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Monday, September 29, 2008

Superyacht Events: 2008 Monaco Yacht Show - part II

Our 2008 Monaco Yacht Show new construction/project selection

OCEANCO Y-708





L.O.A.: 85.5m - 280.52 ft Beam max.: 14.2m - 46.59ft Max speed: 18.5knts approx. Engine type: twin screww diesel - 2x4,830hp MTU Naval arch. Ocanco/Azure Exterior dsign: I. Lobanov Interior design: na

OCEANCO Y-76/ Y-709


L.O.A.: 90m - 298.60 ft Beam max.: 14.2m - 46.59ft Max speed: 18.5knts approx. Engine type: twin screww diesel - 2x4,680hp MTU Naval arch. Ocanco/Azure Exterior dsign: Oceanco Interior design: na

Fincantieri Project Marco Polo

L.O.A.: 102m Beam max.: 16.8m Max speed: 19knts approx. Engine type: twin screww diesel - 2x3,500Kw Exterior design: Camillo Costantini Interior design: na

Superyacht A

Check out our exclusive picture of superyacht A





Sunday, September 28, 2008

Superyacht events: 2008 Monaco Yacht Show - part I

Discover our selection of luxury toys on display at the 2008 Monaco Yacht Show

Mini submarine by U Boat Worx

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U-BoatWorx BV is a Dutch company specialised in developing and marketing small, safe and affordable one-person and two-person submersibles


A carbon tender powered by solar panel


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The Czeers MK1 is a prototype of a solar powered speedboat that can hit 30 knots in full stride. Relying on the sun to power its engines, this 10m tender was developed by the Dutch-based Delft Technical University Solarboat Team.

Monday, September 22, 2008

Superyacht shipyard: new majority shareholder and new board at Jongert Shipyard


Jongert 2900M "Amena" for sale with Dahm International

In April 2008, after 30 years as the main shareholder in the business, Frans Heesen completed the transaction of the majority of the shares to an international investment group. In September 2008, Investment company Value Enhancement Partners becomes the main shareholder in Jongert shipyard: is it time for consolidation in the Dutch superyacht shipyards ?

Wieringerwerf, 22 September 2008


"Investment company Value Enhancement Partners (VEP) has increased its shareholding in Jongert Shipyard and now has a majority interest. Jeroen Koot has been appointed Managing Director.
Jan Jongert (54) has stepped down as Managing Director. He will continue to be involved as an advisor to the company, ensuring that his knowledge and 35 years of experience in the yachtbuilding industry remains available.

The new Managing Director Jeroen Koot (46) was appointed due to his expertise and comprehensive experience in the management of complex project organisations. Peter Visser (33), who already worked at Jongert, has joined the board as Financial Director.

Jongert Shipyard is prospering after an earlier injection of capital by VEP and has taken new orders for both sailing and motor yachts. The enhanced VEP interest will provide additional means to renew and expand its product line in a growing market.

The Jongert Shipyard operates in the premium segment of the market for luxury sailing and motor yachts, and hasthe most modern yard in the world for building superyachts up to 60 metres. It also operates carbon neutral thanks to the production of green energy in its own biomass digestion plant.
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Value Enhancement Partners is Dutch privately owned investment and management firm founded in the 1990's by a number of seasoned corporate finance and strategy professionals.

Superyacht events: N°18 Monaco yacht Show 2008 24-27 September


Copyright Pierre Pettavino

The 18th Monaco Yacht Show brings together professionals from the international luxury yachting sector; ship-builders and designers, equipment suppliers, brokers and service providers.

The MYS is renowned throughout the sector for being the show that must not be missed in the luxury yachting sector because it is the only yacht show exclusively devoted to Superyachts of at least 25 meters in length.

- Quayside exhibition

500 exhibiting companies, including international yachting industry leaders, 15000sqm of exhibition.

- Floating Exhibition

95 of the world's finest 82 to 262 feet yachts. 40 motor and sailing yachts are world premiering at the 2008 MYS.

- Participants (26 000 in 2007)

>> Official website
>> Map
>> Check out the official yachts list on display at the 2008 MYS


>> Our Exclusive list of the yachts at anchor

MY
85' OPERA SUPER
BRADLEY
KIAL
MAESTRO
PERI 29
PERSHING 90
CELTIC DAWN
CUSTOM LINE NAVETTA 33
DARSEA
FREEDOM
MEDITERRANEO
SHANE
SOSSEGO
VARUS
VICEM 92

SY
ANTONIA
DRUMFIRE
ECLIPSE
HIGHLAND FLING X
LITTLE BLUE
MRS SEVEN
RED SULA
SHERE KHAN
NGONI
SWAN 90
Y3K

Sunday, September 21, 2008

Superyacht picture of the day: Lurssen Skat near Antibes


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Spotted near Antibes with her helicopter, Skat was built by Lürssen Werft, Bremen, Germany, in 2001.

