sailing yacht phocea

Find anything, super fast.

• Destinations
• Documentaries

Phocea is a custom sailing yacht launched in 1976 by DCAN in Toulon, France and most recently refitted in 2000.

Phocea measures 75.15 metres in length, with a max draft of 6.13 metres and a beam of 9.57 metres. She has a gross tonnage of 530 tonnes. She has a deck material of teak.

Phocea has a steel hull with an aluminium superstructure.

Tim Heywood, the multi award-winning yacht designer, has produced some of the finest and largest yachts on the water. Among his exceptional designs is the stunning 133m Al Mirqab, which was awarded the coveted ‘Motor Yacht of the Year’ at the 2009 World Superyacht Awards.

Her interior design is by Beiderbeck Designs.

Performance and Capabilities

Phocea has a top speed of 14.00 knots and a cruising speed of 12.00 knots. She is powered by a single screw propulsion system.

Phocea has a fuel capacity of 37,000 litres, and a water capacity of 13,000 litres.

She also has a range of 3,000 nautical miles.

Accommodation

Phocea accommodates up to 12 guests in 6 cabins. She also houses room for up to 15 crew members.

Other Specifications

Phocea is MCA compliant

Phocea is an ABS class yacht. She flies the flag of the Cayman Islands.

• Yacht Builder DCAN No profile available
• Exterior Designer Tim Heywood Design View profile
• Interior Designer Beiderbeck Designs No profile available

Yacht Specs

Related news.

• CLASSIFIEDS
• NEWSLETTERS
• SUBMIT NEWS

Phocea yacht fire: seven crew rescued

Related Articles

The global authority in superyachting

• NEWSLETTERS
• Yachts Home
• The Superyacht Directory
• Yacht Reports
• Brokerage News
• The largest yachts in the world
• The Register
• Yacht Advice
• Yacht Design
• 12m to 24m yachts
• Monaco Yacht Show
• Builder Directory
• Designer Directory
• Interior Design Directory
• Naval Architect Directory
• Yachts for sale home
• Motor yachts
• Sailing yachts
• Explorer yachts
• Classic yachts
• Sale Broker Directory
• Charter Home
• Yachts for Charter
• Charter Destinations
• Charter Broker Directory
• Destinations Home
• Mediterranean
• South Pacific
• Rest of the World
• Boat Life Home
• Owners' Experiences
• Interiors Suppliers
• Owners' Club
• Captains' Club
• BOAT Showcase
• Boat Presents
• Events Home
• World Superyacht Awards
• Superyacht Design Festival
• Design and Innovation Awards
• Young Designer of the Year Award
• Artistry and Craft Awards
• Explorer Yachts Summit
• Ocean Talks
• The Ocean Awards
• BOAT Connect
• Between the bays
• Golf Invitational
• Boat Pro Home
• Pricing Plan
• Superyacht Insight
• Product Features
• Premium Content
• Testimonials
• Global Order Book
• Tenders & Equipment

PHOCEA is a 75.13 m Sail Yacht, built in France by DCAN and delivered in 1976.

Her top speed is 14.0 kn and she boasts a maximum range of 2500.0 nm when navigating at cruising speed, with power coming from a MTU diesel electric engine. She can accommodate up to 12 guests in 6 staterooms, with 23 crew members. She has a gross tonnage of 530.0 GT and a 9.57 m beam.

She was designed by Michel Bigoin and Tim Heywood (60 other superyachts designed).

The naval architecture was developed by Butch Dalrymple Smith and Michel Bigoin , and the interior of the yacht was designed by Beiderbeck Designs , who has 3 other superyacht interiors designed in the BOAT Pro database - she is built with a Teak deck, a Steel hull, and Aluminium superstructure.

When delivered, PHOCEA will join a fleet of 2 sailing yachts in the 70-80m size range.

