The MUB Calibre 120M yacht design concept
The sailing superyacht Regina, the protagonist of the James Bond film Skyfall, was the last vessel to perform alongside 007. This intimidating 120-meter concept from Paris-based MUB Design demands to be featured in a forthcoming James Bond film.
The Calibre 120M will stand out in the harbor
According to the designer, the exterior design is inspired by the taper of a bullet – appropriate for the arsenal of any villain – but she’s also sleek and seductive, intended to attract attention and stand out from the parade of “wedding cake” yachts in a harbor.
While the 102-meter superyacht has the appearance of a movie celebrity, her concept is actually quite realistic. The Calibre 102M is built on the proven vessel platform of the Austal trimaran of the next generation. Condor purchased the first of these modern Austal trimarans, hull number 270, for £50 million for use as a fast ferry.
These speedy vessels inspired MUB Design’s Mahjoub El Mahmoudi to create the Calibre 102M.
“Every summer, my family and I spent our vacations in Morocco, my home country. Mahjoub El Mahmoudi stated, “We began in Paris and drove through France and a portion of Spain to the port of Algeciras, where there were numerous types of boats.” “I recall being immediately captivated by the fast ferries, notably their lines, and speed. I could never conceal my excitement when I boarded the ship; it was always an adventure for me.”
This fascination with fast ferries has resulted in the Calibre 102M concept, which is not only designed to be fast – reaching up to 39 knots with the help of three MTU 20V 800 engines – but also exceptionally comfortable and stable in rough seas, capable of withstanding swells of at least five meters. Ideal for pursuit scenes where a quick escape is required.
The Calibre 102M will feature the standard top-tier superyacht design elements of a recreation area, helicopter deck, fitness centre, Jacuzzi, and swimming pools. In addition, MUB intends for a large assortment of devices, including a submarine, Jet Skis, sea sleds, and JetLev jet packs, to be stored in the beach club and included with the yacht.
Additionally, there will be a nightclub for entertainment and a large aquarium, possibly large enough for Bond to feed the sharks.