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This deck has a similar layout to the deck
beneath, with a corridor joining the aft lounge to six of the guest suites
forward and then additional crew's quarters.
The Owner's Deck has the helicopter pad aft and the forward accommodations
consist solely of the owner's suite and a single cabin adjacent for security or
a secretary. On the forward section is located the car garage.
The Bridge Deck has accommodations for the Captain and a pilot.
Entrance is from the boat deck on either port or starboard side via doorways
that lead directly into the aft lounge, or through double doors amidships on the
starboard side of the main deck directly into the foyer.
The Main Deck:
Aft is a large working deck housing a jumbo capstan amidships and two large sets
of mooring bitts on either side. Being fully enclosed with windows, this deck
area can be combined with the adjacent main salon so as to offer an interior /
exterior entertainment venue, agreeable in all weather conditions.
The salon measuring 36' x 36' has on the starboard side a marble topped bar and
a study corner with a desk and winged chair. Portside, under the windows are
grouped easy chairs, while the center of the room divides into three areas. Aft
is a group of sofas around a coffee table, centre is the staircase down to the
tween deck, while forward is a fireplace, with carved wooden mantle supported by
two dolphins opposite a leather couch and leather embossed coffee table.
Moving forward, twin dining rooms, each seating twelve are located to port and
starboard opening into the salon, while a long corridor serves the movie theatre
amidships, then opens into the main foyer, with the galley to port and continues
forward to the guest accommodations on this deck. There are two adjoining cabins
to starboard - "Buckingham" and "Baudin" - separated by a vestibule with a sofa
and a small corner writing table. Ensuite bathrooms permit dual usage as
individual cabins, or in combination are ideal for children of any age.
The corridor ends in a small private foyer, serving the "King" and "Queen"
suites.
The King Suite on the starboard side, has three rooms and an ensuite bathroom.
Amenities similar to the owner's suite, include a private office and salon.
Entry is through the salon, with polished wood floors and furnished with an
armoir and sofa. Through double pocketing doors forward is the office, with a
free standing desk and two high backed winged armchairs in wicker.
The bedroom has a walk in cedar closet and the bathroom includes a full sized
bath with dark marble surrounds.
The Queen Suite opposite offers two rooms and a bathroom. On entry, to ones,
left is a nine drawer chest with brass handles and adjacent is a writing desk.
Under the windows are settees and a low coffee table while in the middle of the
room is an oval dining table for four.
The bedroom is partially divided from the sitting area with a floor to ceiling
closet in wood. The ensuite bathroom is finished in cream marble and includes a
vanity with marble top and a full sized bath with black marble surrounds.
The Boat Deck :
The aft deck on this level - the sun deck - is a splendid place to entertain
ones guests or simply enjoy the huge expanse of open teak decking and panoramic
views. Measuring some 24' x 36'and amply furnished with tropical style wicker
sofas and armchairs, this deck has all the elegance and charm associated with
the magnificent yachts of bygone years.
From this exterior deck, large double sliding glass doors open onto the sundeck
lounge, an equally impressive space 33' x 30', with an informal bar on the port
side that extends out into the aft deck, a great place just to sit and sip and
watch the comings and goings of such a busy ship. Mahogany paneling and richly
polished wooden flooring, combined with deep wicker sofas lend an aura of
colonial times reminiscent of Raffles in Singapore. Two circular tables, each
set for five diners grace the forward corners of this charming salon, while to
starboard and aft descends the staircase, with its wrought iron balustrade, to
the main deck below.
A wide corridor, paneled in mahogany, with handrails mounted in brass and lined
with paintings, extends forward of the salon. A tapis of polished cream marble,
some one hundred and twenty feet in length and framed by the darker hues of the
wooden floor, creates an inescapable image of the luxury associated with the
ocean liners of the past.
Long oval windows look out onto the 40 ft Ocean Sports Fisherman cradled on
either side.
Six of the guest suites are located forward on this deck.
The first, walking forward on the starboard side, is the "Kandinsky" Suite,
decorated in traditional shipboard colors, with blue carpeting and a blue
upholstered sofa. Furnishings include an armoir, a writing desk and a television
The ensuite bathroom, tiled and floored in marble, has a full sized shower and
marble topped vanity.
Opposite on the port side is the "Ivan Gogh" Suite.
A large suite with the King sized bed set diagonally opposite the windows and a
walk-in cedar lined closet. A planter, set behind the bed and filled with
tropical foliage is backed by twin mirrors, enhancing the overall effect of
spaciousness. An L shaped divan fills the opposite corner, while the camel
carpeting and blue upholstery give accent to the rich mahogany paneling.
