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.
Following her three-year refit, the 65m classic super yacht Shemara left Trafalgar Wharf in UK’s Portchester last month to undergo her final sea trials in Southampton.
The interior areas of the 56m superyacht Tacanuya will be sympathetically revitalised by Trimline Yacht Interiors at Burgess Engineering’s Porchester facility, with completion scheduled for next month.
Today, April 16, 2014, saw Burgess Marine launch the impressive 65-metre classic yacht SHEMARA, following her extensive refit, completed by Shemara Refit LLP in just over 3 years.
The general arrangement of Project Nelson, representing a ‘Best of British’ modern take on a classic Gentleman’s Motor Yacht, has been proudly unveiled by Burgess Marine and Laurent Giles.
The Superyacht Cup Palma has proudly announced the new partnership with St Regis Mardavall Mallorca Resort. The event will host some of the world’s finest superyachts, including the 2013 winner – the Claasen superyacht Heartbeat.
Representing a ‘Best of British’ gentleman’s motor yacht, superyacht Project Nelson is to be built by Burgess Marine at Trafalgar Wharf in UK’s Portchester.
Britain’s largest independent ship repairer, Burgess Marine, will work on an extensive refit of a 57m 1992 Swiftship yacht. This will include structural, mechanical and electrical works and is expected to last 8 – 9 months.
Burgess Marine has been chosen by the Owner’s representatives to provide marine engineering expertise during the refit of the stunning 1938 superyacht Shemara of 64 metres.
The UK based ship repairer, Burgess Marine Ltd. offers its services, including both planned works and emergency support to Superyachts in the UK in 2012. Recently Burgess Marine has worked onboard the motor yacht Bystander, the sailing yacht Velsheda, the Hetairos superyacht, and the charter yacht Infinity as well as a 44m Feadship and a 64m Classic Motor Yacht.
Burgess Marine announces their expansion into the superyacht market, by entering into the partnership with Port of Cherbourg.
UK based Burgess Marine has partnered with the Port of Cherbourg in support of the growing Superyacht refit and repair market in Northern Europe. The announcement of the new superyacht facility coincides with the Monaco Yacht Show.