Experience at sea

In recent years, Architect and designer Richard Liebowitz has expanded his significant lifelong yachting experience, with new adventures at sea on the types of ocean-going working ships that have been a particular inspiration to him.

Understanding the rigours – and dangers – of ocean journeys, is as essential to the design of vessels, as are the structural and practical principles that are the foundation of his draughtsmanship.

Detailed operational insights from the experienced captains and crews of such working ships can be prudently incorporated – and adapted – into the best solutions for enduring function and form at sea.

JOURNEY TO THE NORTH POLE PACK ICE

Former siesmic survey ship PLANCIUS was the ideal platform from which to explore a northmost archipelago, and beyond toward the pole. An ice-class steel hull, hushed running machinery, top-of-class life safety equipment, purpose-build boarding systems, and a 6-deep engineering crew, were essential elements to explore the artic seas, islands, and wildlife, returning without incident.

NORTH SEA TRIALS ABOARD “OCEANIC”

This mighty 100metre (328 foot) ocean-going tug, represents an era of powerfully functional, yet exquisitely artful design and engineering. At least two of the few existing examples in this class have been converted into explorer yachts. At a client’s request, Richard Liebowitz had the opportunity for a sea-trial evaluation of OCEANIC. “What impressed me, was how very tightly wrapped the spatial envelope was around the ‘machine’. This sets the muscular proportions.”

VINTAGE CARGO SHIP “CAP SAN DIEGO”

This unique “Streamliner” masterpiece is the only 1960s cargo ship in-class, and fully certified for global operation (with 12 passengers). Based in Hamburg this 10,000 gross ton (160 metre) is a “living museum” as are her 9-cylinder M.A.N. engines, which are maintained by a vigilant crew and expert input from the extant legendary manufacturer. Features include a dramatic passenger lounge and pool.

Experience at Sea: Three Case Studies

JOURNEY TO THE NORTH POLE PACK ICE

NORTH SEA TRIALS ABOARD “OCEANIC”

VINTAGE CARGO SHIP “CAP SAN DIEGO”