Australian shipyard Silver Yachts, based in Fremantle, specialises in the construction of custom high-performance aluminium superyachts and power catamarans measuring between 22 and 100 metres in length.
ounded by German entrepreneur Guido Krass as Hanseatic Marine in 2005, the shipyard quickly gained international attention with the launch of the 73-metre Silver (now Rabdan) in 2007, the world’s largest all-aluminium superyacht at the time. Cementing Silver Yachts’ reputation as an industry leader in advanced lightweight construction, the shipyard changed its name to Silver Yachts in 2014. In 2017, the shipyard expanded its facilities following a majority acquisition by China Zhongwang, the largest industrial aluminium manufacturer in Asia, leading to the development of a second production site in Jiangmen, Guangdong Province. Today, Silver Yachts operates from two main facilities: a 6,000-square-metre facility in the Australian Marine Complex and an 8,000-square-metre facility capable of building yachts exceeding 100 metres in Jiangmen. Over the years, Silver Yachts has maintained a long-standing partnership with Norwegian naval architect Espen Øino, who has designed every single yacht since the yard’s inception. Defined by their slender profiles, optimised hull forms, high cruising speeds, and exceptional fuel efficiency, the yachts are instantly recognisable by Silver Yachts’ DNA. Next to new builds, the shipyard also provides full lifecycle technical support. Silver Yachts’ current fleet spans three distinct categories.
The Silver Fast is a fast displacement monohull, including the 77-metre Silver Fast (2015), which has a top speed of 27 knots. The Silver Bold includes the 85-metre Bold (2019), combining explorer capability, helicopter operations, and a 7,000-nautical-mile range. The SilverCat and SpaceCat catamarans offer volumes comparable to 50-metre monohulls while maintaining speeds above 20 knots.