<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Camper & Nicholsons International (Company)">Camper &amp; Nicholsons</a>' <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/534" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Marala58.83m (193'0&quot;)Camper & Nicholsons Shipyard1931">Marala</a>, the 58.83-metre classic motor yacht, has entered a new phase of her restructuring as she successfully refloated earlier this month. The yacht, first launched in 1931, has made <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/209" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Pendennis Shipyard Ltd (Company)">Pendennis</a>’ 75-metre dry dock her home for two years, but with the passing of this milestone the restoration project is on course to be back seafaring in the near future. Her flood up marks the completion of all the exterior structural and paint work programs. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/211724/image/large-b765d5ae4e3d515da6e14e9dd4179b84.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/211724">“The extensive structural and paint works undertaken has been a major part of the project for the owners,” <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/534" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Marala58.83m (193'0&quot;)Camper & Nicholsons Shipyard1931">Marala</a>’s captain explained. “Their passion for the yacht and this restoration project has been driven by their desire to preserve and secure <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/534" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Marala58.83m (193'0&quot;)Camper & Nicholsons Shipyard1931">Marala</a>’s pedigree for both themselves and future generations of classic yacht enthusiasts.”With the project entering its final phase, it will be relocated to <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/209" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Pendennis Shipyard Ltd (Company)">Pendennis</a>’ wet basin facility for completion. She has her final trials and handover date penned in for the spring of next year. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/211723/image/large-6617c4e55d93ab7402de100b4a50eae1.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/211723"><ul><li><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/52929" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Restoring 59m Marala: Everything you need to know about the Pendennis project (2021-05-17 11:30:00 +0200)">Restoring 59m Marala: Everything you need to know about the Pendennis project</a></li></ul> <ul><li><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/54060" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Pendennis Shipyard: Reinforcing the legacy of British yacht building (2021-11-17 14:30:00 +0100)">Pendennis Shipyard: Reinforcing the legacy of British yacht building&nbsp;</a></li></ul>When launched in 1931, Charles E. Nicholson took charge of the design brief and styled both her exterior styling and naval architecture. Nicholson penned her as a tri-decked monohull that can accommodate up to 12 guests across staterooms. His penmanship has been maintained throughout this restoration project, and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/534" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Marala58.83m (193'0&quot;)Camper & Nicholsons Shipyard1931">Marala</a>’s elegant interwar classical styling has been given a new lease of life. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/211719/image/large-f6ca68cd8a03a965dd759c373a2e8a1d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/211719">

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Marala has entered a new phase of her restructuring as she successfully refloated earlier this month.

Camper & Nicholsons' Marala enters final stages of her restoration

Rooted within a deep tradition of yacht building in the United States, yet far outliving many of its contemporaries, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/36" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Derecktor Shipyards (Company)">Derecktor Shipyards</a> has expanded exponentially over the past 75 years since its foundation. Famed for its expertise in yacht building, with yachts such as the 85.2-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/28" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Aquila85.6m (280'10&quot;)Derecktor Shipyards2010">Aquila</a> under its belt, as well as its knowledge for refit, maintenance and yacht repair, the company has built a reputation of excellence over the decades.Having grown from its original yard in New York, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/28" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Aquila85.6m (280'10&quot;)Derecktor Shipyards2010">Derecktor Shipyards</a> now span the East Coast with four major facilities. Its most recent acquisition is the reputed shipyard in Fort Pierce in South Florida, which came under the management of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/28" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Aquila85.6m (280'10&quot;)Derecktor Shipyards2010">Derecktor Shipyard</a> in 2019. The yard offers a totally unique experience for yacht crew during refit and maintenance. We spoke with Justin Beard, Marketing and Sales Development Manager at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/28" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Aquila85.6m (280'10&quot;)Derecktor Shipyards2010">Derecktor</a>, to find out a little more about this titan of American yachting. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/251765/image/large-20e7c52020c060c2309484b9b543e89a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/251765">What were the origins of&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/36" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Derecktor Shipyards (Company)">Derecktor Shipyards</a>&nbsp;and how has it continued after Bob Derecktor?When Bob was in high school, sometime during the 1930s, he designed a 26-foot sloop and built it in his family’s backyard in White Plains, New York – using oak for the frames, fir for the deck and pine for the mast. With the help of a friend, he sailed it to Nova Scotia for the summer.After a couple of years, Bob left college to focus on his passion. He built a 38-foot schooner and sailed it from New York to Baltimore, where he took a job at the Owens Boatyard, advancing quickly through the ranks to become foreman. Eventually returning to the New York area, he worked at the Edgar Johns Shipyard in Rye and Minnefords in City Island, building minesweepers designed to detonate underwater mines during World War II. Bob soon joined the effort himself, enlisting in the U.S. Navy in the early 1940s.&nbsp;During 1947, shortly after returning from the Navy, the young boatbuilder established Robert E. Derecktor, Inc. on Boston Post Road in Mamaroneck, New York. Surrounding himself with talented employees who would continue to grow along with the company, over the years he expanded the yard, following the ebbs and flows of the boatbuilding business — transitioning from wood to aluminium, from cruising boats to race boats, from sail to power, then to larger yachts and commercial boats.Today, four <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/36" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Derecktor Shipyards (Company)">Derecktor</a>’s facilities span the Eastern Seaboard of the U.S. from Maine to South Florida, offering vessel owners and operators everything from marina space to superyacht construction. Over more than seven decades, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/36" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Derecktor Shipyards (Company)">Derecktor</a> has made a name for itself on the global yachting stage, highlighted by the launch of the motor yacht Cakewalk (now Aquila), which at 2,998 tonnes, is the largest yacht ever built in the U.S.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/251762/image/large-edb6290204fc28da2a664f527cfda01c.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/251762">How did the business evolve from those early days?Transitioning from wood to aluminium, from cruising boats to race boats, from sail to power, then to larger yachts and commercial boats, and now a leader in hybrid vessels… It’s quite the evolution over time. But more than that, from the beginning; has been the driving passion to create, to build, and to innovate - to do things in different and better ways.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/251763/image/large-7b5036e878eb4014ff2d8eab901cb78c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/251763">Why do you think&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/36" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Derecktor Shipyards (Company)">Derecktor</a>&nbsp;has continued to succeed and expand while so many American shipyards have disappeared?Remaining flexible to shifting market demands has driven <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/36" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Derecktor Shipyards (Company)">Derecktor</a>’s continued success throughout these seventy-five years. We take pride in the ability of our people to excel in multiple disciplines while continuing to deliver superior craftsmanship, whether working on an ultramodern superyacht or a rugged commercial vessel. This is evident throughout our history where <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/36" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Derecktor Shipyards (Company)">Derecktor</a> regularly adopted new and revolutionary ways to do things in different and better ways.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/251772/image/large-ba7a9f9617057bc1fa1b2b7aa243871c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/251772">How does the team manage the shipyards and marinas across the various states?&nbsp;Each <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/36" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Derecktor Shipyards (Company)">Derecktor</a> yard is uniquely different and structured to serve specific clientele under direction of knowledgeable general managers and experienced tradespeople. Paul Derecktor, President and CEO, works alongside our executive team setting our course for the future, while other business functions like business development, marketing, sales, accounting and purchasing are all centrally managed.The New York yard is a repair and refit hub for the region’s commercial fleet, along with power and sailing yachts under 40 metres. Additionally, the yard continues Bob Derecktor’s legacy of delivering innovative commercial vessels as a leader in hybrid construction and is ideally positioned to support the development of the nation’s emerging offshore wind farm industry. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/36" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Derecktor Shipyards (Company)">Derecktor</a> Robinhood in Georgetown, Maine, is a relaxing destination marina with a yard capable of accommodating sail and power yachts up to 34 metres.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/251769/image/large-8459974c1b884b2fb60ea9ce56f4898f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/251769"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/36" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Derecktor Shipyards (Company)">Derecktor</a> Dania, Florida, is widely recognized as a global leader in expert superyacht repair or complete refit. Our combination of experience, professional project management and never-ending attention to detail is renowned for producing unrivalled results and customer benefit. From our deep, protected 17-acre site to our 900-tonne mobile boat hoist, Dania is set up to handle virtually any project up to 65-metre with minimum stress and maximum efficiency.<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/36" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Derecktor Shipyards (Company)">Derecktor</a> Ft. Pierce was specifically designed and developed with the 75-metre, 900-tonne and up fleet in mind. It’s home to the largest mobile boat hoist in the Western Hemisphere – a massive machine with a 1500-tonne hauling capacity. This new global port of call offers the same superior service and project management <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/36" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Derecktor Shipyards (Company)">Derecktor</a> clients have come to expect and is conveniently located 45 nautical miles north of West Palm Beach, FL, in the quaint beachside town of Fort Pierce. Situated directly inside Fort Pierce Inlet, the facility offers deep water access to the Atlantic Ocean with unlimited overhead clearance, it’s now an ideal choice for the global fleet of superyachts and large sailing yachts.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/251770/image/large-2ed1e5c9d6494c35283f1b5367fe8e66.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/251770">What are the plans for the new facility in Fort Pierce?<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/36" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Derecktor Shipyards (Company)">Derecktor</a> has invested significant resources into Fort Pierce and is committed to creating a shipyard capable of rivalling any in the world. The MBH 1,500 and access to South Florida’s extensive network of specialised marine vendors and subcontractors is imperative, as is the community where captains and their crews will call home during their yard period. Fort Pierce, with its laid-back atmosphere and old Florida vibe, is a special place we believe everyone will enjoy. We welcome the yacht industry to come check it out, one might be surprised at what we have to offer.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/251773/image/large-bdde7c5251b78a392a7c30479f6d081b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/251773">Will the new construction sector continue to be a focus of the business – do you foresee this expanding as other shipyards close down?<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/36" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Derecktor Shipyards (Company)">Derecktor</a> is more than capable of building a sophisticated luxury yacht, but committing to such a project would depend entirely on scope and yard capacity. Fort Pierce offers more flexibility in accommodating a wider variety of vessels and available workspace. While we haven’t launched a yacht since Cakewalk in 2010, we would certainly be open to discussing opportunities now or in the future. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/36" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Derecktor Shipyards (Company)">Derecktor</a> will remain an industry leader in the construction of commercial hybrid electric vessels. We are actively developing sustainable propulsion solutions for new build projects and the repowering of existing vessels.With eyes and minds firmly set on the future, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/36" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Derecktor Shipyards (Company)">Derecktor</a> will continue to be a stalwart of the American yacht building industry and a reliable face for yacht owners arriving in the U.S. from the world over. We look forward to seeing them in their element this October at the <a href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show - 2022">Fort Lauderdale Boat Show</a>!This article was originally published in&nbsp;<a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yacht-news/superyacht-times-issue-43-newspaper-launched" target="_blank">Issue 43 of SuperYacht Times newspaper</a>.&nbsp;To read more stories like this one and to never again miss another issue of the SuperYacht Times newspaper,&nbsp;<a href="https://shop.superyachttimes.com/report/the-superyacht-times-subscription" target="_blank">subscribe here</a>.

