Fergus Torrance of Titan, Hyde & Torrance reports a busy month with THT representing the buyers of the 42.5m Oceanco Blacksheep and the 39m Picchiotti Alta, as well as the confidential sale of a large classic motor yacht.
Blacksheep, now renamed Idefix, was built by Oceanco in 1998 to a design of The A Group and was originally named Aspiration. Idefix is underway to the Mediterranean, where she arrives in Genoa today for the first time since her launch.
The 39m Alta has been renamed Tamarindo. She was built by the famous Italian shipyard Picchiotti in 1987. She will now undergo a major 12 month refit, using UK contractors, retaining her modern classic style by her new owner.
Both Idefix and Tamarindo will be offered for charter through THT as central agents from Spring 2009 onwards.
On the charter retail side, THT reports a strong start to the season with six charters booked at MIPIM, including a repeat charter on the 82m O'Mega, and strong bookings for the summer season ranging from the 116m Turama to the 28m Mistrali.