Obsidian has a steel hull and an aluminium superstructure. She is powered by 2 Unknown engines, which give her a top speed of 17 kn.
Obsidian, the latest hybrid vessel from Feadship, has been seen returning from its first day of sea trials in the North Sea. This superyacht is 84.2 meters long and has been built at the Dutch shipyard.
The super cool 84m Feadship superyacht Obsidian, Hull 710, has been captured in Rotterdam, cruising in the canals to the west of the city. Designed by RWD, the yacht is the first of Feadship’s new generation of superyachts furthering carbon reduction through hulls optimised at cruising speed instead of top speed, weight control, advancements in electric propulsion, and the ability to run her generators on HVO, second-generation biodiesel, a so-called net-zero CO2 fuel.
The superyacht has a shiny silver hull and sleek dark windows that run from the front to the back. It has a modern design with smooth lines and a distinctive pointy front. One of the standout features is its asymmetrical exterior design. Inside, there is a beautiful staircase that leads to a dining area on a lower deck. One side of the dining area has a wall that can be opened up, revealing a terrace with a stunning view just above the sea.
The ship has some interesting features. At the back, there is an ‘Aqua Lounge’ with big windows that are underwater. Instead of a usual mooring deck, there is an impressive observation lounge at the front. The lounge has double-curved windows that stretch from the floor to the ceiling. Towards the back of the ship, the Obsidian has balconies that fold out and lead to a spacious beach club. This club extends towards the water, allowing guests to have direct contact with the sea.
The layout of Project 710 is flexible, thanks to its single-level engine room. Towards the front, there is an observation deck that has impressive double-curved floor-to-ceiling windows. Feadship, in a press release, mentioned that the ship’s aft decks are terraced and don’t require any pillars. This allows guests to enjoy unobstructed views from both the deck and the fully glazed interior spaces. This also creates a strong connection to the natural environment. “Terraced aft decks float without pillars, while glass balustrades allow unobstructed views from both aft deck and fully glazed aft interior spaces, creating a vital connection to the natural environment.”
According to Feadship, the yacht’s length is “optically stretched by a low profile“, with horizontal styling features and clean shapes flowing aft forming “a strong bow showcasing strength and seaworthiness“.
Construction on the new build commenced in 2020. Once it is completed and delivered, the yacht will be counted as Feadship’s 17th largest vessel and will mark the 17th collaborative project between RWD and Feadship. Currently, the largest yacht by Feadship is Faith, measuring 96.5 meters, while the most recent collaboration is the 71.1-meter Juice.
After completing the sea trials, the delivery of the superyacht Obsidian is expected in the upcoming months. However, it is not expected that Obsidian will be available for charter once it is delivered to its owner.