The ensuite bathroom, finished in marble has a marble topped vanity with twin
wash basins and a full sized shower.
Four other suites lead off the corridor, each the same size.
First to starboard and to port are the "Monet" and "Rousseau" Suites. Large twin
oval port lights give these cabins plenty of natural light and there is no
shortage of recessed overhead lighting in this or any of the other suites.
Furnished with soft olive green carpeting, green bedspreads and matching sofas
and ottomans. Each cabin has a built in cedar closet and writing desk. The
ensuite bathrooms, finished in marble, have full sized baths along with the
marble topped vanity.
Last on this deck is the "Rembrandt" Suite and "La Tourraine" Suite.
Both suites have built in cedar lined closets, writing bureaux and built in
bedside tables.
Fabric panels set into mahogany frames decorate the bed heads, while deeply
upholstered sofas in blue blend with the blue carpeting to enhance the luxurious
ambiance. The ceilings are typically lightened by the use of white panels set
into darker wooden frames and as in all the suites, full length mirrors and
paintings adorn the walls. Ensuite bathrooms in marble offer full sized baths.
The Owner's Deck :
This deck is dedicated exclusively to the owner's suite the "Hermitage" and to
an adjacent smaller suite the "Bottero" suitable for a bodyguard or a secretary.
These suites have direct access to the exterior side decks.
Although quite small, the "Botero" is charming, with a writing table built in
beneath a big window overlooking the side deck that surrounds the bridge. An
olive green carpet and burgundy furnishings complement the mahogany paneling and
reflect in the full length mirrors that dress the floor to ceiling closets. The
ensuite bathroom has a full size marble tiled shower and a marble topped vanity.
The Hermitage Suite is palatial.
On entering the owner's day room, there is a very large bar to starboard, with
granite countertop, permitting extensive entertainment of privileged guests.
Against the aft wall is a fireplace surrounded by wooden shelves and cupboards.
Facing the fireplace is a brass inlaid coffee table, a sofa, a deep armchair
with an ottoman and above the mantle a large flat screen TV.
Past the bar on the starboard side is the study, with a big free - standing desk
and against the centerline wall a leather couch. It is a relaxed and private
room with an adjacent bathroom and an exterior door to the side deck.
The owner's bedroom is divided from the day room by a mirrored wall allowing
passage on either side. The king sized bed faces forward and the fitted oatmeal
toned carpet and matching furnishings are restful to the eye. Comfortable
armchairs, with ottomans fill each corner opposite the bed. The entrance to the
ensuite bathroom is forward, past a walk in closet. Central is a big Jacuzzi
tub, with a fully mirrored back wall and marble surround. Individual showers are
to port and starboard. Twin wash basins are set into the marble topped vanity.
The whole bathroom, walls and floor are marble tiled. There is an additional
closet against the far starboard wall.
The Bridge :
Just a few steps up from the owner's deck is the bridge deck. Along the corridor
is the captain's cabin portside and to starboard the wireless room and the
pilot's cabin. The chart station is on the port side of the corridor, just
before the entrance to the bridge. The bridge has a traditional center console,
with independent helm station and binnacle amidships. A handrail and standing
area runs the full width of the bridge beneath the forward windows, providing a
secure site from which to observe the ship's progress at sea. There is a large
seating area and table against the aft starboard bulkhead.
The Galley :
The galley is built with stainless steel walls and ceiling to best commercial
standards and is capable of handling any functions that an owner might envisage
holding on board. Natural light is provided by large windows along the entire
length. The equipment is extensive and on the deck below are substantial walk in
freezers and refrigerators, sufficient to contain the provisions necessary for a
vessel such as this to spend weeks at sea.
Crew's Accommodations :
Accommodations for the crew of 24 are forward on three decks. Mindful of the
stress that long periods at sea can impose upon the crew, care has been taken to
ensure that the cabins are generous in proportion and that there is no
overcrowding. The crew's mess and lounge is down the stairs and forward of the
galley.
ACCOMODATIONS :
12 guest cabins can accommodate a total of 24 - 27 guests.
