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Arksen launch 85ft Explorer Vessel
We are delighted to announce the official launch of Project Pelagos, the 85ft Explorer Vessel.
Arksen Comes Ashore
Four years since our inception, Arksen is coming ashore with a range of specialist overland vehicles.
Arksen US Debut
Arksen vessels are entering US waters to be on display at the Palm Beach International Boat Show
Storyteller in Residence
Do you have a story on ocean conservation that needs to be given greater awareness?
Arksen is off to a flying start in 2023
Arksen is off to a flying start this year as the company announced their first US dealer while exhibiting at the Düsseldorf boat show 2023
Arksen to Exhibit at boot Düsseldorf 2023
Come see us in Hall 4 Stand B41 at Düsseldorf in January 2023, where the Arksen team will be on hand to greet you.
The Art of Going the Distance
A long-range explorer vessel opens up the ocean to real adventure
Southampton International Boat Show Round-Up
The exclusive world launches of the Arksen Adventure Series
Arksen expands range with the launch of two new models
Arksen expands its fleet with the new Adventure Series.
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Arksen launch 85ft Explorer Vessel
We are delighted to announce the official launch of Project Pelagos, the 85ft Explorer Vessel.
Arksen Comes Ashore
Four years since our inception, Arksen is coming ashore with a range of specialist overland vehicles.
Arksen US Debut
Arksen vessels are entering US waters to be on display at the Palm Beach International Boat Show
Storyteller in Residence
Do you have a story on ocean conservation that needs to be given greater awareness?
Arksen is off to a flying start in 2023
Arksen is off to a flying start this year as the company announced their first US dealer while exhibiting at the Düsseldorf boat show 2023
Arksen to Exhibit at boot Düsseldorf 2023
Come see us in Hall 4 Stand B41 at Düsseldorf in January 2023, where the Arksen team will be on hand to greet you.
The Art of Going the Distance
A long-range explorer vessel opens up the ocean to real adventure
Southampton International Boat Show Round-Up
The exclusive world launches of the Arksen Adventure Series
Arksen expands range with the launch of two new models
Arksen expands its fleet with the new Adventure Series.
Finalist in VR Marketing Campaign of the Year
The Arksen 85 Digital Twin has been nominated for the VR Marketing Campaign of 2022.
Positively sustainable
Arksen have been awarded the Positively Sustainable badge by The Sustainability Group.
Arksen Accepts Crypto
We will now accept all major cryptocurrencies for payment.
Engineering an Explorer Vessel
Project Engineer, George Johnson shares his views on the engineering involved in creating an authentic explorer vessel.
Project Ocean – An Owners Journey
We sat down with one of the co-owners of the first Arksen 85 to explore their journey and what the future has in store.
Southampton Boat Show 2022
Arksen to Launch the Adventure Series at Southampton Boat Show 2022
Circular Design
Our planet needs circular design. We source, we build, we use, we destroy and our planet’s resources are running out.
Explore Further On-board the Arksen 65
Take a closer look at the new all-rounder vessel, designed to be easily owner operated.
Philosophy behind the Arksen 45
As the Arksen 45 gears up for her launch later this year, we take a look at the philosophy behind this new Adventure Series vessel.
Inside the Second Arksen Explorer Vessel
The capability to create your own custom interior is an important part of the owners decision to invest in an Arksen vessel.
RNLI Award for Arksen’s Eleanor Briggs
Our Head of Marketing and Creative, Eleanor Briggs was awarded a Vellum Service Certificate by the RNLI for her courage and teamwork.
Get Involved with Ocean Research
A sense of adventure is really at the heart of those who take to life at sea.
Designed To Go Anywhere
A modern explorer yacht should have no boundaries, which is why the complex structure at the heart of the Arksen 85 is designed for limitless adventure.
Dynamic Adventures of an Arksen Owner
A fact-based fictional tale of an Arksen 85 owner joined onboard by a team of marine scientists for a reef research expedition.
