 2 Furuno MF/HF radio mod. FS-2575C
• Furuno Navtex mod. NX-700
• 2 Furuno INMARSAT-C mod. 0560-12
• Audio-video systems
• Portable VHF radios
• GMDSS battery control system
• Maretron screen
• 13 crew cabins to accommodate 20
• Separate men and women lavatories
• Cleaning products storage
• Laundry room with 3 Merker washing machines and 3 Merker dryers
• 2 fire station with equipment
• Deck storages
• Crew lounge room
• Fire shut-off area: with 2 watertight doors shut down system, 2 Ginge-Kerr fire extinguishing system activation panel and Young & Cunningam fuel valves shut down system
• Main galley with Caplain mixer, food elevator to guests galley, Franstal cooker, 2 Convotherm ovens, Franstal dishwasher, deep frier, 3 fridges and other chef machines
• Spacious dry food storage room
• Refrigeration room with: 4 Franstal deep freezers, 1 Liebherr Proline and 2 Franstal fridges, wine cellars, Griga-Bohn walk- in fridge, LFV ProCuisines pasta maker
• Spacious crew galley and dining area with waste disposal, Liebherr fridge, Bosch dishwasher, Hoshizaki icemaker, microwave, etc. and big table
• Spacious spare parts storage
• Spacious equipment storage room with Bauer Kompressoren mod. Mini-Verticus 3 dive equipment air compressor
• Garbage room
• Emergency remote watertight doors closing system
• Multiple engines room and technical rooms escapes
Bow technical room:
• 2 G&C windlass hydraulic motors mod. D225MD
• Nebb bowthruster motor mod. VEPP 355 M4
• Hamworthy Super Trident sewage treatment plant
• Combined storage and technical working area
Engines room:
• 2 generators MTU mod. 12V 2000 manufactured 2007 (serial 535106610 and 535106671): port 5,035 hours, starboard 5,372
• 3 fuel tanks + daily fuel tank
• 2 main fuel transfer pumps
• 2 secondary fuel transfer pumps
• Boning monitoring system with 2 analog back up systems
• 4 levels of control of the transmissions: on bridge, in engines room control station, at main panel and on the transmissions
• Pielstick Cranck Pin bearings oil temperature monitoring system
• Shipelec generators monitoring system
• Brown Brothers VMC Antirot rolling tanks and stabilizers monitoring system: stabilization system is constituted by antirot rolling tanks and also rolling fins
• 3 emergency fire pumps
• Goodyear Transformers 135 kVA 415V to 240V transformer
• Foam fixed fire extinguishing system
• Portable CO2 fire extinguishing system
• Hartridge Testmaster engines injectors testing system
• Engines room climate system
• 2 Ruston Diesels engines mod. 6AT350M (serial IH9399 and IH9400) 2,238 KW at 600 RPM, 2×3,001 Hp (total 6,002 Hp): port 2,943 hours, starboard 2,581 (starboard overhaul Dec 2021)
• 2 Ulstein gear box mod. 600AGSC-S.P.KP of 19870 (ser. 1317 and 1316)
• Variable pitch control propellers
• 2 Stamford alternators HC.M734E2 manufactured 2002, 3 phase, 750 kVA
• 3 Alfa Laval (1 for fuel and 2 for lub oil) mod. WHPX-405TGD-24-50
• 2 water heaters
• Spacious technical working area
• Spacious technical consumable storage
• Bitzer A/C chiller system
• 2 Idromar Int. Watermakers up to 600 l/h
Stern technical room:
• Becker Ruderanlage steering pumps mod. 27-ZE/ZE-20/J
• Becker rudder system with skegs
The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.
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ENIGMA XK, THE WARSHIP WHICH TURNS INTO A SWAN
- March 22, 2016
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An extraordinary team for an ambitious project: to convert an old warship into a robust but very elegant cruise ship.
