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Gian Paolo Nari unveils NPe75 mega expedition yacht concept

Gian Paolo Nari unveils NPe75 mega expedition yacht concept
Yacht-designer Gian Paolo Nari has unveiled his mega expedition yacht concept, the NPe75, which incorporates both helipad and helicopter hangar
Yacht-designer Gian Paolo Nari has unveiled his mega expedition yacht concept, the NPe75, which incorporates both helipad and helicopter hangar
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The NPe75 would include 15 cabins in all
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The NPe75 would include 15 cabins in all
Annotated layout of the NPe75
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Annotated layout of the NPe75
The owner's cabin has its own private exterior lounge and jacuzzi
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The owner's cabin has its own private exterior lounge and jacuzzi
Yacht-designer Gian Paolo Nari has unveiled his mega expedition yacht concept, the NPe75, which incorporates both helipad and helicopter hangar
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Yacht-designer Gian Paolo Nari has unveiled his mega expedition yacht concept, the NPe75, which incorporates both helipad and helicopter hangar
The helicopter hangar would be housed in the NPe75's upper deck, adjacent to the helipad
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The helicopter hangar would be housed in the NPe75's upper deck, adjacent to the helipad
The 75-meter design was reduced from 85 meters, and a second helipad removed from the design
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The 75-meter design was reduced from 85 meters, and a second helipad removed from the design
Yacht-designer Gian Paolo Nari has unveiled his mega expedition yacht concept, the NPe75, which incorporates both helipad and helicopter hangar
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Yacht-designer Gian Paolo Nari has unveiled his mega expedition yacht concept, the NPe75, which incorporates both helipad and helicopter hangar
The NPe75 would have a steel hull and aluminum superstructure
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The NPe75 would have a steel hull and aluminum superstructure
The main deck's pool and bar
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The main deck's pool and bar
The NPe75 would have a steel hull and aluminum superstructure
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The NPe75 would have a steel hull and aluminum superstructure
The The presence of even one helipad and hangar presents significant challenges to the yacht designer would have a steel hull and aluminum superstructure
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The The presence of even one helipad and hangar presents significant challenges to the yacht designer would have a steel hull and aluminum superstructure
The NPe75 would have a steel hull and aluminum superstructure
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The NPe75 would have a steel hull and aluminum superstructure
The presence of even one helipad and hangar presents significant challenges to the yacht designer
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The presence of even one helipad and hangar presents significant challenges to the yacht designer
The NPe75 concept from above
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The NPe75 concept from above
Yachts of this scale with incorporated helipads are plentiful enough
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Yachts of this scale with incorporated helipads are plentiful enough
Helicopter hangars are a less common but an increasingly-requested feature
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Helicopter hangars are a less common but an increasingly-requested feature
The NPe75 would have a steel hull and aluminum superstructure
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The NPe75 would have a steel hull and aluminum superstructure
The 75-meter design was reduced from 85 meters, and a second helipad removed from the design
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The 75-meter design was reduced from 85 meters, and a second helipad removed from the design
The helicopter hangar would be housed in the NPe75's upper deck, adjacent to the helipad
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The helicopter hangar would be housed in the NPe75's upper deck, adjacent to the helipad
The helicopter hangar would be housed in the NPe75's upper deck, adjacent to the helipad
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The helicopter hangar would be housed in the NPe75's upper deck, adjacent to the helipad
The 75-meter design was reduced from 85 meters, and a second helipad removed from the design
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The 75-meter design was reduced from 85 meters, and a second helipad removed from the design
The NPe75 would have a steel hull and aluminum superstructure
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The NPe75 would have a steel hull and aluminum superstructure
The NPe75 would have a steel hull and aluminum superstructure
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The NPe75 would have a steel hull and aluminum superstructure
The 75-meter design was reduced from 85 meters, and a second helipad removed from the design
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The 75-meter design was reduced from 85 meters, and a second helipad removed from the design
Yacht-designer Gian Paolo Nari has unveiled his mega expedition yacht concept, the NPe75, which incorporates both helipad and helicopter hangar
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Yacht-designer Gian Paolo Nari has unveiled his mega expedition yacht concept, the NPe75, which incorporates both helipad and helicopter hangar
The NPe75 would have a steel hull and aluminum superstructure
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The NPe75 would have a steel hull and aluminum superstructure
The 75-meter design was reduced from 85 meters, and a second helipad removed from the design
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The 75-meter design was reduced from 85 meters, and a second helipad removed from the design
Yacht-designer Gian Paolo Nari has unveiled his mega expedition yacht concept, the NPe75, which incorporates both helipad and helicopter hangar
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Yacht-designer Gian Paolo Nari has unveiled his mega expedition yacht concept, the NPe75, which incorporates both helipad and helicopter hangar
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Billionaire oligarchs, ahoy! Designer Gian Paolo Nari has been in touch to tell us about his NPe75 mega-yacht design. The 75-meter (246-ft) vessel incorporates not only a helipad, but also a hangar to accommodate your preferred flying machine. The design has actually been reduced in size from 85 meters (279 ft) to make it marginally less impossible to dock - a decision made easier by the omission of a second helipad in the bow, which was deemed impractical due to the bow movement typical of such vessels.

