Dutch Icon Yachts unveiled its new ice-class expedition yacht project at the Monaco Yacht Show last year, and now has revealed the renderings of the Mission M’s interiors
The yacht’s brutal exterior was designed by Dutch Bernd Weel Design, while all the engineering was developed by Icon Yachts in-house. The project is based on the pre-engineered technical platform, ICON 50, which will allow for a shorter deliver time: according to the shipyard, the Mission M can hit the water approximately two years after the contract is signed.
The vessel is positioned as a versatile explorer yacht. She holds Polar Code C classification, and her steel hull is Ice Class 1D-certified, which allows for high-lattitude navigation in light first-year ice and brash ice conditions. Her increased range will ensure autonomy on longer expeditions: at a speed of 8 knots the Mission M will boast a range of up to 7,000 nautical miles.
The yacht with a displacement hull will be able to carry extensive support fleet on board. The elongated aft deck fitted with a 9.6-ton crane with a 15-metre reach, can accommodate an 8.5-metre Arksen 28 or (a 10-metre ROAM as an option), a 5-metre RIB Ribeye Solas RHIB and two-person U-Boat Worx Nemo Submersible. Jet skis, e-foils, SeaBobs and diving gear will be stored in the garage.
It is interesting to note that the 10-metre deck was originally designed so that it could be converted into a dedicated “science configuration”, which means carrying one laboratory module, one staff module for four scientists and two 20-foot containers for their equipment, which will allow one to use the vessel for full-fledged scientific research.
To make up for the brutal exterior and balance active lifestyle on board, the interior designer, Carla Guilhem, suggested styling the interior spaces in accordance with the Japanese concepts of “sei” (清) and “jaku” (寂). These are two of the four fundamental principles of the Japanese tea ceremony and traditional aesthetics of “wa-kei-sei-jaku”, where *wa* is harmony, “kei” is respect, “sei” is purity (including purity of thought) and “jaku” is tranquility.
“Sei-jaku” does not eliminate the chaos of the world, but rather teaches one to exist within it, without losing one’s inner balance: let the yacht serve as a sanctuary of peace that remains steadfast even when everything around her is in a constant changing process.
For the Mission M, Carla Guilhem offered harmonious proportions, well-thought-out ergonomics and neutral, tranquil colour pallete. The background is formed by light tones featuring subtle gradations of shade ranging from milky white to pinkish-beige and light brown, with contrasting accents of chocolate, blue and grey. The interplay of textures serves as a decoration, be it the fluffy carpet sheared in waves, or the shimmering play of light in intricate glass chandeliers, or the mirror-like gleam of chrome table tops.
With a length of 50.45 m and a beam of 8.93 m, the yacht has an internal volume of 499GT, which is large enough for five cabins, a large panoramic saloon and an enclosed skylounge on the upper deck, where one can admire the views even in bad weather. There are also exterior lounges, a cosy cockpit with a dining area, so there is always a place to sunbathe or have an al fresco meal.
The Mission M features a dedicated owner’s deck with a private terrace, semi-panoramic glazing and a fold-down balcony. Four guest suites are located below deck, but vast windows provide abundance of natural light and excellent views there, too.
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