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Groupe Beneteau announces record earnings

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Groupe Beneteau announces record earnings

March 21, 2024
9:14 pm

The house of nine yacht brands has announced a record financial year, with further growth expected.

Prestige M8

Groupe Beneteau, which includes nine yacht brands and a Housing division, has announced a record €246 million of income from ordinary operations for 2023, marking a 59.2 per cent year-on-year increase. Net income rose 81.4 per cent to €182.2 million, representing 10.2 per cent of revenues (€1,784.6 million).

The French conglomerate employs about 8,000 people, primarily in France, the US, Poland, Italy and Portugal, while its yacht brands comprise Beneteau, Jeanneau, Prestige, Lagoon, Excess, Delphia, Four Winns, Wellcraft and Scarab.

Bruno Thivoyon, Groupe Beneteau’s CEO, said: “The Group’s 8,000 staff achieved an outstanding collective performance including over €240 million of income from ordinary operations, with a double-digit net margin.

“Our value-driven growth strategy is delivering a range of benefits. It’s further strengthening the Group’s resilience and enabling it to position the Group’s operational profitability within a range that’s significantly higher than its pre-Covid levels.”

Thivoyon said the Group’s continued premiumisation and industrial agility will enable the Boat division to maintain an operating margin of 7-10 per cent in 2024, despite the impact of higher interest rates on business.

“This financial solidity confirms the Group’s strategy for product development and sustainable innovation, combined with growth in new services, such as digital and the sharing economy,” he said.

Beneteau First 44

Despite the announcement of the Housing division’s proposed sale, it generated €319.6 million of revenues, up 24 per cent on 2022. As such, Groupe Beneteau’s annual revenues came to €1,465 million after IFRS 5, which presented the Housing division under ‘Operations held for sale’ in its full-year accounts and restated the data reported for FY 2022.

After IFRS 5, the Boat division’s EBITDA was up 32 per cent to €262.4 million, representing 17.9 per cent of revenues, while income from ordinary operations increased by 57 per cent (or €75 million) to €206.8 million, with an operating margin of over 14 per cent of annual revenues.

In the Boating division, the slowdown in demand for the Motor business, which was down €150 million, was more than offset by the value-driven growth strategy across all the segments, up €190 million, and the progress made with deliveries of sailing units, up €40 million.

The Sailing business, with 31 per cent full-year growth, reflected the significant upturn in sales to charter professionals (up 68 per cent), the commercial success of the new models released, and the Excess brand’s strong penetration on the catamaran market.

For the Motor business, sales showed strong growth for the ‘Real Estate on the Water’ segments (up 17 per cent), helped by the commercial success of the Prestige brand’s first M-Line multihull models.

The ‘Dayboating’ segments recorded a 3 per cent increase in revenues alongside a 23 per cent reduction in the number of units delivered. This benefited from the extension of the Merry Fisher and Antares lines, as well as the launch of the DB range of luxury day boats.

www.beneteau-group.com

Princess X95 Vista premieres at Palm Beach

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Princess X95 Vista premieres at Palm Beach

March 21, 2024
9:08 pm

The Palm Beach International Boat Show features strong line-ups from Princess, Ferretti Group, Fairline, Aquila and Camper & Nicholsons.

Princess X95 Vista

Princess staged the world premiere of its X95 Vista at this year’s Palm Beach International Boat Show (March 21-24), while the Y95 made its Palm Beach debut alongside the Y85, X80, V55 and F50 in downtown West Palm Beach. Compared to the original X95, the Vista version of the Plymouth builder’s flagship has “an enhanced exterior design and a new panoramic bow structure”.

Fairline Squadron 68

Fellow British builder Fairline displayed its flagship Squadron 68 flybridge and Phantom 65 sportsbridge, as well as the Targa 50 GT and Targa 45 Open cruisers. Miles Moorhouse, Fairline’s Head of Marketing, said: “Visitors could step on four of our most popular models and find out more about the Fairline range, as well as what’s to come. With our continued investment in new products, and our focus on US growth, it’s an exciting time for Fairline in the Americas.”