The members of the team are famous names, starting from the exterior designer and team manager, Philippe Briand, supported by the interior design Vitruvio Yachts Studio and McFarlane Ship Design Studio as regards marine architecture. The excellence of boating gathered at the Atlantic Refit Center of La Rochelle , France, to convert the grouchy Norna into the elegant and modern Enigma XK cruise ship.
Results are evident. Today, Enigma XK is a powerful ship provided with two 3,000 HP engines, with a maximum speed of 18 knots, a cruising speed of 11 knots, a 230-thousand-litre fuel tank and an autonomy of 12,000 miles. The strength and power of a warship combined with elegant high quality design and materials
Norna had seen the sea for the first time in 1988 and it was destined to surveillance in the Northern Sea . This is why it was built to face extreme sea conditions .
After its retirement, the present shipowner bought it with the aim to combine the technical strength of the ship with elegance and comfort.
Once the idea was conceived, the main matter was to create a team of designers for a such difficult project and arrange the right place to built it, the Atlantic refit Center, specialized in refitting on boats from 20 to 140 metres.
Since the beginning, the most demanding point has been the transformation of this 71-metre-warship’s interiors into something elegant to host 12 passengers and 21 crew members.
A not simple task for Vitruvio Yachts, if we add that the shipowner, in order to reduce costs, has decided to maintain the old water systems and cables . The three most important challenges were represented by the l ow inner height, the absence of natural light and the absence of social areas on the original vessel . All these challenges have been won, even height that reaches 2 metres in all areas.
The absence of natural light , too, hasn’t been an easy problem to solve. Norna had very few portholes for safety reasons and Philippe Briand has worked hard to open 27 light points by maintaining the strenght of the ship.
As regards interiors, perhaps what designers have defined the “ Wow factor” of Enigma is the hall created in the middle of the ship and completely surrounded by windows , which creates a total contact with outside but without leaving the comfortable heat of interiors, especially in the polar travels the shipowner is organising.
As usual in warships, there were few social areas.
Vitruvio Yachts has overtuned this layout: he has converted t he officials’mess hall into the main hall and he has added five wide rooms on the main deck, a huge shipowner’s suite , a gym and a spa.
The project required 26 months, 280 thousand hours of work/man, 70 tons of steel and aluminium, 35 km of new electric cables and 99 tons of sand.
“ We are very proud of the planning work – said Briand – because we had the opportunity to explore our workforce in a new planning by creating an efficient, practical, balanced and high quality unit”
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This 71.4m conversion expedition yacht, ENIGMA XK, was built in 1987 by Richards Shipbuilders and was converted from a fisheries protection agency patrol vessel into a luxurious expedition yacht by the Atlantic Refit Center in 2013. She maintains the look of a industrial vessel externally, but inside she is a marvel of simple elegance and timeless class, her luxurious interior is designed by Vitruvius and her exterior styling is by Philippe Briand.
ENIGMA XK’s interior was styled by Veerle Battiau and is a beautiful open space with gleaming white walls and ceilings perfectly offset by warm wooden floors and features. Her main deck is an open plan area, light and airy with an impressive amount of space, the main lounge offers a huge white leather sofa set opposite the yachts main dining table.
She sleeps up to 12 guests in 6 rooms, including a master suite, 4 double cabins and 1 twin cabin. She is also capable of carrying up to 19 crew onboard to ensure a relaxed luxury yacht experience. Timeless styling, beautiful furnishings and sumptuous seating feature throughout to create an elegant and comfortable atmosphere.
Fully-equipped for adventure on sea and ashore, ENIGMA XK is a true go-anywhere expedition yacht that offers you the ultimate superyacht exploration experience.
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Transformation of an Amazing Expedition Yacht – ENIGMA XK
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Written by Eva Belanyiova
It all started with an Owner who dreamt about cruising all weather conditions; tropical or polar climates, calm or rough seas. Mega Yacht ENIGMA XK , then a 1988 Fishery Patrol Vessel called NORNA, arrived at the Atlantic Refit Center , boasting strong hull lines, notable funnels and top quality equipment, typical of survey vessels for the northern Atlantic area. FPV NORNA was a former patrol vessel owned by the Scottish fishery department of the British navy to control fisheries in the North Sea and North Atlantic Area. Today, NORNA has been transformed into a spectacular expedition superyacht, bearing a new name: ENIGMA XK.
