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MP Group

<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6668" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Maritime Projects (Company)">Maritime Projects</a> - specialised Owner Representatives and Project Managers – has founded <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6666" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Maritime Professionals (Company)">Maritime Professionals</a>, a recruitment and outplacement agency serving the Dutch and international maritime industry. Together with the acquisition of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6667" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Marimecs (Company)">Marimecs</a>, a naval architecture, design and engineering firm in the yachting and commercial fields, Maritime projects has now brought all three businesses together under the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/969" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MP Group (Company)">MP Group</a>.These latest acquisitions bring three companies under one umbrella, each of which will continue their operations independently;<ul><li>Owner’s Representatives and Project management (<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6668" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Maritime Projects (Company)">Maritime Projects</a>)</li><li>Concept development and engineering (<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6667" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Marimecs (Company)">Marimecs</a>)&nbsp;</li><li>Recruitment of management and engineering professionals (<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6666" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Maritime Professionals (Company)">Maritime Professionals</a>)</li></ul><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/246350/image/large-491eb545a7287fd45128f7ff6033eecd.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/246350">The need for a multi-service groupSince 2015 <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6668" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Maritime Projects (Company)">Maritime Projects</a> has been active in the industry as an (interim) Project Management company serving yacht owners, shipyards and suppliers. From the owners and yards there has been a growing demand for (concept) engineering and for (temporary) addition of professionals to their in-house team. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6668" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Maritime Projects (Company)">Maritime Projects</a> is now able to answer this demand with the acquisition of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6667" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Marimecs (Company)">Marimecs</a> - Marine Design and Engineering and the founding of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6668" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Maritime Projects (Company)">Maritime Professionals</a> (recruitment). The addition of the experience, skills and knowledge of over 20 in-house professionals means that the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/969" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MP Group (Company)">MP Group</a> is now able to offer multiple services to yards and owners.Mr. Erik van Prooijen of the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/969" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MP Group (Company)">MP Group</a> further pointed out “Flexibility is key: <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6668" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Maritime Projects (Company)">Maritime Projects</a> continues to be entirely independent in its operations and has good working relationships with companies throughout the shipbuilding and design business. However, when it adds value to a project and meets a clients demand, we can now even more quickly and thoroughly advise about complex design and engineering questions, and deliver many more required services with the valuable sister companies <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6667" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Marimecs (Company)">Marimecs</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6666" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Maritime Professionals (Company)">Maritime Professionals</a>.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/221006/image/large-2ee768c85f2d6ced4cd4e53f62fbb5ec.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/221006">Founding&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6666" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Maritime Professionals (Company)">Maritime Professionals</a>With many clients requesting further involvement from members of the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6668" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Maritime Projects (Company)">Maritime Projects</a> team, it became clear that there was demand for more than external project management alone. Mr. Louwerens Hoving, one of the Managing Partners from the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/969" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MP Group (Company)">MP Group</a>, says: “We strongly believe that we had to found a specialised company with a dedicated manager that is fully focussed on the recruitment and outplacement of management and engineering professionals.”&nbsp;Bringing 15 years of experience in staffing solutions within the maritime industry, Mr. Bas Lokhorst is the perfect man to lead this company. As the resource manager Bas will be the first point of contact for customers and candidates. Bas commented, “In this time when staff are extremely hard to find and to keep, it is of the essence to have a 100% focus on recruitment activities. With <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6666" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Maritime Professionals (Company)">Maritime Professionals</a> we now have established a division where this can and will be realised.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/221014/image/large-bdae041908ea192b9be14db6dc45291c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/221014">Taking over the helm at&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6667" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Marimecs (Company)">Marimecs</a>Willem Stolk, former director of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6667" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Marimecs (Company)">Marimecs</a>, is preparing to retire. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/969" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MP Group (Company)">MP Group</a> has taken over the helm and has handed over the day-to-day management to Mr. Hero Hettinga, who was recently appointed as Operations Manager. Hero will lead <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6667" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Marimecs (Company)">Marimecs</a> by example.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/221012/image/large-1b95e6c9175a33f4c2711a4dbc5c316b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/221012">In 35 years, Willem Stolk’s team has grown to a broadly functioning full service office, allowing him to gradually step down as a director. He will continue to support the new owners to ensure a smooth transition to the new management. About the transition he remarked: “Both the team and myself are very excited about this well-found match. We already knew <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6668" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Maritime Projects (Company)">Maritime Projects</a>´ work and it is pleasing to see the work continue with an owner who not only complements our line of work so closely, but also shares the no-nonsense approach and thought-through services that the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6667" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Marimecs (Company)">Marimecs</a> team values.¨Erik van Prooijen added: “Much like <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6667" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Marimecs (Company)">Marimecs</a>, we have always taken pride in our full range of services and distinct experience in complex or particularly unique projects. Our teams complement each other perfectly in terms of in-house knowledge and skills. With <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6667" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Marimecs (Company)">Marimecs</a>, we continue to distinguish ourselves with broad experience in high-end shipbuilding and practicality in our thinking. Having in-house naval architecture, design and engineering services readily available if required makes us an even stronger partner for shipyards and owners.”&nbsp;He added, "With H2Marine we consult in the development and delivery of H2 systems for yachts and workboats. We are one of the few companies that has the knowledge and experience with class-approved liquid hydrogen installations."Get in touch with the team during the <a href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show - 2022">Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show</a>.

