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Bertram Yachts

Australia’s Jones Bay Wharf will host an unprecedented auction in August, featuring an array of yachts presented by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5163" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ray White Marine (Company)">Ray White Marine</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5102" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ahoy Club (Company)">Ahoy Club</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/237003/image/large-4f9c782c2ba5eff2d1ebc50c5b1602c3.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/237003">This unprecedented event stands as Australia's largest luxury yacht auction to date, set to showcase an impressive collection of yachts. The auction will offer the opportunity to purchase tenders, game fishing boats, or superyachts. The unique event has gained momentum with an exclusive international audience expected to attend the proceedings at Jones Bay Wharf on 5 August 2023, commencing at 11am local time.The event promises a wide range of yachts for sale from 46-metres to 12-metres.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/279066/image/large-9f3af2f69ee4af9e3d8d391274173440.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/279066"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/532" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mistress46.0m (150'11&quot;)Benetti SpA1991">Mistress</a>&nbsp;| 1991 | <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/212" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Benetti SpA (Company)">Benetti</a> | 46-metresThe <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/212" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Benetti SpA (Company)">Benetti</a>-built 1991 vessel <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/532" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mistress46.0m (150'11&quot;)Benetti SpA1991">Mistress</a>, previously named Kaleido Beau, features an exterior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/245" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Stefano Natucci (Company)">Stefano Natucci</a> and an interior by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/67" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Zuretti Interior Design (Company)">Zuretti Interior Design</a>. Since her launch, she has undergone multiple refits, having refit work done in 2017 and most recently, in 2022 by the renowned designer <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/857" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Versace (Company)">Versace</a>. The yacht has space for as many as 11 guests onboard, assisted by a crew of nine. Amenities onboard include a Jacuzzi and sauna and a traditional European interior design. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/279069/image/large-5f944c62d44c5b9131c3e39220486503.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/279069"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10938" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Chaos 29.8m (97'9&quot;)Sunseeker2010">Chaos</a>&nbsp;| 2010 | <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/354" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sunseeker (Company)">Sunseeker</a> | 30-metresThe 29.8-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/354" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sunseeker (Company)">Sunseeker</a> yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10938" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Chaos 29.8m (97'9&quot;)Sunseeker2010">Chaos</a> is one of the most popular charter yachts on Sydney Harbour, making it an attractive investment vessel. The flybridge yacht, previously named The Star, features exterior and interior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/354" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sunseeker (Company)">Sunseeker</a> as well as naval architecture by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/354" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sunseeker (Company)">Sunseeker</a>. The yacht has the capacity to charter up to 36 guests for the day or sleep eight guests across four luxurious guest suites.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/279065/image/large-39da809f0e11a2e621759279c5b4d874.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/279065">Little John II&nbsp;| 2006 |&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5418" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bertram Yachts (Company)">Bertram</a>&nbsp;| 21-metres&nbsp;The fishing yacht, Little John II was built by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5418" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bertram Yachts (Company)">Bertram</a> in 2006 as part of the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5418" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bertram Yachts (Company)">Bertram</a> 630 series. The yacht is designed with the intention to be a pure fishing machine, with ample space and storage, speed and balance, and all of the must-have technology inclusions for the perfect fishing vessel it is the perfect opportunity for fishing enthusiasts.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/279067/image/large-6094bf0ab183a09f4c3d72c64acfb405.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/279067">Trouble&nbsp;| 2020 | <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5811" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Zuccheri Yacht Design (Company)">Zuccheri Yacht Design</a> - Cantiere del Pardo | 13-metresTrouble was built in 2020 by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5811" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Zuccheri Yacht Design (Company)">Zuccheri Yacht Design</a> - Cantiere del Pardo. This yacht exudes a seamless blend of elegance and sophistication, making it the ideal vessel for cruising around the picturesque Sydney Harbour.&nbsp;Unmatched in style, Trouble offers the perfect venue for hosting up to 12 guests during a day charter, and for a more intimate gathering, she accommodates eight guests for a seated alfresco experience. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/279063/image/large-6e21ba35888591f3c62a14832587222c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/279063">Cheeky II&nbsp;| 2020 | &nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5741" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Axopar (Company)">Axopar</a> |12-metresThe <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5741" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Axopar (Company)">Axopar</a> yacht, Cheeky II, was built in 2020 and provides innovative functionality with luxurious comfort experiences onboard larger vessels. A highlight is her extended roof which offers the best weather protection possible without compromising on the space and versatility of the walkaround sides and aft-deck area. The compact and speedy yacht has the capacity to host up to 12 guests for a day charter.The Auction will be held by international yacht brokers <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5163" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ray White Marine (Company)">Ray White Marine</a>, and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5102" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ahoy Club (Company)">Ahoy Club</a>, with viewings taking place on all vessels before the auction commences in Sydney, Australia.&nbsp;

