
Russian billionaires are starting to dominate the world of superyachts, so it is no surprise that European yachting circles are buzzing about the new yacht planned by Russian-based Nakhimov Yachts.
The vessel, code named Penumbra, is being designed by Vripack and construction will be at an as-yet-unnamed European yard.
Built on a wavepiercer hull, most often seen in fast car ferries, Penumbra will be 158 feet (48 metres) long with a beam of 46 feet (14 metres).
The steel hulls allow 2580 square feet (240 square metres) of space for the storage of a range of water toys and 2670 square feet (248 square metres) of interior room.
The plans call for two guest cabins between the wheelhouse and the saloon and a full-width owners cabin. Crew quarters are located in the two outboard hulls.
A helicopter pad can be found behind the wheelhouse and a sky-deck observation platform is located forward on the upper deck.
Nakhimov has previously had yachts built by Heesen Yachts and Royal Huisman.