The Immensely refined and customized 58 Metre Najiba Superyacht has just been launched by Feadship earlier this month after years of construction to an experienced owner. Najiba fulfilled the dream of a family, which had long desired the opportunity to bring to life a purely bespoke built Feadship.
“We are exceptionally proud of our contribution to this stunning 58-metre vessel. Najiba has a beautiful, complex interior with numerous unique features. The clients are big fans of architecture and design, and took great pride in what they were creating. They were also determined to provide a comfortable environment for their families both at sea and when moored. They have certainly succeeded in this and it has been an honour to work with them.” Stated Henk de Vries, Director of Feadship.
The Najiba, who’s Arabic name means noble represents her name well with long distinguished graceful timeless lines alongside a highly outfitted luxury interior. We can clearly identify the influence that Phillippe Starck’s M.Y. Venus had on Phillippe Briand when he designed the Najiba.
This 58 metre vessel was the very first partnership of designer Phillippe Briand and Feadship. “The owners understood very well that a perfect yacht requires a strong scientific and architectural approach to support the exterior design,” said Philippe Briand. And continued by adding: “At Vitruvius Ltd we believe that architecture is the link between art and science. Art is also present in the clean and pure exterior lines and the way the interior design by Christian Liaigre plays dramatically with the wood and immaculate white surfaces to transport you into what feels like a whitewashed villa on the beach. There is an almost scientific approach in the concept behind the construction. Najiba is the second largest Feadship to be built in aluminium to date and features an extremely efficient hull. The result of the meticulously planned architecture keeps fuel consumption as low as eleven litres per nautical mile at twelve knots, enhancing the yacht’s sustainability.”
Najiba’s owner worked in closely with Designer Phillippe Briand of Vitruvius Yachts and naval architect Claudio Cicconetti who conceived Najiba’s well thought-out General Arrangement. The interior of the superyacht was placed in the respected hands of Guillaume Rolland of Studio Christian Liaigre.
The interior layout of Najiba which offers sailing yacht vibes and smooth angles has been described by the shipyard as having a highly original layout. However, some unique standout features are the inclusion of two master staterooms and the absence of a central staircase on the main deck which open views forward when doors are left unclosed. Najiba’s layout boasts accommodation for 12 guests in six staterooms.
Najiba was a highly passionate project, which brought together a close relationship between the owner, the owner’s Project Manager Peter Wilson from MCM, the Designers, Naval Architect, and Feadship’s experienced team, who boasted about the joys of this collaboration from pre-inception to completion.
“Najiba is a truly remarkable superyacht and the family are thrilled with what [Feadship & The Team] have created for them. [Najiba’s owners] had seen Feadship quality in other yachts, hence the longheld dream to develop one of their own. Even so, the owners and their extended family could not believe their eyes when the final result was revealed to them this morning.”Stated the owner’s Project Manager, Peter Wilson of MCM , speaking on behalf of the owners to Najiba’s team members who were present at the launch. Mr. Wilson continued: “My clients are delighted by the way [the team] bridged the gap between dream and reality as well as the excellent cooperation throughout the design and construction process. From my standpoint, too, the professional relationships developed through this four-year journey – helped by the client’s clear direction and swift decision-making – have made it an absolute pleasure. Najiba is a wonderful accomplishment and a testament to the family’s vision and determination.”
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