Unprecedented superyacht auction to be held in Australia at Jones Bay Wharf

The unprecedented  Australian yacht auction to date will take place at Jones Bay Wharf in August, with Ray White Marine and Ahoy Club. 

Ray White Marine and Ahoy Club to host unprecedented superyacht auction in Australia

Dimitris Kyriazakos is Managing Director of Athens-based dealership and brokerage house <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2510" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ekka Yachts (Company)">EKKA Yachts</a>. For many years the company was closely allied with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/361" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ferretti Yachts (Company)">Ferretti Yachts</a>, but recently started a new relationship with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/374" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sanlorenzo (Company)">Sanlorenzo</a>, which has already resulted in multiple sales. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/210448/image/large-c573b14e62504eeb0be3538e5ea19500.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/210448"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2510" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ekka Yachts (Company)">EKKA Yachts</a>&nbsp;was set up by your father in the early 1980s. How did the relationship with&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/361" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ferretti Yachts (Company)">Ferretti Yachts</a>&nbsp;come about?&nbsp;My father was an enthusiastic owner with no professional links to the yachting industry, but he saw the potential because then the boats we had in Greece were mostly American brands like <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5418" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bertram Yachts (Company)">Bertram</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/466" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Hatteras Yachts (Company)">Hatteras</a> with little or no local support. By coincidence he met the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/361" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ferretti Yachts (Company)">Ferretti</a> brothers, Alessandro and Norberto, and they agreed he could represent <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/361" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ferretti Yachts (Company)">Ferretti</a> Craft, as it was known then, for a probationary period of six months in which he managed to sell five or six boats and he became <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/361" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ferretti Yachts (Company)">Ferretti</a>’s first international dealer. Fast forward a few years to the post-financial crisis of 2008, the yachting industry was in trouble, especially <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/361" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ferretti Yachts (Company)">Ferretti</a> that had huge debts. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2510" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ekka Yachts (Company)">Ekka Yachts</a> remained as a <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/361" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ferretti Yachts (Company)">Ferretti</a> dealer, but after 2008 and the dramatic market shift we realised that we had to diversify into services such as brokerage, management and chartering. Greece was growing as a charter destination and we were seeing bigger yachts arriving on the market with more professional crews. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/210449/image/large-6eae22c0300a9f40ac523a42b52dced5.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/210449">What about your own background? How did you start in the family business?I was 28 years old in 2008 and had already been in the industry for five years, including two years in Florida working closely with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1312" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MarineMax (Company)">MarineMax</a>, who also had a relationship with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/361" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ferretti Yachts (Company)">Ferretti</a>. One of my father’s partners stepped down as general manager and I took over his role. I’d say that one of our strengths is that we’ve managed to keep a very good balance between the older generation of experienced senior partners who carry a large customer base and whose children are now buying boats, and the new generation of industry professionals who are learning a &nbsp;lot in the process. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/51075/image/large-b3f47b9534128ad5deff6c37a4831c26.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/51075">What drove the decision to leave&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/361" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ferretti Yachts (Company)">Ferretti</a>&nbsp;and team up with&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/374" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sanlorenzo (Company)">Sanlorenzo</a>?Considering that the size of yachts in Greece is growing, we felt that <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/374" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sanlorenzo (Company)">Sanlorenzo</a> is investing more in yachts over 24 metres and has stronger brand recognition in that sector. This doesn’t mean that we have abandoned the smaller yachts, which is covered by the Bluegame models and by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5808" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Pardo Yachts (Company)">Pardo Yachts</a>, who we also represent. The transition took about six months and it was not an easy decision, but we feel we now have better coverage in terms of range and we also feel more at home.