Enigma XK ©ARC
Enigma before her refit
Owner’s requirements included converting a working vessel into a timeless luxury yacht, yet maintaining the key characteristics of the vessel. The new features included an uncluttered deck with a touchdown helicopter deck. Due to the vessels use in a tropical environment, more outdoor areas for dining and entertainment, without excessive sun exposure, were required.
Enigma XK SB side aft
Bridge ©Guillaume Plisson
Water toys and equipment, such as sea bobs, sea slides, a 9m limo tender, a 7m rib, as well as motorcycles and all-terrain vehicles needed to be stored.
One of the most challenging parts was the yacht interior, due to a complex transversal longitudinal camber and all decks having a low headroom of 2,50 metres. A layout for 12 passengers was needed, as well as a fitness room and a massage parlour. The Owner was also determined to keep the plumbing and the wiring in position, so the refit team needed to work around that.
Saloon ©Guillaume Plisson
Dinning and Saloon ©Guillaume Plisson
The Owner has approached Atlantic Refit Center for their exceptional references and their ability to tailor their design and project team to his specific refit project. The yard is capable of high flexibility, quick responsive approach and positive solution oriented thinking. The yard in collaboration with the Owner has selected Vitruvius Yachts and Philippe Briand for the exterior and interior designs, and McFarlane Ship Design for the naval architecture.
Owner Suite – ©Guillaume Plisson
While the original vessel represented a safe haven for 23 professionals with a rugged silhouette high freeboards, strong bulwarks and other features characteristic of working vessels, the new explorer superyacht was to be transformed into an open and comfortable vessel, without fighting her original identity. It needed to be refitted for twelve guests and MLC compliance for a crew of 21. The three most important challenges included: the very low headroom and camber, the absence of light and the absence of social areas.
Owner Bathroom ©Guillaume Plisson
Owner en suite bathroom ©Guillaume Plisson
NORNA was redesigned to allow more light in and create a more airy atmosphere on board, with a combination of light furnishings and accessories. The headroom and camber could not be changed, however, the yard did open up the main deck and added a very particular diamond on the upper deck. The crew deck was redesigned to accommodate a crew of 21, including a true yacht galley.
Guest Cabin 2 ©Guillaume Plisson
The main deck now boasts five spacious guest cabins, a wellness room and a gymnasium. The former officer’s mess has been transformed into the main saloon. Confronted with limited headroom and little or no port lights, the yard and the designers fitted 27 large port lights, 1,2m high, allowing more daylight into the cabins and common areas.
Guest Twin Cabin ©Guillaume Plisson
The main deck aft carries a 9m limousine tender, a 7m RIB. Both of tenders were custom constructed in aluminium. Furthermore, the aft deck provides space for two all-terrain vehicles and jet skis, all handled with a 9.5m reach, 4t capacity articulate crane. The upper deck forward, which used to accommodate the captain and the chief engineer, now boasts the Owner’s quarters, with wraparound windows and a huge skylight. The suite also features an office, en-suite bathroom facilities, an open shower, hammam as well as a private terrace.
Guest Cabin ©Guillaume Plisson
The socialising area is situated just aft of the owner’s quarters. This diamond-shaped sky lounge, boasts very large window panes, providing exceptional 360° panoramic views of the yacht’s surroundings. Originally, the prominent funnels were very much cluttering the deck space. However, they are a feature, a signature of the vessel. By rearranging the engine room ventilation and main exhausts, and modifying the shape of the funnels, the conversion team managed to create a large open deck boasting a lounge corner, dining table and a Jacuzzi. The helicopter pad is aft of the sundeck and becomes a lounge/party zone.
Guest Bathroom ©Guillaume Plisson
The geometry of the bridge deck remained pretty much unchanged, with only the captain’s cabin and a ship’s office was created aft of the bridge deck.
