Project 715: A Bold Expression of Adventure
Aalsmeer, May 17, 2025 – Feadship has unveiled Project 715, now named Valor, an 80-metre ice-class explorer yacht purpose-built for high-latitude exploration and eco-conscious cruising. Emerging from the yard in Aalsmeer, this formidable vessel is a technological and design tour-de-force, combining cutting-edge green propulsion with luxurious comfort.
Built for Exploration
Constructed for a repeat Feadship owner, Valor’s robust steel hull features a two-metre ice belt and is Bureau Veritas Young Ice 2 certified. She is engineered to navigate extreme environments like the Northwest Passage while maintaining unmatched comfort and style.
Revolutionary Propulsion
Valor is powered by a hybrid diesel-electric, solar, and battery-powered system developed under the Feadship Advanced Electrical Drive (FAED) program. Four ultra-efficient, variable-speed generators feed a DC grid and a massive 5.34 MWh Norwegian lithium-ion battery bank — over five times more capacity than Feadship’s 83.5m Savannah.
- Battery-only operation: Up to 48 hours
- Fuel: HVO BioFuel or low-sulfur marine diesel
- Propulsion: Twin Schottel EcoPeller azimuthing thrusters
- Bow thruster: Schottel Rim-Drive
Solar panels atop the mast add additional renewable power. Combined with advanced stabilization from Quantum Marine (XT Fins and MAGlift), Valor sets new benchmarks in silent, zero-emission cruising and comfort.
Bold Exterior & Bespoke Interior
The exterior, designed by Chris Bottom at Studio De Voogt, draws inspiration from naval vessels — a dreadnaught bow and sleek, modern lines mixed with luxury yacht elements. The owner challenged the design team to create something "recognisable from outer space" — avoiding typical “wedding cake” profiles.
Interior styling by Bannenberg & Rowell blends raw, natural materials — wood, stone, metal, and glass — with custom furnishings by Nakashima, Linley, Pollaro, and Silver Lining. Highlights include a solid bronze and stone staircase composed of 48,001 parts, and vintage McIntosh audio gear with vinyl records in the salon.
Key Features
- Length overall: 79.50 m (260'10")
- Beam overall: 13.40 m (44')
- Draught (loaded): 3.70 m (12’2”)
- Naval architect: Feadship De Voogt Naval Architects
- Interior design: Bannenberg & Rowell Design
Luxury Amenities
- Accommodations: Up to 14 guests including the owner’s suite
- Infinity pool: 8.35 x 2.55 m, heated via energy recovery
- Two Jacuzzis: Owner’s deck and sundeck
- Beach club: With massage room, gym, fold-down platforms, and dive equipment
- Outdoor dining: Multiple formal/informal options with sliding glass walls
- Elevator: Serves all six decks
- Helideck: With forward-facing owner’s suite
- Custom touches: Grass patch and shower for the owner's three Golden Retrievers
Feadship Valor will begin sea trials shortly and is expected to appear at the 2025 Monaco Yacht Show, where she will be a strong contender in the World Superyacht Awards.
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