List of yacht support vessels by length

Yacht support vessels are an increasingly popular way of extending the yachting experience. They can be used as a floating helipad, tender garage or accommodation for crew and specialist staff.

Yacht support vessel Sherpa sailing near Amsterdam in 2018. At 74m, she is currently the 6th largest in the world.

Table

{| class="wikitable sortable" style="margin:0.5em auto;" |+ |- ! Rank ! Year ! Length overall in meters ! Name ! Mothership ! Shipyard ! Notes ! Reference |- | _row_count | 2016 | 159 | ''[[Fulk Al Salamah (2016 yacht)|Fulk Al Salamah]]'' | [[Al Said (yacht)|Al Said]] | [[Mariotti Yachts]] | | <ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.superyachttimes.com/superyachts/Y02806028|title=Fulk Al Salamah|publisher=SuperYacht Times |date=|accessdate=2018-06-08}}</ref> |- | _row_count | 1987 | 136.33 | ''[[Al Dhaferah (ship)|Al Dhaferah]]'' | [[Al Said (yacht)|Al Said]] | [[Bremer Vulkan]] | | <ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.superyachttimes.com/superyachts/Y02804030|title=Al Dhaferah|publisher=SuperYacht Times |date=|accessdate=2018-06-08}}</ref> |- | _row_count | 2002 | 117 | ''M2'' | | [[Severnav Shipyard]] | | <ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/m2|title=M2|publisher=SuperYacht Times |date=|accessdate=2018-12-07}}</ref> |- | _row_count | 1973 | 79 | ''Dubai Shadow'' | [[Dubai (yacht)|Dubai]] | [[Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd.]] | | <ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.superyachttimes.com/superyachts/dubai-shadow/news|title=Dubai Shadow|publisher=SuperYacht Times |date=|accessdate=2018-06-08}}</ref> |- | _row_count | 1975 | 77.34 | ''Khozam'' | | [[Schichau Seebeckwerft|Schichau Unterwesser AG]] | Sister ship of the converted superyachts [[:File:Arctic P (295577330).jpg|Arctic P]] & [[Sea Ranger (yacht)|Sea Ranger]] | <ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.superyachttimes.com/yacht-news/explorers-the-early-conversions|title=Insight: Explorers, the early conversions|publisher=SuperYacht Times |date=|accessdate=2018-11-07}}</ref> |- | _row_count | 2018 | 73.60 | ''[[:File:Sherpa-Julien Hubert-53631.jpg|Sherpa]]'' | [[:File:Hampshire2 2018.jpg|Hampshire II]] | [[Feadship]] | | <ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.superyachttimes.com/yacht-news/exclusive-feadship-launching-74m-support-yacht-sherpa-today|title=Exclusive: Feadship launching 74m support yacht Sherpa today|publisher=SuperYacht Times |date=|accessdate=2018-06-08}}</ref> |- | _row_count | 2017 | 72 | ''[[:File:SMIT SCHELDE , CAME CHANGER & SMIT PANTHER (45054662901).jpg|Game Changer]]'' | | Damen Group | Second 69m Sea Axe Fast Yacht Support Vessel. During a refit in 2020 ''Game Changer'' was lengthened with 2.85 meters. | <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.superyachttimes.com/yacht/569609b805a3e368ec227e78/damen-yacht-support-6911-4/|title=Game Changer|publisher=SuperYacht Times|date=|accessdate=2018-06-08|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160623202352/http://www.superyachttimes.com/yacht/569609b805a3e368ec227e78/damen-yacht-support-6911-4/|archive-date=2016-06-23|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.superyachttimes.com/yacht-news/damen-launches-70m-yacht-support-vessel-game-changer/|title=Damen launches 70m yacht support vessel Game Changer|publisher=SuperYacht Times |date=|accessdate=2018-06-08}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.superyachttimes.com/yacht-news/the-70m-game-changer-arriving-in-london/|title=The 70m Game Changer arriving in London|publisher=SuperYacht Times |date=|accessdate=2018-06-08}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.superyachttimes.com/yacht-news/expedition-yacht-game-changer-refit|title=Game Changer relaunched after 10-month refit|publisher= SuperYacht Times|date=|accessdate=2020-12-14}}</ref> |- | _row_count | 2018 | 71.50 | ''Umm Alhoul'' | | [[Damen Group]] | Originally planned for 2016. Built as part of the Nakilat Damen group. | <ref>{{cite web|author= |url=https://www.superyachttimes.com/yacht-news/nakilat-damen-delivers-two-71m-dive-support-yachts|title=Nakilat Damen delivers two 71m dive support