A marine look with a slightly modern touch has been achieved on board. Each cabin is subtly themed for a particular continent. The main deck palette includes wine tones, bright berries, fiery oranges and browns. Those colours change to whites and taupe at the upper deck level. Vitruvius Yachts did an excellent job. The end result that well exceeded Owner’s expectation.
Glasshouse ©Guillaume Plisson
The refit/rebuilt of FPV NORNA into Explorer Yacht ENIGMA XK was a fantastic opportunity for Atlantic Refit Center and Vitruvius Yachts to prove their capability in taking on a complex project and complete it with a smooth and comprehensive approach.
The 3 most important challenges for the yards in this 26 months refit-rebuilt project were: to perform all the works required in a short time frame, to change the vessel’s Lloyd’s Register class notation from cargo ship into Special Service Craft and to install all the new technical systems required, as well as to refurbish the ship, and in doing so converting a military vessel into a luxury yacht.
As soon as NORNA arrived at the yard, the Owner was keen to see the works onboard commencing as soon as possible. At that time, the project was only a white sheet and the ship a pure military vessel. The challenge was to set up a design team including Exterior and interior Designers, Naval Architect, Noise and vibration engineer, within one week in August!
Fortunately, the team have a good team of subcontractors yard are used to work with. After a couple of weeks with just a profile and a preliminary GA of the new vessel in hand, the decision was made to start scrapping and to remove straight away the tons of items of no use for the future project. At that time, in-depth studies started, just a few weeks ahead of the rebuild works onboard. As opposed to the classic way of building , where design studies are definitely upstream, this parallel process required responsiveness from all parties involved as well as a very short decision-making process on the part of the Owner and his representatives.
Beauty Saloon ©Guillaume Plisson
Previously LRS registered as Cargo ship *100A1, *LMC, UMS Unrestricted Navigation, the new notation is now +100 A1 SSC yacht Mono G6, +LMC. Anyone familiar with regulation knows that it has been extremely challenging to achieve this, especially on an existing military vessel. Outfitting the existing vessel with all modern systems for yachting purpose proved to be a challenge and required ingenious solutions as team was not only confronted with the headroom [distance between the steel decks] of a military vessel at 2.50 m but the vessel had a very significant camber.
The biggest accomplishment is that yard managed to hide all piping of the new vent & aircon system, sprinkler and fire fighting systems and through smart interior design the team managed to keep a minimum of 2,00 m headroom in every area. The Owner’s desire was to maintain the lines of the original vessel.
71m Enigma XK ©Sam Curson
The boat was sound and the construction by Richards is of high quality. Team of experts updated the lines of the vessel with a good new design of the superstructure and they believe that the end result, ENIGMA XK demonstrates a very good balance between the “old” and “new” vessel, from an aesthetic point of view, but also a good balance between the refit of the existing systems and the installation of brand new equipment within a reasonable budget. Key Numbers of the Entire Refit/Rebuild of
Key Numbers of the Entire Refit/Rebuild of NORNA to ENIGMA XK
Labour = 280.000 hours
Weight of the steel handled [steel remove + installed] = 70 Tons
Quantity of sand used for sandblasting the entire vessel = 99 tons
Volume of filler on hull and superstructure = 13.000 liters
Total length of new electrical cables installed onboard = 35 Km
Extra electrical power installed onboard = 600 KW
Time frame for the refit/rebuild including studies = 26 months
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ENIGMA XK, YACHT FOR CHARTER
INQUIRE ABOUT ENIGMA XK
‘Enigma XK’ is a 234.25ft /71.4m Conversion expedition built in 1987 by Richards Shipbuilders and last refitted in 2013 by Atlantic Refit Center. Previously named Norna, her luxurious interior is designed by Vitruvius and her exterior styling is by Philippe Briand. She is a great choice for your next charter.