Ferretti Yachts 1000 Skydeck

Ferretti Group displayed six motor yachts, ranging from the Ferretti Yachts 1000 Skydeck and Riva‘s 82’ Diva and 88’ Folgore to the Pershing 9X, Itama 62RS and Wally’s wallypower58. Aquila and its US dealer MarineMax showed the 47 Molokai from the powercat builder’s new Offshore fishing boat series, the best-selling 36 Sport, and the 42 Yacht and 44 Yacht from its inboard flybridge range.

CL Yachts’ CLX96

At the show, Camper & Nicholsons displayed CL Yachts’ flagship CLX96 and two Feadships: the 47m Berilda (2001) and 38m Calypso (1978). In the surrounding area, the historic brokerage house showed the 42m Holland Jachtbouw Fabulous Character (2010) and the 23m Shark (1972), which was built at Rybovich in Palm Beach. For an earlier show preview, click here.

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Damen Yachting launches second Yacht Support 53

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Damen Yachting launches second Yacht Support 53

March 21, 2024
8:09 pm

The Dutch-owned builder has splashed the blue-hulled Five Oceans, which the owner will use to “research life below the surface of our oceans”.

Damen Yachting has launched the second Yacht Support 53 superyacht at its Antalya facility, offering many a first opportunity to see her striking sky-blue hull. Owner Tommy Allen, founder and Director of Five Oceans Global Solutions, was present at the launch and unveiled the name of the 175-footer, Five Oceans, which has accommodation for eight guests and 10 crew plus a captain.

“You can sleep on it, fly off it and move it. For us, the Yacht Support is a platform that enables us to do all the incredible things we want to do,” said Allen, whose plans for the yacht are influenced by his dedication to cutting-edge technology and marine exploration, and work towards preserving the marine environment.

Damen Yachting handled naval architecture and exterior design of Yacht Support 53, and oversaw the interior design of Five Oceans with input from the owner. Jan van Hogerwou, Commercial Executive at Damen Yachting, has worked with the owner on the project since the outset.

“Five Oceans will be used to research life below the surface of our oceans, a topic and cause central to Mr Allen’s operations and an important vision we’re honoured to be contributing to with this Yacht Support platform,” Van Hogerwou said. “Seeing her out in the open and ready for the final stages of her build before her delivery just a couple of months from now is the start of something truly exciting.”

Verpeka Dolling, a Monaco-based yacht sales and charter company, assisted the owner with the purchase. Rob Dolling, the company’s founder & CEO, project managed the build on the owner’s side and will manage Five Oceans’ onward operation.

“This new, next-generation Yacht Support platform is very well thought out and engineered,

presenting the perfect platform for the ambitious global plans the owner has for Five Oceans,” Dolling said. “All our requests and changes, some admittedly quite elaborate, were always well received and seamlessly integrated with precision into the impressive end result.”

www.damenyachting.com

Benetti stages US debut at Palm Beach

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Benetti stages US debut at Palm Beach

March 15, 2024
2:18 pm

The Italian shipyard will display the 65m Triumph at the Palm Beach International Boat Show, where other exhibitors include Sanlorenzo, Van der Valk, IYC, Sunseeker, Pearl. Sunreef, CL Yachts and Saxdor.

Triumph

Benetti will stage the US premiere of the 65m Triumph at the Palm Beach International Boat Show, which will be held in the heart of West Palm Beach from March 21-24. The superyacht features exterior styling by Giorgio Maria Casetta, interiors by the Benetti style office and decor by Green & Mingarelli Design.

The Italian shipyard will also show an Oasis 34M, Grateful, with exteriors by British firm RWD and interiors by Bonetti/Kozerski Architecture, a New York-based studio. Fellow Italian shipyard Sanlorenzo will show an SD118, SD90 and SL86 by Sanlorenzo and Bluegame’s flagship BGX73.

Lady Lene

IYC will have 11 yachts in the show. These include the 57m Trinity Liberty, 55m Benetti Next Chapter, 50m Westport Hospitality, 46m Palmer Johnson Stealth, 44m Westship Tanzanite, 43m Ares Marine Just Enough, 37m Feadship Avante V, 35m CdM Stellamar, 32m Ocean Alexander Drinkability, 30.5m Ocean Alexander Sea N Sea and 29m Sunseeker S Cape.

