ICON Yachts explained

ICON Yachts
Foundation:2005
Location City:Harlingen
Location Country:Netherlands
Industry:Shipbuilding
Products:Superyachts
Services:Conversions, refits and new builds
Key People:Tony Gale (CEO)
Owner:Micca Ferrero

ICON Yachts is a Dutch shipbuilding company headquartered in Harlingen, Netherlands.

ICON Yachts is a highly specialized shipyard for yacht conversion and refit projects, which has established a leading position in the sector of Explorer yachts and purpose vessels.

Since 2021, Mr. Micca Ferrero, a prominent Swiss businessman, has owned the ICON Yachts group.

The shipyard

The shipyard is located outside the historic port of Harlingen and it has unrestricted open-water access from locks and bridges. The yard facilities include a 150 x 33m covered and heated dry dock with a 7.5m maximum draft and a 90m long floating dock. ICON Yachts strategic site has been crucial in defining the company's specialization in conversions and refits.

Lloyd's Register awarded ICON Yachts ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certifications. Thus, since 2021, the shipyard uses 100% green energy and it was the first Dutch shipbuilding company to be awarded with the ISO 14001.

History

ICON Yachts was founded in late 2005 by the investor Ton Van Dam and Alex Shnaider, former F1 team owner and real estate investor. The founders were shortly after joined by business partners, who helped further the shipyard's growth.

In its early years, ICON Yachts launched several superyachts. In 2009, the 67.50 m (221.5 ft) superyacht Icon was launched in collaboration with the renowned British Yacht Designers Redman Whiteley Dixon, which carried out her exterior design. Afterward, ICON Yachts created Baton Rouge, Basmalina II and Party Girl.

In 2015, ICON Yachts launched MY LEGEND (77m), one of the shipyard’s greatest refit works. The original vessel, an ice-breaking tug named MV GIANT, underwent an extensive refit/conversion that was conducted at the Dutch shipyard in a short amount of time. Upon completion, the vessel was renamed MY LEGEND and she is now one of the first ice-capable yachts with Lloyds 1A Ice Class.

In August 2017, ICON Yachts signed a contract to convert the commercial motor vessel Sanaborg, a 68m icebreaker built by Koninklijke Niestern Sander, into a luxury superyacht. In 2020, in association with the UK design team RWD, ICON launched RAGNAR (68m), an eye-catcher Explorer Yacht that turned into the brand’s flagship piece. RAGNAR prides itself on a unique style, which includes medieval war craftsmanship and British heritage.

Since 2020, Tony Gale has headed the company.

The shipyard is currently working on two massive 70-meter conversion projects, Project MASTER and Project UFO. The former, at a slightly more advanced stage, includes a collaboration with the world-famous designer and naval architect Espen Øino, who will be responsible for the superyacht's new appearances.

List of yachts built/rebuilt

YearSizeNameNoteReference
Length at launchVolume at launchOriginalCurrent
200962.5m (205.1feet)ICONIn 2014 she was lengthened with 5 metres to an overall length of 67.5m (221.5feet).[1] [2] [3] [4] [5]
201062.5m (205.1feet)Baton Rouge[6] [7] [8]
201141.6m (136.5feet)Basmalina II[9] [10] [11] [12]
201262.5m (205.1feet)MaidelleParty Girl[13] [14] [15] [16] [17] [18] [19]
1974 / 201673.5m (241.1feet) / 77.4m (253.9feet)DimantLegendOriginally built in 1974 by IHC Verschure as an Icebreaker. She was transformed into an expedition yacht by Giant Limited in Mexico. In 2014 she started with a rebuild at ICON Yachts, which took over two years to be completed. Ex names: Giant I, Giant, Gigant, and Dimant[20] [21] [22] [23] [24] [25] [26]
2012 / 202068.2m (223.8feet) / SanaborgRagnarOriginally built in 2012 by Koninklijke Niestern Sander as an Icebreaking Multipurpose Support & Supply Vessel. In 2020 ICON Yachts finished a two year conversion. Ex name: Sanaborg[27] [28] [29] [30]