The history behind Derecktor Shipyards

Bob Derecktor’s shipyards have been a stalwart of American yacht building for 75 years, we found out a little more about this historic company.

Derecktor Shipyards: Born in the USA

The third edition of the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/165" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sea You - Yacht Sales & Charter Days - 3rd">Sea You - Yacht Sales and Charter Days</a> will take place at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/383" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Marina Genova (Company)">Marina Genova</a> on Wednesday 12 and Thursday 13 April 2023.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/256416/image/large-878b338296487c1a3aa3838d25273333.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/256416">An exhibition event for boats available for sale and charter, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/165" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sea You - Yacht Sales & Charter Days - 3rd">Sea You - Yacht Sales and Charter Days</a> is a meeting point for professionals in the yachting industry, from captains to shipyard suppliers and service companies. Throughout the event, it will be possible to visit the yachts by appointment and attend the various scheduled presentations, talks and events.<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/165" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sea You - Yacht Sales & Charter Days - 3rd"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/263107/image/large-d39889df94d5e62a561439daaa4e07c9.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/263107">Sea You - Yacht Sales and Charter Days</a> will host the second Superyacht 24 Forum at 10:00 on Wednesday 12 April 2023. The topic of the forum is “The refit of Superyachts in Italy: an excellence to defend,” which will discuss new development, innovation and sustainability projects in the refit of Superyachts in Italy, with contributions from shipyards, captains and industry experts.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/263113/image/large-3950f9a8d38952836bc6d0cec3a0e4c1.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/263113">Also at the event will be an exhibition of 18 architectural projects on the theme of charter superyachts, created by Master’s students from the University of Architecture of the Naval Design and Yacht Design department of La Spezia.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/263110/image/large-a896d30ed0a314e6368c6a5df32968a4.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/263110">The event also welcomes yacht crew and is hosting two exciting crew workshops: “An Unforgettable Tabletop: The Mise en Place secrets You were looking for” for formal and informal events on board, organised by Soloportofino in cooperation with Rosenthal and Sambonet and another about the art of flair bartending, with teachers of the Genoese school “Bump Academy”.<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/165" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sea You - Yacht Sales & Charter Days - 3rd"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/263109/image/large-5a5a20a22cc4a31fcea14cadcdc318a4.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/263109">Sea You - Yacht Sales and Charter Days</a> will once again be held at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/383" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Marina Genova (Company)">Marina Genova</a>, a leading marina for large yachts in the Mediterranean. The marina is among the few Mediterranean marinas able to offer hospitality to superyachts up to 130 metres in length and offers over 400 berths, 130 of which accommodate yachts up to 130 metres. Additionally, the marina is home to the largest refuelling docks in the Mediterranean (from 100 to 150 metres).<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/263105/image/large-d3796fb1c5fa95ca406a0b181be70894.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/263105">A high level of service dedicated to all superyacht needs, including refit and repairs, is guaranteed at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/383" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Marina Genova (Company)">Marina Genova</a>, as well as services such as shops and restaurants. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/383" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Marina Genova (Company)">Marina Genova</a> is located only a few minutes from the centre of Genoa and within the luxury triangle of the Mediterranean, between Portofino, Porto Cervo and Saint Tropez.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/263104/image/large-7e07ca1a7a9ddb232aae42f67c0bee34.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/263104">

Sea You - Yacht Sales and Charter Days to return to Marina Genova

Sea You - Yacht Sales and Charter Days will be returning to Marina Genova, Italy, on 12 and 13 April 2023.