PHOCEA is registered under the Saint Vincent and the Grenadines flag (along with a total of other 115 yachts)

Specifications

• Name: PHOCEA
• Previous Names: CLUB MEDITERRANNEE,LA VIE CLAIRE,ENIGMA
• Yacht Type: Sail Yacht
• Builder: DCAN
• Naval Architect: Michel Bigoin , Butch Dalrymple Smith
• Exterior Designer: Michel Bigoin , Tim Heywood
• Interior Designer: Beiderbeck Designs
• Refits: 2006-01-01,2000-01-01,1986-01-01,2015-01-01,1988-01-01

Yacht featured in

From our partners, sponsored listings.

Ninth World’s Largest Sailing Yacht Fire

The 75.13-metre sailing yacht known as  Enigma  and  Phocea  caught fire this morning off an island near Langkawi, Malaysia. While at anchor less than one nautical mile northeast of Pulau Singa Kecil (Lion Island), the 530 GT yacht was tended to by the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA), who rescued seven crewmembers who are reported to be safe and uninjured.

The 75.12 metre Phocea was first built in 1976 for single-handed yachtsman Alain Colas as Club Mediterranée. In 1986 it was converted into a cruising yacht for French entrepreneur Bernard Tapie.

The yacht was then sold to Mouna Ayoub in 1999 and modernised during a refit at Lürssen. The yacht was sold again in 2010 to her current owners. 

7 Bluewater Cruising Sailboats We Love

Group beneteau: record full-year earnings in 2023, the countdown has begun for the new ice 66 rs, lagoon 60, freedom of space and panoramic views, live your passion, subscribe to our mailing list.

By SuperyachtNews 05 Feb 2013

Further details of S/Y Phocea detainment revealed

Some six months since the sailing yacht 'phocea' was detained in vanuatu, and a multitude of questions surrounding the yacht remain unanswered. superyachtnews.com spoke to an anonymous source in vanuatu, who supplied an update on the saga to date and an overview of how things currently stand. ….

Join the discussion

To post comments please Sign in or Register

When commenting please follow our house rules

Click here to become part of The Superyacht Group community, and join us in our mission to make this industry accessible to all, and prosperous for the long-term. We are offering access to the superyacht industry’s most comprehensive and longstanding archive of business-critical information, as well as a comprehensive, real-time superyacht fleet database, for just £10 per month, because we are One Industry with One Mission. Sign up here .

Sign up to the SuperyachtNews Bulletin

Receive unrivalled market intelligence, weekly headlines and the most relevant and insightful journalism directly to your inbox.

Sign up to the SuperyachtNews Bulletin

The superyachtnews app.

Follow us on

Media Pack Request

Please select exactly what you would like to receive from us by ticking the boxes below:

SuperyachtNews.com

Register to comment

Published on February 21st, 2021 | by Editor

Storied superyacht sinks off Malyasia

Published on February 21st, 2021 by Editor -->

The 246-foot sailing yacht Phocea, first built for Alain Colas as Club Mediterranée to compete in the solo 1976 Transat, sank February 19 off the coast of Malaysia after a blaze engulfed the four-masted yacht. Considered the ninth largest sailing yacht, seven crew members were saved from the vessel after rescuers were alerted to the fire on February 18. – Full report

Tags: accident , Club Mediterranée , superyacht , tragedy

Related Posts

Charged with death of US couple →

New leadership for superyacht racing →

A loss that is hard to fathom →

Stop, pray, and reflect →

© 2024 Scuttlebutt Sailing News. Inbox Communications, Inc. All Rights Reserved. made by VSSL Agency .

• Privacy Statement
• Advertise With Us

Get Your Sailing News Fix!

Your download by email.

• Your Name...
• Your Email... *
• Email This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

Travel-rest-sport

The 75-meter yacht Phocea sank after a fire off the coast of Malaysia

Sailing yacht Phocea (formerly Enigma) was one of the Top 10 largest sailing ships in the world.

