NEWS — Industry —
46 AThftffi-Pffifift ftfi Bflffiffft J/AThff
SANLORENZO RELOCATES TWO
52STEEL MODELS TO LA SPEZIA
ITALIAN YACHT BUILDER SANLORENZO has moved two 52Steel
yachts from its Viareggio shipyard to rented premises at La Spezia’s
Cantieri San Marco.
The La Spezia production site is a large, fully equipped area with
direct access to the sea, allowing for the design and production of 40m
to 80m metal boats.
Sanlorenzo is able to count on three distinct production sites. The
company’s HQ is inside the Ameglia shipyard that will continue the
production of 78ft to 106ft medium-sized fibreglass boats. Sanlorenzo’s
facility in Viareggio will focus on the production of 112ft to 126ft
fibreglass yachts, taking advantage of the new spaces available. The La
Spezia shipyard will focus on the production of the largest, metal-made
superyachts.
The expansion decision enabled the company’s growth in the last
three years, which resulted in turnover of €220 million in 2015.
This year, Sanlorenzo maintains the second spot in the world ranking
of the top 20 builders for yachts above 24m.
http://www.sanlorenzoyacht.comROYAL PHUKET MARINA LAUNCHES
DRY STACK AND BOAT BUTLER SERVICE
ROYAL PHUKET MARINA recently opened the newest dry stack boat
storage facility in Thailand, complete with the latest Wiggins Marina
Bull forklift technology.
Its dry stack caters for boats up to 12 metres (39 feet) in length and
increases boat capacity at Royal Phuket Marina to 296.
“Our new dry stack can minimise boat maintenance and keep
small boats in a safe and secure, easily accessible location. The Wiggins
Marina Bull forklift provides the latest lift technology from the US.
Boats can be lifted in and out of the water with the utmost safety.
The first section of the dry stack accommodates 60 boats while the
second section will accommodate a further 66, bringing our total
marina capacity to 296,” says Royal Phuket Marina Manager Woranart
Wongvanich.
The Boat Butler concept is akin to valet parking for boats. Owners
make a call to Royal Phuket Marina and their boat is fuelled and ready
to go. When the Owners return, they can rely on Royal Phuket Marina’s
concierge team to wash the boat and put it back on the dry stack. It also
offers unlimited free lifts in and out of the water.
http://www.royalphuketmarina.com