The presence of even one helipad and hangar presents significant challenges to the yacht designer, with extra attention given to onboard life-safety systems such as explosion-proof lighting and Jet A fuel storage facilities. The hangar itself would be housed in the NPe75's upper deck, and include the full compliment of helicopter-servicing equipment. The hangar is adjacent to the helipad, so there is the question of how the helicopter is moved inside. There's even accommodation for a dedicated flight crew along with the yacht's staff in the lower-most two of the yacht's five decks.

The upper three decks are dedicated to guests, with a total of six cabins located on the main deck, a 4.5 x 6 m (about 15 x 19.5 ft) swimming pool, bar, sky lounge, and movie theater. The owner's cabin has its own private exterior lounge and jacuzzi. The top deck includes a whirlpool, a covered space (perfect for a gymnasium, if the "wellness center" planned for the lower deck proves insufficient). 'Twixt-deck navigation is by means of a 5-person elevator or continuous stairway.

Annotated layout of the NPe75
Annotated layout of the NPe75

Air is not the only medium for getting guests aboard. The lower deck's garage has room for two large tenders, as well as four Waverunners (should their company prove trying once they're aboard).

Of course, yachts of this scale with incorporated helipads are plentiful enough. Helicopter hangars are a less common but, it seems, an increasingly-requested feature at the super-mega-giga luxury end of the market. As mega yachts go, the NPe75 is not all that outlandishly sized, so the incorporation of a hangar into the design is impressive.

The remaining facts and figures are these:

  • Length: 75 m (246 ft)
  • Beam: 14.20 m (46.6 ft)
  • Draft: 3.80 m (12.5 ft)
  • Displacement full load: 1,900 tons (1,724 tonnes)
  • Engine: 2 x Caterpillar 3516-DI's rated 2,000 kW 1,600 rpm
  • Stabilizers: 4 Quantum Zero-Speed
  • Cruising speed: 17 knots (31.5 km/h)
  • Max speed: 20 knots (37 km/h)
  • Range: 7,000 nm (12,964 km) @ 11 knots
  • Fuel tank capacity: 130 tons (118 tonnes)
  • Domestic water: 40 tons (36.3 tonnes)
  • Grey water: 6000 liters (1,585 US gallons)
  • Guest accommodation: 12 persons
  • Crew accommodation: 22 persons
  • Guest cabins: 5 (plus 1 convertible owner's stateroom)
  • Crew cabins: 10
  • Construction: Steel hull, aluminum superstructure

Source: Gian Paolo Nari

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Bigbrother Iswatchingu
Any idea about the price?