About Nurja
NURJA is one of very few SWATH (Small Waterplane Area Twin Hull) superyachts in existence. The SWATH design provides exceptional stability and seakeeping compared to conventional monohull or catamaran yachts of equivalent size.
- 40.5 m132′ 10″Length
- 2008YearRefit 2024
- 5Guest cabins12 guests
- 2 × CaterpillarEngines2,200 hp, 14,837 h
- 4,000 nmRange13 kn cruise
- 17.78 m58′ 4″Beam
Specifications
Nurja at a glance
Dimensions
- Length
- 40.5 m132′ 10″
- Beam
- 17.78 m58′ 4″
- Draught
- 4.1 m13′ 5″
- Gross tonnage
- 926
- Decks
- 3
Accommodation
- Guests
- 12 in 5 cabins
- Crew
- 8 in 9 cabins
Build
- Year
- 2008 · refit 2024
- Hull
- Mono Hull · steel
- Superstructure
- aluminium
- Classification
- Germanischer Lloyd
Performance
- Engines
- 2 × Caterpillar C32
- Total power
- 1,640.6 kW · 2,200 hp
- Engine hours
- 14,837 h
- Max speed
- 15 kn
- Cruising speed
- 13 kn
- Range
- 4,000 nm
- Fuel capacity
- 81,000 l
- Water capacity
- 71,000 l
Design & history
- Naval architect
- Abeking & Rasmussen
- Exterior design
- Abeking & Rasmussen
- Interior design
- Focus Yacht Design GmbH
- Previous names
- Silver Cloud
Swat Technology
- NURJA is one of very few SWATH (Small Waterplane Area Twin Hull) superyachts in existence. The SWATH design provides exceptional stability and seakeeping compared to conventional monohull or catamaran yachts of equivalent size.
- Twin Strut Configuration
- The twin-strut arrangement reduces noise created by wave action between the hulls by giving disturbed water an escape path — a significant advantage over conventional catamaran forms.
- Stability
- There is no real limit to wave height for operability — wave height and period between peaks are factors for comfort, not safety. Unlike catamarans, a SWATH vessel does not suffer the "hull spreading" effect in heavy seas due to the displacement aspect of the hulls. Damage stability rated to two flooded compartments — vessel remains afloat and stable even with water at main deck level.
- Roll/Pitch Control
- Marine Dynamics Inc. active control system integrated with the Böning AMCS (see Ship Automation section). Achieves comparable results for roll as for pitch trimming. System recommissioned during refit. Four fin stabilizers provide active stabilization at anchor and underway.
- Pressure Sensor System
- Monitors hull pressure differential — critical for SWATH trim capability. Integrated into the Böning distributed processing network.
- Trim Tab System
- Trim tabs on rudders increase rudder efficiency and reduce turbulence effects — a SWATH-specific feature.
- Noise & Vibration
- No unnatural noise underway — the SWATH platform delivers the quiet, stable ride the design promises.
Propulsion & Steering
- Main Engines
- 2 x Caterpillar C32 ACERT Diesel (820 kW / 1,100 hp each) at 2,100 RPM
- Comprehensive overhaul 2021-2024 including crankshaft overhaul, new turbochargers, injector replacement, cylinder head inspection
- FAT tested December 2022 by Zeppelin Power Systems
- Propulsion
- Twin-screw configuration, 2 shafts
- Gear Boxes
- 2 x ZF 3310. Fully serviced during refit — complete disassembly, reconditioning and re-assembly by Otto Piening GmbH
- Gearbox Couplings
- 2 x Vulkan couplings (Vulkardan E elements). Complete overhaul including new disc flanges, diaphragms and all fasteners
- Engine Mounts & Vibration Dampers
- New Vulkan couplings and vibration dampers installed on main engines during refit
- Propellers
- Ø1,750 mm diameter, 1.32 m pitch, G-NiAlBz (nickel-aluminium-bronze)
- Propeller Shafts
- 2 x shafts — spare parts sourced during refit
- Rudder
- Rudder blades and shafts removed during refit, inspected, polished and reinstalled
- Trim tabs on rudders for increased efficiency (SWATH-specific feature — see SWATH Hull Technology)
- Steering System
- Hydraulic — overhauled during refit including pump and valve service
- Bow Thruster
- Aburas 13, model STT-102033, 104 kW
Safety & Security
- CCTV
- Böning AHD-VDCU video control system with PTZ cameras, fixed dome cameras, underwater thru-hull camera and industrial-grade cameras. Integrated with bridge workstation displays. Optional FLIR thermal imaging capability. Full system details in Ship Automation section.