The brokerage house will also have the 73m Laurel by Della Marine in Rybovich Marina, as well as at least a dozen yachts ‘in the vicinity’. The 34m Lady Lene custom built by Dutch shipyard Van der Valk will also be among superyachts on show.

Sunseeker 90 Ocean

Sunseeker will show seven yachts ranging from 55-90ft with its North American distributor, OneWater Yacht Group. The line-up of Sunseeker yachts comprises the 90 Ocean, 88 Yacht, 76 Yacht, Manhattan 68 Pacific, Predator 65, Superhawk 55 and Manhattan 55.

Sean Robertson, President at Sunseeker USA Sales, said: “With an even larger brand exhibit at this show compared to previous years, we’re excited to present our latest yachts in the US market. The recent success of the Miami International Boat Show underscores our commitment to delivering tailored product to owners in the United States and surrounding territories.”

Pearl 95

Fellow British brand Pearl will show its full line-up, from its entry-level Pearl 62 and Pearl 72 to its flagship Pearl 95, in cooperation with Atlantic Yacht and Ship.

Iain Smallridge, Pearl’s Managing Director, said: “The Palm Beach International Boat Show is a prestigious event in the yachting calendar, and we are thrilled to showcase our latest models. Each yacht is a distinct representation of Pearl’s commitment to excellence and innovation.”

Sunreef 80 Eco

Meanwhile, Poland’s Sunreef will stage the US debut of its Sunreef 80 Eco sailing catamaran, represented by Zeahorse. The yacht will be on display throughout the show at dock C at Palm Harbour.

CL Yachts will showcase its flagship CLX96, its best-selling CLB72 and its entry-level CLB65. Saxdor will stage the US debut of its flagship 400 GTO along with the 320 GTO, 320 GTC and 270 GTO.

www.pbboatshow.com

YACHT STYLE Issue 76 out now

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YACHT STYLE Issue 76 out now

March 15, 2024
12:30 pm

The second issue of 2024 includes reviews of new Sanlorenzo, Riva, Azimut and Galeon yachts, a profile of Simpson Marine, Nolimits aluminium superyachts, the 24th Benetti Yachtmaster, an adventure boats focus, interviews with ONE°15 Marina, Aquitalia Yachts and Dufour, plus boat shows in Dubai, Singapore and Sanctuary Cove.

The Sanlorenzo 57Steel; Photo: Guillaume Plisson

YACHT STYLE Issue 76 features the Sanlorenzo 57Steel on the front cover, as the yacht features in several Reviews this issue, while the Italian shipyard also comes to the fore following the completion of its acquisition of Simpson Marine, Asia’s largest yacht dealer, which features in Profile.

Profile: Simpson Marine

As it celebrates its 40th anniversary in 2024, Simpson Marine is embarking on a new era without Mike Simpson, but with the core management team and regional heads continuing as the dealership expands across Asia-Pacific.

Review: Sanlorenzo 57Steel

Reviews start with the Sanlorenzo 57Steel. Building on the innovative features of the popular 52Steel, the new 57Steel offers over twice the volume, novel deck arrangements and customised interiors, as shown on Virtuosity.

Review: Riva 82′ Diva

Next up is the 82’ Diva, the new starting point for Riva’s growing Flybridge line and the iconic brand’s first model to feature drop-down sides – just one of this Italian beauty’s remarkable features.

Review: Azimut Fly 72

Also among Italian models in Reviews, the new Fly 72 fits well with Azimut’s modern family of flybridge models due to Alberto Mancini’s exterior design, while the interior has a fresh look following a collaboration with Fabio Fantolino.

Review: Galeon 560 Fly

Galeon’s 560 Fly rounds out the Reviews. Renowned for its drop-down sides and iconic waterside bar to port, Galeon’s flybridge range enters new territory as the 560 Fly introduces alfresco dining on the starboard side.