Enigma XK’s interior layout sleeps up to 12 guests in 6 rooms, including a master suite, 4 double cabins and 1 twin cabin. She is also capable of carrying up to 19 crew onboard to ensure a relaxed luxury yacht experience. Timeless styling, beautiful furnishings and sumptuous seating feature throughout to create an elegant and comfortable atmosphere.
Her leisure and entertainment facilities make her perfect for entertaining friends and family on your charter vacation. There’s ample space for enjoying alfresco lunches, delicious dinner on deck, or simply lounging in the sunshine and topping up your tan.
She has a cruising speed of 11 knots, a maximum speed of 18 knots and a range of 12,000nm from 220,000litre fuel tanks, so seamlessly combines style and function.
This impressive yacht comes complete with a modern stabilization system to reduce roll motion even during rough seas, and the yacht also has ‘at anchor stabilizers’ to keep things smooth even at anchor/zero speed.
A deck Jacuzzi is just perfect for relaxing with friends and family, while taking in the breath-taking views after a long day of exploration.
You’ll find Wi-Fi connection throughout, so you’ll be able to check emails or share your experience on social media. Air conditioning keeps conditions comfortable throughout the cabins, even on the most oppressive of days or nights.
Toys onboard include 2 x 2 seat Sedoo GTX Limited IS 260 Waverunners, 2 x Seadoo RXPX 260 RS, Waverunners, Scuba Diving Equipment, Dive Compressor, Snorkelling Equipment, and Wrangler Unlimited Hemi 6,7 gasoline V8 engine Car, ideal for keeping guests of all ages entertained.
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Enigma xk features & pricing.
• AIR CONDITIONING • CAR • DECK JACUZZI • DIVING • GYM • HELIPAD • INFLATABLES • MOVIE THEATRE • SATCOM • SATELLITE TV • SNORKELING • WAVERIDER • WI FI
CHARTER RATES
2 x 2 seat Sedoo GTX Limited IS 260 Waverunners 2 x Seadoo RXPX 260 RS Waverunners Scuba Diving Equipment Dive Compressor Snorkelling Equipment Wrangler Unlimited Hemi 6,7 gasoline V8 engine Car (9 x4m) Inflatable Pontoon (7 x4m) Inflatable Pontoon
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CHARTER ENIGMA XK
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- Charter Destinations
M/Y Enigma XK
1 x Master Suite on the Upper Deck 2 x VIP Staterooms on the Main Deck 2 x Queen Staterooms on the Main Deck 1 x Twin Stateroom on the Main Deck all Staterooms have en suite facilities
Yacht Details
| Make | M/Y |
| Model | Enigma XK |
| Length | 71.4 Meter LOA |
| Engine | 2 x Ruston 3000 hp |
| Berths | 12 Guests |
| Flag | Marshall Islands |
| Max Cruise | 18/11 knots |
| Located | Antarctica, Africa, Indian Ocean |
| Category | Global Expedition Yacht |
Prices per week
| per week | 290,000 |
| Airport | Ushuaia, Cape Town, Nosy Be, Victoria |
Prices above are all in € for 2024 Season
I prezzi sono indicati in € per 2024 Stagione
Los precios anteriores son en € por 2024 temporada
Yacht Charter
Enigma X is a multi-level power catamaran that can comfortably cater for up to 20 guests. With four on board entertaining areas, including the internal cabin, back deck, bow area and fly bridge there is certainly no shortage of space for a wide range of functions. Guests can enjoy the sun on the bow of the vessel or choose to sit around the internal dining table, which can cater for 8 guests for formal dining. The internal cabin also has a small bar area for beverage service if required.
Enigma X is a great vessel for small, intimate gatherings on the harbour and has a functional layout that can be enjoyed in all weather conditions. A great way to cruise Sydney Harbour!
Please note: All rates may be subject to change depending on seasons, public holiday or special events levy. Enquire with Chapman Yachting today for confirm rates and options
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Yacht, IMO 8608341
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The current position of ENIGMA XK is at South Africa reported 1 min ago by AIS. The vessel ENIGMA XK (IMO 8608341, MMSI 538071028) is a Yacht built in 1988 (36 years old) and currently sailing under the flag of Marshall Islands .
