Holistic Services For Design, Building And Operation

 

A MIGALOO Private Submersible Superyacht is custom designed to meet the desires and preferences of the owner.

 

 The preliminary design of the 165M MIGALOO M5 serves as an initial source of inspiration. The owner is encouraged to modify and customize the design based on specific preferences and requirements. Therefore, the MIGALOOs owner-centered design approach begins with a comprehensive briefing, followed by the development of a General Arrangement (GA) plan and an initial design indication.

 

Besides a detailed interior and exterior concept design, MIGALOO focuses on partner mangement and coordination of all relevant partners at early stages of design, ensuring seamless integration.

 

MIGALOO guarantees continuous supervision and design approvals throughout the engineering and building phases.

 

In addidion, MIGALOO can serve as the owners' representative, offering a comprehensive suite of yacht management services including crew management, sustainability management and curating unparalleled experiences for the owner.



MIGALOO Owner-Centered Design Philosophy

MIGALOOs owner-centered design approach places the needs, desires, and experiences of the owner at the forefront of the design process.
By deeply understanding and empathizing with the owner,  MIGALOO is able to create bespoke designs that not only meet but exceed the owners expectations.
 
The concept is empowered by 21st century Innovation Management methods and processes such as Design Thinking, Open Innovation and Sustainable Innovation as well as by a 360° view on addtional relevant topics such as the business model, the stakeholder or the the specific owners value propositions.

 

With MIGALOOs owner-centered design philosophy, a private submersible superyacht isn't just a project - it's a unique and personalized experience of indulgence and refinement for the owner - ensuring to meet and exeed all expectations.


MIGALOO Design Process

Designing a MIGALOO Private Submersible Superyacht is an intimate act of creation - a rare collaboration in which an owner’s imagination is elevated into a masterpiece of engineering, artistry and underwater autonomy.

 

The journey begins with a highly personal immersion into the owner’s world: their values, their rituals, their aesthetic language, and the experiences they seek to unlock beneath the surface. Through private workshops and conceptual explorations, our designers and engineers translate these insights into a first expression of the vessel - sculpting General Arrangements, exterior lines and interior worlds through a series of meticulously curated refinements.

 

When the vision crystallizes, MIGALOO orchestrates a bespoke constellation of partners such as shipyard, master engineers, classification societies and other elite partners. Together, they refine the design, align all classification and regulatory pathways, and initiate the engineering phase with an obsessive dedication to precision, safety and beauty.

 

Throughout construction and outfitting, the owner or their representatives remain immersed in the creative process - guided through transparent iterations, craftsmanship milestones and sensory previews to ensure that every element reflects their identity, lifestyle and ambition.

 

The MIGALOO journey culminates in sea trials and ceremonial handover, followed by a seamless transition into discreet, ongoing ownership services.

 

More than a project, MIGALOO becomes a lifelong partnership - a private universe continuously curated, perfected and evolved around its owner.


Initial Project Phases Overview

Direct interaction with CEO and design director Christian Gumpold, including:

 The owner (or owners' representative) is welcomed to directly contact MIGALOOs CEO Christian Gumpold.

He would be delighted to discuss the project and any topics or questions via chat, email, phone, meetings or video calls.

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Design briefing workshops with CEO Christian Gumpold, including:

Comprehensive design briefing encompassing all relevant aspects for the design, construction and operation of a custom-designed submersible superyacht.
Holistic understanding of the owner's demands, wishes and preferences.

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General Arrangement Development with CEO and designer Christian Gumpold, including:
Based on the design briefing, development of a General Arrangement Plan.
Creation of multiple layout proposals and concepts.
Criteria-based selection of the best options.
Definition of all pertinent areas, including owner's spaces, VIP & guest areas, general luxury spaces, special interior feature spaces, crew areas, command and control spaces, technical areas (preliminary assumptions) and any other required or desired areas.
Detailed interaction with the owner's representative or owner's team throughout the entire development process.
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Initial design indication by CEO and designer Christian Gumpold, including:
Initial 3D-CAD design of the main exterior surfaces and shapes.
Creation of multiple overall designs & aesthetics.
Criteria-based selection of the best options.
Main exterior features.
Main exterior details.
Preliminary positioning of masts and other equipment.
Position and design of exterior balconies, teracces, folding doors and sliding doors.
Position and design indication of viewing galleries.
Exterior outdoor spaces, deck areas & furniture.
Main pressure hulls position and design (preliminary assumptions).
Set of high-end 3D-CAD visualizations.
Provision of 3D-CAD data for further development.

Exterior & interior concept design by CEO Christian Gumpold, including:

Design briefing workshops (if not already defined).
General Arrangement Development (if not already defined).
Initial design indication (if not already defined).
Main partner selection & coordination (e.g.: shipyard, Classification Society, Flag State).
Integration of expertise from crucial project partners.
Continuous collaboration with Classification Societies and Flag States for rule and regulation changes or developments.
Collaboration with captain or specialized experts.
Coordination of hiring and development of training programs for the captain and crew according to rules and regulation.
Detailed development of exterior and interior design.
Creation of reference image boards, mood boards, and overall design themesDevelopment of fabric boards, material sample boards.
Spreadsheets of all selected itemsIdentification and sourcing of artworks, sculptures or other distinctive featuresDetailed 3D-CAD design of all exterior and interior areas, features, objects and furniture Production of high-end 3D-CAD visualizations showcasing all developed designs and details2D Plans & Elevations.
Preparation of 2D plans and elevations for each area, including design details and lightingInclusion of material referencesBid package development.
Creation of a "bid package" for shipyards and main project partner (if not already defined).
Ongoing supervision, adaptation, and design approvals.
Ongoing supervision, adaptation and facilitation of design changes and approvals during pre-engineering and based on feedback.

Detailed list of included and excluded (design) services are available upon request - all services are up to discussion and subject to change according to the owner's wishes


MIGALOO Consulting Services

Focus topics:
Innovation strategy
AI strategy
Deveopment and implementation of innovation management
Business model innovation
Target group development
Trend analysis
Sceanario modelling
Concept design
Keynotes and presenatations

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MIGALOO Private Submersible Yachts

 

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