MAIN DECK :
Buckingham Suite 9' x 8' Twin Beds
Baudin Suite 9'x 8' Twin Beds
King's Suite 23' x 28' Queen Bed
Queen's Suite 17' x 24' Queen Bed
BOAT DECK :
Kandinsky Suite 17' x 8' Twin Beds
Monet Suite 11' x 16' Queen Bed
Rousseau Suite 11' x 16' Queen Bed
Ivan Gogh Suite 18' x 18' King Bed
Rembrandt Suite 16' x 11' Queen Bed
Tourraine Suite 16' x 11' Queen Bed
OWNER'S DECK :
Botero Suite 17' x 9' Queen Bed
Hermitage Suite:
Day Room 24' x 15'
Study 15' x 15'
Cabin 18' x 18' King Bed
All Suites have televisions and ensuite bathrooms.
Additional Facilities :
There are additional facilities for two medical personnel and a well outfitted
medical center.
Gymnasium
Jacuzzi
Specifications :
Hull : Steel
Superstructure : Aluminum
Classification : Bureau Veritas.
Hull and Machinery : Cross Maltese
Special service Commercial Charter Yacht: ICE 1
Flag : Panama
Built : 1974
Builder : IHI Holland
Conversion : 1999 - 2003
Length : 245 ft / 73.5m
Beam : 45 ft / 13.64m
Draft : 21 ft / 6.4m
Displacement : 2,800 m/t
Ballast : 250 tons lead
Capacities :
Fuel 466 Metric tons
Water 185 Metric tons
Tender fuel 40 Metric tons
Watermaker 40 Metric tons per day
Speed : Maximum 17.4 Knots
Cruising 14.5 Knots
Range : 12,000 nm
Machinery :
Engines : 2 x Smith Bolnes 3,400 HP @ 375 rpm
Generators : 3 x Smith Bolnes 375 Kw
1 x Caterpillar 200 Kw
Stabilizers : Rolls Royce
Bow Thruster : 300 HP Electric
Air Conditioning : N.R.Koeling B.V.Holland
Electronics :
COMMUNICATIONS :
Atlas MF/HF Transceiver
Sailor HF/SSB
Sailor HF/SSB Telex/DSC
Sailor Data Terminal
Shipmate VHF (4)
Atlas Sat 'C '
Anritsu Sat 'B'
ICS Navtex Receiver
Motorola 2 way radios (7)
Icom GMDSS Portables (4)
Jotran EPIRB
Nat tellustar Mk 11 Sart 1
Jotran Sart 2
Icom Helicopter VHF
Anritsu Distress Msg Gen
Anritsu Distress Tel.Button
NAVIGATION :
Anritsu-Simrad Long Range Radar (2)
Simrad-Robertson Inter-Switch
Simrad GPS (2)
Robertson Auto Pilot
Magnetic Compass
Simrad - Robertson Gyro Compass
Foruno Depth Finders (3)
Consillium Speed Log
Digiview Chart Plotter
Robertson Gyro repeaters (2)
Tokimek Gyro repeaters (2)
WEATHER :
Furuno Weather Fax
Datamarine Anemometer
Weems and Plath Barometer
Francis signal lamp
Barigo barograph
MISCELLANEOUS :
Astralux searchlights (2)
PhoneTech Talk-Back System
PhoneTech Telephone System
Nittan Fire detection system
Automat General alarm
Konsberg Camera control
PhoneTech Public address system
STN Atlas Multi-Alarm system
SAFETY :
Zodiac 25 person life rafts (4)
Novamarine 460 with 50hp Honda Rescue Boat
TENDERS :
40 ft Ocean Super Sport (2)
Novamarine RH 700 RIB Inflatable 22 ft with 2 x 90hp Honda outboards (2)
Novamarine RH 460 RIB Inflatable 13 ft with Honda 50hp outboard
WATER SPORTS :
Yamaha FX 1000/4 stroke Waverunner 2004 (2)
Rave 20 ft Aqua Jump
Hifly Windsurfers (2)
Innovex Caribe Kayak
Innovex XG 3 Kayak
Water Ski sets (6)
Offshore Fishing Gear (4 Sets)
West Marine Dinghy RU-260 with 3.3 HP Mercury o/b
16 Sets Flippers and Snorkles
OTHER :
Montaque Ceossover folding bike (4)
Schwinn Mountain Bike (4)
Chrysler Mini Van
Broker's remarks :
There are expedition yachts and then there is Giant. Truly a ship for all
seasons and all oceans. The conversion started with a hull built of the finest
Corton steel by a well know Dutch shipyard and with highly reputable machinery.
The present owner has had a lifetime experience of projects such as this and he
spared no expense in creating the most desirable private passenger vessel
afloat. For those who have experienced the pleasures of previous generations of
ocean liners, this vessel will bring back memories of those times, when the
pleasure of the voyage was as important as the destination itself.
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