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ENIGMA XK (ex Norna) is an impressive 71-metre ex-patrol vessel converted into a luxury expedition motor yacht by the Atlantic Refit Center, featuring an elegant yet industrial and luxurious look. She was originally built in 1988 and patrolled the cold waters of the North Atlantic for the Scottish Fisheries Protection Agency. She was decommissioned in 2010 and converted into a striking super yacht, relaunched in 2014.

ENIGMA XK's NOTABLE FEATURES: Winner of the World Superyachts Awards in 2014 ~ Powerful Ocean-going explorer ~ Amazing adventures ~ You will leave with memories to last a lifetime ~ Rare and unique charter destinations ~ Great socializing areas ~ Spacious master suite with lounge and office ~ Clean sober design ~ Fitness Room ~ Wellness centre ~ Jacuzzi on the upper deck ~ Wine cellar ~ Hospital

Naval architecture of the converted ENIGMA XK was the responsibility of McFarlane Ship Design, whereas Philippe Briand was in charge of her exterior, and Veerle Battiau, director of studio’s motor yacht division Vitruvius, was responsible for her exterior as well as interior.

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The structural changes were aimed at bringing as much light as possible into her interiors. The portholes were enlarged, skylights added and a new upper deck saloon was created with wrap around windows.

The master cabin is located forward of the upper saloon, boasting wraparound windows for plenty of light and brightness and a massive, subdivided skylight above the bed. Aft, the ensuite features an elegant bathroom, with two sinks, hammam, and open shower. The master cabin also has a comfortable office located further back.

The funnels situated to the rear of the upper saloon have been incorporated into the new design. The promenade on the bridge deck joins the funnels and creates a roof, providing a vast shaded area, leading to the spa pool, as well as to the extended aft deck and the Helipad.

Guest accommodation and the dining saloon are found on the main deck, together with the gym/spa. Each guest cabin is beautifully styled and themed for a particular continent. The main deck palette includes wine tones, bright berries, and browns. Contemporary elements were also integrated into the styling, such as white leather, mirrors, and modern en-suite bathrooms. The upper saloon features taupe and moss greens as well as African woods.

Accommodation on board is provided for up to twelve guests in six beautifully designed and well-appointed staterooms. These include one spacious and deluxe master suite situated on the upper deck, two VIP staterooms on the main deck, two queen staterooms, also situated on the main deck, as well as one twin stateroom. All staterooms have ensuite bathroom facilities and feature luxury linens and amenities.

GUESTS: 1 x Master cabin 1 x Twin cabin 2 x Queen double cabins 2 x VIP cabins

Two tenders can be lowed down from the main deck aft using cranes. There are also two 4x4 vehicles accommodated in this area. The decking is from Bolidt Future Teak, a resin imitation teak used for environmental reasons, together with the low-consumption LED lighting used throughout the boat.

ENIGMA XK is a powerful, well-built vessel, fitted with two 3,000 hp engines powering her up to a speed of 18 knots. Her full tank capacity is 220 cubic meters, providing her with an impressive range of 19,000 kilometers at cruising speed.

GENERATORS: 2 x 498 KW (668 HP) MTU 12V 2000 M50A BOWTHRUSTER: Variable pitch 370kW STABILISERS: Brown & Bros

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ENIGMA XK, THE WARSHIP WHICH TURNS INTO A SWAN

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An extraordinary team for an ambitious project: to convert an old warship into a robust but very elegant cruise ship.

The members of the team are famous names, starting from the exterior designer and team manager, Philippe Briand, supported by the interior design  Vitruvio Yachts Studio and McFarlane Ship Design  Studio as regards marine architecture. The excellence of boating gathered at the  Atlantic Refit Center of La Rochelle , France, to convert the grouchy Norna into the elegant and modern Enigma XK cruise ship.

Results are evident. Today, Enigma XK is a powerful ship provided with two 3,000 HP engines, with a maximum speed of 18 knots, a cruising speed of 11 knots, a 230-thousand-litre fuel tank and an autonomy of 12,000 miles. The strength and power of a warship combined with elegant high quality design and materials

Norna  had seen the sea for the first time in 1988 and it was destined to surveillance in the Northern Sea . This is why it was built to face extreme sea conditions .

After its retirement, the present shipowner bought it with the aim to combine the technical strength of the ship with elegance and comfort.

Once the idea was conceived, the main matter was to create a team of designers for a such difficult project and arrange the right place to built it, the Atlantic refit Center, specialized in refitting on boats from 20 to 140 metres.

Since the beginning, the most demanding point has been the transformation of this 71-metre-warship’s interiors into something elegant to host 12 passengers and 21 crew members.

