Esquel is a meteorite found near a Patagonian town of the same name, in the Northwest part of the province of Chubut in Argentina. Esquel is the perfect composite of solid metal and translucent crystals, an alluring and highly prized combination.
The journey of Esquel, from its origins in the furthest reaches of space, to a rare destination on Earth is the inspiration behind our latest project, in collaboration with Oceanco, Bozca Design, Gina Brennan and Pelorus Expeditions.
Esquel is a yacht designed to journey to remote and remarkable destinations whilst experiencing the tensions between pure comfort and enterprising expeditions, exploring the world far beyond conventional comfort zones.
Esquel is equipped with a state-of-the-art compact diesel electric propulsion architecture; ultimate engineering to allow uncompromised and autonomous operation throughout the world.
Delivering the toughest and most dependable system, the platform architecture of Esquel was selected to provide maximum redundancy for the lowest possible maintenance, enabling extended expeditions to be accomplished unhindered by operational limitations or compromise.
Esquels system provides for flexible and highly responsive power management throughout the yacht, whether navigating the close confines of the Strait of Magellan, or dynamic positioning in the sensitive waters of the Great Barrier Reef, dependable propulsive and manoeuvring power is instantly on demand with maximum security of supply.
With a top speed of 16.5 knots and a cruising range of 7000 nautical miles Esquel has an endurance aligned to meet extensive cruising including the polar regions where her ice strengthened hull and Polar Classification will enable guests to truly realise her expedition potential.
LENGTH OVERALL: 105 M
LENGTH WATERLINE: 105 M
BEAM MOLDED: 17.5 M
DRAFT (FULL LOAD): 4.3 M
MAX SPEED: 16.5 KNOTS
RANGE AT 13 KNOTS: 7000 NM
MAIN ELEC TRIC PROPULSION MOTORS: 2X 3000 eKW
AUXILIARY ENGINES: 4 X DIESEL @ 1675 eKW + 2X DIESEL @ 725eKW
CLASS / FLAG: LLOYDS REGISTER / CAYMAN ISLAND
CLASS NOTATION: ✠100 A1 SSC, Yacht, MONO G6 ✠LMC UMS
ADDITIONAL NOTATION: SCM, ECO, Polar Code C, DP 1
REGULATORY FRAMEWORK: REG Yacht Code Part A
GROSS TONNAGE: BELOW 5000 GT
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