On Friday, February 19, the 75-meter sailboat Phocea, owned between 1980 and 1990 by the former owner of Adidas Corporation, Bernard Tapi, sank off the coast of Malaysia. Speaking to Agence France-Presse, the Malaysian Coast Guard confirmed that Engima sank around 5-6 am on 19 February. The cause of the crash was a fire that occurred on the deck of the boat.

Crew members of the yacht Phocea, which is ninth largest sailing yacht in the world, turned to the Langkawi Marine Rescue Center and the Malaysian Maritime Agency MMEA for help. Firefighting began around 8:18 local time, however, despite the Coast Guard being able to contain the fire, the damage to the hull was too severe, causing the yacht to sink. The cause of the fire is still under investigation.

Director of the Kedah and Perlis MMEA, 1st Naval Admiral Mohd Zawawi Abdullah noted that although wind conditions "difficult the operation", seven crew members were successfully transferred to the Tenggol patrol catamaran. All of them are safe and sound. Abdullah also said that no oil spills were recorded. Now MMEA experts continue to monitor the situation.  

It is noted that the 75.12-meter yacht Phocea was built in 1976 at the shipyard of Toulon, France, especially for the single yachtsman Alain Cole. In 1986, she was converted into a cruise boat for the French entrepreneur, ex-owner of Adidas and President of Olympique Marseille, Bernard Tapie. Later, in 1999, the yacht was sold to Mouna Ayoub and refitted during a refit at Lürssen.

In 2010, the yacht was purchased by its current owners, whose names are not known.

Similar Posts

Ayrton, a trio of superyachts inspired by the world of Formula 1

Famous yacht builders and their creations

Royal Huisman completes world's largest sailing yacht

Leave a reply cancel reply.

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment.

• Yachts for sale
• Yachts for charter
• Brokerage News

• The Story of Enigma (Former Phocea): Destroyed and Sank
• Yacht Harbour

Latest News

Please use a modern browser to view this website. Some elements might not work as expected when using Internet Explorer.

• Landing Page
• Luxury Yacht Vacation Types
• Corporate Yacht Charter
• Tailor Made Vacations
• Luxury Exploration Vacations
• View All 3570
• Motor Yachts
• Sailing Yachts
• Classic Yachts
• Catamaran Yachts
• Filter By Destination
• More Filters
• Latest Reviews
• Charter Special Offers
• Destination Guides
• Inspiration & Features
• Mediterranean Charter Yachts
• France Charter Yachts
• Italy Charter Yachts
• Croatia Charter Yachts
• Greece Charter Yachts
• Turkey Charter Yachts
• Bahamas Charter Yachts
• Caribbean Charter Yachts
• Australia Charter Yachts
• Thailand Charter Yachts
• Dubai Charter Yachts
• Destination News
• New To Fleet
• Charter Fleet Updates
• Special Offers
• Industry News
• Yacht Shows
• Corporate Charter
• Finding a Yacht Broker
• Charter Preferences
• Questions & Answers
• Add my yacht

NOT FOR CHARTER *

This Yacht is not for Charter*

SIMILAR YACHTS FOR CHARTER

View Similar Yachts

Or View All luxury yachts for charter

• Luxury Charter Yachts
• Sailing Yachts for Charter
• Amenities & Toys

ENIGMA yacht NOT for charter*

75m  /  246'1 | dcan | 1976 / 2000.

Owner & Guests

Cabin Configuration

• Previous Yacht

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.

*Charter Enigma Sail Yacht

Sail yacht Enigma is currently not believed to be available for private Charter. To view similar yachts for charter , or contact your Yacht Charter Broker for information about renting a luxury charter yacht.

Enigma Yacht Owner, Captain or marketing company

'Yacht Charter Fleet' is a free information service, if your yacht is available for charter please contact us with details and photos and we will update our records.

Enigma Photos

NOTE to U.S. Customs & Border Protection

Specification

S/Y Enigma

SIMILAR LUXURY YACHTS FOR CHARTER

Here are a selection of superyachts which are similar to Enigma yacht which are believed to be available for charter. To view all similar luxury charter yachts click on the button below.