Arksen 85 Build Milestone
Bridge deck installation milestone for the first Arksen 85
Arksen Appoints New Sales and Marketing Director
Arksen bolsters team with a new sales and marketing director
New Roles Created for Business Growth
Six new roles have been created within Arksen's core team to accommodate rapid growth of the business.
Second Arksen 85 Sold
The ambitious project has rapidly gained momentum, with the sale of the second Arksen 85, Project Pelagos, announced today.
Arksen converts UK Future Fund Investment
Arksen converts UK Future Fund Investment to equity and calls for government support for the wider UK shipbuilding industry.
Hull Turning – Why?
Watch the video and learn what ‘turning’ a vessel means. Jim Mair, Arksen Technical Director, answers all our questions.
Rowing the Atlantic – The Debrief
At the end of last year, Martyn Thornton, a.k.a Atlantic Solo, took on the gruelling challenge to row over 3,000 miles in the Talisker Whiskey Atlantic Challenge.
Founding 10% for the Ocean
To harness the power of collective giving and reach a targeted 10 fold increase for ocean philanthropy, Arksen has founded 10% For The Ocean.
Winner of the Yacht of the Year
There were a fantastic array of entries, and we are delighted to see that the winner of the award is 'Beluga', managed by the Australian-based yacht agency Ocean Alliance.
Hull Turn Milestone Arksen 85
Arksen have reached another milestone with the recent hull turn of Project Ocean, the first 85ft explorer vessel currently in build.
How Science Can Save the Ocean
We have mapped just a fraction of the ocean floor and discovered less than a tenth of the species estimated to be living within it.
Why We Need Adventure Vessels
Arksen’s Founder explains the philosophy around designing for science.
How Boats are Built for Research
A new design approach to deliver multi-purpose boats developed for leisure but also for science, could open up far more opportunities.
Rowing the Atlantic
Olly Hicks, Atlantic rower and record holder, speaks to Martyn Thornton, Atlantic Solo, who is taking part in the Talisker Whiskey Atlantic Challenge 2020.
Arksen Sponsors Atlantic Solo
Arksen is very proudly sponsoring Martyn on his race across the Atlantic in the Talisker Whisky Atlantic Challenge.
Explorer Vessel Behind the Scenes
We are now pleased to share with you a quick look behind the scenes at the team of experts working on bringing the recycled aluminium Explorer Vessel to life.
New Partner Hydro
This partnership with Hydro provides us with access to low-carbon aluminium as well as an abundance of aluminium expertise.
Explorer Vessel Project Ocean in Build
A Milestone for Arksen, as the first eco-conscious Explorer Vessel, the Arksen 85 "Project Ocean", has gone into production in the UK.
Meet the COO
Interview with COO, Ewan Hind, on how he first got into the marine industry, sustainability, the impact of a pandemic as well as his past adventures.
Help Our Kelp
The Arksen RIB was used to launch a small remotely operated tethered camera system to survey the shallow areas of the coastline.
Yacht of the Year
We’re excited to announce that Arksen is sponsoring the brand new ‘Yacht of the Year’ category at the Ocean Awards 2021.
A Simple Journey
Interview with our founder about his deep connection with this planet’s wild places and what roles sustainability and conservation will play in Arksen’s long-term plans.
Oceanographic Feature
A passion for minimalistic, human-powered expeditions has taken endurance athlete and ocean rower Olly Hicks to every continent and to every ocean.
Yachts for Science
BOAT International Media and partners today announce the digital launch of the innovative ‘Yachts for Science’ project
Arksen Origins – Peter Morton
Peter Morton, CEO of Wight Shipyard Co. discusses his sailing past, the future of yachting.
Arksen Origins – Jasper Smith
Discover more about the adventures of two lead characters behind Arksen, Jasper Smith and Olly Hicks
Adventure Indoors
Run out of ideas to keep the kids busy? Here are a collection of our favourite ideas the team have been trying out with their own families.
Arksen Origins
Olly Hicks, the new driving force behind the Arksen Foundation and Arksen Explorers' Club.
