Bering Yachts – BC60

Bering Yachts has presented the first hull of its BC60 aluminium explorer catamaran, marking the shipyard’s move to a twin-hull platform while retaining the long-range capability and structural robustness associated with its established explorer vessels. The 18.9-metre vessel has already been delivered and is afloat, with founder and CEO Alexei Mikhailov providing a detailed walkthrough of its design and onboard systems.

Measuring 18.9 metres (60 feet) in length overall, with an 8.6-metre beam, the BC60 is designed as a displacement explorer rather than a high-speed production catamaran. Its all-aluminium construction, shallow draft and substantial fuel capacity are intended to support extended passages and greater autonomy at sea.

The vessel has a draft of 1.58 metres and carries more than 13,500 litres of fuel, enabling a range of over 3,500 nautical miles at a cruising speed of 8 knots. Fresh-water capacity is approximately three cubic metres, while the grey-water and black-water tanks each hold 1,500 litres.

The BC60 applies Bering’s established explorer philosophy to a twin-hull configuration, with the vessel’s layout designed to accommodate the equipment and storage required for extended journeys.

Its unusually deep sponsons house a two-level engine-room arrangement, providing accessible space for generators, watermakers, sewage-treatment equipment and other onboard systems. The configuration also helps isolate noise and vibration from the living spaces, supporting comfort during longer passages.

Protected running gear and attention to structural integrity further reflect the vessel’s safety-oriented design approach. The aluminium construction and resulting weight distribution also allow the BC60 to accommodate a fully enclosed flybridge that functions as a second salon.