As superyachts go, this one is quite a catch.
Behold the ‘Mako’, which features a design inspired by the shortfin mako shark, the world’s fastest shark species – capable of reaching speeds of 46 mph.
The 120-metre vessel, designed to “break through the waves,” is “inspired by the elegance and performance of the shortfin mako shark,” the designers reveal.
Behold the ‘Mako’, which has a design inspired by the shortfin mako shark, the world’s fastest shark species – capable of speeds of 46 mph
The 120-metre vessel, designed to “pierce through the waves,” is “inspired by the elegance and performance of the shortfin mako shark,” the designers reveal.
How fast can it go? Mako speeds and more – between 40 knots (46 mph) and 50 knots (58 mph).
The vessel – billed as an ‘explorer yacht’ – is the work of the State of Craft design group, based in London and Ottawa, Canada.
Within the striking overall design, an eye-catching feature is a helipad on the foredeck, which can be lowered into the deck below to act as aircraft storage space.
The front deck is home to a swimming pool which offers ‘dramatic views extending throughout the yacht’
To enjoy the sea views, passengers can go to the aft deck, which has a ‘sunken’ seating area with 270-degree vistas
The vessel – billed as an ‘explorer yacht’ – is the work of the State of Craft design group, based in London and Ottawa, Canada
A shortfin mako shark pictured at Cape Point, South Africa
There is also a swimming pool on the foredeck with ‘dramatic views extending throughout the yacht’.
At the ‘heart’ of the yacht is the ‘Studio’, which is described as a ‘light-filled double-height space with unobstructed views’. The designers note: ‘This generous and comfortable space offers a sense of scale, orientation, freedom and connection to sun, sea and sky that is typically lost on large yachts.’
Moving down to the lower deck, you’ll find the wheelhouse in the bow of the ship, as well as ‘spacious and flexible guest and crew accommodation’ consisting of six guest suites.
The master suite will occupy the entire upper deck of the superyacht.
‘Floating above’ the upper deck is the ‘Pavilion’, a space, sheltered by sliding screens, that can be used as a ‘night sky observatory, panoramic lounge, fitness studio or contemplative yoga space’.
‘Floating above’ the upper deck is the ‘Pavilion’, a room that can be used as a ‘night sky observatory, panoramic lounge, fitness studio or contemplative yoga space’
The superyacht – billed as a “comfortable home, entertainment space and adventure platform” – can be converted into a “commercial expedition ship,” the designers note.
To enjoy sea views, passengers can head to the aft deck, which has a ‘sunken’ seating area with 270-degree vistas. Tender boats can dock in and inside the hull through the rear deck garage door.
Finally, there is also an ‘exceptionally wide’ beach club platform where passengers can enjoy water sports on the waterfront.
The superyacht — billed as a “comfortable home, entertainment space and adventure platform” — can be converted into a “commercial expedition ship,” the designers note.
Designed to have a ‘zero carbon footprint’, it uses a propulsion system consisting of hydrogen tanks, fuel cells (cells that produce an electric current through a chemical reaction) and electric motors, combined with a battery storage system and solar panels.
Commenting on the unusual design, State of Craft founder Daniel Goldberg says, “I wanted the hull and superstructure, the interior and exterior spaces to all be highly integrated into an overall volume with a continuous surface. This fusion of form and function sets the concept apart and has defined all aspects of the design from the start.’
Mako is currently a concept and its price has yet to be determined. It is State of Craft’s first foray into maritime design – the group has previously worked on residential developments and private homes, with its portfolio including the apartments at The Shard in London.
For more information visit www.stateofcraft.co.uk†
How fast can it go? Mako speeds and more – between 40 knots (46 mph) and 50 knots (58 mph)