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WHY A SHADOW VESSEL FIXES IT
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In practice, the value lies in functional separation.
A shadow yacht restores clarity: two platforms, two purposes.
Operations run quietly alongside; the primary yacht remains guest-first
— smooth, relaxed, and comfortable.
In the last 10–20 years, superyachts shifted from “summer house” to “mobile base.”
The result: operational tempo collides with guest experience.
As capability grows, the mothership is repeatedly asked to protect guest comfort and flow — and act as an active operations platform — at the same time
WHY A SHADOW VESSEL FIXES IT
In practice, the value lies in functional separation.
A shadow yacht restores clarity: two platforms, two purposes.
Operations run quietly alongside; the primary yacht remains guest-first
— smooth, relaxed, and comfortable.
In the last 10–20 years, superyachts shifted from “summer house” to “mobile base.”
The result: operational tempo collides with guest experience.
As capability grows, the mothership is repeatedly asked to protect guest comfort and flow — and act as an active operations platform — at the same time
WHY A SHADOW VESSEL FIXES IT
In practice, the value lies in functional separation.
A shadow yacht restores clarity: two platforms, two purposes.
Operations run quietly alongside; the primary yacht remains guest-first
— smooth, relaxed, and comfortable.
WHY A SHADOW VESSEL FIXES IT
In practice, the value lies in functional separation.
A shadow yacht restores clarity: two platforms, two purposes.
Operations run quietly alongside; the primary yacht remains guest-first
— smooth, relaxed, and comfortable.
WHY A SHADOW VESSEL FIXES IT
In practice, the value lies in functional separation.
A shadow yacht restores clarity: two platforms, two purposes.
Operations run quietly alongside; the primary yacht remains guest-first
— smooth, relaxed, and comfortable.
In the last 10–20 years, superyachts shifted from “summer house” to “mobile base.”
The result: operational tempo collides with guest experience.
As capability grows, the mothership is repeatedly asked to protect guest comfort and flow — and act as an active operations platform — at the same time
In the last 10–20 years, superyachts shifted from “summer house” to “mobile base.”
The result: operational tempo collides with guest experience.
As capability grows, the mothership is repeatedly asked to protect guest comfort and flow — and act as an active operations platform — at the same time
WHY A SHADOW VESSEL FIXES IT
In practice, the value lies in functional separation.
A shadow yacht restores clarity: two platforms, two purposes.
Operations run quietly alongside; the primary yacht remains guest-first
— smooth, relaxed, and comfortable.
In the last 10–20 years, superyachts shifted from “summer house” to “mobile base.”
The result: operational tempo collides with guest experience.
As capability grows, the mothership is repeatedly asked to protect guest comfort and flow — and act as an active operations platform — at the same time
WHY A SHADOW VESSEL FIXES IT
In practice, the value lies in functional separation.
A shadow yacht restores clarity: two platforms, two purposes.
Operations run quietly alongside; the primary yacht remains guest-first
— smooth, relaxed, and comfortable.
In the last 10–20 years, superyachts shifted from “summer house” to “mobile base.”
The result: operational tempo collides with guest experience.
As capability grows, the mothership is repeatedly asked to protect guest comfort and flow — and act as an active operations platform — at the same time
WHY A SHADOW VESSEL FIXES IT
In practice, the value lies in functional separation.
A shadow yacht restores clarity: two platforms, two purposes.
Operations run quietly alongside; the primary yacht remains guest-first
— smooth, relaxed, and comfortable.
In practice, the value lies in functional separation.
A shadow yacht restores clarity: two platforms, two purposes.
Operations run quietly alongside; the primary yacht remains guest-first
— smooth, relaxed, and comfortable.
Our Vision
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THE SHIFT
In practice, the value lies in functional separation.
A shadow yacht restores clarity: two platforms, two purposes.
Operations run quietly alongside; the primary yacht remains guest-first — smooth, relaxed, and comfortable.
In practice, the value lies in functional separation.
A shadow yacht restores clarity: two platforms, two purposes.
Operations run quietly alongside; the primary yacht remains guest-first — smooth, relaxed, and comfortable.
