Nord at anchor in full profile at sunset, a helicopter on the foredeck helipad and a tender astern
Nord at anchor at sunset.

Nord

An ice-class explorer with two helipads, a helicopter hangar and her name set into the bow like a car grille.

Formerly Opus

141.6 m
Length
10,154
Gross tonnage
2021
Delivered
36
Guests

In short

Nord is a 141.6-metre expedition yacht that left Lürssen's yard on her maiden voyage on 19 February 2021, after a build that ran under the names Project Redwood and Opus (Lürssen, YachtCharterFleet, Boat International). Nuvolari Lenard designed both her exterior and interior; Dan Lenard called her "a warship wearing a tuxedo" (Boat International). She has an ice-class hull, two helipads, a hangar that converts into a squash court and a 25-metre pool (YachtBuyer). She won Yacht of the Year at the World Yachts Trophies 2021 and is not offered for charter (YachtBuyer, YachtCharterFleet). Reuters reported on 27 April 2026 that she is linked to Alexey Mordashov, who is not officially listed as her owner, and described her as "a 142-meter (465-foot) yacht worth over $500 million" without naming a source for the figure (Reuters).

Videos

Three tours from YouTube, most viewed first.

NORD | New SUPERYACHT with its own HELICOPTER!!SuperYacht Times · 8 Nov 2020 · 705,608 viewsWatch on YouTube
Lürssen Yachts - Delivery of NORD (ex project Opus)Lürssen · 1 Mar 2021 · 237,401 viewsWatch on YouTube
Superyacht Nord Anchoring in Gibraltar 4KGibraltar Yachting · 1 Dec 2021 · 18,095 viewsWatch on YouTube

Photos

Nord's aft decks from above: a helicopter on the upper-deck helipad in front of the hangar, the pool on the main deck aft and the name on the transom
Aft helipad and hangar, with the pool below
Low view of Nord's cream bow with the name NORD set into a grille-like plate at the top of the stem
The name plate set into the bow
Aerial view of the yacht underway in grey water, the bow helipad forward and the build name Opus on the superstructure
Underway before delivery, still named Opus

She is a warship wearing a tuxedo, an explorer with the elegance of a gentleman's yacht.

Dan Lenard, Nuvolari Lenard, on the design: Superyachts.com, Top100 Nord delivered, Boat International, 142m superyacht Nord returns to Lürssen
Nord at anchor at dusk seen from the stern quarter, the name lit on the transom
At anchor at dusk
Nord in starboard profile on a river, trees along the bank behind her
Profile on a river passage
Aerial view of Nord heading towards the camera down a wide river, with a ferry and an industrial quay alongside
Head-on along a river

Further reading

Independent coverage we found. We link to it rather than rewrite it.

Specifications

Length overall
141.6 m (464 ft)
Beam
19.5 m
Draught
5.15 m
Gross tonnage
10,154 9,250 in reports at delivery
Decks
6
Shipyard
Lürssen, Bremen (Germany)
Build names
Project Redwood, then Opus
First float-out
October 2018, as a bare hull
Named Nord
August 2020
Second float-out
Late August or early September 2020, Bremen (reported 7 September 2020)
Sea trials
North Sea, late 2020
Delivered
19 February 2021
Naval architecture
Lürssen
Exterior design
Nuvolari Lenard
Interior design
Nuvolari Lenard
Construction supervision
Moran Yacht & Ship
Construction
Steel hull, aluminium superstructure, teak decks
Classification
Lloyd's Register, ice class
Guests
36 in 20 staterooms 21 staterooms in some listings
Crew
42
Engines
Four MTU 20V 4000 M93L diesels, twin screws
Power
4 × 5,765 hp
Speed
20 kn max, 15 kn cruising
Fuel capacity
750,000 litres 198,129 US gal in the source
Swimming pool
25 m, main deck aft
Helipads
2: foredeck, and upper deck aft with a retractable hangar
Tenders
Up to 15 m long; a submarine and an ROV on board according to YachtBuyer
Owner
Reported to be linked to Alexey Mordashov, who is not officially listed as her owner (Reuters, April 2026)
Reported value
More than $500 million (Reuters, 2026; the article does not say who made the estimate)
Charter
Not available

Where is she now

Live AIS position on:

MarineTrafficVesselFinder

IMO 9853785 · MMSI 273610820

Questions

How big is the Nord yacht?
Nord is 141.6 metres (464 ft) long with a beam of 19.5 metres and a gross tonnage of 10,154, spread over six decks (Boat International, YachtBuyer). YachtBuyer ranks her 14th among the world's longest yachts (YachtBuyer).
Who built and designed Nord?
Lürssen built her at its Bremen yard in Germany and did the naval architecture; the Italian studio Nuvolari Lenard designed the exterior and interior (YachtCharterFleet, Boat International). Moran Yacht & Ship supervised the build (Boat International).
What was Nord called before?
She was built as Project Redwood and then Opus; the name Nord appeared in August 2020, a few months before delivery (Boat International, YachtCharterFleet).
When was Nord delivered?
On 19 February 2021 she left the Lürssen yard on her maiden voyage to Gibraltar (Lürssen, YachtCharterFleet). Her hull was first floated out in October 2018, and she was floated out again in Bremen around the turn of August and September 2020 (YachtCharterFleet).
Does Nord have a helipad and a submarine?
Yes. Nord has two helipads, one on the foredeck and one on the upper deck aft (YachtCharterFleet, September 2020). YachtBuyer says the aft helipad has a retractable hangar that converts into a squash court, and that she carries a submarine and an ROV (remotely operated underwater vehicle) (YachtBuyer). Boat International quotes the build manager on space for 16 tenders, a submarine and an ROV (Boat International, February 2025).
What else is on board Nord?
A 25-metre pool on the main deck aft, a beach club that opens into the tender garage, and a cinema, spa, gym and beauty salon (YachtBuyer). Boat International mentions a sports and diving centre on the lower deck and a fleet of tenders up to 15 metres long (Boat International); its 2025 ranking quotes the build manager on space for 16 tenders, a submarine and an ROV (Boat International).
Who owns Nord?
Reuters reported on 27 April 2026 that Nord is linked to Alexey Mordashov, who is not officially listed as her owner (Reuters). She is not offered for charter (YachtCharterFleet).
How much is Nord worth?
Reuters described her on 27 April 2026 as "a 142-meter (465-foot) yacht worth over $500 million"; the article does not say who made the estimate (Reuters).
Can you charter Nord?
No. YachtCharterFleet lists Nord as not available for charter (YachtCharterFleet).
Where is Nord now?
Her live position is shown on public AIS trackers: MarineTraffic and VesselFinder. Search by IMO 9853785 or MMSI 273610820 (vesseltracker).

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