MASTER enables you to travel greater distances in more remote areas, in greater safety and comfort and with lower emissions

“After looking at traditional and nontraditional propulsion options including propellers, azipods, azipulls, forward-facing pods, and even double-prop thrusters, we ultimately decided on eVSPs.”

Drawing on their in-depth knowledge of explorer yacht conversions, ICON Yachts drove the decision to install eVSPs. In addition to doing propulsion feasibility studies on all of the above and more, ICON took a holistic approach to selecting machinery and equipment. First and foremost this included the need to create an unforgettable on-board living environment, mindful of the best solution and not driven by price considerations.

A yacht is more than one thing to her owner: she is a floating real estate asset, a remote office, a holiday retreat, a place for family time, a means of exploration and discovery, pure adventure, a tool for business or even just maybe an investment. In every case the owners’ requirements in terms of comfort and performance must be catered for, especially in the case of long voyages. The bar is so much higher than it was even 10 years ago.

eVSPs proved to be an unbeatable package under whatever scenario, including Polar Code certification and stability requirements. They are environmentally friendly and operate with low noise emissions and minimal energy consumption.

Conceived for worldwide operations including in isolated harsh regions, eVSPs have just started to gain traction in exploration yachting. They aren’t exceptionally novel (Eric Schneider actually completed his first design 90 years ago), but they are exceptionally efficient.