Olly speaks at Economist event
Olly Hicks calls for more collaboration at Sea Tourism event
Have You Heard About Waterhaul?
The team have today announced the partnership with Waterhaul which intercepts plastic from our oceans.
Return to the Blue
Watch and enjoy our first film, Return to the Blue, which celebrates all that drives Arksen forward.
Arksen Gets More Adventurous
Arksen give overview on latest pioneering and technical innovations at boot Düsseldorf Boat Show.
Arksen Explorers Rally Powered by PELORUS
A rally like no other, born from two companies’ commitment to ocean conservation, exploration and a desire to expand the horizons of adventure yacht travel.
Arksen Partners with Praxis
Arksen has partnered with Praxis Automation Technology to develop the hybrid propulsion systems and vessel management systems for its 20-30m range of explorer yachts.
New Adventure Syndicate
The Arksen Adventure Syndicate is a pioneering new members club offering access to a multi-year cruising program, at a significantly lower cost.
New Pioneering Project Developments
With just days to go until the world’s largest boat and water sports fair opens its doors to the public, Arksen is inviting visitors to its official press conference at boot Düsseldorf 2020
boot Düsseldorf 2020
Come and visit us at Düsseldorf Boat Show 2020, 18th – 26th January, in our new location hall 7a stand B24.
New Tech Blog Launch
We are excited to have launched the first in a series of tech blogs on Medium.
One to Watch
Arksen is ‘One to Watch’ as one of the most innovative and impactful companies of 2019.
The Superyacht Forum
We are delighted to announce that on Monday 18th November at the RAI, Amsterdam, Jasper Smith will open The Superyacht Forum 2019
New Chief Operating Officer
Arksen have announced the appointment of Ewan Hind as Chief Operating Officer to the company.
Science & Philanthropy
Philanthropy has been, and can be a powerful tool for change but, the ocean remains the least funded, receiving less than 1% of philanthropic funding since 2009.
More about the Arksen 85
Watch this video to discover more about what makes the Arksen vessels unique.
New Appointments
Arksen are excited to announced the appointment of Jim Mair to the company, filling the role of Technical Director.
Arksen 85 – Model Testing
Here is Tom Humphreys talking you through the process at the Qinetiq Ocean Basin and the kinds of rigorous testing we performed.
Arksen become leaders in sustainability
Arksen has today announced its partnership with MarineShift360.
Interior with a Conscience
We are pleased to reveal the first look at the interior of the inaugural vessel in build, the Arksen 85.
The Design Approach: HYD
HYD is a multidisciplinary design office, unifying the occasionally divergent demands of functionality, performance, safety and good looks
Melting Traditions
Last year I had the privilege to spend some time up in Greenland, living on the fringes of the civilised world in a place where modern and old cultures clash.
Why Aluminium?
Fundamentally our choice of build materials is based on a necessity that we and our users must be able to rely on our products in the harshest of conditions, time and time again
Born to Re-Wild – Wealth Report
The Wealth Report meets the wealthy conservationists using their resources to protect and restore some of the world’s most precious habitats
Arksen Foundation
There is more to Arksen than just the range of Exceptional Explorer Vessels.
Robb Report
Read the interview with Founder, Jasper Smith, in the Robb Report to find out more about the inspiration behind the brand.
Arksen in Forbes
Have you seen the latest Forbes article? Find out more about our Founder and his passion behind the project.
See the Arksen 85 in action
Watch a video of the Arksen 85 in action here.
Successful First Day at Dusseldorf
Here's what Arksen founder Jasper Smith, Humphreys Yacht Design's Tom Humphreys and Arksen Foundation's Nico Wills had to say…
New Wave of Innovation to the Marine Industry
A technology and innovation company building the most authentic, capable and efficient explorer vessels of their kind
Tech entrepreneur set to disrupt marine industry
Tech entrepreneur and investor Jasper Smith is changing tack and has set his sights on the marine industry with the launch of Arksen