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/64054/image/large-44b43241f7586e682f3084ddcf4eda01.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/64054">You call yourself a boutique brokerage house. What does that mean exactly? &nbsp;The difference between us and the big international brokerage houses is that we can offer a very local service. When a client decides to invest in a new yacht they really need local support. It’s not enough that the shipyard manages the warranty period from overseas for two years. We all know that boats break, no matter how well they’re looked after. I think clients increasingly appreciate this personalised approach. When it comes to second-hand yacht sales and chartering we believe that it is not about who has the most CA’s; it’s more about who has spent the time and effort to look at all the available boats and giving a very impartial opinion on what boat best suits the client’s needs.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/196658/image/large-5c0cde83adf5825b24b5c060c032b371.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/196658">You sold two big boats for&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/374" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sanlorenzo (Company)">Sanlorenzo</a>&nbsp;within weeks of starting the relationship. How do you account for such rapid success?&nbsp;Mostly because of our enthusiasm. We’re very excited about this new relationship and that’s transmitted when we promote the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/374" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sanlorenzo (Company)">Sanlorenzo</a> brand to our customers. We sold two Bluegames in the first six weeks. Then came the 500 Explorer for a long-standing customer – the biggest new boat we’ve sold to date – and then the 44Alloy. An important factor is that <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/374" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sanlorenzo (Company)">Sanlorenzo</a> has the production capacity and very attractive slots for designs that are either new or commercially successful. The 44Alloy for example is brand new design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/105" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Zuccon International Project (Company)">Zuccon</a> and we secured a slot for June 2022, which is unheard of in this industry. The 500EXP is not a new model, but is still quite a unique vessel. The luxury explorer segment is proving popular and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/374" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sanlorenzo (Company)">Sanlorenzo</a> has been very good at responding to that market demand. Of course, new boat sales is a very cyclical business and we’re now experiencing a boom, but I wouldn’t be surprised if sales start to decline and the second-hand market becomes more active.&nbsp;<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/196660/image/large-b1f96160fa914cbdce7cc43c8fb060d5.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/196660">Are we seeing a return to the golden age of Greek owners for big boats?When it comes to yacht-buying power, we need to bear in mind that Greece has the third highest number of owners for yachts over 40 metres after the U.S. and Russia. Also, the Greek shipping sector has been doing very well over the past year. A third factor is that because of the state of the Greek economy over the past 10 years, they have not been buying large yachts, so the existing fleet has now aged. We’re now seeing an uptick in activity from Greece-based owners.The global market, in general, has seen excess demand and lack of supply. Whoever has new-build slots today is doing well as the supply of second-hand boats is not high enough to meet demand. The Greek market has not fully recovered and vital elements that were important in the past are still not present today, such as readily available financing from banks. Berthing is also becoming a big issue, especially in metropolitan areas like Athens. &nbsp;<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/196659/image/large-a647f96a9edcbc5c56cd10ff1b38be2d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/196659">What about the charter segment in Greece?&nbsp;The Greek charter fleet is growing at an impressive rate, both in numbers and size of vessels. According to Bloomberg, Greece was among the top three favourite cruising grounds for large yachts in 2020 and 2021. At <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2510" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ekka Yachts (Company)">EKKA Yachts</a> we’ve been adding two or three boats annually to our charter fleet. Of course, last year was virtually non-existent so a lot of the booked charters were carried over to this year, and then we had a huge wave of Covid-related requests from people who felt safer holidaying on a yacht. By mid-July we had no more boats to offer, which is not a bad situation to be in, but I think the situation will stabilise again in 2022.This article was originally published in&nbsp;<a href="https://sya.superyachttimes.com/news/superyacht-times-newspaper-issue-39" target="_blank">Issue 39 of SuperYacht Times newspaper</a>. To read more stories like this one and to never again miss another issue of the SuperYacht Times newspaper, <a href="https://shop.superyachttimes.com/report/the-superyacht-times-subscription" target="_blank">subscribe here</a>.

