Brodosplit announced on Tuesday that steel processing for newbuilding 483 has begun at the shipyard, the future largest sailing ship in the world, contracted with Star Clippers Ltd. from Monaco.
The ship will be 162 meters long and 18.5 meters wide, with a capacity of 2000 tons, featuring five masts and sails with a total area of 6,347 square meters, according to Brodosplit, adding that the ship will have a steel structure, while the deck will be completely covered with the highest quality teak. The statement also includes a quote from the CEO of Brodosplit, Tomislav Debeljak, stating that due to increased global demand for cruising, especially on sailing ships, the client Star Clippers Ltd. will expand its existing fleet, which currently consists of three such ships with the new vessel.
– The successful realization of this contract, with the support of HBOR, will contribute to the sustainable operation of the Brodosplit group and the preservation of its core activities, and will ensure Brodosplit’s entry into the growing sailing market and obtaining significant references, emphasizes Debeljak.
According to Brodosplit, the ship will have five decks, accommodating 450 people, of which 300 passengers will be housed in 150 luxury cabins, and up to 150 crew members in 74 cabins.
The ship is exclusively intended for sailing, although it will have two completely independent electric motors. The design and construction will respect the concept of “safe return to port.” This system actually means that all key equipment on the ship will be duplicated, which is why the construction of two engine rooms with devices for producing electricity and water, all fuel and lubricant systems, and an additional command bridge is planned. Practically everything on the ship will be double, so in the event of any failure, fire, or flooding of any space or zone on the ship, it will be able to return to port from a distance of nearly 2000 nautical miles, which is otherwise the farthest point from land at sea, explain Brodosplit.