Length: 70.70m / 233′
Width: 13.5m / 44.3′
Draft: 3.7m / 12.1′
Designer: Espen Oeino
Cruising Speed: 15 knots
Max speed: 17 knots
Hull: Steel hull and aluminum superstructure
Engines: 2 × 2000 kW / 2682 hp MTU gas turbine

The owner is Charles Simonyi, a former Software Engineer from Microsoft and the fifth space tourist.

Thursday, September 18, 2008

Superyacht valuation question...



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This chart shows the evolution of the asking price of a well known second hand megayacht: guess what is the name of the yacht?

Wednesday, September 17, 2008

Superyacht berth for sale on the Cote d'Azur



Superyacht berth for sale on the Cote d'Azur

Location: Golfe Juan
Dimension: 40 x 10m
Lease: 2024, shareholder
Annual fees: around 23,000 euros

Asking price 5.6000,000 euros
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Contact us to get more information, other berth available

Superyacht picture of the day: Shama 118 Sport


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An interesting view of the Shama 118 Sport "MIMA" at anchor near the cap d'Antibes.
Shama yacht, a shipyard located in Egypt, has its own tank facilities where each yacht undergoes extensive quality control test procedures before leaving the factory.
Note that the traditional transom becomes a full beam staircase leading to a large swim platform.

Unlike most Italian Express Cruiser (except the new Leopard 46m), the Shama 118 Sport comes with an additional helm station located on the top of the roof.

Contact us to get more information please

Friday, September 12, 2008

Superyacht event: Cannes Boat Show 2008

Focus on the Wally B

Design by Luca Brenta, this 107-foot (32.6-metre) Wally creation is a direct evolution of the highly successful Nariida (ex Wallygator).
Wally B has premium windward performance, a 11-foot (3.3-metre) retractable bowsprit, a unique mechanised Bimini in the operational style of a convertible automobile roof, and revolutionary interiors.

L.O.A: 33m
Beam: 7.92m
Draft: 5m
Asking oprice: 6,500,000 euros
Yacht for sale by BCR
Please contact us to get more information


Aft deck with foldable bimini top


Detail of the port carbon steering wheel


The wonderful flush deck: note how beamy the Wally B is
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A modern and open galley


An open layout with a carbon fiber companionway and a large navigation area


The dining area with her two panoramic windows


The starboard en suite cabin...with flowers


The en suite Master cabin with carbon fiber bathtube

Monday, September 8, 2008

Superyacht thought of the day


Superyacht Al Mirqab in Palma

The trouble with yachts is that when business is good, it’s really good. But when it falls, it really crashes.

Stephen A. Schwarzman co-founder of The Blackstone Group

Superyacht picture(s) of the day: Enigma in Palma


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Spotted in Palma de Majorca, the 74.5m superyacht Enigma (ex Eco, ex Katana), built by Blohm & Voss in 1991, is currently lying in Club de Mar...near the 133m Peters Schiffbau Al Mirqab.

Enigma was sold in 1998 by C & N (asking price US$ 52,000,000), re-sold in 2003 by Edmiston (asking price US$ 68,000,000) after a serious refit in 1999 by Lurssen shipyard..



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Sunday, September 7, 2008

Superyacht corporate strategy: BRS to acquire YPI


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Following the merge between Ocean Independence and Cavendish White, a new giant is born in the brokerage business: BRS Group announces major expansion in the premier yacht brokerage market with the acquisition of Yachting Partners International (YPI).

Will this new market consolidation benefit the owners/buyers?

OFFICIAL Press Release

BRS Yachting (a subsidiary of the BRS Group) is delighted to announce its first major expansion with the acquisition of the premier yacht brokerage company Yachting Partners International (YPI).

This deal confirms the intention of the BRS Group and of Bertrand Vogèle, Managing Director and shareholder of BRS Yachting, to create a leading business in the luxury yacht service sector. BRS Group and YPI are strongly complementary in terms of geography and high standards of service. BRS will bring increased investment capacity to the business along with the financial, technical and legal support it has acquired over 150 years serving the maritime industry. YPI will be bringing its expertise in large yacht brokerage, operating with yachts over 30 meters long in a price range of up to € 150m.