Superyachts: Nolimits

Superyachts features include Camper & Nicholsons’ appointment as the exclusive Asia-Pacific representative of the new Nolimits brand of 30-45m, full-aluminium superyachts created by Italian shipyard Rossinavi.

Superyachts: Benetti Yachtmaster

YACHT STYLE was also invited to the 24th Benetti Yachtmaster in Budapest, an event dedicated to exploring the customer journey and the Benetti lifestyle, starting with the crucial roles of captains and crew.

Special Feature: Adventure Boats

A Special Feature on adventure boats is led by Axopar’s 10^th anniversary celebrations. After a decade of pioneering the ‘adventure boat’ genre, the Finnish brand is now being challenged by Saxdor, other new builders and long-established brands launching new models targeted at the sector.

Interview: Nicolas Berenger (far right), Dufour

In Interview, Nicolas Berenger, Dufour’s Sales & Product Director and an experienced offshore sailor, outlines the development of the French builder’s new, high-volume models and his hopes for the brand in Asia.

Leader: Michelle Ye, Aquitalia Yachts

Leaders include Michelle Ye, CEO and Chairwoman of Yihong Yachts and the driving force behind Aquitalia, which is making its Singapore Yachting Festival debut at ONE°15 Marina Sentosa Cove with regional dealer Raffles Yacht.

Leader: Arthur Tay, ONE°15 Marina

Arthur Tay also features in Leaders. As Chairman of SUTL Enterprise, Tay has overseen the growth of ONE°15 Marina’s flagship Sentosa Cove facility, which is the host and owner of the Singapore Yachting Festival and Blue Water EduFest events, and has now been joined by a ONE°15 Marina at nearby Nirup Island.

Shows: Singapore Yachting Festival, ONE°15 Marina Sentosa Cove

Shows includes previews of the Singapore Yachting Festival and Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show, as well as reviews of the Thailand International Boat Show, Boot Dusseldorf and Dubai International Boat Show. Racing includes the start of the first E1 World Championship, the ongoing SailGP season and the Rolex China Sea Race from Hong Kong to the Philippines.

Racing: E1 World Championship

Enjoy the issue and feel free to browse YACHT STYLE’s various platforms, as listed below:

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C&N appointed sales CA for Zeepaard

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C&N appointed sales CA for Zeepaard

March 15, 2024
12:21 pm

Now lying in Southeast Asia, the 123ft all-aluminium Zeepaard has been listed for sale with Carmen Lau of Camper & Nicholsons.

Camper & Nicholsons has announced its appointment as Central Agent for the sale of Zeepaard, a 37.2m full-aluminium yacht built in France by JFA Yachts, featuring naval architecture by Vripack and currently lying in the Philippines.

Launched in 2003 and with a refit in 2011, the five-cabin yacht has an asking price of US$7.9 million and has been listed for sale with Carmen Lau, a Senior Advisor at Camper & Nicholsons. Lau has started the year by concluding the sales of Blue Sky, a Feadship F45, and Lucy, a Tecnomar Evo 120.

Boasting a range of over 7,000nm, the yacht is built to RINA class, is MCA compliant and has at-anchor stabilisers, while two 25ft tenders are among water toys. Special features include an owner’s study, a movie theatre, a sky lounge with formal dining area, and a crow’s nest.

The interior décor has a traditional feel and features mahogany panelling, teak and warm cherry wood. Guest cabins comprise four en-suite double cabins on the lower deck and a full-beam, main-deck master suite with a king-size bed and adjacent sauna/Jacuzzi. There’s also accommodation for eight crew.

www.camperandnicholsons.com

Aquila appoints Marine Italia in key Asian markets

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Aquila appoints Marine Italia in key Asian markets

March 15, 2024
12:12 pm

The world’s most prolific powercat builder will team up with its new dealer at the Singapore Yachting Festival.

Aquila 54 Yacht

Aquila Power Catamarans has appointed Marine Italia as its new dealer for Hong Kong and Singapore. Co-founded and led by Paul Grange and Thomas Woo, Marine Italia is well established as the Azimut dealer in both cities along with Macau, Guangdong and Taiwan.

Aquila and Marine Italia will display an Aquila 54 Yacht flybridge powercat at the Singapore Yachting Festival, which will be held at ONE°15 Marina Sentosa Cove from April 25-28.