Maritime Projects evolves into MP group

Maritime Projects - specialised Owner Representatives and Project Managers – has founded Maritime Professionals.

Maritime Projects, Marimecs and Maritime Professionals evolve into MP Group

After 442 days on the market, the 35.36-metre motor yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1516" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="GypSea35.36m (116'0&quot;)Intermarine S.p.A.1998">GypSea</a> has been sold. She had a last known asking price of $3,999,000 in the deal where Kurt Bosshardt from <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/833" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Denison Yachting (Company)">Denison Yachting</a> represented both the buyer and the seller. The transaction took place in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/52368/image/large-ad504c05fbb6f519d47fe9ea933656be.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/52368">Built in 1998, the 252 GT yacht features an exterior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/969" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MP Group (Company)">MP Group</a> and an interior by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/288" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Paola D. Smith & Associates (Company)">Paola D. Smith &amp; Associates</a>. From 2013 to 2017 she underwent multiple refits and now also sports a new exterior paint job. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/76374/image/large-65b31338b6599d1bf41d5c706a93a9a5.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/76374"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/76375/image/large-25e90decc67e5e68629b71a852d30f8c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/76375"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/76378/image/large-37cb3c4cd63f6e6ae2c812e757b0efb0.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/76378">The yacht can accommodate up to 12 guests, assisted by a crew of six. She has seven staterooms including a full-beam master suite with a starlit ceiling, private study and a walk-in dressing room with an en-suite.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/76376/image/large-99ca6bcd2c218ab20257a682c1587d82.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/76376"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/76386/image/large-b8b1846e79a04cac013c1daceec87ecb.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/76386"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/76387/image/large-0632301c213c0af8fa38d086f13ae696.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/76387">The yacht is powered by Caterpillar C32 ACERTS engines and cruises at 15 knots, reaching a maximum speed of 20 knots.Watch a video of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1516" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="GypSea35.36m (116'0&quot;)Intermarine S.p.A.1998">GypSea</a> here:<iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/xsKuytsOtuI?&amp;feature=emb_title&amp;wmode=opaque" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe>

35m Intermarine yacht GypSea sold

The 35m Intermarine motor yacht, GypSea, has been sold with a last known asking price of $3,999,000.

35m Intermarine yacht GypSea sold in Florida

Built in 1998, the 35.4-metre Intermarine yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1516" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Kipany35.36m (116'0&quot;)Intermarine S.p.A.1998">Kipany</a> has been sold thanks to Chris Collins and Thom Conboy from <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/136" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ocean Independence (Company)">Ocean Independence</a> representing the seller and Kurt Bosshardt of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/833" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Denison Yacht Sales (Company)">Denison Yacht Sales</a> representing the buyer.<img src="/uploads/store/photo/52368/image/large-ad504c05fbb6f519d47fe9ea933656be.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/52368">The 252 GT vessel features an exterior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/969" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MP Group (Company)">MP Group</a> and an interior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/288" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Paola D. Smith & Associates (Company)">Paola D. Smith &amp; Associates</a>. Across her three decks, she is able to accommodate 12 guests across a master cabin, two double cabins and two twin cabins, as well as a crew of six. She is powered by two <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1409" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MTU (Company)">MTU</a> 16V 2000 M90 diesel engines, allowing her to cruise at 16 knots with a top speed of 20 knots.Under the care of her original owner, motor yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1516" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Kipany35.36m (116'0&quot;)Intermarine S.p.A.1998">Kipany</a> cruised under the name Royal Flush and spent time in Port Hercules of Monaco. She was renamed <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1516" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Kipany35.36m (116'0&quot;)Intermarine S.p.A.1998">Kipany</a> after her sale in 2007 and moved to her new home in Key West, Florida. Following several interior and exterior modifications in 2007 and 2008, motor yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1516" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Kipany35.36m (116'0&quot;)Intermarine S.p.A.1998">Kipany</a> spent the remainder of her time with her previous owners exploring the waters between Fort Lauderdale, Florida and Newport, Rhode Island.&nbsp;<img src="/uploads/store/photo/76285/image/large-4ace8bab0f774a877bcdfcbf993409f9.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/76285">At the time of <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">the sale</a>, motor yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1516" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Kipany35.36m (116'0&quot;)Intermarine S.p.A.1998">Kipany</a> had an asking price of $2,950,000.