A not simple task for Vitruvio Yachts, if we add that the shipowner, in order to reduce costs, has decided to maintain the old water systems and cables . The three most important challenges were represented by the l ow inner height, the absence of natural light and the absence of social areas on the original vessel . All these challenges have been won, even height that reaches 2 metres in all areas.

The absence of natural light , too, hasn’t been an easy problem to solve. Norna had very few portholes for safety reasons and Philippe Briand has worked hard to open 27 light points by maintaining the strenght of the ship.

As regards interiors, perhaps what designers have defined the “ Wow factor” of Enigma is the hall created in the middle of the ship and completely surrounded by windows , which creates a total contact with outside but without leaving the comfortable heat of interiors, especially in the polar travels the shipowner is organising.

As usual in warships, there were few social areas.

Vitruvio Yachts has overtuned this layout: he has converted t he officials’mess hall into the main hall and he has added five wide rooms on the main deck, a huge shipowner’s suite , a gym and a spa.

The project required 26 months, 280 thousand hours of work/man, 70 tons of steel and aluminium, 35 km of new electric cables and 99 tons of sand.

“ We are very proud of the planning work – said Briand – because we had the opportunity to explore our workforce in a new planning by creating an efficient, practical, balanced and high quality unit”

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The ENIGMA yacht is a 244.4ft / 74.5m luxury yacht built and launched by yacht builder Blohm & Voss . Delivered to a proud yacht owner in 1991 and refit in 2009, this luxury yacht sleeps up to 15 guests in 6 staterooms and has accommodations for 21 crew. She has a beam of 36.8ft / 11.2m, a draft of 11.5ft / 3.5m, and she measures in at 1,150 gross tons. Her hull is steel and her decks are teak. Her max speed is 32 knots and cruising speed is 18 knots. She is propelled by 2, 1 engines at 5,000 hp each.

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ENIGMA XK is a 71.4 m Motor Yacht, built in the United Kingdom by Richard Lowestoft and delivered in 1988.

Her top speed is 18.0 kn, her cruising speed is 16.0 kn, and she boasts a maximum cruising range of 12000.0 nm at 11.0 kn, with power coming from two Ruston diesel engines. She can accommodate up to 12 guests in 6 staterooms, with 21 crew members. She has a gross tonnage of 1395.0 GT and a 11.6 m beam.

She was designed by Philippe Briand , who has designed 15 other superyachts in the BOAT Pro database.

The naval architecture was developed by Richard Lowestoft , and the interior of the yacht was designed by Vitruvius - she is built with a Teak deck, a Steel hull, and Steel superstructure.

ENIGMA XK is in the top 5% by LOA in the world. She is one of 115 motor yachts in the 70-80m size range, and, compared to similarly sized motor yachts, her cruising speed is 1.14 kn above the average, and her top speed 0.16 kn above the average.

ENIGMA XK is currently sailing under the Marshall Islands flag, the 5th most popular flag state for superyachts with a total of 422 yachts registered. She is known to be an active superyacht and has most recently been spotted cruising near South Africa. For more information regarding ENIGMA XK's movements, find out more about BOAT Pro AIS .

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• Name: ENIGMA XK
• Previous Names: NORNA
• Yacht Type: Motor Yacht
• Yacht Subtype: Displacement , Expedition Yacht
• Builder: Richard Lowestoft
• Naval Architect: Richard Lowestoft
• Exterior Designer: Philippe Briand
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‘Enigma XK’ is a 234.25ft  /71.4m  Conversion expedition built in 1987 by Richards Shipbuilders and last refitted in 2013 by Atlantic Refit Center. Previously named Norna, her luxurious interior is designed by Vitruvius and her exterior styling is by Philippe Briand. She is a great choice for your next charter.

Enigma XK’s interior layout sleeps up to 12 guests in 6 rooms, including a master suite, 4 double cabins and 1 twin cabin. She is also capable of carrying up to 19 crew onboard to ensure a relaxed luxury yacht experience. Timeless styling, beautiful furnishings and sumptuous seating feature throughout to create an elegant and comfortable atmosphere.

Her leisure and entertainment facilities make her perfect for entertaining friends and family on your charter vacation. There’s ample space for enjoying alfresco lunches, delicious dinner on deck, or simply lounging in the sunshine and topping up your tan.

She has a cruising speed of 11 knots, a maximum speed of 18 knots and a range of 12,000nm from 220,000litre fuel tanks, so seamlessly combines style and function.

This impressive yacht comes complete with a modern stabilization system to reduce roll motion even during rough seas, and the yacht also has ‘at anchor stabilizers’ to keep things smooth even at anchor/zero speed.

A deck Jacuzzi is just perfect for relaxing with friends and family, while taking in the breath-taking views after a long day of exploration.

