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NORN is a 90-metre motor yacht with an exterior design created by Espen Oeino International, featuring precise geometry with flat surfaces, straight lines, and angular corners. The interior was designed by Dölker & Voges Design of Hamburg. The yacht is equipped with zero-speed stabilizers for smooth and comfortable travel and offers entertainment options for every occasion, including an outdoor cinema and a liftable pool floor with dance floor illumination. A dynamic positioning system enables electronic anchoring in sensitive and remote areas, protecting the seabed and allowing for safe mooring regardless of water depth.The construction was managed by Cornelsen & Partner, who paid meticulous attention to detail to ensure that every aspect of the yacht met the highest standards of craftsmanship and innovation.

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This 295-Foot Gigayacht Has a Pool That Turns Into a Dance Floor When You’re Ready to Party

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Known in the shipyard as Project 1601, Norn ’s interior by Dölker + Voges carries on the exterior motifs seen in the exterior, according to a press release. The Hamburg-based firm has also helped design other superyachts like Octopus, Pelorus, Eclipse , Aquijo , and the world’s largest superyacht, Azzam .

Norn ’s special features include zero-speed stabilizers for comfort at anchor, as well as an outside cinema. The pool has a lifting floor with special lighting that transforms it into a dance floor. As with most gigayachts now coming on the market, Norn has dynamic positioning that allows it into areas that are prohibited to most conventional yachts. The boat can hold its position electronically (no anchor or chains dragging along the sea bottom) so it can cruise in sensitive environmental areas or marine sanctuaries.

Norn ’s project manager was Cornelsen and Partner, which also oversaw the build of Project Celerius, a 388-footer by Abeking & Rasmussen that hit the water for the first time in December 2022.  

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Introducing NORN: A Pioneering 90m Superyacht by Lürssen

German shipbuilding titan, Lürssen, has once again pushed the boundaries of yacht design and engineering with its latest delivery, NORN. This remarkable 90-meter superyacht embarked on her maiden voyage on April 29, 2023, after a successful construction period under the watchful eye of Cornelsen & Partner as the Project Manager.

NORN, previously known as Project 1601, was commissioned by a seasoned owning couple who had enjoyed the luxury and performance of their 70-meter Lürssen yacht for over two decades. With their desire for unparalleled design, engineering, and comfort for their family, they turned to renowned yacht designer Espen Oeino for the exterior. Oeino delivered a masterpiece that features flat surfaces, straight lines, and angular corners, exuding a sense of geometrical precision that is evident in every aspect of the yacht.

The vessel's interior, designed by Dölker + Voges, complements the crispness of the exterior styling, reflecting the same design themes throughout. In line with the Lürssen tradition, NORN is outfitted with state-of-the-art technology and engineering systems. Among the standout features are zero-speed stabilizers, an outdoor cinema, and a liftable pool floor with dance floor illumination.

In addition, NORN is equipped with a dynamic positioning system that allows for electronic anchoring in sensitive and remote locations. This innovative feature safeguards the seabed while providing secure mooring, regardless of water depth.

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90m Lürssen yacht Norn arrives in London

The 90-metre Lürssen Norn has arrived in London following delivery from the yard in Germany. According to BOATPro , the 3,600 GT superyacht left Rendsburg in early May and touched into the waters of Sweden, stopping in the port of Helsingborg on 9 June. She then began the journey to London and has since anchored in front of Tower Bridge.

The yacht's military styling could have her mistaken for a navy vessel, but Espen Øino has purposefully penned the yacht with her characteristic hard lines, sharp angles and greenhouse-style glazing along the amidships section of the superstructure. This is the second Øino and Lürssen crossover to sport this distinctive style, after 70.7-metre Skat in 2002.

It's likely that Norn was built for the same owner who commissioned Skat, a s Lürssen has previously said that Norn was built for an experienced owner. The word "Skat" is a Danish pet name meaning "treasure", while "Norn" translates to "fate".

The yacht's interior is by Dölker + Voges and follows the same concept as the exterior. Features include an aft deck helipad on the upper deck and a main deck pool with a transparent rim and changeable depth, meaning she can be drained of water and the floor can be raised to form a dancefloor or entertainment space. There is a second dip pool on the upper deck forward.

There are several other yachts in London as of June 12, including 54.3-metre Revelry  and 56-metre Australia .

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Watch: Official launch video of Lürssen expedition yacht NORN

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By Nina Done   16 February 2023

Lürssen has just dropped their official launch video of the 90m (295ft) expedition yacht NORN , known throughout her build as Project 1601, from their Rendsburg facilities in Germany last week, with footage revealing the moment it first hit the water. 

Showcasing a striking oblique reverse bow and angular profile, the German shipyard also revealed the expedition yacht’s name NORN upon her launch, which in Norse means fate. The yard is also confirmed to be behind the yacht's naval architecture, with Espen Øino International responsible for her rugged exterior styling. 

Meanwhile, the 3,600 GT yacht’s interiors are the work of Hamburg studio Dölker+Voges Design.

By watching the film clip, you can take in the expedition yacht 's utilitarian profile, befitting of her ice-class status, while her sharp exterior lines are balanced out by soft curves for a rugged yet luxurious explorer-style look.

The exact specifications of her ocean-going capabilities remain a secret, but it is expected that she will be able to cruise in some of the world’s remotest oceans.

Other Lürssen projects in the pipeline

This comes at the start of another busy year for Lürssen with the 137m (449ft) yacht LUMINANCE launched in the same week as yacht NORN, and the 125-meter Project Jag set to be delivered later this year.

Other major projects currently underway at Lürssen include the 142-metre Project Alibaba, due for delivery in 2024.

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Expedition yacht NORN will undergo sea trials in the coming months and is expected to be delivered in the spring. It is not believed that she will be available to charter upon delivery. 

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