Norwegian shipbuilder Kleven has signed a contract with German yard partner Lurssen to build a large expedition yacht.

The 100-metre Explorer ship is to be constructed, partly outfitted and technically finalised at Kleven Verft in Norway, before final outfitting at Lurssen’s Blohm+Voss facility in Hamburg, Germany, Kleven said.

The client has not been revealed.

"We are proud to announce this first result of the cooperation between Kleven and Lurssen,” said Stale Rasmussen, CEO of Kleven.