Sea You - Yacht Sales and Charter Days will return to Marina Genova on 12 and 13 April 2023

Peter Wilson is co-founder of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/742" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MCM (Company)">MCM</a>, one of the industry’s leading yacht construction and management firms. Originally from the UK, he settled in Newport, USA, in the late 1980s and set up <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/742" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MCM (Company)">MCM</a> with business partner Nigel Ingram. Both partners have extensive sailing experience – racing and bluewater cruising – but they have also represented owners on numerous motoryacht projects, including 58-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6007" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Najiba58.0m (190'3&quot;)Feadship2019">Najiba</a> (<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/29" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Feadship (Company)">Feadship</a>), 49.8-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6107" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Toute Sweet49.8m (163'5&quot;)Heesen Yachts2019">Toute Sweet</a> (ex-Erica, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/54" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Heesen Yachts (Company)">Heesen</a>) and 67-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/8735" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Calex67.0m (219'10&quot;)Benetti SpA2022">Calex</a> (<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/212" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Benetti SpA (Company)">Benetti</a>). Outside of work, Peter enjoys cycling, sailing, motorbiking, photography and tending to his beehives.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/261482/image/large-8f42f4d17c286aa23635d9c9afd0624b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/261482">How did you and Nigel meet and what sparked your decision to set up a company together?&nbsp;We met in Antigua in the ‘70s and became fast friends. In 1988 I was wrapping up an America’s Cup challenge and Nigel was finishing the build of a new yacht. We started chatting about what was next. As yachts were getting larger and more complicated, we felt clients needed an advocate to represent their best interests. We also believed there should be more discipline in terms of fiscal and time-related control imposed on the build process. And after 35 years it appears there was indeed a need!<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/171475/image/large-def9b7fbcd7516e5756f79bc7fc282d0.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/171475"> You’re a sailor and in the past&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/742" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MCM (Company)">MCM</a>&nbsp;was best known for its sailing yacht projects, but you’re now taking on more motor yachts with brands like&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/29" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Feadship (Company)">Feadship</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/212" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Benetti SpA (Company)">Benetti</a>. Was this a straightforward transition and how does your role change between sail and power?&nbsp;When one considers today’s sailing superyachts and their relative systems, they have more complications than the equivalent motor yachts. For example, both types of vessels have engines, generators, HVAC, AV/IT systems, cooking and domestic appliances, desalination and sewage treatment plants, and so on. But on a sailing yacht there are also masts, rigging, captive winches, booms, hydraulic furling and tensioning systems and appendages like lifting keels – all in a hull that is usually less voluminous than a motor yacht. So the transition from a technical standpoint is quite straightforward, although it should be noted that we have been doing motor yacht projects for many years and so they are not new territory for us.&nbsp;In terms of role differences, in the sailing yacht world there is more focus on the nuances of sailing performance, whereas on motor yachts the performance is well defined and based on engine kilowatts, propeller designs and, of course, the hull shape. The interiors, outfitting, finish and quality are equally important on every superyacht.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/180780/image/large-1604c001b0dc9b9c1caaa60d0e99d298.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/180780">What kind of decisions can you make on your own and which require the owner’s approval?&nbsp;This depends largely on the involvement and experience of the client. In many cases, we have clients that are knowledgeable and have had a string of yachts before. In those cases, the client is often closely involved and brings that experience to bear, and it can be a very collaborative affair. Where a client is perhaps building for the first time, they may need more guidance. In either case, we present them with the options available in a clear and concise manner when a decision is required and recommend the one we feel is the right choice. This gives the client the benefit of our experience and the requisite information on which to base an informed decision.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/92787/image/large-25fbaa062214a0955512eecbe552c80e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/92787">Do ‘involved’ owners make your job easier or more difficult?&nbsp;Having a client closely participate in the project typically makes it more memorable for them as they are really creating their vision. In turn, this makes it more enjoyable for the entire team. Designing and building a yacht is a terrific endeavour and may be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, so we strive to make it a rewarding experience for the client. We have developed great friendships with many of our clients that outlast the build process. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/68864/image/large-d01918c154c9386a1eba29b93edea26b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/68864"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/742" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MCM (Company)">MCM</a>&nbsp;offers yacht construction and management services. Does it make more sense if the same agency does both?&nbsp;When we started <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/742" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MCM (Company)">MCM</a> in 1988, we didn’t have a yacht management division. However, once we had a few yachts ‘under our belts’ it became abundantly clear that there was a requirement for post-construction support the and formalising that support in the form of a yacht management division was a service that yacht owners needed. As the vessel progresses from the build phase to the operational phase, having one company providing both services makes for a seamless transition. Not least because by that stage we have a long-standing relationship with the client, we know the vessel inside and out, we have all the data, drawings and manuals, and we know which design decisions were made and why.The rules and regulations surrounding vessel navigation and operation have also increased exponentially and the burden is such that captains and crew require shore-based support. Furthermore, the client benefits from the continuity <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/742" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MCM (Company)">MCM</a> offers; crew inevitably come and go, but we are the common thread and institutional knowledge about the yacht and the programme. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/75757/image/large-814590a2342fc3180dd4d70ca59bd2d7.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/75757">Do you bring in your own preferred suppliers and/or subcontractors for new-build projects, or is that always up to the shipyard?&nbsp;To ensure there is no perceived conflict of interest, we remain fiercely independent. However, over many years of operation we’ve developed strong relationships with quality suppliers, manufacturers and vendors and can recommend those to the shipyard. We also have real-world experience as to how the equipment performs at sea. However, it is the shipyard that has overall responsibility for the construction process and provides the warranty, so they ultimately decide which suppliers and subcontractors are the best fit and those they prefer to work with. &nbsp;What would you change about the way we work in the superyacht industry?&nbsp;The elapsed time from the first conversation to the yacht being handed over can be many years. As an industry, we are always seeking ways to be more efficient and shorten the time required to build one of these masterpieces &nbsp;while maintaining the high quality standards expected. The other challenge is how to build yachts that can operate in an environmentally friendly way. Emissions are being lowered. We need to continue that trend to protect the marine environment we all so enjoy.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/217714/image/large-e37cd890a97c5e166adce7d9d371918b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/217714">Beyond the technical qualifications, what are the personal attributes needed to be a successful owner’s rep?&nbsp;On the personal side, attributes such as honesty, integrity, patience and respect. Being a good listener is also profoundly important. Other key qualities include staying focused, open-minded, nimble and the ability to adapt. Managing expectations is the most challenging aspect of the job. As these projects become larger and costlier, there are many facets to consider and with sometimes differing agendas, so the ability to develop a team with members sharing a common goal, is fundamental.&nbsp;Lastly, the experience of having been to sea in a multitude of yachts in wide-ranging conditions is enormously helpful. Knowing what happens on the blackest of nights when the wind is fierce enough to blow the oysters off the rocks and the seas become mountains, is a great help when discussing the design and construction of our projects.&nbsp;This article was originally published in September 2022 of Issue 1 of the How to Build It magazine. <a href="https://superyachttimes.com/api/download/how-to-build-it-issue-1" target="_blank">You can download the entire magazine for free here</a>.

Interview with Peter Wilson of MCM

Justin Ratcliffe sat down with Peter Wilson of MCM about the technicalities behind yacht construction management.

