M/Y ENIGMA XK 72 m
Period of work
2011-2013
Scope of main works
The conversion of a former military vessel (Scottish fisheries protection vessel Norna) into the Explorer yacht Enigma XK. Two years and a half refit with extensive works performed on all the systems onboard and interior accommodations. Semi fairing exterior paint system.
> Read the article
The conversion of FPV Norna into Explorer yacht ENIGMA XK took 2,5 years from first preliminary design until completion. Main works performed were as follow:
• Redesign the exterior profile by adding an Owner’s suite forward, an helideck aft and a glass saloon in the middle, keeping the shape of the bridge deck.
• Redesign new accommodations for 12 guests on main deck, upper deck and bridge deck.
Team
Exterior & interior Design: Philippe Briand & Veerle Battiau – Vitruvius Yachts
Shipdesign: Robert MacFarlane – McFarlane ship design
Accommodations: Brillouet Interiors
Class
Testimony
“
“The conversion of superyacht Enigma XK from a British government-owned Fisheries Protection Vessel designed for service in the roughest of North Atlantic waters, into a comfortable and capable expedition yacht was extremely well done by the La Rochelle-based Atlantic Refit Center, according to the judges.”
Boat International Jury
”
Partners
