AKULA
Yacht for Sale

• Aft Saloon

• Dining Room

• Sauna

• Fitness Room

• Massage Room

• Aft Dec k seating area

• Upper Deck Solarium / Sun Room

• Upper Aft Deck Sun Terrace

• Sun / Observation Deck

• 15m x 10m Maximum size (EC155/S76)

• 4.5 ton maximum weight

• Suitable for Helicopter sling loading

• Retractable Hanger (will fit Squirrel or Agusta 109)

• 5,000 litres Helicopter fuel capacity

• Refueling station at deck level with 103 l/m flow rate

• Folding Safety Railings

• Tie-down Points

• GALLEY
  • 1 x LecnoInox range
  • 1 x Retigo RM Gastro oven
  • 2 x Whirlpool fridge
  • 1 x LecnoInox grill
  • 1 x Candy microwave
  • 1 x Matsui freezer
  • 1 x Simag icemaker
  • 2 x Miele professional dishwashers
  • 1 x Electrolux, Arthur Martin winecooler
  • Fwd of Galley walk-in fridge
  • Lower deck walk-in freezer

• LAUNDRY
  • 1 x Miele pro washing machine, fwd laundry
  • 1 x Electrolux washing machine, fwd laundry
  • 1 x Miele pro dryer, fwd laundry
  • 1 x Electrolux dryer, fwd laundry
  • 1 x Electrolux washing machine, aft laundry
  • 1 x Electrolux washing machine,aft laundry
  • 1 x Electrolux dryer, aft laundry
  • 1 x Electroluxryer, aft laundry
  • 1 x Miele pressing unit
  • 2 x Rowenta pro perfect irons, aft laundry
  • 1 x Bosch iron, fwd laundry
  • 1 x Laurastar iron, fwd laundry

• SAFETY
  • 4 x 20-person Viking liferafts
  • 10 x Perry Solas liferings
  • EPIRBS: ACR Cobham 406 on Bridge deck
  • 2 x Sets of flares

• FIREFIGHTING
  • 8 x Heat detectors
  • 74 x Smoke detectors
  • 1 x Optical
  • 22 x Call points
  • Fixed CO2 system in Engine Room
  • 6 x Portable C02 extiguishers
  • 35 x Foam & powder extinguishers
  • 8 x Hydrants throughout
  • 2 x Pumps
  • Foam equipment
  • 4 x FFE firefighting suite, aft air handler locker - Drager

• SECURITY
  • 5 x Cameras (3 x main deck, 1 x pantry, 1 x mast)
  • 1 x Monitor, Crew mess
  • 1 x Code lock door alarm
  • 1 x Motion detector to security light on gangway

Formerly a Dutch navy pilot vessel AKULA was converted to a world cruising explorer yacht in 1999 at the Vosper Thornycraft shipyard. BMT Nigel Gee provided all naval architecture and structural design for the conversion including the addition of a flight deck and helicopter hangar.

Refit work was completed at Vosper Thornycraft in 1999. A further interior and exterior refit was completed at H2X in La Ciotat in 2008. Engine overhaul in Malta in 2010. Akula is a wonderful example of a well-kept conversion from her working days as a Dutch Pilot vessel.

Originally built in Holland to the highest Dutch naval specification, her condition today reflects her high standard of construction and the maintenance and care that has followed throughout her life until now.

Akula was refitted to accommodate professional helicopter operations and to be able to cruise the most unfriendly of oceans in style, safety and comfort. Akula is equipped with four Vosper stabilizers that assist rough weather heli-operations allowing comfortable landings in up to around Force 6 weather conditions.

Three main diesel electric engines provide single screw propulsion and power. Together with the silenced generators sound (DB) levels compare well with modern day building standards. Stern and bow thrusters allow for ease of maneuvering and positioning. This vessel, with its sturdy launches and equipment reflects the type of use she was intended for and portrays the feeling of strength and safety with a homely, comfortable atmosphere.

• REFITS
  • Vosper GB, 1999
  • Complete refit & conversion to Heli-ops Yacht Explorer H2X La Ciotat, 2008
  • Interior and exterior.
  • Engine and Generator Overhaul Malta 2010