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The launch of a large yacht often takes place far from boat shows. Before delivery, sea trials are conducted to validate the vessel?s performance and fine-tune the final adjustments. It was in this context that Feadship released, on May 21, 2026, a new series of photographs of Project 1014 following its sea trials in the North Sea. This 101.20-meter superyacht thus offers a clearer view of its exterior lines and the design work carried out over the past several years.
A silhouette designed for visual continuity
Project 1014 was designed by the British firm RWD. The design emphasizes continuity in the yacht?s lines, with a profile characterized by long, unbroken curves. In the images released after the sea trials, the navy blue hull plays a central role in the vessel?s visual identity.
The designers also incorporated several bronze-colored trim elements. These details contrast with the dark hue of the hull and help define the overall silhouette. The overall design aims to minimize visual breaks between the various decks and superstructures?a particularly complex challenge on a vessel over 100 meters in length.
A project involving several engineering firms
Naval architecture, exterior design, and interior design were entrusted to separate teams.
While the exterior design is by RWD, the interior design is the result of a collaboration between that same firm and the Paris-based studio Chahan Design. This division of labor is common on large-scale projects, where several specialists work simultaneously on different aspects of the yacht.
The naval architecture was developed by Azure Yacht Design & Naval Architecture. This work encompasses, in particular, the vessel?s technical specifications, the overall balance of the hull, and its expected performance at sea. The sea trials in the North Sea are a crucial step in verifying that the yacht?s performance aligns with the objectives defined during its design phase.
Eighteen months of construction in Makkum
The project involved several hundred people until the yacht was completed. According to information provided by Feadship, Project 1014 arrived in November 2024 at the group?s northernmost production site. From that point on, the vessel was outfitted and refined until it took on its final form as a superyacht.
The construction site reports that the work was carried out under the direction of Sijbrand de Vries, site manager, with the support of a team of 450 employees. For a facility of this size, operations encompass everything from technical installations to interior finishes, onboard systems, and the fine-tuning phases leading up to testing.
With these first images from sea trials, Project 1014 is now entering the final stretch of its development program. The sea trials conducted in the North Sea mark an important milestone in the completion of this 101.20-meter yacht, whose design brought together RWD, Chahan Design, and Azure Yacht Design & Naval Architecture on a single project.