SYT in conversation with Dimitris Kyriazakos of EKKA Yachts

Justin Ratcliffe joins to Dimitris Kyriazakos of EKKA Yachts to discuss the golden for Greek yachting.

Golden age for Greek yachting:  Justin Ratcliffe chats to Dimitris Kyriazakos of EKKA Yachts

The Italian press has reported that Gavio Group, owner of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/375" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Baglietto S.p.A. (Company)">Baglietto</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5398" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="CCN - Pisa (Company)">Cerri Cantieri Navali</a> (CCN) and Bertram in the US, will merge its Italian shipyards under the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/375" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Baglietto S.p.A. (Company)">Baglietto</a> brand. The plan, first reported by the daily newspaper La Repubblica, is also to open a European branch of the Tampa-based Bertram brand. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/375" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Baglietto S.p.A. (Company)">Baglietto</a> has confirmed the merger will take place, hopefully before the end of the year, but declined to make further comment at this stage. <img src="/uploads/store/photo/89574/image/large-ef38be90dbdab7c459092fdc808b7c83.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/89574">The reported motive is designed to maximise the synergy between the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5398" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="CCN - Pisa (Company)">CCN</a> facility in Carrara and the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/375" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Baglietto S.p.A. (Company)">Baglietto</a> headquarters in La Spezia, but it will also help to simplify and strengthen brand identity in a busy market, much as <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/51" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Perini Navi (Company)">Perini Navi</a> chose to do by merging with Picchiotti. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/375" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Baglietto S.p.A. (Company)">Baglietto</a> can rely on its iconic Flying Seagull logo and more than 160 years of history, whereas <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5398" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="CCN - Pisa (Company)">CCN</a> has invested heavily in its E-Prop hybrid propulsion (31.2-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7194" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vanadis31.2m (102'4&quot;)Cerri Cantieri Navali (CCN)2019">Vanadis</a> was the first motor yacht built in Italy to obtain Lloyds’ Hybrid Power certification). Once a builder of fibreglass series yachts, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5398" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="CCN - Pisa (Company)">CCN</a> has also increasingly diversified into one-off projects in steel and aluminium. &nbsp;<img src="/uploads/store/photo/89571/image/large-020ede546073a7d92acf722c080e2d5e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/89571">Following the merger, the ‘new’ <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/375" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Baglietto S.p.A. (Company)">Baglietto</a> will have two production plants focused on building superyachts from 30-70 metres in steel, aluminium and composite. The plan is that the former <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5398" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="CCN - Pisa (Company)">CCN</a> yard in Carrara will build the new hulls while the outfitting and finishing, as well as maintenance and refit works, will be carried out in La Spezia. Between them, the two facilities employ around 80 permanent staff and up to 500 local subcontractors. <img src="/uploads/store/photo/114822/image/large-3bbe7ba7482d2bfa498ad82f1b07db35.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/114822"><img src="/uploads/store/photo/110899/image/large-bbfa2f6024b128e4fec322c29d3e4899.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/110899"> In order to relaunch the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5418" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bertram Yachts (Company)">Bertram</a> brand, known for its sport fishermen boats, a new Bertram Europe division will be created. The hulls will be built in Florida, but they will be fitted out in Italy to reduce duties on importing the finished product from the US. Like all Italian shipyards, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/375" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Baglietto S.p.A. (Company)">Baglietto</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5398" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="CCN - Pisa (Company)">CCN</a> are <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yacht-news/coronavirus-yacht-industry-italy" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">currently affected by the coronavirus pandemic</a>. Administrative staff are working from home, but production is continuing for the time being at both facilities. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/375" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Baglietto S.p.A. (Company)">Baglietto</a> has had to delay the launch of two new builds, a 40-metre and 55-metre designed by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4364" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Horacio Bozzo Design (Company)">Horacio Bozzo</a>, which were scheduled to hit the water over the next few weeks.

Baglietto + CCN to regroup under one brand  

The Gavio Group, owner of Baglietto, CCN and Bertram in the US, is to merge its Italian shipyards under the Baglietto brand. 