Rebuilts

NameRefit yearBuilder
MY Basmalina II (43m)2011ICON Yachts
MY C2 (78m)2011Abeking & Rasmussen
MY Slipstream (61m)2011CMN
SY ICON (63m)2011ICON Yachts
SY EOS (92m)2012Lurssen
Rahil (48m)2012BVB
MY Seven Sins (52m)2012Heesen
MY Meridian (63m)2013ICON Yachts
SY Germania Nova (55m)2013/2014FNM
MY Princess Too (48m)2013/2014Feadship
MY Legend (77.4m)2014/2015IHC Verschuure
MY Ilona (74m)2016Amels
MY Seahorse (52m)2016Amels
MY Sherakhan (70m)2016/2017Vuijk Scheepswerven
MY Virginian (62m)2017Feadship
MY Game Changer (72m)2020Damen

Under construction

Length overall in metersNameReference
70m (230feet)Project Master[31]
70m (230feet)Project UFO[32]

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: First Icon hulls arrive at the shipyard. superyachttimes.com.
  2. Web site: First ICON superyacht at the Monaco Yacht Show. superyachttimes.com.
  3. Web site: First Icon 62 superyacht starts sea trials. superyachttimes.com.
  4. Web site: Superyacht Icon sold. superyachttimes.com.
  5. Web site: Exclusive first look at lengthened superyacht ICON. superyachttimes.com.
  6. Web site: ICON's latest superyacht Baton Rouge christened by her owner. superyachttimes.com.
  7. Web site: Icon’s latest superyacht Baton Rouge joins charter fleet of Burgess. superyachttimes.com.
  8. Web site: In pictures: the 62.50 metre Icon superyacht Baton Rouge. superyachttimes.com.
  9. Web site: Mega Marine announces near completion of Project Sunbeam at Icon. superyachttimes.com.
  10. Web site: Icon Yachts launches Basmalina II formerly known as Project Sunbeam. superyachttimes.com.
  11. Web site: Superyacht Basmalina II completed by Icon Yachts and Mega Marine. superyachttimes.com.
  12. Web site: 42m Superyacht Basmalina II at anchor. superyachttimes.com.
  13. Web site: Exclusive: Icon Yachts launch superyacht Maidelle. superyachttimes.com.
  14. Web site: 62 Metre Icon superyacht Maidelle on seatrials. superyachttimes.com.
  15. Web site: Brand new superyacht Maidelle for sale. superyachttimes.com.
  16. Web site: 62 Metre superyacht Maidelle sold. superyachttimes.com.
  17. Web site: Superyacht Meridian returns to Icon. superyachttimes.com.
  18. Web site: The 62m Icon superyacht Meridian sold. superyachttimes.com.
  19. Web site: The 62m Icon superyacht Party Girl in Phuket. superyachttimes.com.
  20. Web site: Giant, the ultimate explorer. superyachttimes.com.
  21. Web site: 73 Metre explorer superyacht Giant sold. superyachttimes.com.
  22. Web site: Legend arrives in The Netherlands. superyachttimes.com.
  23. Web site: Major refit project for Diana Yacht Design and ICON Yachts. superyachttimes.com.
  24. Web site: The 77m newly-refitted explorer Legend hits the water. superyachttimes.com.
  25. Web site: Legend departs Holland on her maiden voyage. superyachttimes.com.
  26. Web site: Brokerage deal of the week: the ultimate 77m explorer yacht Legend. superyachttimes.com.
  27. Web site: New conversion superyacht at Icon Yachts: 68m Project Ragnar. superyachttimes.com.
  28. Web site: Insight: At the yard with 68m Project Ragnar. superyachttimes.com.
  29. Web site: ICON launches newly converted 68m explorer yacht Ragnar. superyachttimes.com.
  30. Web site: In Pictures: 68m explorer yacht Ragnar at sea. superyachttimes.com.
  31. Web site: SYT exclusive: ICON Yachts reveals new 70m conversion superyacht Project Master . SuperYacht Times . 27 October 2022 .
  32. Web site: ICON Yachts unveils 70m conversion superyacht Project Ufo . SuperYacht Times . 27 October 2022 .