One of the most innovative new yachting brands in years has been officially launched at the Monaco Yacht Show. GX Superyachts was unveiled as an ambitious range of 24m to 56m (78-164ft) aluminum yachts that will combine high levels of luxury with respect for the planet. The first 42-meter (138ft) model is already in build.
GX Superyachts is the brainchild of the team behind Greenline Yachts, which has been producing efficient hybrid yachts up to 58ft for more than 15 years. Taking that experience of cutting-edge hybrid propulsion, smart hull design and solar charging, they have made the next step by addressing their vision to the superyacht sector.
The result is a line-up of 24-56m custom yachts which offer seductive design and extraordinary comfort for the true yachting lifestyle. And yet, the new brand fully embraces Greenline’s core principle of responsible yachting. They will set a new benchmark in environmental performance centered on Greenline’s unique serial hybrid drive and powerful solar arrays which form part of the structure of the yacht.
“Our journey started with Greenline Yachts, where we pioneered the world’s first serial production hybrid yacht over 10 meters back in 2008,” said yard owner Vladimir Zinchenko. “With more than 1,000 yachts delivered globally, Greenline has been at the forefront of innovation in the boating industry. Throughout that time, we have tried to further our vision of responsible yachting – from sourcing raw materials right through to the operation of the yacht itself.”
GX Superyachts has also appointed Andrea Armas as consultant to the Board of Directors. Andrea is a seasoned professional with 28 years of experience as an owner’s representative for major international shipyards, to serve as an advisor to the Board. A naval architect and marine engineer specializing in yacht building supervision for discerning owners, Andrea brings over 28 years of yacht building expertise to the team. He stated, “I am backing GX Superyachts because I admire their ambition and vision. My goal is to help the team translate their decade-long experience in hybrid recreational boat building into the highly regulated superyacht sector.“
ROYAL INSPIRATION
The idea of broadening Greenline’s commercial and environmental success into the superyacht sector was born at a previous edition of the Monaco Yacht Show in 2018. Greenline’s all-electric 9.99m yacht caught the eye of His Serene Highness Prince Albert II of Monaco, who even requested an escort to the Monaco Yacht Club in the boat. The idea sparked that day has now reached its first fruition with the launch of GX Superyachts.
“Each yacht in our GX Superyacht range is equipped with our innovative hybrid propulsion system, allowing for both efficient electric cruising and powerful diesel performance when needed,” explained Chief Commercial Officer, Luca Raumland.
“At 6 knots in electric mode, these yachts can achieve an incredible range of up to 100 nautical miles. In diesel mode, they can cross the Atlantic at 12 knots, while the max range is 11571nm at 6kts”.
When compared to a conventional yacht, the GX range will have less than 40 per cent of the carbon emissions – a staggering achievement at this scale. These radically lower emissions are important, but it is not the whole story. Like Greenline Yachts, GX Superyachts are designed with an extensive solar array and a large lithium battery bank which together mean that the boat can lie silently at anchor for 48 hours or more. During this time, full hotel systems including aircon run off the batteries without the need to fire up a generator. The result is no noise, vibration or smell from combustion.
