YS 4508

Built by Damen Yachts with a delivery in 2019, the support vessel YS 4508 measures 45.6m/149ft and is designed with both support and stand-alone use in mind in some of the world’s remotest regions. She was introduced at the Monaco Yacht Show 2018 and features naval architecture from Damen Yachts, with an interior that can be personalised by the Owner. The accommodation sleeps a maximum of six guests across three large cabins, with a crew of seven for efficient operations.

NOTABLE FEATURES OF YS 4508

• Exhaustive room on board for water toys and gear for scientific research expeditions
• Built by a world-renowned shipyard specialising in long-distance support vessels
• Extensive cruising range of 5,000 nautical miles
• Customisation possibilities for a helipad or dive operations
• 28m2/301ft2 sundeck behind the wheelhouse
• Navigates shallow waterways using a draft of 2.4m/8ft
• Air conditioning
• Wi-fi

EXTERIOR

The main deck aft is a sizeable area for storing large water toys and submersibles, with room to the stern for a lounge comprised of a large aft-facing sofa, two smaller sofas and coffee tables. A canvas shade can be erected for all-day outdoor use. A set of steps leads down to the water for easy access in and out of tenders as well as the sea.

On the upper deck, the wheelhouse is placed forward with a canvas-shaded sundeck behind that can be laid out with a lounge consisting of an elongated aft-facing sofa, two loveseats and a pair of drinks tables. The foredeck can be used as an observation area.

INTERIOR

The interior will accommodate up to six guests across three cabins, as well as providing a lounge and dining area and accommodation for a crew of seven.
The engines provide a top speed of 16.5 knots and a cruising speed of 12 knots with a range of 5,000 nautical miles.