New 61m research focused explorer yacht concept unveiled

The 61m (200ft) Arctic Owl is geared towards scientific research and accommodates a Worx NEMO submarine and has space for two submarines.

Steven Kozloff has unveiled his latest concept, 61m (200ft) explorer yacht Arctic Owl, designed with a focus on assisting scientific research projects.

The uniquely shaped vessel accommodates a Worx NEMO submarine and comes equipped with two aft cranes to load and off-load research equipment. She also features a helideck and a hangar to accommodate an additional helicopter.

Render of tender next to Artic Owl Concept
The explorer yacht accommodates a U-Boat Worx NEMO submarine © Steven Kozloff

The concept marries explorer capabilities with all the comforts associated with a superyacht. Guests have their pick of spots to relax, she sports a large bow-placed swimming pool and lounge area and two additional lounge areas available on her flybridge aft and flybridge. The flybridge is also home to a generously sized spa.

She can accommodate up to ten guests across six cabins, including two master cabins with panoramic views, and cruises at 16 knots for 6,000nm.

Arctic Owl concept
Artic Owl is part of Steven Kozloff's Goliath Series © Steven Kozloff

Arctic Owl is part of Kozloff’s Goliath Series, a set of purpose-built steel hulled motor yachts with ice-class hulls. Other concepts in the series include NARVALO, a 134m (440ft), six-deck, three-masted polar class sailing yacht, Caribu, a 113m (370ft) polar class sailing yacht with a 177 square-meter (1913 sq. ft) aircraft hangar and KOSATKA, a large explorer yacht with a 22,000nm range.

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