- Fixed Firefighting System
- CO2 galley installation system
- Fire station on lower deck
- Fire Detection
- Automatic fire alarm loop integrated into Böning AMCS via Modbus protocol and CAN-bus network. See Ship Automation section.
- Firefighting Equipment
- Portable handheld fire extinguishers throughout
- Fire hoses throughout including 13 fire hydrants and fire suits
- Life Rafts
- 2 x liferafts, total capacity 50 persons
- Breathing Apparatus
- 3 x units with 9 bottles total
- Immersion Suits
- 20 suits
- Life Saving Equipment
- 7 x lifebuoys, 22 x lifejackets
- Weathertight & Fire Doors
- All functioning
- EPIRB 1 x ACR GlobalFix V4, 406 MHz, float-free
- SART 2 x Jotron Tron AIS-SART
- SSAS Ship Security Alert System installed
- Pilot Ladder No dedicated pilot ladder. Portside passerelle used for pilot boarding.
- Medical Equipment Class-approved medical kits. No advanced medical equipment.
- Note All principal certificates renewed October 2024, valid until October 2029, including IOPP (survey 20 Oct 2024, valid until 19 Oct 2029). DNV class survey completed October 2024.
Paint Job
- Complete hull and superstructure repaint (Jotun Mega + Intershield ENA + Interthane 990)
Communication & Navigation
- COMMUNICATION
- Satellite Communications
- Intellian v100NX 16W VSAT system (installed 2023, OmniAccess)
- 2 x Thrane & Thrane LT-3100S INMARSAT Ship Earth Stations
- VHF/DSC Radiotelephones
- 2 x Sailor 7224 VHF with independent antenna and power supply
- MF Radio
- Sailor 6000 MF/HF
- GMDSS Equipment
- Sea Area A1 + A2 + A3
- 1 x ACR GlobalFix V4 EPIRB (406 MHz, float-free)
- 2 x Jotron Tron AIS-SART
- 1 x Furuno NX-700 NAVTEX
- 3 x Jotron Tron TR30 SAR transceivers
- Internal Communications
- Phones and radios
- Loudhailer System
- No handheld loudhailer. PA system available through phone system for emergencies.
- NAVIGATION
- Ship Automation
- Böning AMCS integrated bridge system — see dedicated Ship Automation section above
- ECDIS
- Provided
- Radar
- 2 x 9 GHz radar systems with ARPA, automatic tracking aid, and electronic plotting aid
- Gyro Compass
- Provided
- Autopilot
- Anschütz Autopilot NP2035
- Multi-function Display
- Böning AHD 1200 PC wheelhouse workstations serve as the integrated bridge displays, combining alarm management, vessel monitoring, and navigation data. See Ship Automation section for full specifications.
- Weather Station / Wind Instruments
- Apparent wind indicator (speed and direction). No dedicated weather station.
- Rudder Angle Indicators
- Rudder, propeller, thrust, pitch and operational mode indicators on bridge
- AIS
- Provided
- Speed & Distance
- Through-water and over-ground devices provided
- Echo Sounder
- Provided
- BNWAS
- Bridge Navigational Watch Alarm System — provided
- LRIT
- Long Range Identification & Tracking — provided
Electrical
- Power Management
- 400 VAC, 3-phase, 50 Hz
- Emergency Power
- 400 VAC, 3-phase, 50 Hz, 96 kW capacity, minimum 18 hours duration
- Emergency diesel room fan replaced during refit. Emergency generator ventilation: Action Air Mode 6 actuators with thermal release.
- Batteries
- GMDSS Reserve Lead-acid, 220 Ah, Sailor 6081 automatic charger (max 20A)
- Main Battery Bank 24V lead-acid system, 2 blocks x 12 cells (Type A412/100 F10 EXIDE, 100 Ah). Charging-rectifier: 3 x 400 VAC input, 60A DC output.
- Shore Power Connection
- 3 x 400V / N / PE / 50 Hz, 125A. Plug Schneider 400V 125A.
- Electrical Distribution
- 400V system. Extensive rewiring during refit.