In the last 10–20 years, yachts shifted from “summer house” to “mobile base.”
The result: operational tempo collides with guest experience.
As capability grows, the mothership is repeatedly asked to protect guest comfort and flow — and act as an active operations platform — at the same time.
In the last 10–20 years, yachts shifted from “summer house” to “mobile base.”
The result: operational tempo collides with guest experience.
As capability grows, the mothership is repeatedly asked to protect guest comfort and flow — and act as an active operations platform — at the same time.
In the last 10–20 years, yachts shifted from “summer house” to “mobile base.”
The result: operational tempo collides with guest experience.
As capability grows, the mothership is repeatedly asked to protect guest comfort and flow — and act as an active operations platform — at the same time.
In practice, the value lies in functional separation.
A shadow yacht restores clarity: two platforms, two purposes.
Operations run quietly alongside; the primary yacht remains guest-first — smooth, relaxed, and comfortable.
Unleash Your Potential
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"A shadow vessel separates logistics, aviation, and mission activity from the mothership so each can operate at full potential."
Already own a 60–90 m yacht?
A 55m-70m+ shadow vessel gives you the presence & capability of a 100 m+ without starting a second flagship from scratch.
Engineered for Owners who :
• Operate globally, not just seasonally
• Run helicopters, large tenders, submersibles, or specialist expedition missions
• Require additional crew and specialist staff accommodation without crowding the mothership
• Expect aviation, logistics, and guest programmes to run in parallel
• Need extended range, endurance, and provisioning without compromising onboard calm
65m Monohull • Origami Platform
Built for: high-tempo aviation + larger tenders + additional crew/specialist staff
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Large heli hangar (H145 / EC145-class)
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Tender & mission storage emphasis
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Block GA developed
SHADOW 01
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68m Catamaran • Nebula Platform
Built for: long-range support with extra guest capability —
without compromising operations
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Large heli hangar (H145 / EC145-class, stowed securely)
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Extensive tender & toy storage
Optional additional guest cabins
Platform proven through MY Nebula (award-recognised) • Built at Armon Shipyards
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55m Monohull • Chronux Platform
Built for: lean, fast-to-execute support for 60–80m fleets fully custom
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Heli operations, toys, logistics
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Optimised for build efficiency and lean crew
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Clear mission zoning and deck workflow
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65m Monohull • Platform Damen Shipyard
Built for: series-platform efficiency with custom mission architecture
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Based on Damen Yacht Support platform (??? 1063)
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Design developed in collaboration with Damen shipyard
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Ideal when
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TENDER GARAGE STORAGE COMPARISON
— MAIN DECK 55M / 65M / 75M
GOOD DESIGN® Award (Chicago Athenaeum) — Winner
MY Big Shadow was developed on the YS65 platform in close collaboration with Damen Yachting.
in 2022 won the GOOD DESIGN Award Chicago
The Good Design Awards are prestigious, independent design evaluation programs that recognize excellence across a wide range of industries and disciplines. There are several distinct, but related, "Good Design" awards programs globally, primarily the original U.S.-based program and a separate Japanese program.
BOAT INTERNATIONAL® WORLD SUPERYACHT AWARDS (Chicago Athenaeum) — Winner
“MY Nebula is an extraordinary vessel in her category, and a well-deserved winner of this special Neptune.”World Superyacht Awards — Judges, 2023
Our shadow yacht MY Nebula was recognised with a Judges’ Special Award at the World Superyacht Awards 2023 — highlighting originality, execution, and category-defining thinking.
Command the Capability Your Yacht Deserves
Begin the commissioning process and shape a vessel that reflects your ambitions.
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Carry helicopters, submersibles, super-tenders
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Support dive teams, film crews, expedition specialists
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Extend range, autonomy, provisioning capacity
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Protect guest experience by removing logistics from the mothership
Commissioned as a separate asset, often with a faster build path and more favourable cost profile than pushing the mothership longer.