Expert Insight: Peter Wilson, Founder of MCM, on yacht construction management

Turkey-based builder <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6581" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="FDC Yachts (Company)">FDC Yachts</a> has unveiled the second model in the Aluna series, the 39-metre Aluna 127. The full displacement yacht has been developed in cooperation with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4720" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Red Yacht Design (Company)">Red Yacht Design</a> and can be used as a support yacht or as an expedition vessel.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/263177/image/large-01bab3d60667f5d893ab6fd6e6283a79.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/263177">Aluna 127 features a steel hull and aluminium superstructure with her hull and detail engineering handled by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6581" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="FDC Yachts (Company)">FDC Yachts</a>. The ocean-going vessel also features interior and exterior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4720" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Red Yacht Design (Company)">Red Yacht Design</a>. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/263176/image/large-d439a31d18340ade5d3ba0e762b8c761.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/263176">Aluna 127 shares the same DNA as her smaller sistership, Aluna 87, with the added ability to function as a support yacht. One of her standout features is her forward-located superstructure that enables guests to enjoy an exceptionally spacious aft deck.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/263179/image/large-f45fcab8e5794a86477e7f5039193406.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/263179">Aluna 127 can comfortably accommodate up to 12 guests with her owners suite located on the upper deck at the bow, with a large terrace and his-and-hers ensuite bathrooms. The remaining guest staterooms are situated on the lower deck, alongside accommodation for a crew of eight.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/263178/image/large-4680243261baa291fdef72ee8ede57ea.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/263178">Another unique feature of Aluna 127 is her ability to carry a tender of up to 12-metres on the main deck. She is also able to land a four person touch-and-go helicopter on her large deck space.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/263174/image/large-cf266afaa8f1b3aabfcedffa98f3553f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/263174">Aluna 127 has been designed for optimal fuel consumption and maximum performance, thanks to her twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1408" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Caterpillar Inc (Company)">Caterpillar</a> C18 Acert engines. She is expected to have a maximum speed of 15 knots and a cruising speed of 11 knots.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/263175/image/large-0ba4c6b4c1f635f4a596ec06c4345a66.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/263175"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6581" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="FDC Yachts (Company)">FDC Yachts</a> announced the first yacht in the series, the Aluna 87 in April 2022 with an expected delivery date of 2024. Aluna 127 has a build time of 20 months and is planned to be launched in the summer of 2025. She is currently for sale with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/136" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ocean Independence (Company)">Ocean Independence</a>.

FDC Yachts unveils 39m Aluna 127 yacht

FDC Yachts has unveiled the second model in the Aluna series, the 39m Aluna 127.

Aluna 127: FDC Yachts unveils second yacht in the Aluna series

<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/374" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sanlorenzo (Company)">Sanlorenzo</a> has acquired 49 percent of the share capital of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7075" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sea Energy (Company)">Sea Energy</a>, a company focused on plant engineering design, production and installation of electrical and naval electronics, as it “continues to verticalise its strategic suppliers”.&nbsp;The Italian luxury yacht builder acquired its share capital for a value close to €2.7 million, an investment that will bring a wealth of knowledge and skills oriented toward the “development of projects attentive to the sustainability of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/374" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sanlorenzo (Company)">Sanlorenzo</a>” from the highly specialised company. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/261779/image/large-7b5718deb5680c4926c86d70113ad2a3.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/261779">Read:&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/57162" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sanlorenzo announces €1b backlog and intention to acquire Simpson Marine (2023-03-16 10:15:00 +0100)">Sanlorenzo announces €1b backlog and intention to acquire Simpson Marine</a>Massimo Perotti, President and Chief Executive Officer of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/374" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sanlorenzo (Company)">Sanlorenzo</a>, commented “I am happy to announce <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/374" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sanlorenzo (Company)">Sanlorenzo</a>’s investment in <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7075" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sea Energy (Company)">Sea Energy</a>, a strategic partner of ours, which allows us to take a further step in strengthening the supply chain. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7075" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sea Energy (Company)">Sea Energy</a> represents excellence in its field, having built its own success through many technological innovations. In recent years, it has also developed significant experience in the field of propulsion electric and hybrid; this know-how makes this operation fully consistent with our “Road to 2030” vision for the development of innovative and sustainable technologies capable of revolutionising yachting. I am sure that <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7075" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sea Energy (Company)">Sea Energy</a>'s contribution will be invaluable for our journey"

Sanlorenzo acquires share capital of Sea Energy

Sanlorenzo has acquired share capital of Sea Energy, as it “continues to verticalise its strategic suppliers”. 

Sanlorenzo acquires 49% share capital of Sea Energy for €2.7m

US-based marina operator <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7074" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Safe Harbor Marinas (Company)">Safe Harbor Marinas</a> has acquired the superyacht refit, repair and maintenance facility <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1868" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Savannah Yacht Center (Company)">Savannah Yacht Center</a>. The transaction saw securities from <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7074" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Safe Harbor Marinas (Company)">Safe Harbor</a>’s parent company, Sun Communities Inc.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/180468/image/large-af66415fc728bcf583a9e1aeb8e65e2a.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/180468">The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1868" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Savannah Yacht Center (Company)">Savannah Yacht Center</a> is located in Georgia, USA and is able to accommodate some of the world’s largest superyachts.. The facility is equipped with a 140-metre graving dock, a 3,240-tonne shiplift, and 366 metres of floating docks that can accommodate as many as eight 80-metre superyachts at any given time.Read:&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/50626" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Getting to know Savannah Yacht Center: The first choice for refits on the East Coast, USA (2019-11-08 09:30:00 +0100)">Getting to know Savannah Yacht Center: The first choice for refits on the East Coast, USA<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/180467/image/large-807c6fdcccdd3abc413c33d53cc0fc2e.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/180467"></a>“This is an outstanding addition to our network,” commented Baxter Underwood, CEO of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7074" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Safe Harbor Marinas (Company)">Safe Harbor Marinas</a>. “The world’s largest vessels have historically been forced to cross the Atlantic for certain services. This facility allows us to serve them with excellence here in the United States and inside the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7074" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Safe Harbor Marinas (Company)">Safe Harbor</a> network.” <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/180469/image/large-fd7dd1f8c72c64cba5a50b96862832d0.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/180469">The facility is expected to remain in operation during the change in ownership with the team of 50 employees becoming members of the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7074" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Safe Harbor Marinas (Company)">Safe Harbor Marinas</a> team. "We are incredibly proud of the team at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1868" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Savannah Yacht Center (Company)">Savannah Yacht Center</a> and their many accomplishments," said Christian Demere, President and CEO of Colonial Group, Inc. "While it was a great experience building this business, I did not believe we were best positioned to allow it to reach its full potential. I am confident that it will reach new heights as part of Safe Harbor Marinas."<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/180470/image/large-bd76ea249f7037d2b9f652b77d175b5d.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/180470">"We're always searching for better ways to serve the superyacht builders, original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), owners, captains and crews," added Tim Sargent, EVP of International Operations at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7074" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Safe Harbor Marinas (Company)">Safe Harbor Marinas</a>. "<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1868" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Savannah Yacht Center (Company)">Savannah</a> allows us to do exactly that."

Safe Harbor Marinas acquires Savannah Yacht Center

Safe Harbor Marinas has acquired the superyacht refit, repair and maintenance facility Savannah Yacht Center.

