Oceanco's 88.5 m (290 ft) Cloud 9 was delivered in 2015 as Infinity.[4] Her exterior design is the work of Espen Øino and her interior is by Sinot Exclusive Yacht Design and David Kleinberg Design Associates. The Master Suite includes a private exterior deck and whirlpool. Guest accommodations consist of two VIP suites and four spacious guest staterooms. The yacht is fitted with two 4.828 hp (3.600 kW) MTU engines and is capable of reaching speeds of 18.5 knots (34 km/h).[5]
 Cloud 9
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| History | |
|---|---|
 Cayman Islands | |
| Name |
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| Owner | J.K. Rowling[1] |
| Port of registry | Bloody Bay,  Cayman Islands |
| Builder | Oceanco |
| Yard number | Y710 |
| Laid down | 12 January 2012 |
| Launched | 2014 [2] |
| Completed | 3 January 2015 |
| Notes |
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| General characteristics | |
| Class and type | Lloyd's Register |
| Type | Super yacht |
| Tonnage | 2,200 GT |
| Length | 88.5 m (290 ft) |
| Beam | 14.2 m (47 ft) |
| Draft | 4.5 m (15 ft) |
| Propulsion |
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| Speed | 18.5 knots (34 km/h) (maximum) |
| Capacity | 14 passengers |
| Crew | 8[3] |
She was sold by her first owner, Eric Smidt, to Brett Blundy, in 2022 in anticipation of the delivery of a new 117 m (384 ft) Oceanco built Infinity.[6][7] Finally, she was sold in 2023 to the famous novelist author of Harry Potter, J.K. Rowling who rechristened her Samsara.[8]
Specifications
edit- Length Overall: 88.5 m (290 ft)
- Beam Overall: 14.2 m (47 ft)
- Delivered: 2015
- Classification: Lloyd's Register ✠ 100 A1 SSC Yacht (P) MONO G6 ✠ LMC UMS MCA
- Maximum speed: 18.5 knots (34 km/h)
- Accommodation: Master suite with private exterior deck and whirlpool, 2 VIP suites and 4 guest cabins
- Material: Steel hull & Aluminium superstructure
- Engine type: 2 × MTU - 20V 4000 M73L - 4.828 hp (3.600 kW)
- Fuel capacity: 280,000 L / 73,968 US gallons
- Naval architect: Oceanco / Azure
- Exterior designer: Espen Øino
- Interior designer: Sinot Exclusive Yacht Design and David Kleinberg Design Associates
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "nside Samsara Yacht • Oceanco • 2015 • Owner J.K. Rowling".
- ^ "88.50 Metre Oceanco project 710 now launched".
- ^ "88.5m Oceanco, Infinity photos, specs and timeline".
- ^ "Oceanco delivers superyacht Infinity".
- ^ "Fleet".
- ^ "The 89m Oceanco superyacht Infinity has been sold".
- ^ "Oceanco's 117m superyacht Infinity delivered".
- ^ "nside Samsara Yacht • Oceanco • 2015 • Owner J.K. Rowling".
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