Description

Lürssen Superyacht Project DEFY – The Next-Level 146m Mega Yacht

🇩🇪 Built by Lürssen, the world leader in giga-yachts, Project DEFY (Hull 13798) is a 146.2-meter / 480-ft masterpiece under construction in Bremen, Germany 🏗️⚓.
Construction began 2022, delivery expected 2027 🚢📆.
With an estimated 10,500+ GT, she ranks among the largest, most advanced, and most luxurious superyachts ever built 🌍✨.

🏗️ Build & Core Specifications

Length: 146.2 m 🛥️
Beam: 20.5 m 📐
Volume: 10,500+ GT 🔥
Hull: Steel 🇩🇪⚓
Superstructure: Aluminium 🏗️✨
Class: Lloyd’s Register 🛡️

Engineering Excellence

Long-range world cruising 🌍🌊
Advanced navigation 🧭
High-end stabilization ⚙️
Hybrid-ready engineering ♻️

Deck Layout & Design

Massive bow & stern decks 🏝️
Spaces for pools 🏊‍♂️, lounges 🛋️, helipad 🚁
Multi-level sun terraces ☀️
Options for private rooftop deck 🌴, party deck 🎉 or observation platform 👀

Interior Potential (Ultra-Luxury)

Multi lounges 🛋️
Full spa 💆‍♂️✨
Cinema 🎬
Private offices 🖥️
VIP & guest suites 🛏️👑
Owner’s deck potential with panoramic views 🌅🔥

✨ Exterior & Style

Modern, sculpted lines 🎨
Elegant slope aft 🌄
Wide beam for ultimate volume 💎
Hidden tender garages 🚤
Water toy fleet options: jet skis 🏄‍♂️, chase boats 🚤, submersibles 🛶

🛠️ Project Status

Outfitting phase in Bremen ⚙️🛠️
Technical installations underway
Interior works in progress 🛋️
Delivery: 2027 📅🇩🇪

🌍 Ownership & Registry

Flag: 🇰🇾 Cayman Islands
Owner: Confidential 🤫
- Strong speculation: Ken Griffin, U.S. billionaire 💰🇺🇸, owner of Feadship M/Y DEFY (ex-Viva) — making this the “big sister” giga-project 🛥️🔥

🏆 Why Lürssen? (Top Buyer Reasons)

🇩🇪 German precision craftsmanship – unmatched engineering 🏗️
✨ Ultra-luxury finishes – best designers worldwide
🎨 Full customization – every deck, every detail
⚙️ Cutting-edge technology – navigation, stabilizers, safety
💵 High resale value – top tier in global yacht market
🌍 Prestige – Lürssen = the pinnacle of mega yacht ownership

🛥️ Key Stats Summary

• 146.2m length
• 20.5m beam
• 10,500 GT approx
• Steel hull / aluminium superstructure
• 🇰🇾 Cayman Islands flag
• Lloyd’s Register class
• Delivery: 2027 📅
• Builder: 🇩🇪 Lürssen

🏗️ Lürssen Yachts Under Construction – Full List with Specs, Owners & IMOs 🇩🇪🛥️✨

🧊 Project Icecap (New “Northern Star”)

107 m / 351 ft, 2025 delivery 📆
Heavy-duty expedition yacht ❄️🌍
Lürssen shipyard Germany 🇩🇪🏗️
New reincarnation of Northern Star 🌟
Long tail keywords: expedition superyacht, polar cruising yacht, Icecap Lürssen 107m, ultra-range explorer yacht ❄️🛥️🌍

🌌 Project Cosmos

114 m, IMO 9928566
Owner: Yusaku Maezawa 🇯🇵💴 (Japanese billionaire)
Futuristic design, space-age styling 🌌✨
Long tail keywords: Yusaku Maezawa yacht, 114m Japanese owned superyacht, Lürssen Cosmos project, mega yacht under construction 🇯🇵🛥️🪐

🔵 Project Deep Blue (Hull 13784)

130 m / 360 ft, 9,000 GT, IMO 9950686
Delivery: 2024 📆
Owner: Japanese billionaire 🇯🇵💴
Ocean exploration capabilities 🌊🧭
Long tail keywords: Deep Blue Lürssen 130m, 9,000 GT mega yacht, Japanese mega yacht owner, Lürssen flagship builds 🛥️🌊🔱

⚙️ Project 13797

5,350 GT, IMO 13797
Full private build with confidential owner 🤫
Long tail keywords: Lürssen Project 13797, confidential superyacht build, German giga yacht engineering 🇩🇪🏗️🛥️

🅰️ Project ACE21

78 m, 2,500 GT, IMO 9932452
Owner: U.S. buyer 🇺🇸💼
Modern profile with sleek lines 🎨
Long tail keywords: Lürssen ACE21 yacht, 78m U.S. owned superyacht, 2,500 GT luxury vessel 🛥️🇺🇸✨

🟨 Project JASSJ

103 m, 3,420 GT
Owner: Patrick Dovigi 🇨🇦💼 (Waste Management billionaire)
Dynamic sporting profile ⚡
Long tail keywords: JASSJ 103m Lürssen yacht, Canadian billionaire superyacht, 3,420 GT Lürssen project 🇨🇦🛥️🔥

🔥 Project DEFY 1 (Hull 13798)

140 m, 10,500 GT, IMO 9998339
Owner: U.S. hedge fund billionaire 🇺🇸💰
Sister project to 94m Feadship DEFY
Long tail keywords: Lürssen Project Defy 140m, 10,500 GT giga yacht, U.S. billionaire megayacht build, Bremen shipyard 140m vessel 🇺🇸🛥️🔥

🏝️ Project Honolulu

75 m, 2,250 GT, IMO 9932440
Owner: Saudi client 🇸🇦💼
Elegant contemporary lines ✨
Long tail keywords: Lürssen Honolulu 75m, Saudi owned megayacht, 2,250 GT luxury yacht 🇸🇦🛥️🌴

🔧 Hull 13773

1,800 GT, IMO 9901960
Long tail keywords: Lürssen hull 13773, 1,800 GT superyacht, German custom yacht build 🇩🇪⚓✨

⚓ Hull 13785

3,420 GT, IMO 9954541
Long tail keywords: Lürssen 13785 yacht, 3,420-ton displacement yacht, luxury shipyard Germany 🛥️🇩🇪🏗️

🛠️ Hull 13795

4,018 GT, IMO 1067043
Long tail keywords: Lürssen hull 13795, 4,018 GT superyacht Germany, premium mega yacht development 🇩🇪✨🛥️

🔱 Hull 13803

6,300 GT, IMO 1056692
Long tail keywords: Lürssen 13803 project, 6,300 GT mega yacht, shipbuilding excellence Germany 🇩🇪⚙️🛥️

🚢 Hull 13804

5,200 GT, IMO 1102829
Long tail keywords: Lürssen hull 13804, 5,200 GT luxury yacht, advanced maritime engineering 🇩🇪🛥️✨

Name	LUERSSEN 13798
Ship type, detailed	Yacht
Ship type, AIS	Pleasure Craft
Service Status	Ordered or Still Not Under Construction
Flag	Cayman Islands
Home Port	–
IMO	9998339
MMSI	1
Call Sign	–
Built	2027 (expected)
Age	–
Builder	–
Gross Tonnage	10500