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<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/122" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Royal Huisman Shipyard BV (Company)">Royal Huisman</a> has announced the turning of sailing yacht Aquarius II at their shipyard in Vollenhove, the Netherlands. Project 408, Aquarius II is the larger sistership to the 56-metre superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5848" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Aquarius56.0m (183'9&quot;)Royal Huisman Shipyard BV2018">Aquarius</a>, measuring an impressive length of 65-metres. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/263150/image/large-e01ad0efbe7ff10114d3afa226f51cca.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/263150">The performance ketch yacht features naval architecture and exterior design from <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/230" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Dykstra Naval Architects (Company)">Dykstra Naval Architects</a>, alongside interior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4404" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mark Whiteley Design (Company)">Mark Whiteley Design</a>. Godfrey Cray is the owner’s project manager, with this being his third <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/122" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Royal Huisman Shipyard BV (Company)">Royal Huisman</a> build after <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5667" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ngoni58.15m (190'9&quot;)Royal Huisman Shipyard BV2017">Ngoni</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5848" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Aquarius56.0m (183'9&quot;)Royal Huisman Shipyard BV2018">Aquarius</a>. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/263151/image/large-78606f3fff74a6aa883df3765cd98aa8.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/263151">Aquarius II promises a bigger, better sailing yacht than her sistership. With a volume increase of nearly 45 percent, Aquarius II benefits from a fourth guest stateroom, generously-sized staterooms, living spaces, and a more extensive gym providing space for more fitness equipment. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/263152/image/large-45990d8eb8e96b3ef34da060567bd105.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/263152"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/263149/image/large-d183074e051dc68ae6472f3e3dd1f063.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/263149">This size increase also offers a larger galley and one more crew stateroom so that crew can enjoy a good living and work environment.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/263155/image/large-26d0b8aba096c5238cf827f97295ba5c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/263155"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/263157/image/large-86f3ec9de0823fcce90ce8f143f1cc83.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/263157">Another highlight of&nbsp;Aquarius II is her owner’s deck, which contains offset stairs that allow for a wrap-around sofa and lounging configuration. Royal Huisman continues to focus on quality and reliability, ensuring that Aquarius II’s sailing performance remains efficient and easy to drive despite her size.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/219070/image/large-3b18b783da40a12b93dbc56a0d8f5e8b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/219070">

Royal Huisman turns the hull of 65m sailing yacht Aquarius II

Royal Huisman has announced the turning of Aquarius II at their shipyard in Vollenhove.

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<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/263162/image/large-d42bb451f0249a48b76807323b5f1e51.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/263162">Seen here recently cruising off the Palm Jumeirah in Dubai, is the 91.4-metre superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/271" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Moonlight II91.4m (299'10&quot;)Neorion2005">Moonlight II</a>. Previously known as Alysia, she was built by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/250" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Neorion (Company)">Neorion</a> in Greece and completed in September 2005. To update her original design by Lally Poulias and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/251" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Alpha Marine Ltd - Yacht Designers & Naval Architects (Company)">Alpha Marine</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/271" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Moonlight II91.4m (299'10&quot;)Neorion2005">Moonlight II</a> was completely refitted in 2015 and lengthened from 85.3-metres to her current length of 91.4-metre. Built for the charter market, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/271" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Moonlight II91.4m (299'10&quot;)Neorion2005">Moonlight II</a> can accommodate up to 36 guests, who'll be taken care of by a crew of 30. In terms of performance, she is powered by twin&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1408" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Caterpillar Inc (Company)">Caterpillar</a> engines of 2,760 horsepower each, allowing her to reach a top speed of 17 knots and cover a transatlantic range of 5,000 nautical miles while cruising at 14 knots.

Neorion superyacht Moonlight II in Dubai

The 91m superyacht Moonlight II, built by Neorion, is seen here cruising in Dubai.

The twenty-sixth hull&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/112" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Custom Line (Company)">Custom Line</a> Navetta 33 yacht has been launched at the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/361" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ferretti Yachts (Company)">Ferretti Group&nbsp;</a>Superyacht Yard in Ancona, Italy, and has been named <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12072" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Buongiorno33.0m (108'3&quot;)Custom Line2023">Buongiorno.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/263133/image/large-49b208887bd6cd5291ff95d88ece42f6.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/263133"></a>The distinctive 33-metre, made-to-measure motor yacht entered the water on 15 March in the presence of the owner and their family from the Americas alongside all of the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/112" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Custom Line (Company)">Custom Line’s</a> employees.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/263132/image/large-bc7b543fd87c8089cd49692ee747aca3.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/263132">The yacht’s creation comprised a collaborative effort between the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/112" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Custom Line (Company)">Custom Line’s</a> Strategic Product Committee, which handled the exterior styling, and the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/361" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ferretti Yachts (Company)">Ferretti Group</a> engineering departmenton her interior design. Strategic consultancy for the Navetta 33 interior design was provided by the Custom Line Atelier.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/263135/image/large-f1402b2c0452fa3f89ff7ee8a1ea9297.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/263135">Natural and pale colour schemes with hues of beige and green were adopted in the interior design of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12072" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Buongiorno33.0m (108'3&quot;)Custom Line2023">Buongiorno</a>, with the owner working in partnership with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/112" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Custom Line (Company)">Custom Line</a>s Atelier’s interior designers and architects.<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12072" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Buongiorno33.0m (108'3&quot;)Custom Line2023">Buongiorno</a> is entirely bespoke, with the owner working to fully customise the space for their needs, focusing on the craftsmanship that harmoniously connects the interiors and exteriors of the boat. The yacht's expansive interior space can accommodate up to ten guests onboard, as well as room for five crew members, including the captain. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/263134/image/large-d67c7815e74b524eaf6808113f7f0f1d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/263134">Top design brands, artisanal practices, and authentic, organic materials adorn the yacht, with each element precisely portraying the owner’s wishes. Lacquered wood and Taj Mahal beige marble accentuate the attention to detail executed by the design team both inside and out.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/263136/image/large-36205b2f2f6810b08c635e99031af346.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/263136">Performance-wise, she is powered by twin <a href="https://sya.superyachttimes.com/companies/man" target="_blank">MAN</a> engines, which give her a cruising speed of 12 knots and a top speed of 15 knots.

Custom Line launches Buongiorno yacht 

Buongiorno, the twenty-sixth hull of Custom LineNavetta 33, launches from the Ferretti Group Superyacht Yard in Ancona, Italy.