You’ll find Wi-Fi connection throughout, so you’ll be able to check emails or share your experience on social media. Air conditioning keeps conditions comfortable throughout the cabins, even on the most oppressive of days or nights.

Toys onboard include 2 x 2 seat Sedoo GTX Limited IS 260 Waverunners, 2 x Seadoo RXPX 260 RS, Waverunners, Scuba Diving Equipment, Dive Compressor, Snorkelling Equipment, and Wrangler Unlimited Hemi 6,7 gasoline V8 engine Car, ideal for keeping guests of all ages entertained.

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It all started with an Owner who dreamt about cruising all weather conditions; tropical or polar climates, calm or rough seas. Mega Yacht ENIGMA XK , then a 1988 Fishery Patrol Vessel called NORNA, arrived at the Atlantic Refit Center , boasting strong hull lines, notable funnels and top quality equipment, typical of survey vessels for the northern Atlantic area. FPV NORNA was a former patrol vessel owned by the Scottish fishery department of the British navy to control fisheries in the North Sea and North Atlantic Area. Today, NORNA has been transformed into a spectacular expedition superyacht, bearing a new name: ENIGMA XK.

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Enigma before her refit

Owner’s requirements included converting a working vessel into a timeless luxury yacht, yet maintaining the key characteristics of the vessel. The new features included an uncluttered deck with a touchdown helicopter deck. Due to the vessels use in a tropical environment, more outdoor areas for dining and entertainment, without excessive sun exposure, were required.

Enigma XK SB side aft

Bridge ©Guillaume Plisson

Water toys and equipment, such as sea bobs, sea slides, a 9m limo tender, a 7m rib, as well as motorcycles and all-terrain vehicles needed to be stored.

One of the most challenging parts was the yacht interior, due to a complex transversal longitudinal camber and all decks having a low headroom of 2,50 metres. A layout for 12 passengers was needed, as well as a fitness room and a massage parlour. The Owner was also determined to keep the plumbing and the wiring in position, so the refit team needed to work around that.

Saloon ©Guillaume Plisson

Dinning and Saloon ©Guillaume Plisson

The Owner has approached Atlantic Refit Center for their exceptional references and their ability to tailor their design and project team to his specific refit project. The yard is capable of high flexibility, quick responsive approach and positive solution oriented thinking. The yard in collaboration with the Owner has selected Vitruvius Yachts and Philippe Briand for the exterior and interior designs, and McFarlane Ship Design for the naval architecture.

Owner Suite – ©Guillaume Plisson

While the original vessel represented a safe haven for 23 professionals with a rugged silhouette high freeboards, strong bulwarks and other features characteristic of working vessels, the new explorer superyacht was to be transformed into an open and comfortable vessel, without fighting her original identity. It needed to be refitted for twelve guests and MLC compliance for a crew of 21. The three most important challenges included: the very low headroom and camber, the absence of light and the absence of social areas.

Owner Bathroom ©Guillaume Plisson

Owner en suite bathroom ©Guillaume Plisson

NORNA was redesigned to allow more light in and create a more airy atmosphere on board, with a combination of light furnishings and accessories. The headroom and camber could not be changed, however, the yard did open up the main deck and added a very particular diamond on the upper deck. The crew deck was redesigned to accommodate a crew of 21, including a true yacht galley.

Guest Cabin 2 ©Guillaume Plisson

The main deck now boasts five spacious guest cabins, a wellness room and a gymnasium. The former officer’s mess has been transformed into the main saloon. Confronted with limited headroom and little or no port lights, the yard and the designers fitted 27 large port lights, 1,2m high, allowing more daylight into the cabins and common areas.

Guest Twin Cabin ©Guillaume Plisson

The main deck aft carries a 9m limousine tender, a 7m RIB. Both of tenders were custom constructed in aluminium. Furthermore, the aft deck provides space for two all-terrain vehicles and jet skis, all handled with a 9.5m reach, 4t capacity articulate crane. The upper deck forward, which used to accommodate the captain and the chief engineer, now boasts the Owner’s quarters, with wraparound windows and a huge skylight. The suite also features an office, en-suite bathroom facilities, an open shower, hammam as well as a private terrace.

Guest Cabin ©Guillaume Plisson

The socialising area is situated just aft of the owner’s quarters. This diamond-shaped sky lounge, boasts very large window panes, providing exceptional 360° panoramic views of the yacht’s surroundings. Originally, the prominent funnels were very much cluttering the deck space. However, they are a feature, a signature of the vessel. By rearranging the engine room ventilation and main exhausts, and modifying the shape of the funnels, the conversion team managed to create a large open deck boasting a lounge corner, dining table and a Jacuzzi. The helicopter pad is aft of the sundeck and becomes a lounge/party zone.

Guest Bathroom ©Guillaume Plisson

The geometry of the bridge deck remained pretty much unchanged, with only the captain’s cabin and a ship’s office was created aft of the bridge deck.