- Lighting System
- Complete LED lighting refit (interior, exterior and technical spaces)
- Navigation light control via Böning AHD-DPS02 system (see Ship Automation section) — 14-light basic module with automatic service monitoring
- Interior LED lighting upgraded throughout
- Alarm & Monitoring
- Fire alarm system integrated into Böning AMCS via Modbus protocol (see Ship Automation section)
- Alternators
- New alternators installed during refit
- Shore Power & Sockets
- Switchable sockets 4 x Skylounge, 2 x Mainsalon
- Gira brand socket and switch covers throughout main deck, upper deck and bridge deck
- SHIP AUTOMATION & INTEGRATED BRIDGE
- NURJA's ship management platform is a Böning AMCS (Alarm Management & Control System) — a fully integrated automation system that unifies bridge displays, engine monitoring, navigation lighting, fire alarm, CCTV, and vessel systems monitoring into a single DNV-certified network. FAT tested December 2022 by DNV.
- Bridge Workstations
- Multiple AHD 1200 PC wheelhouse display systems (software v1.5.164) serve as the primary bridge interface — combining alarm management, vessel status, and navigation system monitoring into integrated workstation displays. These function as the vessel's central multi-function displays.
- Additional Displays
- AHD 1215 G PC/Display units in Chief Engineer's cabin
- AHD 1219 G PC/Display units in Engine Room (Port and Starboard)
- Vessel Monitoring
- 7 distributed processing units (AHD-DPU 9, IDs 10-70) across the vessel, monitoring power management, engine data, fuel oil, fresh water, and bilge valve systems. All feeding into the bridge workstation displays.
- Network Architecture
- Dual CAN-bus backbone (CANLine 3, CANLine 4) with automatic failover for redundancy. Modbus RS485/422 interface for legacy system integration. The dual-bus architecture ensures no single point of failure in the ship management network.
- Navigation Light Control
- Böning AHD-DPS02 navigation light system — 14-light basic module expandable to 42 lights, with CAN-bus integration and automatic service monitoring that records operating hours and switching cycles for each light.
- Fire Detection & Alarm
- Fire alarm loop integrated into AMCS via Modbus protocol with automatic detection via the CAN-bus network.
- CCTV Integration
- Böning AHD-VDCU video control system (16/16 version, up to 16 cameras) integrated with bridge workstation displays via AHD-VCP control panel. Camera network includes PTZ cameras, fixed dome cameras, vari-focal dome cameras, an underwater thru-hull camera (IP68), and an industrial-grade heated-lens camera. Optional FLIR thermal imaging capability.
- Switching & Power
- AHD-SAS 15 switching systems, AHD-PS 30 and AHD-PS 47 power supply units, AHD-R 101-2 resolver systems.
Stabilizers
- Stabilisers details 4 x fin stabilizer units by Hydro Control Maschinenbau GmbH (A&R Nb 6480) with Marine Dynamics Inc. roll/pitch control system, integrated with Böning AMCS. Underway and Zero Speed.
Mechanical
- GENERAL MECHANICAL
- Generators 2 x Caterpillar C9, 189 kW each; 25,971h (Port), 35,102 (Starboard)
- Fuel Filters
- Filter before FO transfer pump + FO separator in each engine room
- Fuel Oil Separator
- Oily water separator installed (MARPOL compliant), serviced during refit
- Firefighting & Bilge Pump
- Bilge system inspected and serviced during refit. Bilge valve systems monitored via Böning AMCS distributed processing units.
- Fresh Water Makers
- HEM 30, DUPLEX 4000, capacity 2 x 15,000 litres/day (30,000 l/day total)
- Fresh water generator connections installed during refit
- Hot Water Boilers
- 1 x 600 litre capacity, 15 bar, stainless steel with 50 litre expansion tank — installed during refit
- Black & Grey Water Treatment
- Hamann AG HL-Cont sewage treatment plant
- Grey water systems completely renewed during refit
- Air Conditioning
- Dual AC units (AC1 & AC2) with Dometic Condaria fan coil units throughout
- Main Salon 2 x FCU
- Bridge 2 x FCU AP8 Standard
- Captain's Cabin 1 x FCU AP3 Standard
- Sky Lounge 1 x FCU Twin 18 Standard
- Laundry 1 x FCU Twin 18 Standard
- All fan coil units replaced during refit. 5 x operating element controllers.
- Hydraulic Systems
- Multiple independent hydraulic circuits overhauled during refit: steering system (ram overhaul), accommodation ladder (dual ram system), stabilization (separate pump for 4 fins), side boarding ladder, tender crane (upgraded with reinforced foundation), sea terrace (swivel drives). Directional control valves replaced. Additional outboard valves installed.
Deck
- NURJA's aft deck opens onto a foldable sea terrace and swimming platform — 3.2 metres in length, finished in synthetic teak teak. A carbon fibre swim ladder by Swiss Carbon provides direct ocean access. The self-levelling passarelle features hydraulic 180-degree rotation and wireless remote operation for tender boarding and shore access, complemented by a full-replacement side boarding ladder to port.