Custom Line launches 33m Navetta 33 yacht Buongiorno

<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/118" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Studio Arch. Tommaso Spadolini (Company)">Tommaso Spadolini</a> is celebrating its 45th anniversary this year – and what a year the design studio has already had already, unveiling three new superyacht projects.&nbsp;The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/56752" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Tommaso Spadolini unveils 90m superyacht concept with vast beach club (2023-01-16 13:15:00 +0100)">largest project presented was a 90-metre concept</a> which, if taken to build, would be the designer’s flagship superyacht. In a matter of weeks, after the 90-metre was showcased, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/118" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Studio Arch. Tommaso Spadolini (Company)">Spadolini</a> pulled the wraps off of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/57091" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Tommaso Spadolini unveils new 48m superyacht concept (2023-03-07 11:30:00 +0100)">a 48.5-metre, characterised by a semi-vertical bow</a> and very generous living space. The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/56954" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Codecasa unveils 50m superyacht concept Codecasa Jet 50 (2023-02-16 12:00:00 +0100)">third project is the most radical</a>, designed for <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/162" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Codecasa S.p.A. (Company)">Codecasa</a> and inspired by aviation. The studio has been a hive of activities.&nbsp;SuperYacht Times caught up with the Italian designer to discover more.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/24766/image/large-df6216f2900ddcc75b7ac6ee454aac24.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/24766">Do you have any reflective thoughts after designing yachts for nearly half a century?&nbsp;Some years have been truly crucial and have seen significant changes. I have had the privilege of going through them, progressively tackling different themes, from the serial production of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/560" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Canados (Company)">Canados</a> and Aprea yachts to building <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1514" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Foners41.5m (136'2&quot;)Izar2000">Foners</a>, the fastest yacht in the world built for the King of Spain without forgetting the world of superyachts for many affectionate clients, for whom in some cases I have also designed several boats.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/254144/image/large-f745df6f4f0984c08ef4c436e33b4736.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/254144">With the release of three superyacht concepts in as many months, can we expect any more designs this year?&nbsp;In fact, perhaps also as a reaction to the difficult Covid period we have just gone through, I am in a rich design moment and I do not rule out presenting other design solutions soon.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/24753/image/large-0fae192ab2f8d9eb43ba046a7e505dc9.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/24753">Can we expect the 90m superyacht or 48m concept to be taken to build?&nbsp;For both the 90 and the 48 I worked with the requirements of a shipowner in mind; both feasibility projects are in the evaluation phase, waiting to activate the shipyard selection.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/263102/image/large-080cd09835ad3d3ae6d7f8b33c703058.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/263102">What led you to reimagine the lines of superyachts for the&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/162" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Codecasa S.p.A. (Company)">Codecasa</a>&nbsp;Jet, incorporating designs from the aviation sector?&nbsp;The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/162" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Codecasa S.p.A. (Company)">Codecasa</a> Jet 2020 is the brainchild of Fulvio Codecasa, who called me to collaborate on his futuristic project. Obviously the idea excited me, to the point of also developing the Jet 50, a smaller boat with the same philosophy.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/208827/image/large-b74fbd2b424043a1c3021c78fe998a0e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/208827">Codecasa delivered&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7917" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="My Legacy56.0m (183'9&quot;)Codecasa S.p.A.2021">My Legacy</a>&nbsp;in 2021, featuring an interior by&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/118" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Studio Arch. Tommaso Spadolini (Company)">Tommaso Spadolini</a>. Can you share anything about the project?&nbsp;I was delighted to work on the interiors of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7917" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="My Legacy56.0m (183'9&quot;)Codecasa S.p.A.2021">My Legacy</a>, which reflect the taste and culture of the owner, perfectly integrated with the design and the very high quality of the shipyard's workmanship. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/26752/image/large-c7676b66705fe87de5a6cabf3684db55.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/26752">To talk about flagships, how was the experience designing the 70m superyacht&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2550" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="High Power III70.0m (229'8&quot;)Rossinavi2011">High Power III</a>&nbsp;for&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1080" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Rossinavi (Company)">Rossinavi</a>?&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1080" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Rossinavi (Company)">Rossinavi</a>'s 70m, launched as Numptia, was a wonderful design experience, shared with the owner, who spent over 300 days in our Florence studio, actively participating in the evolution of the project.

In conversation with Tommaso Spadolini 

SuperYacht Times caught up with Tommaso Spadolini to learn more about his new projects.

In conversation with Tommaso Spadolini: Three new superyacht designs for 2023

Hosting guests on board such as Salvador Dali and Amelia Earheart, the 58.83-metre classic superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/534" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Marala58.83m (193'0&quot;)Camper & Nicholsons Shipyard1931">Marala</a> has seen it all. With just five owners in her 90 years, the romantic tales played out on the boards of the motor yacht lend <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/534" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Marala58.83m (193'0&quot;)Camper & Nicholsons Shipyard1931">Marala</a> an air of intrigue, which is only heightened by her elegant interwar classical styling. Now, the golden-age yacht is undergoing an extensive 18-month restoration programme at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/209" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Pendennis Shipyard Ltd (Company)">Pendennis</a> shipyard in the United Kingdom. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/534" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Marala58.83m (193'0&quot;)Camper & Nicholsons Shipyard1931">Marala</a>’s captain, Chris Lawrence, says “Her owners love restoring and looking after classic vessels. They expect to bring <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/534" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Marala58.83m (193'0&quot;)Camper & Nicholsons Shipyard1931">Marala</a> back to her original glory and preserve her, giving her another fifty to sixty years of service for the future, as well as personal enjoyment in the present.” <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/94751/image/large-18ecdb3a89c43f9fbe37e881acfe5575.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/94751">Honouring her heritage Originally commissioned by car and aircraft mogul Montague Napier, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/534" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Marala58.83m (193'0&quot;)Camper & Nicholsons Shipyard1931">Marala</a> was launched in 1931 by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Camper & Nicholsons International (Company)">Camper &amp; Nicholsons&nbsp;</a>and immediately sold due to Napier’s untimely death. Her subsequent owner was Sir Richard Fairey of Fairey Aviation, who christened the yacht Evadne - the name she retained as HMS Evadne during the Second World War. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/33303/image/large-30427aaa2bc6e75f38075b8d5ad771ac.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/33303">Attained by the British Admiralty in September 1939, Evadne underwent a naval conversion, and was outfitted with anti-aircraft guns mounted on her decks. She served as a military vessel in the Strait of Gibraltar and in the Irish and Atlantic seas, before her decommission in September 1945. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/534" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Marala58.83m (193'0&quot;)Camper & Nicholsons Shipyard1931">Marala</a> has been well maintained throughout her life, though she has undergone various modifications and enhancements and subsequent owners have given the motor yacht various names, including Zapala and Gaviota IV.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/195310/image/large-55052dec7dff154e2533551144e70e38.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/195310"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/195309/image/large-0dd606d5bc68b166b0cb2d00f06319d6.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/195309">Nick Kearton, the project manager orchestrating the yacht’s restoration tells us, “<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/534" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Marala58.83m (193'0&quot;)Camper & Nicholsons Shipyard1931">Marala</a> is a rare breed and very unique. She comes from an era of British yacht building that produced some of history’s timeless classics. On redelivery to the client, scheduled for later this year, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/534" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Marala58.83m (193'0&quot;)Camper & Nicholsons Shipyard1931">Marala</a> will sit proudly amongst the restored greats of the time period she hails from.” Her present restoration aims to revitalise her 1930s characteristics by recreating her original exterior lines through various superstructure modifications. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/195311/image/large-32e719295f30ca3a81af05f3f26c2ac0.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/195311">Overcoming obstacles “We are more than 90% of the way through the structural repairs and exterior restorations, which have seen us return <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/534" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Marala58.83m (193'0&quot;)Camper & Nicholsons Shipyard1931">Marala</a>’s superstructure to the look of her 1930s-self. Installation of her interior has begun, and we are a long way through fitting new systems behind the scenes,” Kearton reveals. Working together with London-based interior design team, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/908" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Hot Lab (Company)">Muza Lab</a>, and lighting team, Ideaworks, the Covid-19 pandemic has hindered, but far from halted, operations. “We have embraced the communication technologies available to us and ensured progress has continued,” Kearton says. “In some cases this has even improved decision-making.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/195313/image/large-5d8a9d92b26f7ee09a0714f0839ba33c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/195313" style="box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-family: &quot;Open Sans&quot;, sans-serif; position: relative; max-width: 100%; margin: 1rem 0px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 13.6px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;">Despite this, the restoration project has not always been smooth sailing. “Space is always a concern,” Captain Chris Lawrence explains. “Having to replace parts of the vessel with more modern units to fit current regulations was probably the hardest part of this process.” Additional obstacles included <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/534" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Marala58.83m (193'0&quot;)Camper & Nicholsons Shipyard1931">Marala</a>’s outdated interior systems, which had not been altered since her last refit in the 1950s. Plus, Kearton tells us “the vessel had also seen various additions and weight gains over the years. We were very aware of the special attention that would be required to restore her stability whilst keeping the displacement as low as possible.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/195314/image/large-ddf9bd9b45d18ee6a235d73c004ba08e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/195314">Standing the test of time While challenging, the project has been a special one. “It was incredible to be one of the first people to see her original lines and shape again after years of being covered up,” Kearton says. “At that point it’s a little like looking into the past. That moment affirmed to me just how special she will be when restored.” Her exterior paint programme is underway, exterior joinery work will begin soon, and the team at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/209" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Pendennis Shipyard Ltd (Company)">Pendennis</a> is about to begin reinstalling the equipment in <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/534" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Marala58.83m (193'0&quot;)Camper & Nicholsons Shipyard1931">Marala</a>’s engine room, revolving around her original MAN diesel engines. When the restoration is complete, she will spend time cruising with her owner, and her captain says “hopefully she will spend some time chartering in the Mediterranean so others can enjoy her too!”&nbsp;This article was originally published in the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yacht-news/brexit-latest-in-superyacht-times-newspaper" target="_blank">Spring 2021 issue of The SuperYacht Times newspaper</a>. To receive all future issues straight to your door, <a href="https://shop.superyachttimes.com/" target="_blank">subscribe to the newspaper here</a>.