yachts|publisher=SuperYacht Times |date= |accessdate=2018-07-06}}</ref> |- | _row_count | 2018 | 71.50 | ''Daloob'' | | Damen Group | Originally planned for 2017. Built as part of the Nakilat Damen group. | <ref>{{cite web|author= |url=https://www.superyachttimes.com/yacht-news/nakilat-damen-delivers-two-71m-dive-support-yachts|title=Nakilat Damen delivers two 71m dive support yachts|publisher=SuperYacht Times |date= |accessdate=2018-07-06}}</ref> |- | _row_count | 2016 | 69 | ''Intrepid'' | [[Infinity (yacht)|Infinity]] | Damen Group | First 69m Sea Axe Fast Yacht Support Vessel. |<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.superyachttimes.com/yacht-news/first-69-metre-yacht-support-vessel-sold/|title=First 69 metre Yacht Support vessel sold|publisher=}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.superyachttimes.com/yacht-news/damen-launches-largest-sea-axe-yacht-support-vessel-to-date-the-69m-intrepid/|title=Damen launches largest Sea Axe yacht support vessel to date, the 69m Intrepid|publisher=}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.superyachttimes.com/yacht-news/exclusive-damen-support-yacht-intrepid-joins-mothership-infinity/|title=Exclusive: Damen support yacht Intrepid joins mothership Infinity|publisher=}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.superyachttimes.com/yacht-news/in-pictures-infinity-and-support-yacht-intrepid-outside-monaco/|title=In Pictures: Infinity and support yacht Intrepid outside Monaco|publisher=}}</ref> |- | _row_count | 1980 | 67.28 | ''Explorer'' | | [[Candies Shipbuilders]] (Formerly ''Houma'') | | <ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.superyachttimes.com/yacht-news/danah-explorer-relaunched-following-major-refit|title=Danah Explorer relaunched following major refit|publisher=}}</ref> |- | _row_count | 2012 | 67.15 | ''Garcon'' | [[Ace (yacht)|Ace]] | Damen Group | First 67m Sea Axe Fast Yacht Support Vessel. |<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.superyachttimes.com/yacht-news/amels-sells-first-67m-sea-axe-fast-yacht-support-vessel/|title=Amels sells first 67m Sea Axe Fast Yacht Support Vessel|publisher=}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.superyachttimes.com/yacht-news/in-pictures-superyachts-ace-garcon-arriving-in-bodrum/|title=In Pictures: Superyachts Ace & Garcon arriving in Bodrum|publisher=}}</ref> |- | _row_count | 2014 | 67.15 | ''[[:File:DSC 0076(1) (33295808465).jpg|Dapple]]'' | [[:File:Flying Fox-Tom van Oossanen-27040.jpg|Flying Fox]] | Damen Group | Second 67m Sea Axe Fast Yacht Support Vessel. |<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.superyachttimes.com/yacht-news/sea-axe-6711-launched-in-holland/|title=Sea Axe 6711 launched in Holland|publisher=}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.superyachttimes.com/yacht-news/second-67-metre-sea-axe-fast-yacht-support-vessel-sold/|title=Second 67 metre Sea Axe fast yacht support vessel sold|publisher=}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.superyachttimes.com/yacht-news/the-cruising-pair-flying-fox-and-6711-in-capri/|title=The cruising pair Flying Fox and 6711 in Capri|publisher=}}</ref> |- | _row_count | 1982 | 67.06 | ''Global'' | | [[Bender Shipbuilding & Repair Co.]] | | <ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.superyachttimes.com/yacht-news/the-67m-superyacht-global-in-monaco|title=The 67m superyacht Global in Monaco|publisher=}}</ref> |- | _row_count | 1994 | 66.75 | ''Golden Shadow'' | [[:File:Golden Odyssey Lürssen.jpg|Golden Odyssey]] | [[Campbell Shipyard]]<!--aka Campbell Industries, San Diego, CA--> | Part of the [[Golden fleet]] of [[Khalid bin Sultan]]. | <ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.boatinternational.com/yachts/the-superyacht-directory/golden-shadow--44387|title=Golden Shadow|publisher=Boat International |date=|accessdate=2018-06-08}}</ref> |- | _row_count | 1978 | 63.40 | ''Suri'' | | [[Halter Marine]] | | <ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/suri/news-events|title=Suri|publisher=SuperYacht Times |date=|accessdate=2018-12-07}}</ref> |- | _row_count | 2018 | 66.2 | ''Hodor'' | [[Lonian (yacht)|Lonian]] | Astilleros Armon | Shadow Cat | |- | _row_count | 2016 | 60 | ''Sputnik'' | [[Queen K (yacht)|Queen K]] | [[Boustead Naval Shipyard]] | Sputnik was built as an offshore supply vessel. She was then converted at [[Fincantieri|Fincantieri Yachts]]. | <ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.superyachttimes.com/yacht-news/update-on-superyacht-support-vessel-sputnik|title=Update on superyacht support vessel Sputnik|publisher=SuperYacht Times |date=|accessdate=2018-06-08}}</ref> |- | _row_count | 1978 | 58 | ''Afthonia V'' | | [[Scheepswerf De Waal]] | | <ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/afthonia-v|title=Afthonia V|publisher=SuperYacht Times |date=|accessdate=2018-12-07}}</ref> |- | _row_count | 1980 | 56.62 | ''Al Shoua'' | [[Constellation (motor yacht)|Constellation]] | [[Rockport Yacht & Supply Co]] | Built as the offshore service vessel Interceptor. Converted to superyacht support vessel in 2008 | <ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.superyachttimes.com/yacht-news/al-shoua-the-new-56m-support-superyacht-to-constellation|title=Al Shoua - the new 56m support superyacht to Constellation|publisher=SuperYacht Times |date=|accessdate=2018-06-19}}</ref> |- | _row_count | 1973 | 56.40 | ''Quattroelle Shadow'' | [[Quattroelle (yacht)|Quattroelle]] | Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd. | | <ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.superyachttimes.com/superyachts/dubai-shadow/news|title=Dubai Shadow - Superyacht by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd.|publisher=}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.superyachttimes.com/yacht-news/support-yacht-quatroelle-shadow-joins-86m-luerssen-quattroelle|title=Support yacht Quatroelle Shadow joins 86m Lürssen Quattroelle|publisher=}}</ref> |- | _row_count | 2017 | 55.30 | ''Shadow'' | [[Spectre (yacht)|Spectre]] | Damen Group | First named ''New Frontiers'', later sold and renamed ''Shadow''. | <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.yacht-support.nl/yacht-support/fleet/new-frontiers.html#1|title=SHADOW - Fleet - Amels Holland|website=www.yacht-support.nl}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.superyachttimes.com/yacht-news/damen-launches-55m-yacht-support-vessel-new-frontiers/|title=Damen launches 55m yacht support vessel New Frontiers|publisher=}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.superyachttimes.com/yacht-news/damen-s-ysv-new-frontiers-ready-for-monaco/|title=Damen's YSV New Frontiers ready for Monaco|publisher=}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|author=Written by Gemma Fottles |url=https://www.superyachttimes.com/yacht-news/damen-s-new-frontiers-sold-and-renamed-shadow |title=Damen's New Frontiers sold and renamed Shadow|publisher=SuperYacht Times |date=2018-01-03 |accessdate=2018-07-27}}</ref> |- | _row_count | 2018 | 55.30 | ''[[:File:POWERPLAY (40933523183).jpg|Power Play]]'' | [https://www.nobiskrug.com/fleet/mogambo/ Mogambo] | Damen Group | | <ref>https://www.boatinternational.com/yachts/news/damen-opens-up-about-55m-support-vessel-power-play--36347</ref><ref>{{cite web|author= |url=https://www.boatinternational.com/yachts/news/damen-opens-up-about-55m-support-vessel-power-play--36347|title=Damen 55m support vessel Power Play begins sea trials|publisher=BoatInternational |date= |accessdate=2018-07-06}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.boatinternational.com/yachts/news/damen-55m-support-vessel-power-play-delivered--36347|title=Damen 55m support vessel Power Play delivered|publisher=BoatInternational |date= |accessdate=2018-10-02}}</ref> |- | _row_count | 2016 | 55 | ''Axis'' | Gigi | Damen Group | First named ''Fast & Furious'', later sold and renamed ''Axis''. | <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.superyachttimes.com/yacht-news/new-55m-damen-yacht-support-vessel-to-debut-in-monaco/|title=New 55m Damen Yacht Support vessel to debut in Monaco|publisher=}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.superyachttimes.com/yacht-news/55m-damen-ysv-fast-furious-on-sea-trials/|title=55m Damen YSV Fast & Furious on sea trials|publisher=}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.superyachttimes.com/yacht-news/damen-55m-ysv-fast-furious-sold/|title=Damen 