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Naval Design

Design Process

We create innovative vessel designs tailored to our clients' needs. Our process starts with detailed interviews to understand their requirements, including vessel type, size, and features.

We develop 3D models, using naval calculations and simulations for seaworthiness and durability. Then, we work with a shipyard for evaluation and construction, offering ongoing oversight and support until project completion

"Project Magnitude" 90m

Designed in 2009 with Oceanco, introduced the world’s first "Beach Club" with Fold-Down Bulkheads Transom, showcased in 2010 through Boat International and gaining over 9.5M views on YouTube, making it the most-watched yacht concept video.

This innovative feature became a global industry standard, adopted by European and US shipyards

Recognizing limitations of large hydraulic systems, Opalinski Design Studio developed the "Rotational Transom" in 2020 for larger vessels, using electric motors and vertical axes for deployment. Celebrated in top media and patented globally, this feature is now being licensed worldwide.

While these innovations are significant, Opalinski Design continually pushes boundaries—exploring functional, environmental, and aesthetic advancements to enhance yachting, sustainability, and harmony with the environment.

Yacht Designs

In various stages of development

Indah - 120 m

Concept - Rotational Transom

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Magnitude - 90 m

Concept Oceanco - Fold down Bulheads

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Conqueror - 80 m

Concept for Benetti

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OPX 024 - 50m 499GRT

Concept

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OPX 023 - 50m 499GRT

Concept

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Embrace - 26 m

Concept

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Killer Whale - 22 m

Under Contract

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Power Cat - 23m

Under Contract

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Power Cat -24m / hydrogen

Under Contract

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Magnetic - 12 m Trawler

Under Construction

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E-xera - Electric PWC

In Production

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John Henson

When Designing seagoing vessels the knowlage of surronding envirnoment and understanding of all operational aspects on board of a yacht are the key conditions, that assure the seaworthiness and determine the usability and safety for all guests as well as the crew .

John Henson is a visionary Naval advisor with over 40 years of first hand experience as a superyacht captain, that crossed world oceans and seas in all conditions , a helicopter pilot who flew camera men filming cigarete boat races few meters above water in reverse, a commercial diver who welded structures of oil rigs in the middle of the ocean staying in underwater capsules for days on end , a manager of Hamilton Island Marina Resort Construcion and fianlly ,as long board surfer, that he loves from young age and still does at his home beaches in Australia. ...... A true " Sea Wolf "

John plays a crucial and key role within our Naval Design Team. His teaching and guidance regarding varuious operational and safety aspects of the yacht design is critical and it cannot be tought by any hand book at a maritime university. Every vessel we design carries the wealth John's knowlage and experience on the water in it's DNA...

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Yachting is about “being on the water,” not just “being on the boat.” Our designs focus on connecting you with the ocean, creating adaptable spaces that bring you closer to nature and allow the vessel to transform with location and conditions. From jetskis to superyachts, our aim is to enhance the experience of being immersed in water, the source of all life. We believe yachts should serve as bridges to the environment, featuring intelligent, eco-friendly propulsion and materials, to create a balanced, intuitive experience—like returning to our mother’s arms and feeling truly at home.

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