About Steel
M/Y STEEL is a 55-metre explorer yacht built by Pendennis, designed for long-range cruising in a wide range of conditions.
Her steel hull and ice-class capability reflect a strong focus on safety and reliability, while her recent refit in 2025 confirms a well-maintained and operationally ready vessel. Proven on long-distance passages, she offers a platform built for autonomy and extended time at sea.
The interior presents a more traditional and distinctive atmosphere, inspired by classic gentlemen’s club design, with enclosed spaces and a strong sense of privacy throughout.
Features such as a heated spa pool with counter-current, a dedicated wine cellar and adjoining cigar lounge contribute to a well-balanced onboard experience, combining capability with character.
KEY FEATURES:
- Ice-classed steel hull, 3 cm thick, capable of breaking through 80 cm of ice
- Timeless classic English gentlemen’s club interior with 7 guest cabins
- Heated endless pool with artificial current
- Bow-mounted dolphin observation basket
- Wine cellar for 600 bottles with adjoining cigar bar
- Expedition-grade galley with a walk-in refrigerator
- 54.9 m180′ 1″Length
- 2009YearRefit 2025
- 7Guest cabins12 guests
- 2 × CaterpillarEngines2,930 hp, 10,155 h
- 5,000 nmRange12 kn cruise
- 9.8 m32′ 2″Beam
Interiors
Step inside Steel
A tour of Steel
Specifications
Steel at a glance
Dimensions
- Length
- 54.9 m180′ 1″
- Beam
- 9.8 m32′ 2″
- Draught
- 3.1 m10′ 2″
- Gross tonnage
- 769
- Decks
- 3
Accommodation
- Guests
- 12 in 7 cabins
- Crew
- 12 in 5 cabins
Build
- Model
- 55m
- Year
- 2009 · refit 2025
- Hull
- Mono Hull · steel
- Superstructure
- aluminium
- Classification
- Lloyd's Register
Performance
- Engines
- 2 × Caterpillar 3512B
- Total power
- 2,186.4 kW · 2,930 hp
- Engine hours
- 10,155 h
- Max speed
- 15 kn
- Cruising speed
- 12 kn
- Range
- 5,000 nm
- Fuel capacity
- 105,991 l
- Water capacity
- 20,820 l
Design & history
- Naval architect
- Pendennis
- Exterior design
- Pendennis
- Interior design
- Liebowitz & Pritchard and Pedri
M/Y Steel
- Built for those who seek more than conventional cruising, M/Y STEEL is a 55-metre explorer yacht conceived for true global navigation. Delivered in 2009 by Pendennis, she stands out for her exceptional robustness, thanks to an ice-class steel hull measuring 3 cm in thickness, allowing her to safely operate in ice conditions of up to 80 cm.
- Freshly repainted in 2025 and carefully maintained throughout her lifetime, STEEL combines expedition capability with a refined, enduring aesthetic.
- A Yacht Designed for Exploration
- Engineered to reach remote destinations without compromise, STEEL offers an impressive transoceanic range of approximately 10,000 nautical miles at 10 knots. Her twin Caterpillar 3512B engines (2 x 1,100 HP) deliver reliable and efficient performance, while Quantum Zero Speed stabilizers ensure maximum comfort both underway and at anchor.
- Her technical setup, including advanced navigation and communication systems, makes her a dependable platform for extended voyages across the globe.
- Atmosphere & Living Spaces
- Inside, the yacht reveals a distinctive ambiance inspired by traditional English gentlemen’s clubs, with interiors by Liebowitz & Partners. Rich textures, warm tones and carefully crafted details create an inviting and characterful environment.
- Accommodation is arranged for up to 12 guests across seven cabins, including a full-beam owner’s suite, two VIP cabins and four twin cabins with additional berths. Up to 12 crew members are accommodated in six cabins, ensuring smooth operations and attentive service.
- Life Onboard
- M/Y STEEL has been designed to offer a unique onboard experience that blends adventure with comfort.
- Guests can enjoy a heated endless pool with counter-current, ideal for both relaxation and exercise, while a forward observation platform provides a privileged vantage point for spotting marine life.
- Throughout the yacht, discreet hidden areas add a sense of intrigue, while the dedicated wine cellar—housing up to 600 bottles—paired with an adjoining cigar lounge, creates a refined setting for evenings onboard.
- The galley, conceived to expedition standards and equipped with a walk-in refrigerator, supports high-level culinary operations even in the most remote cruising grounds.
- Recent Upgrades (2025)
- Full repaint
- Installation of new 5G antenna
- Renewal of exterior upholstery
Shipyard
Built by Pendennis
Pendennis Shipyard is a British custom yacht builder and refit specialist, with more than 35 years of expertise.
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.
