ICON YACHTS WINNER AT THE 2017 WORLD SUPER YACHT AWARDS

MY Legend, one of the four yachts entered for this year’s Rebuilt category stood out from the others. When an owner’s objective is to create a world-roaming expedition yacht with Lloyds A1 Ice Class, and Polar classification, an ex-Russian tug is a pretty good starting point, despite the vessel being 43 years old. This vessel had already been converted into a superyacht but the new owner’s additional requirement for full SOLAS and MCA 13-36 passenger status meant that only the hull, which was extended by 3.6 metres with a remodelled stern to incorporate a bathing platform and 16-person swimming pool, and her main engines could remain intact.

The superstructure was modified to soften her lines but perhaps the most difficult aspects of the rebuild, which was carried out by ICON Yachts, was the installation of a fully classified helipad with refueling facilities while bringing her into SOLAS compliance. In the view of the judges, this was a highly successful rebuilt that readied her for operations in high-latitudes, where she has already cruised.

We are happy to share this success together with Diana Yacht Design, Verkerk Projects and for all those involved – our preferred suppliers and contractors – without which ICON Yachts could not have achieved this remarkable triumph.