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| Current draught | 5.6 m |
| Navigation Status | Moored |
| Position received | |
| IMO / MMSI | 8608341 / 538071028 |
| Callsign | V7HZ2 |
| Flag | Marshall Islands |
| Length / Beam | 73 / 16 m |
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Recent port calls, vessel particulars.
| IMO number | 8608341 |
| Vessel Name | ENIGMA XK |
| Ship Type | Yacht |
| Flag | Marshall Islands |
| Year of Build | 1988 |
| Length Overall | 71.33 |
| Length BP | |
| Beam | 11.69 |
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| Gross Tonnage | 1395 |
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ENIGMA XK is a 71m luxury expedition mega yacht available for charter built in 1987, refitted in 2014. Charter up to 12 guests in 6 cabins (1 Master, 5 Double & 1 Twin) with a crew of 19. ... For adventures off the beaten track, Expedition yacht Enigma XK has all the bells and whistles, designed to offer a sublime combination of luxury and ...
Enigma XK Luxury expedition. THIS IS THE MOST SPECIAL AND WEATHER-SAFE EXPLORER ON THE MARKET: SHE WOULD STAND OUT AMONG MUCH BIGGER VESSELS. THE VESSEL IS A SERIOUS MACHINE. Richards Shipbuilders (Lowesoft, Scotland), built 1987-1988. Served as British Navy Fishery Patrol in North Atlantic as NORNA.
ENIGMA XK Atlantic Refit Ctr. | From EUR€ 290,000 /wk. ENIGMA XK. ENIGMA XK (ex Norna) is an impressive 71-metre ex-fisheries vessel converted into a luxury expedition motor yacht by the Atlantic Refit Center, featuring an elegant yet industrial and luxurious look. She was originally built in 1988 and patrolled the cold waters of the North ...
Enigma XK is a motor yacht with an overall length of 71.4 m. The yacht's builder is Richards Shipbuilders from the United Kingdom, who launched military patrol vessel named Norna in 1988 and was converted into an explorer superyacht by Atlantic Refit Center from 2011-2013 and renamed Enigma XK at that time. The superyacht has a beam of 11.6m, a draft of 35.7m and a volume of 1,395 GT.
Ex- Norna, a fisheries protection vessel, now being converted into Enigma XK. 'She's a wave breaker,' says Captain Iltud Orio. 'The aft part of the hull is fairly similar to a racing sailing ship, the middle part is like a cargo ship - she has a pretty fat belly - the bulwarks are very high and the bow is like a knife, really ...
ENIGMA XK is a 71.4 m Motor Yacht, built in the United Kingdom by Richard Lowestoft and delivered in 1988. Her top speed is 18.0 kn, her cruising speed is 16.0 kn, and she boasts a maximum cruising range of 12000.0 nm at 11.0 kn, with power coming from two Ruston diesel engines. She can accommodate up to 12 guests in 6 staterooms, with 21 crew ...
Today, Enigma XK is a powerful ship provided with two 3,000 HP engines, with a maximum speed of 18 knots, a cruising speed of 11 knots, a 230-thousand-litre fuel tank and an autonomy of 12,000 miles. The strength and power of a warship combined with elegant high quality design and materials. Norna had seen the sea for the first time in 1988 and ...
This 71.4m conversion expedition yacht, ENIGMA XK, was built in 1987 by Richards Shipbuilders and was converted from a fisheries protection agency patrol vessel into a luxurious expedition yacht by the Atlantic Refit Center in 2013. She maintains the look of a industrial vessel externally, but inside she is a marvel of simple elegance and timeless class, her luxurious interior is designed by ...
Today, NORNA has been transformed into a spectacular expedition superyacht, bearing a new name: ENIGMA XK. Owner's requirements included converting a working vessel into a timeless luxury yacht, yet maintaining the key characteristics of the vessel. The new features included an uncluttered deck with a touchdown helicopter deck.