- On the bridge deck aft, a new tender crane with 2,500 kg safe working load handles the Buster Magnum Cabin and RIB Wahoo SP190. The heli deck forward on the upper deck is finished in synthetic teak with an integrated awning system and full CCTV coverage. Two Harken 4000 CLR TopCustom electric mooring winches, a dual-motor anchor windlass system, and additional cleats and bollards complete the deck equipment. All original teak decking has been replaced with synthetic teak (Bolidt/Flexiteek) throughout.
Galley & Laundry
- MAIN GALLEY EQUIPMENT
- Cooking Equipment
- Full commercial galley with custom stainless steel cabinetry, combi steamer with dedicated hood, 8.3 m² stainless steel ceiling cassettes and PU moulded anti-slip flooring
- Dishwasher
- Miele Professional G.7856
- Other
- Pre-wash shower system
- Waste collector system
- PANTRIES AND OTHERS
- Refrigeration/Freezer
- Walk-in fridge, walk-in freezer (2.0 sqm), dry store
- Multiple fridge/freezer units port and starboard of galley
- Wine cooler in pantry
- CREW GALLEY / MESS EQUIPMENT
- Refrigeration/Freezer
- Bosch Refrigerator in crew mess room
- Wine Storage
- Wine cooler in pantry
- Main Laundry Equipment
- Laundry room located lower deck aft
- Washers 2 x Miele PWG045 plus LP
- Dryers 2 x Miele Professional PT7135 plus
Audiovisual
- AV/IT Network
- 2 x 48-port Cisco switches (bridge rack) interconnected via 10G fibre optic, plus 1 x 24-port switch (technical space rack). Wi-Fi 6 wireless LAN with Cisco Access Points and multi-user MIMO. VLAN configuration: Guest, Owner, Crew, Security, Business, and Management networks. Remote network administration via VSAT.
- Video Distribution
- Crestron DM NVX streaming solution — 4K60 4:4:4 with HDR support. Network-based encoders/decoders with advanced HDCP, EDID resolution management, CEC signal management, and USB signal routing.
- Control System
- Crestron Automation system with hard button remotes (iPad/iPhone integration optional)
- Kaleidescape Entertainment
- 1 x 24TB central media server, 6 x Strato C player units, 6 x NVX encoders. Movie library preloading included. Parental controls with passcode.
- Server Infrastructure
- 2 x 19" rack-mountable servers (AMD CPU, 128GB RAM, 2x 10G interfaces, redundant PSU each). Central storage: 12 x 1.92TB SSD. Backup NAS: 8 x 8TB HDD.
- Audio
- Discrete in-ceiling speakers with multi-channel amplifiers in cabin audio zones
- Soundbar integration in cabins
- Cabins
- All guest cabins equipped with flat screen TVs and Crestron DM NVX receivers with soundbars
- Master Cabin Sony 165 cm (~65")
- Main Deck Guest Cabins Samsung 109 cm (~43") each
- Sky Lounge Samsung 109 cm (~43")
Other Facilities
- DNV-certified elevator connecting all decks (5-year survey completed October 2024). Private owner's gym on upper deck adjacent to master suite. Owner's balcony off master suite. Heated bathroom floors throughout. Full air conditioning throughout (Dometic Condaria — see Mechanical section). Intellian v100NX VSAT satellite communications. Wi-Fi 6 throughout (Cisco Access Points — see Entertainment section). Legionella testing completed December 2023. Sea trial report available on request.
Interior Description
- The full-beam Master Suite occupies the Upper Deck with a king bed (210 cm x 200 cm) and is reached by the DNV-certified elevator. A raised platform bed commands 180-degree panoramic views, while a private balcony opens directly from the suite. His and Her bathrooms each feature dedicated showers with heated floors, and the His bathroom includes a bathtub. A separate owner's office adjoins the suite, and a private gym is accessible directly through Her bathroom — offering dedicated privacy on the owner's deck.
- Four guest cabins are situated on the Main Deck, each with ensuite bathroom featuring WC and bidet. The two aft cabins (port and starboard) each have king beds (210 cm x 200 cm). The two forward cabins (port and starboard) are configured as twins (196 cm x 140 cm & 196 cm x 104 cm). One cabin includes a pullman berth for flexible sleeping arrangements, accommodating up to 12 guests across all staterooms. A guest day head is also provided on the Main Deck.
