Better Than New – Feadship W Unveiled After Pedigree Refit

Take this as the verdict: the W, after its pedigree refit, is better than most new builds. The newly completed work preserves the classic silhouette while lifting comfort, efficiency, and reliability to a higher level.

From dutch yards, the feadships team operate across four bases to manage the refit with precision. The team explains how propulsion, deck systems, and interiors were updated without compromising the base design lines.

People stepping aboard find a calmer, more refined interior that remains true to the classic DNA, actually improving acoustic and vibration performance. The four key zones – helm, main salon, guest suites, and crew quarters – were refitted with newly upgraded gear, and the work also touched touchpoints for everyday operation.

In the technical core, the base electrical system received an upgrade with a newly engineered grid and higher-efficiency generators, enabling longer voyages and into smoother operation in ports. The refit also enhanced hull automation and propulsion responsiveness for easier maneuvering in ports. Feadships oversight stayed rigorous, with testing on the water to confirm the gains.

If you are considering a similar path, focus on four practical checks: verify the scope of work, confirm engine and generator upgrades, review noise and vibration metrics, and ensure service support in the base regions. The W demonstrates that a well-structured refit can match or exceed a newly launched vessel in comfort and operability, and the people involved were delighted with the result.

Covid-secure; From four to six staterooms; Technical upgrades; Built this way

From four to six staterooms, the refit creates flexible guest accommodation without sacrificing privacy or light. Move two cabins from the forward midship block into a redesigned section aft, preserving the owner’s suite at the rear and keeping the service areas discreet. The dutch team behind the effort kept the classic Feadship silhouette while adding contemporary refinements; those changes are fully integrated into the hull by the yards, and the result feels like a home at sea. The owner is delighted with how the layout adapts to four or six guests while preserving quiet spaces for owners and crew alike. This approach also preserves the feel of a family home at sea.

Covid-secure principles start with separated zones and touchless operations. Each stateroom gains its own HVAC zone with independent intake and exhaust, HEPA filtration, and antimicrobial surfaces in high-contact areas. Crew passage stays out of guest spaces, with dedicated access and staggered routines for meals and social spaces. On Friday the programme reached a milestone, and by July certification checks confirmed air-change rates exceeded six air changes per hour in every cabin. This is part of a broader commitment to health and guest experience. The plan also puts people first by minimizing shared surfaces and streamlining service.

Technical upgrades focus on reliability and ease of operation. A freshly designed electrical backbone supports LED lighting, modern navigation displays, and full-system monitoring. The newly installed control system lets the owner, captain, and crew operate from a central tablet, reducing on-deck touchpoints. The refit included strengthened insulation, soundproofing, and silver-finish hardware that reduces heat load and adds a contemporary gleam.

Built this way, the project balances pedigree with practicality. The team delivered enormous work in the yards and in newly created testing spaces, with rigorous checks before sea trials. The owner was delighted with the outcome; the yards were selected for their workmanship, and the approach also keeps the project on track to deliver four or six guests with equal comfort. The four-to-six reconfiguration, and the refitted hull, show that a classic dutch vessel can stay at the top of the line while expanding guest options for those who travel.

Covid-Secure Refit Protocols: Health procedures, testing cadence, and shipyard flow

Adopt a five-step Covid-secure refit protocol that keeps the operation on track while protecting people and enabling the yard to operate without unnecessary delays.

1. Pre-entry health screening and baseline testing

   Before any work begins, verify negative test status within 72 hours and confirm vaccination or immunity evidence where available. Maintain a log that tracks which crew members are cleared to enter the dutch yards on a given friday and which modules are slated for testing on july deliveries. Work is organized into four-person pods to reduce movement through confined spaces, making the process predictable for owners and crews.

2. On-site health procedures and PPE

   Implement daily temperature checks, symptom questionnaires, and contact tracing readiness at all access points. Provide masks, gloves, and hand-sanitizing stations; designate isolation corners for potential cases and document any shifts they cause in the plan. Use silver-ion disinfectants on high-touch surfaces and ensure ventilation is optimized in workshops where newly refitted modules move through the base.

3. Ventilation, cleaning, and air-flow management

   Upgrade ventilation with HEPA filtration, monitor CO2 levels in enclosed spaces, and increase fresh-air exchange between work zones. Schedule mid-shift and end-of-day cleaning cycles and assign dedicated cleaners to each zone so that those areas stay uncontaminated as the refit proceeds. Cleaning logs should be reviewed daily by the yard manager.

4. Shipyard flow and containment of crews

   Map entry points, separate corridors, and defined walk routes to minimize cross-traffic. Maintain fixed four-person crews per work zone to preserve continuity and reduce exposure risk. Stagger lunch breaks, with outdoor seating in a designated area, to prevent crowding and keep the base operations on track.