55m YSV Fast & Furious sold and renamed Axis|publisher=}}</ref> |- | _row_count | 2012 | 53.25 | ''Ad-Vantage'' | [[Vantage (yacht)|Vantage]] | Damen Group | Ad-Vantage started out as a firefighting and fast crew support vessel servicing offshore platforms. | <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.superyachttimes.com/yacht-news/damen-built-shadow-vessel-undergoing-superyacht-conversion/|title=Damen-built shadow vessel undergoing superyacht conversion|publisher=}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.superyachttimes.com/yacht-news/damen-support-yacht-ad-vantage-underway-to-join-mothership/|title=Damen support yacht Ad Vantage underway to join mothership|publisher=}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.superyachttimes.com/yacht-news/video-of-vantage-and-ad-vantage-cruising-side-by-side/|title=Video of Vantage and Ad Vantage cruising side by side|publisher=}}</ref> |- | _row_count | 2009 | 51.30 | ''Pursuit'' | | Damen Group | First purpose built Sea Axe Fast Yacht Support vessel. | <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.superyachttimes.com/yacht-news/oberon-changes-the-support-vessel-market/|title=Oberon changes the support vessel market|publisher=}}</ref> |- | _row_count | 2010 | 51.30 | ''[[:File:Umbra (1).jpg|Umbra]]'' | [[Alucia (yacht)|Alucia]] | Damen Group | | <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.superyachttimes.com/yacht-news/extensive-refit-of-51m-superyacht-umbra-complete/|title=Extensive refit of 51m superyacht Umbra complete|publisher=}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.superyachttimes.com/yacht-news/explorer-yachts-alucia-and-umbra-alongside-in-san-fransisco/|title=Explorer yachts Alucia and Umbra alongside in San Francisco|publisher=}}</ref> |- | _row_count | 2010 | 51.25 | ''Transit'' | | Damen Group | | <ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.boatinternational.com/yachts-for-sale/transit--82755|title=Transit for sale|publisher=BoatInternational |date= |accessdate=2018-10-02}}</ref> |- | _row_count | 1976 | 50.20 | ''Perfect Life'' | | Rockport Yacht & Supply Co. | | <ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.boatinternational.com/yacht-market-intelligence/brokerage-sales-news/superyacht-support-vessel-perfect-life-for-sale-at-yachtblue--9503|title=SUPERYACHT SUPPORT VESSEL PERFECT LIFE FOR SALE AT YACHTBLUE|publisher=Boat International |date=|accessdate=2018-06-08}}</ref> |- | _row_count | 1981 | 49.70 | ''Mystrere Shadow'' | [[Istranka]] | Candies Shipbuilders (Formerly ''Houma'') | | <ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.superyachttimes.com/yacht-news/the-cruising-pair-istranka-and-mystere-shadow-in-sardinia|title=The cruising pair Istranka and Mystere Shadow in Sardinia|publisher=SuperYacht Times |date=|accessdate=2018-09-26}}</ref> |- | _row_count | 2017 | 46 | ''Charley'' | [[White Rabbit (yacht)|White Rabbit]] | [[Echo Yachts]] | | <ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.superyachttimes.com/yacht-news/echo-yachts-delivers-46m-shadow-vessel-charley|title=Echo Yachts delivers 46m shadow vessel Charley|publisher=SuperYacht Times |date=|accessdate=2018-06-08}}</ref> |- | _row_count | 2019 | 45.60 | ''[[:File:JOY RIDER (48612782461).jpg|Pink Shadow]]'' | [[Pink Gin VI (yacht)|Pink Gin VI]] | Damen Group | Launched as ''Joy Rider''. | <ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.boatinternational.com/yachts/news/damen-reveals-new-design-in-superyacht-support-range--38327|title=Damen reveals new design in superyacht support range|publisher=BoatInternational |date= |accessdate=2018-10-02}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.superyachttimes.com/yacht-news/support-yacht-joy-rider-launch|title=Damen launches 46m Support Vessel 4508 Joy Rider|publisher=SuperYacht Times |date=|accessdate=2020-10-16}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.superyachttimes.com/yacht-news/support-yacht-pink-shadow-delivered|title=Pink Gin support yacht Pink Shadow delivered|publisher=SuperYacht Times |date=|accessdate=2020-06-12}}</ref> |- | _row_count | 2006 | 42.18 | ''[[:File:Camp Velsheda J class yacht Don Ramey Logan.jpg|Bystander]]'' | [[Velsheda]] | [[JFA