52m | Perini Navi

from $182,000 p/week ♦︎

As Featured In

The YachtCharterFleet Difference

YachtCharterFleet makes it easy to find the yacht charter vacation that is right for you. We combine thousands of yacht listings with local destination information, sample itineraries and experiences to deliver the world's most comprehensive yacht charter website.

San Francisco

• Like us on Facebook
• Follow us on Twitter
• Follow us on Instagram
• Find us on LinkedIn
• Add My Yacht
• Affiliates & Partners

Popular Destinations & Events

• St Tropez Yacht Charter
• Monaco Yacht Charter
• St Barts Yacht Charter
• Greece Yacht Charter
• Mykonos Yacht Charter
• Caribbean Yacht Charter

Featured Charter Yachts

• Maltese Falcon Yacht Charter
• Wheels Yacht Charter
• Victorious Yacht Charter
• Andrea Yacht Charter
• Titania Yacht Charter
• Ahpo Yacht Charter

Receive our latest offers, trends and stories direct to your inbox.

Please enter a valid e-mail.

Thanks for subscribing.

Search for Yachts, Destinations, Events, News... everything related to Luxury Yachts for Charter.

Yachts in your shortlist

Los Angeles

• San Francisco
• Washington DC

Cover Story

Hear eva longoria roar during women’s history month as she leads her tequila brand to victory.

Gordon Ramsay Is Turning Up The Heat In Miami With The Opening Of Lucky Cat

Romero Britto On Transcending The World Of Fine Art to Expand His Massive Empire

Mario Carbone Is Planning A Major NYC Domination With The Opening Of ZZ’s Club New York

Katie Couric’s Advocation For Cancer Screening Paid Off — And May Have Saved Her Life

Luxury rules at the moscow yacht show.

by Maria Sapozhnikova

The windy Russian autumn weather might be a little bit tricky for sailing, but it doesn’t stop brave yachtsmen from all over the world from flocking to Russian capital in the beginning of September when the Moscow Yacht Show commences. The main Russian Yacht exhibition gathers professional and amateur yacht lovers together under the wing of The Royal Yacht Club.

This year it took place for a fourth time already. The exhibition is considered the principal event on the sporting and social calendar. The Moscow Yacht Show 2010 united in one area three of the largest Russian yachts distributors: Ultramarine, Nordmarine and Premium Yachts.

A wide range of yachts were on display for a week. An exhibition showcased yachts both from Russian manufacturers and world famous brands: Azimut, Princess, Ferretti, Pershing, Riviera, Doral, Linssen, etc.

It was a real feast for seafarers as visitors of the show had a unique chance not only to take a look at the newest superyachts before they hit the market, but also to evaluate their driving advantages during the test drive. The show provided an excellent opportunity for yacht enthusiasts to choose and buy a new boat for the next season.

The event started with the grandiose gala evening. It included grand dinner, the concert and professional awards ceremony for achievements in Russian yachting industry. The guests also enjoyed the annual regatta.

Special guest Paolo Vitelli, Azimut Benetti Group president, opened the evening.

Next year organizers assured guests they would bring more yachts, the scale of which will even make oligarch Roman Abramovich envious. Sounds very promising indeed.

Dori's World: Lunch with Karl Lagerfeld

Haute Event: Project Dinner Table Comes Features 5 MGM Grand Chefs

' . get_the_title() . ' ' ); >, related articles.

Lilly’s Club Returns To Monte Carlo With A Baccarat

Haute Wine + Spirits

Veuve clicquot + stella mccartney have created the ultimate.

Bruno Mars Pinky Promises A Good Time At His New Sin

The Pairing We’ve Been Waiting For: Daniel Humm’s Eleven

Latest news, you might also like.

