
SUPERYACHT #11 Winter 2007
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NEWS
YACHTING INVESTORS GROUP ACQUISTA ISA
The Yachting Investors Group (YIG), a British private equity fund
involved in the pleasure craft industry, recently announced
purchase of an 80% share in ISA, International Shipyards Ancona.
The remaining 20% will remain in the hands of the current
management. This operation - successfully concluded thanks to the
commitment of the Ancona company's managing director G. Fenucci
and business manager M. Maggi - is aimed at further brand growth
in terms of production premises and backup structures (a
superyacht marina is envisaged at Ancona which should become the
biggest on the Adriatic) as well as the upcoming widening of the
range. The existing one will continue in production but will be
flanked by a series of new models such as the ISA 140 line,
currently at the design phase, and a wholly new 48 metre
displacement vessel, which will be ready for delivery in spring
2009 and summer 2008 respectively. ISA is also developing new
series of displacement motoryachts of 48, 50, 56, 62, 66 and 70
metres.
ISA, established in 2001, has already launched 13 superyachts,
including the ISA 120, which won the Millennium Yacht Design Award
at the Carrara Seatec in 2006, the ISA 133 and the innovative ISA
47, yachts that have brought widespread fame to this Italian
brand.
FINCANTIERI WAVE CONCEPT
At the last edition of the Fort Lauderdale Boat Show, Fincantieri
revealed the concept behind its new 85 metre "Wave", designed by
Stefano Natucci. The mega-yacht is characterized by the shape of
its "wave" like outer design and for the decidedly modern
décor inside. The terraces completing the owner and guest
cabin layout, add an exclusive touch to the "Wave". Its
début taking place two years after Fincantieri's entrance
into the mega-yacht market and from the announcement of the deal
with Benetti, is part of the strategy behind the design of
"Prospect", a 70 metre by Laurent Giles, "Marco Polo" a 102 metre
by Camillo Costantini, and "Morpheus" Tim Heywood's 115 metre
brainchild. For further information please contact visit our web
site: www.fincantieri.it.
CAMUZZI NAUTICA ACQUISISCE I CANTIERI WMAGIC
After buying out Baglietto Shipyards in 2004 and Pisa Shipyards in
2005, Camuzzi Nautica, of the International Camuzzi Group, goes
for further growthby acquiring WMagic shipyards belonging to Wally
Yacht.It is an expansion campaign geared to reach a production
value of 180 million Euros by 2008 against the current 110, as
well as 15.4% EBITDA. Furthermore, pursuing this strategy, the
Group hopes to invest 35.8 million Euros between 2007 and 2009 to
enlarge the Baglietto Yards of La Spezia and to purchase the
building currently hosting the Pisa Yards' headquarters. Thanks to
the acquisition of WMagic based in Tunis, where the composite
hulls and superstructures of yachts such as the Wally 80, the
Wally Power 47 and the Wally Tender were built, which joins forces
with the tunisian production arm of Generale Bateaux also under
the Camuzzi wing, the incorporation of Camuzzi Nautica Tunisia
comes about to represent the industrial "flag pole" of luxury
leisure yachting construction for the Mediterranean. Camuzzi will
furthermore be bound to honour orders for Wally Yachts worth 6
million Euros a year for the next two years as part of the
agreement. For further information please visit the following web
sites: www.camuzziinternational.it, www.wally.com.
