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Fleet Thinking

A shadow vessel transforms a single yacht into a versatile,
mission-ready fleet 

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.

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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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Clear specs. Fewer surprises.

We’ve been there from day zero and we’re independent.

From the very first Damen support interiors 20 years ago to MY Nebula today, shadow yachts are not our side project – they’re the core of our practice, and we’re working independently from any yard.

Shadow vessels are our category.

We help you decide between bigger mothership, shadow, or refit, modelling different

Fleet setups so the support yacht actually fits how you travel and use your assets.

COMPETITIVE WITH MARKET 
-LEADING SERIES PLATAFORMS 

By working with non-branded commercial shipyards in Spain/ Europe, where labour structures, procurement scale, and production capability allow fully custom vessels to match — and often undercut — series-platform pricing.

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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

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65m Monohull • Origami Platform
Built for:
 high-tempo aviation + larger tenders + additional crew/specialist staff

  • Large heli hangar (H145 / EC145-class)

  • Tender & mission storage emphasis

  • Block GA developed

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68m Catamaran • Nebula Platform
Built for:
long-range support with extra guest capability —

without compromising operations

  • Large heli hangar (H145 / EC145-class, stowed securely)

  • 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 

  • Heli operations, toys, logistics

  • Optimised for build efficiency and lean crew

  • Clear mission zoning and deck workflow

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65m Monohull •  Platform Damen Shipyard
Built for
: series-platform efficiency with custom mission architecture

  • Based on Damen Yacht Support platform (??? 1063)

  • Design developed  in collaboration with Damen shipyard 

  • Ideal when

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TENDER GARAGE STORAGE COMPARISON
— MAIN DECK  55M / 65M / 75M

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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. 

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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.

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Command the Capability Your Yacht Deserves

Begin the commissioning process and shape a vessel that reflects your ambitions.

  • Carry helicopters, submersibles, super-tenders

  • Support dive teams, film crews, expedition specialists

  • Extend range, autonomy, provisioning capacity

  • 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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Command the Capability Your Yacht Deserves

ABOUT

Begin the commissioning process and shape a vessel that reflects your ambitions.

When One Yacht Isn’t
Enough

  • Carry helicopters, submersibles, super-tenders

  • Support dive teams, film crews, expedition specialists

  • Extend range, autonomy, provisioning capacity

  • 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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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

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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++

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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

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MY BIG SHADOW (65m)

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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)

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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.

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SHADOW ONE

65m Monohull

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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++

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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

Big Shadow - Profile Rendering.jpg

YS BIG SHADOW (65m)

Roads, pipes, etc.

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