Lilly’s Club Returns To Monte Carlo With A Baccarat Lounge, Caviar Bump Concierge + More Over-The-Top Opulence

Veuve Clicquot + Stella McCartney Have Created The Ultimate Champagne Accessory

An Inside Look At The Iconic Members-Only Los Angeles Athletic Club’s Multimillion-Dollar Renovation

Hotel Barrière Le Fouquet’s Paris Has Mastered Quintessential Parisian Luxury

Inside this issue.

STAY CONNECTED

DISCOVER THE BEST KEPT SECRETS IN YOUR CITY

* All fields are mandatory

90 Sunreef Power yacht honored with the Golden Crown in the category Discovery of the year on the Russian market

• Inspiration

Related News

Popular news this week, popular news this month, latest news.

• Yacht Charter & Superyacht News >

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

This image is featured as part of the article Sunreef Yachts to attend Moscow Boat Show for first time .

Please contact CharterWorld - the luxury yacht charter specialist - for more on superyacht news item "90 Sunreef Power yacht honored with the Golden Crown in the category Discovery of the year on the Russian market".

• Charity & Fund Raising
• CharterWorld News
• Classic Yachts
• Coronavirus
• Cruise Ship
• Ecological Yachts
• Expedition Yachts
• Expert Broker Advice
• Feature Superyachts
• Interior Design
• Legal & VAT Yacht Issues
• Luxury Catamarans
• Luxury Gulet
• Luxury Phinisi
• Luxury Trimarans
• Luxury Yacht Design
• Luxury Yachts
• Marinas & Harbours
• Marine Ecology
• Marine Electronics
• Marine Equipment
• Mega Yachts
• Modern Yachts
• Motor Yachts
• New Launch Yachts
• New To Charter
• Open Style Sports Yachts
• Private Jets
• Sailing Yachts
• Social Media
• Sports Yachts
• Superyacht Crew
• Superyacht Photographers
• Superyacht Products & Supplies
• Superyacht Refits
• Superyacht Reviews
• Superyachts
• Uncategorized
• Yacht Builders
• Yacht Charter
• Yacht Charter Destinations
• Yacht Charter Picks
• Yacht Charter Specials
• Yacht Delivered to Owner
• Yacht Designers
• Yacht Events & Boat Shows
• Yacht Fashion
• Yacht Industry News
• Yacht Photos
• Yacht Racing
• Yacht Racing & Regattas
• Yacht Safety Equipment
• Yacht Support Vessels
• Yacht Tenders
• Yacht Videos
• Yachting Associations
• Yachting Awards
• Yachting Business
• Yachts For Charter
• Yachts For Sale

Quick Enquiry

Superyacht news:.

Email Your Yachting News to: news @ charterworld.com

Sunreef Yachts’ international promotion and development

Upcoming Spring Boat Show Season for Sunreef Yachts

‘Discovery of the Year’ Award for 90 Sunreef Power Yacht at Luxury Lifestyle Awards

Sunreef Yachts strengthens its leading position as luxury catamaran builder in 2013

47m motor yacht KING BENJI embarks on a luxurious voyage of opulence and adventure

Classic 37m motor yacht LADY VICTORIA for charter in the Bahamas

39m luxury yacht EVOLUTION for charter on Australia’s east coast

Charter Special on board 36m luxury yacht CALYPSO I from Italy to Greece

Westport announce the first hull of their 36m W117 range is nearing completion

Croatian charter yacht LA PERLA offering 10% discount on exclusive vacations in the Adriatic

Charter a yacht during the Monaco Historic and F1 Grand Prix festivals and soak up the atmosphere from on deck

Superyacht LAUNCHPAD previously Feadship 1010 delivered

65m Feadship superyacht PROMISE.D delivered

Discover our Top 10 brand new yachts available for charter worldwide this year

Florida charter yacht REAL SUMMERTIME offering 10% discount

Discover summer in New England aboard a luxury charter yacht: Escape to this beautiful northeast corner of the USA

Looking ahead to the 2024 MYBA Charter Show in Genoa

Last minute yacht charter deals in the Bahamas

49m sailing yacht ANIMA MARIS is offering discounted rates for the remaining summer weeks in Croatia