Aquila 54 Yacht

Yvan Eymieu, Aquila’s International Sales and Distribution Manager, said: “We’re excited to embark on this new chapter with Marine Italia. Their reputation for exceptional service and a deep understanding of the boating industry aligns seamlessly with our commitment to delivering exceptional products and customer satisfaction.”

Aquila assigned representation in the two markets following the conclusion of its multi-market agreement with Simpson Marine, which has also stopped representing Beneteau and Lagoon following the dealer’s acquisition by Sanlorenzo.

Aquila 42 Yacht

Simpson Marine will continue to provide after-sales support to its existing Aquila customers and will support sales through the end of its current inventory.

“Simpson Marine has been an invaluable partner in our journey, and we extend our best wishes for their continued success,” Eymieu said.

Built by Sino Eagle Yachts in China, Aquila’s power catamarans range in size from the 28 Molokai to the flagship 70 Luxury.

www.aquilaboats.com

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CLB65 to make Australia debut

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CLB65 to make Australia debut

March 15, 2024
11:46 am

CL Yachts’ 20m flybridge motor yacht will make its Oceania debut at Sanctuary Cove in late May.

A CLB65 (click for Review) is on its way to Australia, where it will make its country debut at the Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show from May 23-26. The model had its world premiere at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show in October 2022 before making its Asia debut in Hong Kong last year.

CL Yachts’ entry-level model, the brand’s first to feature an aft galley, will be displayed at the Sanctuary Cove show in Queensland by Sydney Marine Brokerage, CL Yachts’ dealer for Australia.

Andrew Withers, the dealership’s Managing Director, said: “CLB65 is an interesting addition to the Australian market and offers so many features key to cruising this region. It encapsulates the essence of waterside living and delivers an incredible onboard experience, but is equally capable of taking you anywhere you want to go thanks to a carbon-reinforced, resin-infused hull and a 27-knot top end.”

The 19.7m flybridge motor yacht has a wide, 6.05m beam, a Howard Apollonio-designed hull and twin 800hp Volvo Penta IPS 1050 engines. Outdoor areas include a large flybridge that extends all the way aft, providing shade and shelter to the cockpit below, which offers alfresco dining.

On the main deck, the interior starts with an aft galley to port opposite starboard dining, before a raised forward saloon and helm station to starboard. The lower deck includes a full-beam master suite, forward VIP and a twin cabin, all with en-suite bathrooms.

Martin Lo, Director of CL Yachts, said: “As well as offering the very best fit and finish, and contemporary classic styling in a variety of materials to suit each client’s taste, we also consider the cruising areas and cruising style for our key territories.

“This means that for each of our models, including CLB65, we have the capability to develop different layouts that match the culture, cruising grounds, climate and customer trends of those territories.

“Australia is an exciting market for us and we think CLB65 is an exciting model for Australians, offering the perfect platform for the Australian boating lifestyle. We can’t wait to see the response to CLB65 at the boat shows this year.”

www.clyachts.com

Awlgrip launches revolutionary 3D Colour Visualiser

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Awlgrip launches revolutionary 3D Colour Visualiser

March 15, 2024
11:37 am

The AkzoNobel brand launches revolutionary 3D Colour Visualizer for boaters and professionals.

Awlgrip®, the renowned yacht brand under AkzoNobel, has introduced a revolutionary 3D Colour Visualiser on its website:

https://www.awlgrip.com/colors. The innovative, industry-leading tool is designed to empower boaters and applicators by simplifying their journey to find the perfect colour for their boat.

Boat owners, applicators, boatyards and builders now have at their fingertips a cutting-edge 3D Colour Visualiser, offering instant access to tens of thousands of colours from the extensive Awlgrip colour database.

Whether it’s for a sailboat, sportfisher, motor yacht or a superyacht, users can select their vessel type and explore various colour options for the hull sides, deck, cabin and boot stripe, and including the fouling-control solution for their region.

Through AkzoNobel’s expertise in colour and utilising unique algorithms, boaters are now able to gain a visual representation of what their boat could look like in a 3D virtual environment, then download their project scheme to discuss with their retailer or client.