59m yacht Marala progress on construction 

SYT tracks the 59m yacht Marala progress, the 1931 vessel currently undergoing restoration at Pendennis.

Restoring 59m Marala: Everything you need to know about the Pendennis project

It would be fair to say that I was excited for my visit to <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/209" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Pendennis Shipyard Ltd (Company)">Pendennis Shipyard</a>, the first since 2017, in no small part due to the presence of the 58.83-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/192" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Camper & Nicholsons Shipyard (Company)">Camper and Nicholsons</a> 1931 motor yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/534" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Marala58.83m (193'0&quot;)Camper & Nicholsons Shipyard1931">Marala</a>, now in an advanced state of spectacular restoration. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/211141/image/large-a0c54f0d2e9950bbb46c75ac9f5b3d0f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/211141"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/209" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Pendennis Shipyard Ltd (Company)">Pendennis Shipyard</a> is nestled between cliffs, the sea and a major commercial shipyard, looking out into Falmouth Harbour in south-west Cornwall. Though in an unassuming location, the yard has evolved over the decades to establish an international reputation, particularly famed for the refit and restoration of some of the world’s best known sailing and motor yachts. Among those yachts stamped with the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/209" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Pendennis Shipyard Ltd (Company)">Pendennis</a> seal are the 65-metre schooner <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1613" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Adix64.85m (212'9&quot;)Astilleros de Mallorca S.A.1984">Adix</a>, refit in 1991, the 45.6-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/209" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Pendennis Shipyard Ltd (Company)">Pendennis</a> superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/671" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Moatize45.6m (149'7&quot;)Pendennis Shipyard Ltd1999">Moatize</a>, the famous <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/29" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Feadship (Company)">Feadship</a> <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/548" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="A247.0m (154'2&quot;)Feadship1983">A2</a> which underwent an expansive refit in 2012 and the 1933 J-Class sloop <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/251" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Velsheda39.4m (129'3&quot;)Camper & Nicholsons Shipyard1933">Velsheda</a>. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/5863/image/large-86aaffeeddc021bbd522974b697943fc.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/5863">In 2004 the yard made a commitment to continuing the growth of their refit sector, which now accounts for around 80 percent of the work conducted, with the construction of The Terry Vernon Refit Complex, a 150-metre split dry dock. In 2014 the yard went through another phase of expansion and in 2019 they acquired a 800 tonne travel lift, further extending their capabilities. Just before the Covid-19 pandemic, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/209" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Pendennis Shipyard Ltd (Company)">Pendennis</a> also established a new technical service shipyard in Vilanova, just outside of Barcelona, which serves the global fleet in the Mediterranean. The initial works on the yard were completed in Autumn of 2019, resulting in a yard which spans 30,000 square-meters and is equipped with a 200 tonne and 620 travel hoist for performing repair and maintenance works.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/211135/image/large-fa04e3015de52281630abe0cf94b1f9c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/211135">Joint Managing Director, Toby Allies commented “For the last 33 years the main focus of the management team at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/209" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Pendennis Shipyard Ltd (Company)">Pendennis</a> has been to consistently deliver world class projects and outstanding customer service to our clients. This has been achieved through a combination of strategies including nurturing and developing the talent within the business, as well as consistent investment into our infrastructure and the expansion of our oversea’s offering through <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/209" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Pendennis Shipyard Ltd (Company)">Pendennis</a> Vilanova.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/211134/image/large-8add551b3bbdace2bece9ad4f3beb8f8.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/211134">During my morning at the yard I was fortunate enough to receive an exclusive tour of the current projects, which aside from <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/534" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Marala58.83m (193'0&quot;)Camper & Nicholsons Shipyard1931">Marala</a>’s restoration include the construction of two new motor yachts. These two hulls, which began their life at the now-closed Turkish shipyard <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1756" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Tansu Yachts (Company)">Tansu</a>, are exploiting every scratch of the knowledge and expertise here at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/209" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Pendennis Shipyard Ltd (Company)">Pendennis</a>, with one vessel made of steel, the 35-metre Project Fox and the other made of timber, the 38-metre sistership of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1756" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Tansu Yachts (Company)">Tansu</a>’s <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/3414" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Preference 1936.4m (119'5&quot;)Tansu Yachts2011">Preference 19</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/211140/image/large-4467e883bf63325d6ff2fca4057fa66c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/211140">When asked about why the owner chose <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/209" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Pendennis Shipyard Ltd (Company)">Pendennis</a> for the construction of these two unusual explorer yachts, Owners Representative Dave Powys commented, “I have worked with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/209" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Pendennis Shipyard Ltd (Company)">Pendennis</a> in the past, for me when we knew the yachts had to move there was no other yard in my mind. We came here for the exceptional level of expertise in traditional British yacht construction, the track record and for the people who ensure that what we want is completed to a very high standard.” <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/211139/image/large-7adf86342adb965e1c65c3af5863777e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/211139">The 35-metre Project Fox may have started life as a <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1756" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Tansu Yachts (Company)">Tansu</a>, but the team in Falmouth have worked hard to convert the vessel into a transatlantic explorer with a truly commercial draw. Raising the bulwarks and exploiting her impressive aft deck, the yacht has undergone a form of conversion to bring her up to <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/209" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Pendennis Shipyard Ltd (Company)">Pendennis</a>’ world-class standard. When launched in early 2023 she will sit more than comfortably alongside explorer superyachts of a much greater length.&nbsp;Powys’ impression of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/209" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Pendennis Shipyard Ltd (Company)">Pendennis</a> is certainly one that is shared by the team on the ground. A major cause of the aforementioned sense of heritage comes from the fact that the 400-strong workforce are all employed by the company, there are few contractors meaning that everyone on site has ties to the work conducted, helping to forge a sense of pride in the business. Another part has been nurtured by the shipyards apprenticeship programme, established in 1998, which pulls young talent from the local community into structured education and employment. Today, 30 percent of the company’s workforce is made up of current or ex-apprentices, a statistic that speaks volumes about the soul of the shipyard. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/211138/image/large-8cd6fe8b26b37d5516025d1c748ea4da.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/211138">Speaking to Nick Kearton, Project Manager for the restoration of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/534" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Marala58.83m (193'0&quot;)Camper & Nicholsons Shipyard1931">Marala</a> you really get a sense of how the cogs turn here at the shipyard. Having arrived in Falmouth in early 2019, the vessel is following in the footsteps of other impressive <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/209" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Pendennis Shipyard Ltd (Company)">Pendennis</a> refits, such as that of another golden age beauty, the 1937 <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2291" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Malahne50.29m (164'12&quot;)Camper & Nicholsons Shipyard1937">Malahne</a> in 2017, which is seeing the yacht returned to bristol condition. Over the decades <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/534" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Marala58.83m (193'0&quot;)Camper & Nicholsons Shipyard1931">Marala</a> has been converted, added to and modernised. It has been the task of Kearton and his team to return her to her original form, a celebration of Art Deco design and one of the last surviving vessels of her lineage. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/41797/image/large-52a78b623d2f675d7c6c07a484361000.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/41797"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/23816/image/large-58b664fc87bce4a78a115716d6cbb9e0.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/23816">A major element of a project such as this has been the research and rediscovery of her history, with the team unearthing 800 documents pertaining to her original design, archived at the Greenwich Maritime Library. London-based <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6360" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Muza Lab (Company)">Muza Lab</a> design studio have been instrumental in the interior finishing, which as I toured the yacht was beginning to take shape as bathroom tiles were laid under my feet. As their first yacht interior design the team at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6360" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Muza Lab (Company)">Muza</a> has pulled out all of the stops to adhere to the Deco originality, while employing as many artisans and craftspeople as possible to complement the interior arrangement. One exceptional example comes in the form of straw marquetry panels in the lower deck saloon, which look like finely inlaid strips of heavily varnished wood but are actually carefully selected individual blades of straw, painstakingly arranged into a pattern and sealed with varnish.&nbsp;For Kearton, it is the culture of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/209" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Pendennis Shipyard Ltd (Company)">Pendennis</a> that has enabled the team to come together to create a restoration on this scale. The work has been challenging at times, not least in the form of Covid-19. When the vessel was stripped down to steel more than 80 tonnes of material had to be removed, far more than anyone had predicted. The resounding success of this work however, Kearton believes, is born from the fact that the yard employs skilled professionals from every department they could need, many of whom have been at the shipyard for decades.In fact, even on <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/534" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Marala58.83m (193'0&quot;)Camper & Nicholsons Shipyard1931">Marala</a>’s refit, there are two sets of father and son/daughter teams as well as individuals who have been at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/209" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Pendennis Shipyard Ltd (Company)">Pendennis</a> since the yard was founded 33 years ago. Having the work and skills in-house may be one of the reasons that the shipyard has fared the adversity of 2020 and onwards so well.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/211145/image/large-80c54b17cbfe3f8802ae4ad6bf630594.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/211145"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/211143/image/large-0f335b4aab1021758838e5b1acca85a1.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/211143">The longevity of the employees at the shipyard is also something you hear time and time again when speaking to people about <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/209" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Pendennis Shipyard Ltd (Company)">Pendennis</a>. For many owners and captains, particularly of older vessels, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/209" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Pendennis Shipyard Ltd (Company)">Pendennis</a> is the very best place to have a vessel refit because often there are people there who have worked on the vessel before. This fosters a great retention of clients and many come to <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/209" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Pendennis Shipyard Ltd (Company)">Pendennis</a> for the skillsets of particular members of the team. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/211144/image/large-539856d2572aedb21fb8f71e07d57578.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/211144">As the morning on the site drew to a close, my guide Paul Griffiths showed me the areas that the shipyard will be looking to expand in coming years and even as we stood there vessels were arriving from all over the world to begin refits of various levels. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/209" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Pendennis Shipyard Ltd (Company)">Pendennis</a> is a hive of activity, apprentices learn how to strip and varnish great spars like those of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/534" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Marala58.83m (193'0&quot;)Camper & Nicholsons Shipyard1931">Marala</a>, while steel and aluminium experts set to work on the construction of Project Fox's interior arrangement. It is exciting to see the tradition of British yacht construction, which was once such a major player in the world stage, surviving strongly here in Falmouth. I very much look forward to returning to the shipyard in the Spring to see these projects come to their conclusion and I expect to see many more exciting vessels pass through here in years to come.&nbsp;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 visits Pendennis to find out more about the business

