Hybrid Ghost Yacht
Nearly a year after the presentation of Ghost G180, the team of Ghost Yachts and the Italian design studio Gloss Design joined forces with Imtech Marine & Offshore on the development of the Ghost G180H hybrid superyacht. They used the Ghost G180 platform and believe that Imtech’s smart Hybrid system combined with Van Oossanen’s FDHF hull form are the perfect combination for a sustainable and efficient yacht.
During the development of the system, Imtech managed to unravel the initial complexity of the Hybrid system and shaped it into a compact and sensible unit. Ghost Yachts reduced the required technical space by dividing the Hybrid’s technical space in two levels. The silent parts of the hybrid system like the Power Electronics Panels, batteries, and main switchboard are located on the lower deck while the four Volvo Penta D16G generators are located in an insulated engine bay underneath the electronics room. The Ghost G180H is propelled by two new electric Voith Inline Propulsors (VIP) of 750kw each. These hubless steerable pods have an integrated electric motor and eliminate the need for propeller shafts and rudders. The Voith VIP’s and Imtech’s Hybrid system are added to achieve a very silent and vibration free propulsion system. The Hybrid system operates in seven different modes ranging from battery only to full hybrid operation. Each mode is specifically designed to ensure an optimal efficiency in every situation. The system is controlled by Imtech’s new IMAS variable frequency drives control system, with interfacing and remote control via the FT NavVision IPMS system.
Parallel to the development of the G180H, Ghost Yachts also finalised the technical development of their most popular yachts, the G180L and the <500GT G180V. The G180V offers a 32knots cruising speed and a 36knots top speed. An updated centre boost unit gives the G180V a top speed of nearly 50 knots. The yacht achieves a range of 4750nm at a passage speed of 15 knots. Ghost Yachts continues with the development of the Ghost G180K, their first sailing yacht which is expected to be presented next spring.