Due to a greater demand for large yachts in the last few years, yacht brokerage requires larger investments and additional expertise that the combined know-how of BRS and YPI will bring. Trends show an increasing demand for yachts above 40 meters with order books full until 2012.

YPI, a leader in the brokerage market, was founded in 1972 by Alexander Braden and today operates out of offices in Antibes, Monaco and Brighton. The company offers the full range of broking services including new-building, chartering, sale and purchase, yacht management and crew recruitment. YPI has served a range of prestigious clients including Henry Ford II and the MacMillan family of Cargill.

The current management team of YPI will remain in place and will be managing the company together with Bertrand Vogèle, under the supervision of a new board. The combined group will henceforth trade under the name Yachting Partners International (member of BRS Group).
Jean-Bernard Raoust, Chairman of BRS commented:
We are firmly convinced that this acquisition is a great opportunity to develop our new targeted offer in the large yacht brokerage market. Alexander Braden and his team have built a company with a worldwide reputation in the yacht business through its long term relationships with clients and highly personalised service.

Alexander Braden, Chairman of YPI Group commented: We are delighted to join the BRS group, a highly regarded leader in the shipbroking sector. The support and expertise of the group’s worldwide network, and its longstanding experience in the maritime sector, will considerably enhance the services YPI offers and we look forward to developing the business going forward. We are all in this for the long term.

Bertrand Vogèle, Managing Director of BRS Yachting commented: When creating the yacht brokerage activity at BRS, we anticipated the rapid growth in the high-end segment. With a solid business such as YPI, this project takes on a new and stronger dimension, especially since BRS Group and YPI share the same values and standards of service excellence.

Superyacht corporate strategy: LVMH to acquire Royal van Lent Feadship


2007 - 62m Feadship "Secret"

OFFICIAL Press Release - September 1st 2008

LVMH Moët Hennessy - Louis Vuitton, the world’s leading luxury products group, has signed an exclusive agreement with Egeria, an investment company based in the Netherlands, to acquire Royal van Lent, the Dutch designer and builder of luxury custom mega-yachts sold under the Feadship brand.

This acquisition will enable LVMH to enlarge its scope of activities and to expand its presence in products and services at the top of the luxury market. Royal van Lent’s yachts target an ultra-exclusive clientele and are built to the highest quality standards using specific know-how. Feadship’s attributes of creativity, craftsmanship, innovation, quality and exclusive positioning are shared by all the luxury businesses operated by LVMH.

Founded 160 years ago, Royal van Lent enjoys a leading market position. It designs and builds custom mega-yachts under the Feadship brand, one of the most exclusive and prestigious brands in the world for motor-yachts measuring over 50 meters.

The custom-built ultra-luxury mega-yacht sector offers strong global growth prospects. By targeting exclusively ultra-high net worth individuals, Royal van Lent offers an outstanding growth opportunity that is resistant to economic cycles. Since 2000, the worldwide order book for custom-built luxury yachts measuring over 50 meters has grown by more than 20% per annum.

LVMH will work closely with Royal van Lent's management team, and is committed to the continued, long-term development of the company and the Feadship brand. LVMH will leverage its very high end client network and global reach, both in developed and emerging countries, to accelerate the growth of Royal van Lent and the Feadship brand worldwide. The objective is to consolidate the company’s leadership while maintaining its unique heritage, exclusive positioning and exceptional craftsmanship. Dick van Lent will continue to head the company.

Antonio Belloni, Group Managing Director of LVMH, commented: “This acquisition is an outstanding opportunity for LVMH to welcome to the group as prestigious a business as Royal van Lent, which is well-established in the ultra-luxury market. We are confident about its growth potential in the exclusive mega-yacht sector, a market with sustainable growth prospects.”

Dick van Lent, Chief Executive Officer of Royal van Lent, added: “I am delighted that Royal van Lent will become part of the LVMH family, which has a proven track record in preserving the heritage of prestigious brands, with high quality products, while positioning them for successful global growth. We look forward to benefiting from the support and strategic leadership of the world’s leading luxury goods company. I am pleased to be involved in the continued development of Royal van Lent, a company with 160 years of history in yacht construction, as part of the LVMH family.”

The works council of Royal van Lent has been asked to render its advice in respect of the intended transaction and the relevant trade unions have been informed. The intended transaction will be subject to clearance of the relevant competition authorities.