Yachts]] | Named after the original [[America's cup]] support tender. | <ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.superyachttimes.com/yacht-news/the-luxury-support-vessel-bystander|title=The luxury support vessel Bystander|publisher=SuperYacht Times |date=|accessdate=2018-06-08}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.boatinternational.com/yachts/editorial-features/bystander-inside-the-refit-of-the-classic-americas-cup-tender--34231|title=Bystander: Inside the refit of the classic America's Cup tender|publisher=Boat International |date=|accessdate=2018-06-19}}</ref> |- | _row_count | 1930 | 37.19 | ''Atlantide'' | [[Endeavour II (yacht)|Hanuman]] | [[Philip and Son|Philip & Sons]] | After being launched in 1930, she also was the tender for another [[J-class yacht]], [[Shamrock V]]. | <ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.superyachttimes.com/yacht-news/yacht-atlantide-sold|title=Historic 37m WWII recruit Atlantide sold to become J-Class tender|publisher=SuperYacht Times |date= |accessdate=2020-10-16}}</ref> |- | _row_count | 2012 | 35.82 | ''Ghost'' | | Damen Group | | <ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.boatinternational.com/yacht-market-intelligence/brokerage-sales-news/sea-axe-support-vessel-ghost-for-sale--26269|title=€1.18M price drop on Sea Axe support vessel Ghost |publisher=BoatInternational |date= |accessdate=2018-10-02}}</ref> |- | _row_count | 1996 | 28.66 | ''Viking Legacy'' | | Damen Group | | <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.superyachttimes.com/yacht/569609b405a3e368ec227d23/viking-legacy/|title=Viking Legacy - Superyacht by Farocean Marine|publisher=SuperYacht Times}}</ref> |- | _row_count | 2018 | 27.30 | ''Playa'' | | [[Lynx Yachts]] | | <ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.superyachttimes.com/yacht-news/lynx-yachts-latest-yxt-24-enters-next-stage-of-construction|title=Lynx Yachts’ latest YXT 24 enters next stage of construction|publisher=SuperYacht Times |date=|accessdate=2020-06-12}}</ref> |- | _row_count | 2020 | 27.30 | ''Roe Shadow'' | [[Roe (yacht)|Roe]] | Lynx Yachts | | <ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.superyachttimes.com/yacht-news/yacht-roe-shadow-launched|title=Lynx Yachts’ 27m custom yacht Roe Shadow delivered|publisher=SuperYacht Times |date=|accessdate=2018-08-31}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.boatinternational.com/yachts/news/roe-shadow-lynx-yachts--37199|title=Lynx Yachts YXT 24 Evolution Support Vessel Roe Shadow Delivered|publisher=BoatInternational |date= |accessdate=2020-10-16}}</ref> |- | _row_count | 2016 | 25 | ''Al Makher'' | | [[Abeking & Rasmussen]] | | <ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/al-makher|title=Al Makher|publisher=SuperYacht Times |date=|accessdate=2018-12-07}}</ref> |- | _row_count | 2014 | 23.98 | ''YXT One'' | | Lynx Yachts | | <ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.superyachttimes.com/yacht-news/first-look-on-board-yxt-one|title=First look on board YXT One|publisher=SuperYacht Times |date=|accessdate=2018-06-08}}</ref> |- | _row_count | 2016 | 21.45 | ''YXT 20'' | | Lynx Yachts | | <ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.superyachttimes.com/yacht-news/lynx-yachts-launches-20m-yxt-support-vessel|title=Lynx Yachts launches 20m YXT support vessel|publisher=SuperYacht Times |date=|accessdate=2018-06-08}}</ref> |}

Under construction

Year Length overall in meters Name Shipyard Reference
2021 (Launched) 68.2 Wayfinder Astilleros Armon [1]
2019 62 Project YSV62 RMK Marine [2]
2021 36 TBA Alia Yachts [3][4]
2022 75 Project YS 7512 Damen [5]

See also

References

  1. "Watch: 68m support yacht Wayfinder launched in Spain". SuperYacht Times. Retrieved 2020-12-11.
  2. "2019 RMK Marine Yacht Support Vessel 62". Yacht World. Retrieved 2018-09-06.
  3. "Alia Yachts turns hull of Project Phi's 36m shadow yacht". SuperYacht Times. Retrieved 2020-11-14.
  4. "Adventure ready: Exploring project Phi's toys and tenders". SuperYacht Times. Retrieved 2020-11-14.
  5. "Damen to build customised 75m support yacht". SuperYacht Times. Retrieved 2020-10-16.
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