MCP Yachts signs order for Yacht Hemisphere 140 (42.5m)

In new build news, MCP Yachts from Brazil has announced the signing of a ...

MCP Yachts signs order for Yacht Hemisphere 140 (42.5m)

May 21, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

In new build news, MCP Yachts from Brazil has announced the signing of a contract to build a Hemisphere 140 motor yacht. The Hemisphere 140 at 42.5m will be the largest semi-displacement all-aluminium superyacht to be built in South America so far.

The Hemisphere 140-Motor Yacht

The Hemisphere 140 motor yacht has her naval architecture created by Vripack and her exterior and interior design are by the in-house team at MCP. The tri-deck luxury yacht will accommodate 10 guests in a master and four double cabins. Her twin 18255hp Caterpillar C-32 engines will give her a top speed of 19 knots. She is to be built to Lloyds class and will be MCA compliant.

The aluminium plates for the first Hemisphere 140 are scheduled to be plasma cut in June/July. The Hemisphere 140 yacht is then scheduled to be launched at the end of 2012.
Specifications for Hemisphere 140 yacht:
Length Overall: 42,50 m
Length Between Perpendiculars: 38,40 m
Maximum Beam: 8,20 m
Maximum Draft: 2,10 m
Maximum Displacement: 182,0 ton
Light Displacement: 145,0 ton
Diesel Capacity: 35.000 lt
Top Speed: 19 knots
Fast Cruising Speed: 15 knots
Autonomy: 3500 nautical miles
Type: Semi Displacement
Hull Classification: Lloyd’s Register
Hull Material: Aluminium
Superstructure Material: Aluminium

Hydrodynamics Tests
Hull Design: VRIPACK (The Netherlands)
Interior Design: MCP Team

Engines: 2 x CAT C32 ACERT 1825 BH
Flag:
Classification : MCA/MI Commercial
Night Sleep:
Cabins: 10
Passengers:12
Heads: 12
Crew: 7 + 1 Captain
Crew bunks: 04 Single+1 Queen size

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