- The gym on the Upper Deck is adjacent to the Master Suite, equipped with a water rowing machine, yoga mats, kettle bells, dumbbells, exercise stepper, fitness ball, medicine ball, and skipping ropes. A DNV-certified elevator connects all decks (5-year survey completed October 2024).
Refit
- Original Build 2008, Abeking & Rasmussen, Lemwerder, Germany
- Previous Name Silver Cloud
- Previous Refit 2018
- Major Refit 2021-2024 (October 2021 - November 2024)
- Comprehensive refit at Abeking & Rasmussen SE, Lemwerder, Germany
- HULL & STRUCTURAL
- Complete hull and superstructure paint (Jotun Mega + Intershield ENA + Interthane 990)
- Bridge deck modifications with new tender crane (SWL 2,000 kg)
- Upper deck extension construction
- New sea terrace (foldable swimming platform, 3.2m x 2.4m)
- New accommodation ladder (swivel design, 180° rotation)
- New side boarding ladder (port side, full replacement)
- Complete synthetic teak decking replacing original teak
- Heli deck extension with awning system
- New bollards, cleats and mooring equipment
- Ultrasonic thickness measurements (Jan 2024)
- PROPULSION & MACHINERY
- Main engines (2x CAT C32) comprehensive overhaul crankshafts, turbochargers, injectors, cylinder heads
- FAT tested December 2022 by Zeppelin Power Systems
- Generators (2x CAT C9) overhauled crankshafts, new engine mounts, coupling elements, aftercoolers, heat exchangers
- Gearboxes (2x ZF 3310) fully serviced by Otto Piening GmbH
- Vulkan couplings (Vulkardan E) completely overhauled
- New vibration dampers on main engines
- Rudder system removed, inspected, polished, reinstalled
- 4 x fin stabilizers removed, inspected, refinished, reinstalled
- Bow thruster propeller serviced
- New alternators
- Generator exhaust gas system renewed
- Oily water separator serviced
- ELECTRICAL, ELECTRONICS & SHIP AUTOMATION
- Böning AMCS ship automation system FAT tested by DNV (alarm management, dynamic positioning, engine monitoring, navigation lighting, fire alarm, CCTV — all on dual CAN-bus network with automatic failover)
- Complete LED lighting refit (interior, exterior and technical spaces)
- AV/IT system Cisco networking, Crestron DM NVX 4K video, servers, Wi-Fi 6
- CCTV system Böning AHD-VDCU with PTZ, dome, underwater and industrial cameras
- Navigation lighting Böning AHD-DPS02 LED control system
- VSAT Intellian v100NX 16W installed
- Wing station conversion
- Mooring winches 2x Harken 4000 CLR TopCustom electric
- New alternators
- Switchable sockets and Gira covers throughout
- INTERIOR
- Complete interior redesign by Focus Yacht Design
- Main Salon new flooring, wooden veneer walls, bar, blackout blinds, curtains
- Sky Lounge renovated
- Bridge/Wheelhouse complete renovation, new automatic doors, new bridge console
- Guest cabins refitted (4 cabins on main deck)
- Corridors renovated (all decks)
- Gym fitted (upper deck)
- Crew areas renovated
- Galley refitted with custom stainless steel cabinetry
- MECHANICAL SYSTEMS
- AC system Dometic Condaria fan coil units replaced throughout
- Hot water boiler 600L stainless steel, 15 bar
- Fresh water generator connections installed
- Grey water pipework completely renewed
- Black water system serviced
- HYDRAULIC SYSTEMS
- Steering system overhaul (pump and valve service)
- Accommodation ladder hydraulic system installed
- Side boarding ladder hydraulic system
- Tender crane hydraulic system upgraded
- Sea terrace hydraulic swivel drives installed
- Directional control valves replaced
- Additional outboard valves installed
- SAFETY & COMPLIANCE
- All principal certificates renewed October 2024 (valid until October 2029), including IOPP.
- Underwater maintenance January–February 2026, Cartagena, Spain.
- DNV class survey completed October 2024
- Full classification renewal 100 A5 Motor yacht, MC AUT
- Legionella testing completed December 2023
- Elevator 5-year survey completed October 2024
Shipyard
Built by Abeking & Rasmussen
Abeking & Rasmussen (A&R) is a leading German shipyard based in Lemwerder, near Bremen, that specialises in the construction of fully custom superyachts ranging from 40 to 125 metres in length,…
Cornelius Kistler
Founder bY.s & CEOSwitzerland
Cornelius Kistler is a Basel-based yacht broker, founder and CEO of breezeYachting.swiss, with more than 160 yacht sales to his name.