ADMIRAL GOES FOR NEW RECORDS
Just ten months after launching "Alila", Lavagna Shipyards
launched "Be Cool" last July, it's a 35 metre yacht built in
aluminium alloy. Francesco Ceccarelli, their MD, tells us: "these
have been ten months where the company has really done a lot in
terms of economic investment and much more. We were adamant to
introduce new highly qualified people into the company in order to
also grow at administrative level; we have commenced bolstering
the two works in Lavagna and Riva Trigoso in order to increase
production capacity; we have created AMY (Admiral Mariotti Yachts)
with a high profile partner such as T.Mariotti of Genoa, to start
building large size steel-made motor yachts; we have generated new
commercial ties which have opened strategic markets for us such as
Greece and we have worked on our image consolidating "Admiral" as
our trade mark. The results have brought nine yachts of between 25
and 54 metres being sold in less than a year: two Admirals 25, two
Admirals 32, one Admiral 35, two Admiral 39, one Admiral 44 and a
54 which hales the brand's entrance into the megayacht market. For
further information please contact: Cantieri Navali Lavangna; via
dei Devoto, 197; 16033 Lavagna (GE), Italy; tel. +39 0185 30341;
fax +39 0185 306601; web address www.cnl.it; e-mail info@cnl.it.
MULTI SERVICE BOARD NETWORK BY THYSSENKRUPP MARINE
The Multi Service Board Network by ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems, is
a communications device which allows for the transmission of the
entire on board data to a single network and has been certified as
being safe and reliable by Germanischer Lloyd. The system which
was designed and developed by ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems in
conjunction with T-Systems, allows to transmit and manage upon a
single network, information regarding safety such as the emergency
alarm systems, the operation of the lights on board, communication
systems, televisions, video-cams and much more on top. A
characteristic of the system's software is that it can seek and
solve apparatus problems automatically. Data travels on fibre
optical cables. For further information please consult the
following web site: www.thyssenkrupp-marinesystems.com.
THE INRIZZARDI GROUP ACQUIRES DIANO SHIPYARDS
On occasion of the press conference held in the suggestive
surroundings of the Galata del Mare Museum in Genoa, Gianfranco
Rizzardi announced the purchase of the Diano Shipyards of Riva di
Trigoso. "The Group thus perseveres in its policy to expand and
grow stronger" - Rizzardi said. Today, with its production ranging
on boats from 18 to 30 metres strictly wood made, the Group has an
opportunity for greater diversifaction and to expand its line for
an ever discerning clientele. Boats built by Diano Shipyards have
all got one thing in common: wood. "Each yacht built by Diano is
unique - Rizzardi continued - the internal layout, the
furnishings, the fabrics, as well as even the engines, are always
chosen with the owner's needs and tastes well in mind. Nowadays,
Diano is one of the last few shipyards to preserve the essence of
craftsmanship not only within the national frontiers but also in
Europe; Its workforce is made up of 17 highly specialized people,
and a further 20 artisans and employees of small companies also
take part in the production. Having closed this operation -
Rizzardi concluded - the InRizzardi Group has broadened its plan
of action and in addition to its central Italian sites, can now
also count on a strategic area overlooking the North-Western sea
of Italy. The Diano shipyards dispose of a total of 2800 sqm. For
further information please contact: Cantiere Navale Diano; via A.
Vespucci; 16037 Riva Trigoso (GE), Italy; tel. +39 0185 44706; fax
+39 0185 482213; web address www.cantierediano.com; e-mail
info@cantierediano.com.
SENCORA A NEW COMPANY IN THE REALM OF SUPERYACHTS
Sencora is a new French company which was formed with the intent
of entering the superyachts' market with a range of boats over 33
metres in length. By the end of the year the company will finish
building the yard situated in Istanbul - Turkey. Two separate
branches will look after production one will be assigned to semi-
custom yachts, where the first two Sencoras of 33 and 37 metres
will be built, and the other will take care of the composite,
aluminium or steel custom yacht production which will be able to
produce units of over 50 metres. For further information please
visit the following web site: www.sencora.com.
ELVSTRÖM SOBSTADT FOR SUPERYACHTS
Elvström Sobstadt Sailmakers, based in Aabenraa, Denmark,
have moved their sails manufacturing plant to their offices in
Denmark and France, in an effort to centralize production and
optimize production process. Membranes were previously made by the
Spanish concern Eurosail Manufacturing under licence from
Elvström Sobstadt. The break up between the two companies is
due to the expansion of Elvström Sobstadt's production
departments, which has chosen to home produce its sails in order
to control the quality of its of its products more closely. For
further information please contact: Elvström Sobstad; Paul
Elvstr›m Vej 4; DK - 6200 Aabenraa; Denmark; tel. +45 7362 4800;
fax +45 7362 4819; sito web www.elvstromsobstad.com; e-mail
info@elvstromsobstadt.com.