By Editorial Team 16 April 2014. After undergoing and extensive re-build project in France, the 71.4m/234' 1987-built ENIGMA XK was re-launched late last year as a stunning luxury superyacht and has now been made available on the global charter fleet. In her former life as M/V 'Norna', ENIGMA XK served as a Scottish Fisheries Protection ...
She is a great choice for your next charter. Enigma XK's interior layout sleeps up to 12 guests in 6 rooms, including a master suite, 4 double cabins and 1 twin cabin. She is also capable of carrying up to 19 crew onboard to ensure a relaxed luxury yacht experience. Timeless styling, beautiful furnishings and sumptuous seating feature ...
Here are a selection of yachts which are similar to the current charter yacht. To view all similar luxury charter yachts click on the button below. Interactive, detailed layout / general arrangement of ENIGMA XK, the 71m Richards Shipbuilders mega yacht with an interior by Vitruvius.
A former Scottish fisheries vessel, Enigma XK (ex Norna) has been reborn as a world-tackling charter yacht with Philippe Briand design.An engineer by trade, her owner is fond of building and making things, having had an early business converting used military trucks into luxury expedition vehicles for use in Africa.
M/Y Enigma XK. Luxury Expedition Yacht Enigma XK, 71.4 Meter for 12 Guests and completed in 2014. Fully equipped with Gym, Spa, Jacuzzi, Wave Runners, SCUBA, Wave Runners, Zodiacs, Rescue, Tender & Limo Tenders. 1 x Master Suite on the Upper Deck 2 x VIP Staterooms on the Main Deck 2 x Queen Staterooms on the Main Deck 1 x Twin Stateroom on the ...
10m / 33ft. Guest Capacity. 20. Enquire Now. Enigma X is a multi-level power catamaran that can comfortably cater for up to 20 guests. With four on board entertaining areas, including the internal cabin, back deck, bow area and fly bridge there is certainly no shortage of space for a wide range of functions. Guests can enjoy the sun on the bow ...
Yacht, IMO 8608341. VesselFinder. Vessels. Miscellaneous. ENIGMA XK. The current position of ENIGMA XK is at South Africa reported 1 min ago by AIS. The vessel ENIGMA XK (IMO 8608341, MMSI 538071028) is a Yacht built in 1988 (36 years old) and currently sailing under the flag of Marshall Islands. Plans & Prices.
Vessel ENIGMA XK is a Yacht, Registered in Marshall Is. Discover the vessel's particulars, including capacity, machinery, photos and ownership. Get the details of the current Voyage of ENIGMA XK including Position, Port Calls, Destination, ETA and Distance travelled - IMO 8608341, MMSI 538071028, Call sign V7HZ2
Crew accommodations: 22. Master stateroom on the upper deck. Fitness room, wellness centre, jacuzzi on the upper deck, wine cellar, helipad. Classification: 1A Yacht, classification society DNV. View pictures & full details of Enigma XK, a Mega Yacht built in 1987 by Custom Richards Shipbuilders Expedition and available for sale.
Rebuilding A Giant: The Yacht Conversion of Enigma XK. Built 28 years ago, the ex-fishery patrol vessel Norna was the recent focus of an owner looking for a robust yacht capable of sailing in all conditions. After approaching the Atlantic Refit Centre, her owner embarked on a new conversion project with designer Philippe Briand to create an Enigma.
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Zeus. (yacht) Zeus (formerly ECO, Katana and Enigma) is a large private superyacht. According to Power and Motoryacht magazine, she was owned by Aidan Barclay, son of the British media tycoon David Barclay, who recently purchased the Telegraph newspaper. She was sold after her former owner, Larry Ellison, took delivery of Rising Sun, the 6th ...
Learn More About Enigma X: https://www.sydneyharbourdays.com/boats-for-hire/enigma-xJoin us on a walkthrough on Enigma X, a power catamaran for intimate priv...
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As Featured In. Interior & exterior photos of ENIGMA XK, the 71m Richards Shipbuilders mega yacht, designed by Philippe Briand with an interior by Vitruvius.