Unlike traditional ‘flat’ panels, the user can manipulate the virtual boat to view colours from different angles, providing a lifelike impression of how complex curves and angles will appear.

Jemma Lampkin, Commercial Director of AkzoNobel Yacht Coatings, emphasises that the tool reflects AkzoNobel’s commitment to enriching the customer’s experience when it comes to the important, often emotive subject of colour.

“This technology development is a testament to the digital innovation and passion that AkzoNobel and our yacht team strive to deliver to boaters and professionals every day. We’re truly excited to better assist our boaters and applicators in simplifying their journey towards finding the perfect colour and Awlgrip topcoat for their boats,” she said.

“Our customers want to find the right colour to make the boat look its best on the water. That’s why we’ve developed this industry-first solution to inspire them to make that choice of painting their boats easier.”

Matthew Anzardo, Global Segment Manager of AkzoNobel’s Yacht Coatings, said: “The introduction of our innovative 3D Colour Visualiser signifies another step in the way we use digital technology to support our customer experience.

“Extensive data analytics, investment in our colour portfolio and capability while adapting new trends and technology are key foundations that help us stand out when it comes to colour selection and performance in the boating industry.

“This is a 3D tool to help boaters gain a realistic representation of what their boat could look like, which is an important first step. Nonetheless, we still suggest working with your Awlgrip applicator to ensure that the colour choice is right for you.”

www.awlgrip.com/colors

Simpson Marine’s strong line-up for Singapore

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Simpson Marine’s strong line-up for Singapore

March 15, 2024
11:25 am

Celebrating its 40th anniversary this year, Asia’s largest dealer has announced an exciting provisional display for the second Singapore Yachting Festival.

Sanlorenzo SL96A

Simpson Marine expects to display the Sanlorenzo SL96A and SX88 superyachts, Bluegame’s flagship BGX73 and BG42, and the Asia premiere of Fairline’s two-balcony Squadron 58 among potentially a six-model line-up at the Singapore Yachting Festival from April 25-28.

Preceded by the two-day ICOMIA Boating Industry Conference and Yacht Style Awards & Gala evening, the Singapore Yachting Festival could feature about 70 yachts in the water, water sports demonstrations, live music, as well as gourmet food offerings at a new on-land Lifestyle Festival.

Sanlorenzo SX88

Simpson Marine is planning a special surprise for its 40^thanniversary celebrations during the event and will welcome guests and yacht owners to its Southeast Asia flagship office and neighbouring Sanlorenzo Asia office in Sentosa Cove.

Following the finalisation of the company’s recent acquisition by Sanlorenzo, the Singapore Yachting Festival at ONE°15 Marina Sentosa Cove will be Simpson Marine’s first appearance at a show in the region since it stopped representing Beneteau, Lagoon and Aquila.

Bluegame BGX73

Richard Allen, Chief Operating Officer of Simpson Marine, said: “We’re excited about our return to the Singapore Yachting Festival. In light of our recent acquisition by Sanlorenzo, our fleet will be more curated, highlighting larger vessels that encapsulate the elegance and performance intrinsic to our longstanding yachting heritage in Asia.”

Representatives of Simpson Superyachts, Simpson Yacht Charter and the company’s yacht brokerage, charter, management and registry divisions will also be on-site to provide advice and support to visitors.

“Whether you’re dreaming of a superyacht experience, planning a charter, or seeking professional management for your vessel, our team is poised to cater to all your yachting needs,” Allen said.

www.simpsonmarine.com

Camper & Nicholsons represents Nolimits in APAC

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Camper & Nicholsons represents Nolimits in APAC

March 8, 2024
11:36 am

The brokerage house is the exclusive Asia-Pacific representative of the Nolimits aluminium superyachts, which are offered with exclusive Pininfarina interiors.

CGI of the five Nolimits models

Camper & Nicholsons has announced an exclusive partnership with Nolimits to sell the brand’s all-aluminium superyachts in Asia-Pacific, with the option of exclusive layouts and interior designs by Italian studio Pininfarina.