RINA'S "GREEN STAR" LANDS IN GREECES
The "Nissos Mykonos" belonging to Hellenic Seaways is the first
non Italian ferry to be given Green Star status by the RINA
(Italian Naval Register). "Nissos Mykonos"apart, its sister ship
"Nissos Chios" which is being built by the Greek Neorion shipyard,
will also comply to the self imposed Standard which is by far
harsher than the current international requisites regarding the
respect and safeguard of the environment. "It is a significant and
lasting commitment in time because RINA regulations don't only
cover installation aspects, but also sanction all on board
equipment which can have an impact on the environment. As with all
challenges of any substance reaching this target gives me great
pleasure" as Mr Gerasimos Strinzis, Managing Director of Hellenic
Seaways said.
QATAR BOATS PAVILLION
The Qatar International Exhibition Centre of Doha will host the
Qatar Boats Pavilion, the international exhibition dedicated to
yachts and accessories, which will run from the 25th to the 27th
of February. A large number of Shipbuilders and a wide range of
boats will be taking part in the event, from fisherman models to
high performance crafts as well as a well stocked number of stands
offering accessories, equipment and nautical services. For further
information please visit the following Web Site:
www.shipport.info/boats.
SANLORENZO 88 US VERSION
The partnership between the Sanlorenzo shipyard and the American
Viking has produced a version of the Sanlorenzo 88 especially made
for the U.S. market, its layout and accessories certainly suits
overseas taste. The Sanlorenzo 88 U.S. version was officially
presented by Massimo Perotti, the entrepreneur running Sanlorenzo,
and Tom Caroll Viking's CEO on occasion of the Fort Lauderdale
Boat Show. For further information please visit the following web
site: www.sanlorenzoyacht.com.
SOUTHERN SPARS AND MARTEN SPARS MERGER
Southern Spars and Marten Spars have joined forces to form Custom
Projects. The newly formed company counts on a staff of 250 to
manufacture carbon fibre masts and booms. The combined know how
and experience developed over the years by both companies should
according to reliable sources produce better quality equipment and
be more cost effective thanks to substantial savings in production
costs.
IL SEA TRADE MED IN NAPLES
During the week immediately after the Genoa Boat Show, the Sea
Trade Med was held in Naples from the 18th to the 20th of October.
The international shipping exhibition was held in the renovated
maritime station. During the near full three days, a number of
meetings regarding the world of cruises were held, but the whole
of Friday morning was largely dedicated to the Superyacht
phenomenon. Such undivided attention goes to confirm the trend of
the last few years when the two worlds have tended to overlap.
We've had proof of this in Italy as a result of talks between the
most authoritative associations in the business but this stands
out as an international seal of approval. Furthermore, if
international meetings traditionally attended by the 'usual'
ship.owner's consortiums such as Carnival, Cunard, Costa, or MSC
open out to yachting, this must be a significant fact. Using the
testimony of companies operating in the yacht chartering business
as a starting point, the organisers of the symposium instead
wished to go into greater detail regarding the present and the
future of this world of luxury. Based on those facts, an attempt
was then made to pinpoint how merchant cruising's know how could
be useful to leisure yachting. Stemming from this, a discussion of
utmost importance took place reiterating what had been previously
put forward at the Genoa boat show: increase the limit of 12
passengers to a charter yacht. This could be made possible by
creating something on the lines of a "Mini-Solas". It is
undoubtedly a matter of great interest which perhaps could again
be discussed in greater detail on occasion of the next Sea Trade
Med in Hamburg.
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