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CONSULTATION WITH US
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When One Yacht Isn’t
Enough
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Carry helicopters, submersibles, super-tenders
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Support dive teams, film crews, expedition specialists
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Extend range, autonomy, provisioning capacity
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Protect guest experience by removing logistics from the mothership
Commissioned as a separate asset, often with a faster build path and more favourable cost profile than pushing the mothership longer.
Our Shadow Series:
50–80+m, Fully Custom
LOA, beam, internal volume and mission layouts are adjusted per commission. We are not limited by catalogue lengths.
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MY ORIGAMI (65m)
Warehouses, outdoor, malls
MY NEBULA (68m)
Long-range support with a crew-first interior philosophy derived from our award-winning MY Nebula.
• Large heli hangar / deck
• Extensive tender & toy storage
• Crew-standard from B+ to B++
MY CHRONUX (55m)
A focussed support vessel for owners who want serious capability without a second “mothership.”
• Heli operations, toys, logistics
• Ideal for 60–80 m fleets
• Optimised for fast build and lean crew
MY BIG SHADOW (65m)
Roads, pipes, etc.
Interior Architectures for the People Who Actually Live Onboard
From pure-utility crew platforms to elevated B++ crew standards and guest-ready suites, each interior package is tuned to how you’ll truly use the vessel.
1. Crew Essential
Rugged, efficient interiors prioritising durability, hygiene and quick turnover.
• Ideal for 100% operational support
• Simple finishes, robust materials
• Optimised cleaning and maintenance routes
2. Crew B+
Based on the crew philosophy we pioneered on MY Nebula: more daylight, better acoustics, privacy where it matters, and a calmer daily workflow.
• Raised comfort vs conventional crew quarters
• Smarter circulation, minimised conflicts
• Spaces that support long-term performance
3. Crew B++
Our B+ approach, upgraded again for owners who see their pilots, security, engineers and digital teams as key talent — not afterthoughts.
• Higher-grade finishes and ergonomics
• Better sound isolation and air quality
• Thoughtful social and wellness spaces (gym corners, quiet rooms, focused work areas)
storytelling blocks
A shadow vessel separates logistics, aviation, and mission activity from the mothership — so each can operate at full potential.
Engineered for Owners who :
• Operate globally, not just seasonally
• Run helicopters, large tenders, submersibles, or specialist expedition missions
• Require additional crew and specialist staff accommodation without crowding the mothership
• Expect aviation, logistics, and guest programmes to run in parallel
• Need extended range, endurance, and provisioning without compromising onboard calm
RECOGNISED BY THE INDUSTRY’S HIGHEST JURY
BOAT INTERNATIONAL® WORLD SUPERYACHT AWARDS (Chicago Athenaeum) — Winner
“MY Nebula is an extraordinary vessel in her category, and a well-deserved winner of this special Neptune.”
World Superyacht Awards — Judges, 2023
Our shadow yacht MY Nebula was recognised with a Judges’ Special Award at the World Superyacht Awards 2023 — highlighting originality, execution, and category-defining thinking.
GOOD DESIGN® Award (Chicago Athenaeum) — Winner
MY Big Shadow was developed on the YS65 platform in close collaboration with Damen Yachting.
in 2022 won the GOOD DESIGN Award Chicago
The Good Design Awards are prestigious, independent design evaluation programs that recognize excellence across a wide range of industries and disciplines. There are several distinct, but related, "Good Design" awards programs globally, primarily the original U.S.-based program and a separate Japanese program.
Our Shadow Series: 50–80+ m,
Fully Custom
The vessels below are reference platforms. Each can be scaled, reconfigured, or extended to suit your exact brief.
LOA, beam, internal volume and mission layouts are adjusted per commission. We are not limited by catalogue lengths.
SHADOW ONE
65m Monohull
YS NEBULA (68m)
Long-range support with a crew-first interior philosophy derived from our award-winning MY Nebula.
• Large heli hangar / deck
• Extensive tender & toy storage
• Crew-standard from B+ to B++
YS CHRONUX (55m)
A focussed support vessel for owners who want serious capability without a second “mothership.”
• Heli operations, toys, logistics
• Ideal for 60–80 m fleets
• Optimised for fast build and lean crew
YS BIG SHADOW (65m)
Roads, pipes, etc.