5. Testing cadence, documentation, and owner communications

   Establish a cadence that aligns with operations: baseline PCR before entry, rapid tests on site as needed, and every friday a follow-up antigen test for those present. Record results in a secure system and share a concise weekly update with the owner so they stay informed about progress and risk controls. The plan explains how risk controls translate to a smoother, authentic refit that preserves the authenticity of feadships while integrating contemporary systems. This approach also satisfies many owners who value transparency and the enormous effort invested by dutch yards that built feadships for decades. The home crew is delighted, and the owner team can track milestones into july as four-part work streams advance the project.

Layout Optimization: Detailed plan for converting four to six guest staterooms

Recommendation: refit two crew spaces to create two extra guest staterooms, increasing total guest accommodations from four to six while keeping the existing four staterooms fully functional, which yields an enormous boost for the owner and guests.

Which zones to convert? Target the aft crew mess and the adjacent corridor, preserving service routes and minimizing impact on engine room access and watertight boundaries.

Technical base and structural plan: use a modular wall approach to carve two new en-suite cabins of about 11–13 m2 each, with ceiling height preserved and independent HVAC for quiet operation, while implementing necessary structural reinforcement to maintain rigidity and safety.

Interior concept and authenticity: Feadships-style veneers, silver hardware, and acoustically optimized panels flow into the two new cabins so guests experience a seamless look with the existing four staterooms; newly installed joinery and finishes match the established standard.

Systems and operation: reroute electrical distribution to feed the two new en-suites, extend water supply lines, add a dedicated greywater line, and implement separate climate control for each cabin so guests can operate their environment independently without impacting nearby rooms.

Weight and balance: anticipate added mass of four to six tonnes; adjust ballast and trim strategies to preserve center of gravity within safe margins, with a staged plan to minimize transient effects during commissioning.

Timeline and friday milestones: execute in four phases–survey and design, partition removal, fit-out, commissioning–with a Friday review to ensure owners and the dutch team stay aligned and on track for the refit.

Team roles and collaboration: the team includes a naval architect, an interior designer, a marine engineer, and a yard foreman; they work with owners and their representatives, were newly briefed, and delighted with the proposed layout and integration approach.

Propulsion and Power Upgrades: Engine performance, gensets, electrical distribution, and shore power

Upgrade the gensets to four compact, emissions-compliant units and rewire the electrical distribution for a robust, fully interconnected backbone; shore power is expanded to 200A at 400V three-phase, with silver-plated bus bars and advanced protection schemes to guard against surges.

Owners and the team were delighted on friday in the yards as the four-part refit into a newly upgraded propulsion and power base progressed. The chief engineer explains that the four gensets feed a balanced load, delivering faster throttle response and reduced idle fuel burn, while keeping Feadships’ reliability. This approach also respects the owner’s desire for authenticity and a contemporary, yet timeless, profile. In july, tests confirmed the shore-power tie-in meets 200A at 400V with seamless cross-connection to the house system.

That effort also reflects the authenticity Feadships is known for, with in-house technical work at the dutch yards, many components made to the same base design and tested before delivery.

Sonuç, sahiplerinin, insanların ve tersanelerdeki ekibin gerçekten değer verdiği tam entegre bir itme ve güç paketidir: Feadship'in zamansız, ana liman pratikliğinden ödün vermeden daha iyi performans, güvenilirlik ve özgünlük.

Sistemler ve Navigasyon Yükseltmeleri: Radar, sensörler, otomasyon ve siber güvenlik önlemleri

Yeni entegre edilmiş bir köprü sistemini, radar, AIS, GNSS ve ataletsel referansı tek bir sezgisel ekranda birleştiren şekilde kurun. Bunlar, mürettebat dümen başında çalışırken, sahiplerin operasyonları için ana üs güvenlik ve verimliliğe odaklanmaya devam eder. Yenilemenin bu kısmı, özgünlüğü korumak amacıyla yapıldı; danca zanaat, ergonomilerde belirgindir ve konsoldaki kullanıcılar gümüş detayları ve kontrollerin gerçekten doğal hissetme şeklini not ediyor. Sahipler ve mürettebat memnun kaldı ve kaptan, dört yedekliliğin temel verilerin akışını nasıl sağladığını ve sahibinin çalışmasının sorunsuz devam ettiğini açıklıyor. Bu kurulum, birçok Feadship için tasarlandı ve navigasyonu tamamen entegre etmek için temmuz takvimine uygundur.