A marine look with a slightly modern touch has been achieved on board. Each cabin is subtly themed for a particular continent. The main deck palette includes wine tones, bright berries, fiery oranges and browns. Those colours change to whites and taupe at the upper deck level. Vitruvius Yachts did an excellent job. The end result that well exceeded Owner’s expectation.

Glasshouse ©Guillaume Plisson

The refit/rebuilt of FPV NORNA into Explorer Yacht ENIGMA XK was a fantastic opportunity for Atlantic Refit Center and Vitruvius Yachts to prove their capability in taking on a complex project and complete it with a smooth and comprehensive approach.

The 3 most important challenges for the yards in this 26 months refit-rebuilt project were: to perform all the works required in a short time frame, to change the vessel’s Lloyd’s Register class notation from cargo ship into Special Service Craft and to install all the new technical systems required, as well as to refurbish the ship, and in doing so converting a military vessel into a luxury yacht.

As soon as NORNA arrived at the yard, the Owner was keen to see the works onboard commencing as soon as possible. At that time, the project was only a white sheet and the ship a pure military vessel. The challenge was to set up a design team including Exterior and interior Designers, Naval Architect, Noise and vibration engineer, within one week in August!

Fortunately, the team have a good team of subcontractors yard are used to work with. After a couple of weeks with just a profile and a preliminary GA of the new vessel in hand, the decision was made to start scrapping and to remove straight away the tons of items of no use for the future project. At that time, in-depth studies started, just a few weeks ahead of the rebuild works onboard. As opposed to the classic way of building , where design studies are definitely upstream, this parallel process required responsiveness from all parties involved as well as a very short decision-making process on the part of the Owner and his representatives.

Beauty Saloon ©Guillaume Plisson

Previously LRS registered as Cargo ship *100A1, *LMC, UMS Unrestricted Navigation, the new notation is now +100 A1 SSC yacht Mono G6, +LMC. Anyone familiar with regulation knows that it has been extremely challenging to achieve this, especially on an existing military vessel. Outfitting the existing vessel with all modern systems for yachting purpose proved to be a challenge and required ingenious solutions as team was not only confronted with the headroom [distance between the steel decks] of a military vessel at 2.50 m but the vessel had a very significant camber.

The biggest accomplishment is that yard managed to hide all piping of the new vent & aircon system, sprinkler and fire fighting systems and through smart interior design the team managed to keep a minimum of 2,00 m headroom in every area. The Owner’s desire was to maintain the lines of the original vessel.

71m Enigma XK ©Sam Curson

The boat was sound and the construction by Richards is of high quality. Team of experts updated the lines of the vessel with a good new design of the superstructure and they believe that the end result, ENIGMA XK demonstrates a very good balance between the “old” and “new” vessel, from an aesthetic point of view, but also a good balance between the refit of the existing systems and the installation of brand new equipment within a reasonable budget. Key Numbers of the Entire Refit/Rebuild of

Key Numbers of the Entire Refit/Rebuild of NORNA to ENIGMA XK

Labour = 280.000 hours

Weight of the steel handled [steel remove + installed] = 70 Tons

Quantity of sand used for sandblasting the entire vessel = 99 tons

Volume of filler on hull and superstructure = 13.000 liters

Total length of new electrical cables installed onboard = 35 Km

Extra electrical power installed onboard = 600 KW

Time frame for the refit/rebuild including studies = 26 months

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75m  /  246'1 | dcan | 1976 / 2000.

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Special Features:

• Impressive 3,000nm range
• BV (Bureau Veritas) classification
• Up to 23 crew
• Sleeps 12 overnight

The 75m/246'1" sail yacht 'Enigma' (ex. Club Mediterrannee) was built by DCAN at their Toulon shipyard. Her interior is styled by design house Jorg Biederbeck and she was completed in 1976. This luxury vessel's exterior design is the work of Tim Heywood Design and she was last refitted in 2000.

Guest Accommodation

Enigma has been designed to comfortably accommodate up to 12 guests in 6 suites comprising one VIP cabin. She is also capable of carrying up to 23 crew onboard to ensure a relaxed luxury yacht experience.

Onboard Comfort & Entertainment

Her features include a gym, WiFi and air conditioning.

Range & Performance

Enigma is built with a steel hull and aluminium superstructure, with teak decks. Powered by 1 x diesel MTU (12v 2000 M90) 1,056hp engines, she comfortably cruises at 11 knots, reaches a maximum speed of 14 knots with a range of up to 3,000 nautical miles from her 37,000 litre fuel tanks at 11 knots. Her water tanks store around 13,000 Litres of fresh water. She was built to BV (Bureau Veritas) classification society rules.

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