Launched by Abeking & Rasmussen in 2007, the outstanding 68-metre mega yacht Aviva (ex Aviva III) is currently undergoing a full hull wrap at Rybovich yard. The refit is due to be completed at the end of February 2015.
Royal Huisman has become a new member of the International Council of Marine Industry Association (ICOMIA) Superyacht Refit Group. Dutch superyacht yard provides refits through its Huisfit programme.
The benefits of the foil and film finishes in the luxury yacht charter industry have been unveiled by Wild Group International. The company has recently refurbished the 28-metre charter yacht Asha.
Works on the 33,5m superyacht Hull 1012 are advancing well at Yachting Developments in New Zealand. Due to be delivered next year, this elegant performance ocean cruising sloop has been designed by Frers Naval Architecture, with interior design by Adam Lay Studio.
A major stake in UK superyacht and commercial repair and new-build company Burgess Marine has been acquired by London-headquartered private equity investor RJD Partners. RJD has committed £11m to fund the deal, as well as provide further resources for expansion through organic growth or acquisition.
The all-new restricted ‘Yacht Club’ for crew members has been proudly launched by the Spanish superyacht refit and repair shipyard, Navantia S.A. on their website. The company specialises in boat repair services for yachts and superyachts of all sizes.
Piers Wilson is the deserving recipient of the inaugural Superyacht UK Lifetime Achievement award. The all-new prize was presented to Piers at the annual Superyacht UK (SYUK) Technical Seminar on Thursday 15 January 2015.
The 60m charter yacht ANDREAS L and the 54m motor yacht RAHIL are currently going through refit and maintenance at the T. Mariotti Shipyard. The refit of ANDREAS L is expected to be finished early next week.
It has been a busy start to 2015 for the Rivergate Marina and Shipyard. The company is currently working on two Palmer Johnson vessels: the 40m motor yacht RASA, as well as the 45m superyacht VANTAGE.
Monaco Marine’s La Ciotat shipyard is currently working on a major refit of the 50m Heesen super yacht SKY, scheduled for completion in April 2015. The refit includes the exterior makeover, full paint job of the hull and superstructure, the yacht’s 5-year survey, interior refit, as well as overhaul of the main engines and generators.
Adam Voorhees has proudly announced the contract and refit design for the 26m fast super yacht SAPPHIRE KNIGHT project. Currently under construction at the Seaway yard in Monfalcone, Italy, the project is taking a 25-metre racing yacht as the starting platform, with naval architecture by Bruce Farr.