Radar ve sensörler, çağdaş bir paket olarak sunulmaktadır: örtüşen 360 derecelik kapsama alanı olan çift X-bandı radar, direğe monte edilmiş optik/IR kameralar ve bir lazer menzil bulucu. Veri akışları, rota planlaması, çarpışma önleme ve makine dairesi koordinasyonunu yöneten sağlam bir otomasyon katmanı tarafından işlenir. Yeni olarak yeniden donatılan elektroniğin, çağdaş beklentileri karşılayan ve arızanın operasyonu kesintiye uğratmamasını sağlayan dört bağımsız veri yolu destekleyen teknik bir omurga oluşturduğu belirtilmelidir.

Siber güvenlik, katmanlı bir yaklaşıma dayanır: köprü ve mühendislik ağlarını segmentleyin, sıkı erişim kontrolleri uygulayın ve yazılımı güncel tutun. Kontrol ağı, değişikliklerin çok faktörlü kimlik doğrulama ve açık izinler gerektirdiği sertleştirilmiş bir alt ağ üzerinde bulunur. Yama döngüleri, güvenlik açığı taramaları ve anormallik tespiti sistemi dayanıklı tutar; temmuz sürümü şifreli günlük kaydı ve yetkili servis personeli için güvenli uzaktan erişim ekledi. Bu plan ayrıca feadship'lerin operasyonlarının orijinalliğini de korur, sahiplerin ve insanların kendilerini güvende hissetmelerine yardımcı olur ve gemiyi deniz veya limanda zorlu koşullarda çalışmaya hazır tutar.

Konuk Deneyimi ve Mürettebat Yapılandırması: Süit erişimi, servis yolları ve altı süit için ikmal.

Altı süit için özel bir orta omurga açın, özel bir misafir asansörü ve kesintisiz hizmeti sağlamak için ayrı bir mürettebat asansörü. İki paralel akış oluşturun: lobiden her süite bir misafir yolu ve mutfaktan aynı bölgeye bir ikmal yolu, böylece ekip misafir alanlarını geçmeden çalışabilir. Bu düzenleme aslında misafir akışında büyük bir iyileşmeyi destekler ve gemidekilere gerçekten ilgi gösterildiğini hissettirir.

Sıra katı erişimi ve mahremiyet: Her kapı, mürettebat için kodlu bir kart ve özel bir çağrı istasyonu kullanır. Merkezi bir durum panosu, işgal altında olan süitleri göstererek ekibin, rahatsızlık yaratmadan birçok kişi için hizmetleri, ev işlerini ve ikmal sağlayıcısını koordine etmesini sağlar.

Altı süit için hazırlık: Merkezi kuru gıda depoları, dört vardiya çevrimi içinde altı kabine malzeme sağlar; günlük teslimatlar arasında taze meyve, süt ürünleri, şarap ve gümüş servis eşyaları bulunur; bunların hepsi tek seferde altı süite hazırlanır. Yeni baştan donatılan mutfak, kamu alanlarını atlayarak ve çapraz trafiği azaltarak özel bir hazırlık hattı entegre etmektedir. Tedarik yöntemi, doluluk oranından bağımsız olarak her süiti hazır tutmanın nasıl mümkün olduğunu açıklamaktadır.

Ekipman yapılandırması: Altı kişilik bir misafir hizmetleri ekibi, karşılama, sipariş alma ve rutin bakımı gerçekleştirmekle görevlidir ve bu ekip, HVAC, su üreticileri ve soğutucuları izleyen iki teknik uzman tarafından desteklenir. Bu çalışma, üs operasyonlarının sahiplerinin standartlarıyla uyumlu olmasını sağlarken, aynı zamanda sahip her süit için özel dokunuşlar talep edebilir.

feadship'in mirası ve özgünlüğü: Hollandalı sahipler, çağdaş ama zamansız bir his istediler; yeniden yapılandırma, klasik silueti korurken, özgünlüğü ve sahiplerin vizyonunu yansıtmak için kaplamaları, aydınlatmayı ve ahşabı güncelliyor. Bleachlenmiş ceviz ve gümüş servis malzemeleri gibi malzemeler, yatın içlerinin dört köşesiyle uyum sağlarken, bir öncekinden daha iyi bir atmosfer sunuyor. Sahip, bunu denizde kamarotlarda görecek.

Operasyonel hazırlık ve zaman çizelgesi: Altı süitli düzen, sakin bir misafir deneyimi için destek sağlar, misafir hizmetleri ve hazırlık için 90 dakikalık bir döngü ve geminin temel rutinleriyle uyumlu hazırlık zaman dilimleri sunar. Temmuz ayı itibarıyla mürettebat misafirleri ağırlamaya tamamen hazır olacak ve ev rıhtımları, ekip ve sahipleri sonuçtan memnun oldukları için geminin yeni ritmini yansıtacaktır.