Vanguard is a 53.25 m Motor Yacht, currently being built in Turkey by Damen Yachting and recently launched (soon to be delivered in 2025). She is one of 6 YS 53 models.
Her top speed is 19.0 kn and she boasts a maximum range of 5000.0 nm when navigating at cruising speed, with power coming from two MTU diesel engines. She can accommodate up to 6 guests in 3 staterooms, with 11 crew members. She has a gross tonnage of 499.0 GT and a 9.2 m beam.
She was designed by Damen Yachting, who also completed the naval architecture and designed the interior. Damen Yachting has designed 23 yachts, created the naval architecture for 34 yachts, and designed the interior of 19 yachts for yachts above 24 metres.
When delivered, Vanguard will join a fleet of 197 motor yachts in the 50-55m size range. Compared to similarly sized motor yachts, her top speed will be 1.88 kn above the average.
Vanguard is currently sailing under the Marshall Islands flag, the 5th most popular flag state for superyachts with a total of 476 yachts registered. She is known to be an active superyacht and has most recently been spotted cruising near Turkey. For more information regarding Vanguard's movements, find out more about BOATPro AIS.
Specifications
- Name: Vanguard
- Yacht Type: Motor Yacht
- Yacht Subtype: Displacement, Support Ship
- Model:YS 53
- Builder: Damen Yachting
- Naval Architect: Damen Yachting
- Exterior Designer: Damen Yachting
- Interior Designer: Damen Yachting