SYT takes a visit to sunny Falmouth to discover some of the exciting projects currently underway and to find out what makes this historic yard tick.


Pendennis Shipyard: Reinforcing the legacy of British yacht building

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Camper &amp; Nicholsons is the global leader in all luxury yachting activities, specialising in the sale, purchase, charter, marketing, management and construction of the finest yachts in the world. First founded in 1782 as a construction shipyard, the Camper &amp; Nicholsons name became synonymous with expertise, market knowledge, design &amp; build excellence and effortless performance, characteristics that are still echoed in the company’s core values today. The company’s team of dedicated sales and charter brokers, charter marketing agents, yacht managers, marketing specialists and staff all share a genuine passion for being at sea and collectively possess a range of experience and knowledge far beyond anyone else in the industry. This unrivalled staff experience in all service areas ensures that Camper &amp; Nicholsons can offer a complete service, accessing the best in the industry and giving its customers tailored advice and support, whatever their requirements.Monaco, Cannes, Antibes (France); London (UK);Geneva (Switzerland);Palma de Mallorca (Spain);Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Palm Beach, New York, Newport (USA).

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Pendennis operates a custom superyacht build and refit facility in Falmouth, UK and is one of the world’s leading superyacht shipyards, with a heritage spanning over 30 years. The full-service facility is capable of welcoming yachts of up to 100m, undertaking substantial restoration and remodelling projects, or routine class/flag refit works. &nbsp;To date the company has built over 30 bespoke projects and conducted refit works on a further 250 vessels. The Falmouth facility is home to over 400 highly skilled tradespeople and support staff. In-house experts, from CAD teams to exterior outfitters, joiners, electricians, engineers, fabricators and specialist painters, ensure maximum control and accountability at every stage of the project.&nbsp;<iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://player.vimeo.com/video/513271704" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe> In 2015 Pendennis invested over £22million in a redevelopment programme which saw the yard enhanced with three purpose-built construction halls (the largest of which is 90m) and a 7,564m² enclosed non-tidal wet basin that can accommodate yachts up to 100m LOA, designed to provide direct deep water seaward access to the yard for haul-out, and facilitating short refit works. An additional flexible 150m undercover dry dock provides project space for larger yacht refit programmes, with the complete facility supported by purpose-built modern workshops and offices. &nbsp;Notable projects have included transformational award-winning refits such as A2 and Aquila, major restorations of classic yachts Malahne and Haida 1929, and recent new builds such as Halekai, Hemisphere, Christopher and Vijonara. The quality of work stands the test of time, with many yachts returning year after year for servicing. Pendennis prides itself on the long-term relationships built with its clients, boasting a dedicated yacht support team which offers a comprehensive, worldwide technical and logistical support network to its fleet.&nbsp;In 2019, the company opened the Mediterranean Technical Service Centre, Pendennis Vilanova, adjacent to the existing first-class superyacht marina, Vilanova Grand Marina, Barcelona. With a 620 tonne travel hoist and 30,000sqm of hardstanding, the facility brings Pendennis expertise to the heart of the Mediterranean and focuses on small to medium size refit projects. Pendennis Vilanova complements the company’s international Yacht Support services to provide extended global support throughout the life of any superyacht. Pendennis’ customer service, skills, heritage and facilities combine to create a truly memorable, personal and professional refit or custom-build experience.&nbsp;