“L Symphony”: From offshore vessel to expedition yacht
For more than two years, the offshore supply vessel, originally built in Indonesia, has been undergoing conversion into a private expedition yacht under the supervision of the Lloyd shipyard. The yacht has now successfully completed its first sea trials.
The 87.9-metre explorer yacht L Symphony (IMO 9648128) has completed a three-day sea trial in the German Bight and off Heligoland before returning to Lloyd Werft in Bremerhaven. Final outfitting work is now underway, while trial results are being reviewed and any outstanding issues addressed. No delivery date has yet been announced.
The vessel, originally built in 2015 at ASL Shipyard in Indonesia as an offshore supply vessel, has been undergoing conversion into a private expedition yacht for more than two years. While retaining its distinctive offshore design and high bow, the vessel has gained additional decks, guest accommodation, communal spaces, a helipad, and storage areas for watercraft and expedition equipment.
Now displacing around 3,000 tonnes and sporting a light-coloured exterior, L Symphony has been fitted with a superyacht-standard interior. Its original diesel-electric propulsion system and 22-knot top speed have not been confirmed as altered during the refit.
The conversion is supported by public funding, with federal and state authorities covering up to €12.41 million of eligible project costs totaling approximately €49.6 million. The project serves as a pilot for a modular conversion system designed to repurpose redundant offshore supply vessels for new expedition and accommodation roles, with future applications planned for similar vessel types.
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Image Caption: “L Symphony” – instead of offshore platforms, the ship will soon be heading for yachting destinations (© Eckardt)
