SUPERYACHT #505
May 2004
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NEWS
RIVA OPERA 85
A new hull and new dimensions for "Opera", the yacht produced by
the Italian boatyard Riva, belonging to the Ferretti Group. This
new version of "Opera" has been created by the yard to follow in
the footsteps of the success characterising the previous model. A
larger bridge, stern garage big enough for storing a tender or a
jet-ski, lots of windows, a complete makeover for the main deck to
give more space inside, a roomier flying bridge characterised by
an original design and more comfortable crew quarters; these are
just some of the details of Opera's evolution, a model preparing
for a new season of international successes.
GIANNESCHI & RAMACCIOTTI
The company has signed an important agreement with the Benetti
boatyard for all the supplies to the "Tradition" line boats of the
following products: bilge pumps, pumps for fire fighting, deck and
chain washing, transfer of diesel/various fuels and hand pumps, as
well as boilers, autoclave and ventilation units, complete with
all the accessories. Still on a theme of super-yachts, this time
with sails, after specific studies in collaboration with Perini
Navi technicians, Gianneschi & Ramacciotti have also supplied
special pumps, autoclaves and boilers for "Maltese Falcon", the
new 87-metre that this Viareggio-based boatyard is building in
Turkey.
For information: Gianneschi & Ramacciotti - via G. Pastore 19/21
55040 Capezzano Pianore - Camaiore (LU) - tel +39 0584 969391 -
fax +39 0584 969411.
CORRECTION REGARDING "ONLY NOW"
In the last number of Super-yacht, January 2004, on page 124 we
spoke of the Super-yacht Society Design Awards, incorrectly naming
Francois Zuretti as interior design for "Only Now", the boat
produced by the French boatyard CNB-France and awarded a prize by
the Super-yacht Society. The design studio responsible for the
prize-winning interiors was in fact Couedel Hugon Design.
DARIO MAZZARA MARINE SERVICE
Dario Mazzara Marine Service has been operating on the Island of
Ischia (NA) since 1995, offering numerous services, from
management and administration of yachts to supervision of
maintenance and new constructions, transfers, EC branding for
pleasure crafts and inspection visits. Furthermore, the company
represents a point of reference for those intending to spend their
boating holidays on this Campania island, with services and
solutions dedicated to pleasure sailing.
For information: Dario Mazzara Marine Service; via San Francesco
10; 80075 Forio d'Ischia (NA); tel./fax 0039 081 998630.
PROPELLER CLUB: PORT OF ITALY SOUTH
Work continues for members of the Propeller Club Port of Italy
South. A round table is scheduled for the end of the month at the
Naples Chamber of Commerce, with participation by leading figures
in the world of shipping, sailing and the aeronautics and
insurance sectors. The event Is entitled "Mare, spazio, Alta
Tecnologia, Profili di integrazione" (The sea, space, High
Technology, Integration profiles) and will include contributions
by important exponents of each individual sector. During this
encounter the most urgent problems will be discussed in order to
promote development of the sailing, pleasure, shipping and
aeronautical sectors in our country. The most urgent themes will
include main sea routes, air routes and sailing tourism. Attention
will also be given to the question of the lack of port
infrastructures adequate for a development programme able to give
impetus to the sectors involved. The session will be chaired by
the general secretary of the club, the lawyer Giovanni
Scognamiglio, assisted by council member Dr. Annalaura di Luggo.
"JOE" LAUNCHED
Traffic at a standstill in the heart of the city of Viareggio, in
the famous via Coppino where both the Benetti boatyard and the
Italia dockyard are located, for the launch of "Joe" (FB230), the
most recent of the super-yachts produced by the titled "brand" of
the Azimut Group, a boat designed by Stefano Natucci, with
Francois Zuretti responsible for the interiors. A colossus in
steel that was a moving sight as it slid quickly towards the water
of the basin, accompanied by the sound of sirens and the applause
of the many spectators. Fifty metres of boat for use by an English
owner and his lady - for the occasion she was also the lady who
launched the boat, breaking the classic bottle of champagne on the
bows - where technology and luxury come together in a clear
example of high quality, stylish "made in Italy". The ceremony was
attended by local authorities, numerous invited guests and
obviously also the president of the Avigliana Group, Dr. Paolo
Vitelli, satisfied to see this motor yacht's entrance into the
water, further projecting the image of the Benetti yard with its
productive structures in Viareggio, Fano and Livorno, as world
leader in the construction of motor super-yachts.
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