Created by Italian shipyard Rossinavi, Nolimits offers five 30-45m, transatlantic-range superyachts designed by Fulvio de Simoni Yacht Design that combine the luxury attributes of superyachts with explorer-style features and range.

The models comprise the NL30, NL37, NL37+, NL45 and NL45+. The NL45 was the first model to be sold, two weeks after the brand’s online launch.

Pininfarina interior for the NL37+

Federico Rossi, Rossinavi’s COO, said. “We have representation in Europe and America, so we’re happy to be arriving in this part of the world. We want to show that we’ve put the same thought into the 30-45m Nolimits yachts as when we build yachts up to about 70m.”

Pininfarina has created interior options that include special dining and entertainment configurations and motif options exclusively for the Asia market. Matteo Fioravanti, Senior Vice President Design at Pininfarina Shanghai, presented interior concepts that included innovative stained-wood and coloured flooring options.

“Screens to divide interiors and the mirroring of a circular theme – from dining table shape to interior decoration – were designed with Asian preferences in mind,” he said, emphasising the full sea views from the aft-deck swimming pool to the transparent windbreakers offered on the open upper decks.

Pininfarina interior for the NL45+

“It’s important to give a panoramic view of the sea whenever we can. Providing these views is 50 per cent of our design mission.”

Julien Solari, Camper & Nicholsons’ Chief Commercial Officer Asia, said: “We’re absolutely delighted to partner the Rossi family in launching Nolimits to the Asia-Pacific market. The Rossis are leaders in the Italian superyacht industry, and their craftmanship, engineering and build quality are recognised by industry experts and experienced owners alike.

“The combination of sub-500GT volumes, with interiors penned by Pininfarina, a studio known for its extraordinary ability to create timeless designs, has resulted in very promising initial reactions from our clients. The quality of construction and semi-custom design, characterised by features typically found on larger vessels, present a fantastic opportunity for our clients.

Pininfarina interior for the NL45+

“The models’ transatlantic range allows owners to explore the extraordinary cruising areas in Asia and Oceania in confidence. And the extra space of the NL37+ and NL45+ models will allow more space, so more customisation possibilities to meet requirements of the Asian yachting lifestyle.”

– Andrew Dembina

www.nolimits.yachts

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Sunreef inaugurates UAE shipyard

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Sunreef inaugurates UAE shipyard

March 8, 2024
11:03 am

The Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah and Lech Walesa helped officially open Sunreef Yachts’ newest shipyard, dedicated to the Ultima series of powercats.

Sunreef Yachts celebrated the official inauguration of its new state-of-the-art shipyard in Ras Al Khaimah on the day after the conclusion of the 30^th Dubai International Boat Show in the UAE.

Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, UAE Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, officially inaugurated the new facility and addressed the gathering, highlighting the significance of the company’s expansion in the northern emirate. The shipyard currently has close to 200 employees, a figure that could or triple by the end of the year, according to Sunreef.

Lech Walesa, the former Polish President and Nobel Peace Prize laureate, travelled from Poland to witness the event and delivered a speech. Other VIPs included the Ambassador of Poland, Dr Jakub Slawek, and Francis Lapp, founder and CEO of Sunreef Yachts.

The event attracted a distinguished audience, including VIPs, local authorities and existing customers. Guests were given an exclusive tour of the new production halls, witnessing the first Ultima 55 model – a modern hybrid catamaran – taking shape. The facility is currently focused on production of the Ultima series, which has received over 35 orders across its 44, 55, 66, 77 and 88 models.

Guests were able to observe the cutting-edge robotics employed in the construction process, and had the opportunity to explore two solar-electric yachts berthed by the facility, the 80 Sunreef Power Eco Athena Too and the Sunreef 80 Eco sailing catamaran Marie-Joseph, which were both among Sunreef’s display at the five-day Dubai show.

Set on a 65,000sqm land reserve, the new facility in Ras Al Khaimah marks a significant milestone for Sunreef Yachts by signifying their commitment to expanding their global presence beyond their two shipyards in Gdansk in northern Poland, which currently employ 2,400 people.
www.sunreef-yachts.com

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