Green Yard Unveils 100-m Polar Expedition Yacht

Norway’s Green Yard has unveiled the KLEVEN KY100, a 100-meter Polar Class expedition yacht that marks the shipbuilder’s move into developing and owning its own yacht designs.

Developed by Green Yard Kleven in cooperation with Opalinski Design House and HAV Design, KY100 combines the yard’s offshore and polar vessel experience with contemporary superyacht design. The PC5 vessel is designed for worldwide operations, including polar waters, with a cruising speed of 18 knots and range of approximately 10,000 nautical miles.

KY100 is based on a proven hull form and technical platform, with Green Yard saying the project has progressed beyond the concept stage to include a general arrangement, technical specification, supplier list and construction methodology. The design is intended to provide the foundation for a future family of KLEVEN expedition yachts and yacht support vessels.

The yacht features hybrid battery propulsion and an 8-MWh battery system capable of pure battery operation in “silent mode,” allowing the vessel to anchor with its generators shut down. Dual-fuel engines capable of operating on methanol are available as an option.

Expedition features include an integrated helicopter hangar sized for an Airbus ACH160, enclosed forward and aft tender hangars, a Polar Panorama Lounge, aft beach club