International Boat Industry - June-July 2018

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GERMANY

Names such as Lürssen, Blohm + Voss

and Nobiskrug make Germany famous

as the place where many of the world’s

largest superyachts are built, refitted or

repaired. The latest from Lürssen is a

136m superyacht and Bremerhaven Lloyd-

Werft is also known to be working on a

project of around 130m but few details

are available. Lurssen’s orderbook is

understood to extend to at least 2021 with

current builds.

GIBRALTAR

A well-located superyacht hub at the

entrance to the Mediterranean, as well

as a venue for tax free fuel, Gibraltar is

now promoting itself as a longer stay

destination to visiting superyachts.

The small territory offers good marina

facilities able to accommodate the largest

superyachts and in the future there is a

plan for a new marina on the eastern side

of the rock. It also provides a full range of

support services as well as being a flag and

registration centre.

GREECE

A key charter and cruising location for

superyachts with a number of quality

marinas offering many superyacht berths.

Its shipyards also provide facilities for

repairs and refit as required which can

readily handle yachts of the biggest sizes.

ITALY

Italy leads the superyacht pack in terms

of numbers of big boat builds under

construction. Names such as Azimut-

Benetti, Sanlorenzo, Ferretti (CRN,

Custom Line and Riva brands), Rossinavi,

Palumbo, Admiral, Overmarine, Tankoa,

Arkadia, Fincantieri. Monte Carlo Yachts,

AB Yachts, Baglietto and Perini Navi,

along with several others ensure Italy will

maintain its lead place.

Centres such as Viareggio, La Spezia,

Ancona, Genoa and Livorno among various

others are important locations for the

Italian superyacht industry. Refit companies

such as Amcio and Lusben typify the Italian

commitment to refit and repair which plays

a key supporting role to the builder.

Also falling into this category is Italy’s

large marina sector which is set to be

expanded by some 50,000 berth over the

coming years including many superyacht

ones. The huge group of designers, brokers

and many others all contribute to keeping

Italy in top place.

To promote the industry are the

organisations of UCINA and Nautico

Italiana with their respective events in

Genoa and Viareggio providing showcases

for the whole industry.

Sardinia as a large superyacht

destination also contributes in no small

way to the Italian superyacht sector. For a

detailed review of the market see IBI Feb/

March 2018 issue.

LUXEMBOURG

While land-locked Luxembourg has a

group of companies offering superyacht

services related to registration, flag, legal

and financial options and other offerings.

MALTA

Centrally-positioned in the

Mediterranean, Malta has become a key

superyacht hub. It is particularly involved

with repairs and refits through yards like

Palumbo, Manoel Island Yacht Centre and

Melita; and home porting in such facilities

as Grand Harbour marina. It is also a

leader in flags and yacht registrations

with over 600 superyachts on its books.

For the future there is talk of additional

superyacht marina capacity.

MONACO

The capital of global superyachting

and the location for the industry’s

most important show, the Monaco

Yacht Show held every September. The

small state hosts Port Hercule as the

iconic superyacht berthing port able to

accommodate yachts of all sizes. It also

hosts the Yacht Club Monaco.

MONTENEGRO

With the transformation of a former naval

facility into Porto Montenegro marina,

this small country took its place in the

world superyacht market. The Porto Novi

marina being opened next year, Lustica

Bay marina this year and redevelopment

of Bar marina, this country will be well

equipped to cater for superyachts of all

sizes.

Also in prospect is a superyacht refit

facility at Bijela where a former shipyard

is set to be redeveloped by a joint venture

between Damen and Porto Montenegro.

NETHERLANDS

Along with Germany, the Netherlands is

the key nation for building superyachts of

all sizes and designs. Names like Feadship,

Oceanco, Amels, Royal Huisman, Heesen

and many others cater for both new

builds and refits. Plans have recently been

announced to establish a new refit centre

for superyachts close to the centre of

Amsterdam.

NORWAY

With its scenic jords Norway is

becoming a more popular destination

for superyachts in response to a active

marketing campaign by the Superyacht

Norway organisation.

POLAND

Poland had been expanding is links with

the superyacht sector over recent years.

Leading this expansion is Sunreef Yachts

which builds a number of superyacht-

sized vessels in its ranges of sail and

powered catamarans. Aluship builds both

steel aluminium hulls for various builders

in Europe such as Oceanco. It also

supplies aluminium and steel superyacht

constructions which vary from 30 to 171

tonnes in aluminium and up to 1,200

tonnes in steel.

The other main yard is the Conrad

Shipyard which does new builds and refits

and has just delivered its latest project.

This is hull number C133 which has been

delivered to her owner and christened

Viatoris. Her exterior was designed by

Reymond Langton Design and Diana

Yacht her interior. Naval architecture was

handled by Frank Neubelt.

PORTUGAL

Lisbon is a popular destination for

superyachts to visit and this country can

deliver a range of services such as yards

able to repair, refit or build yachts and

marinas with berths for large craft in

appropriate areas.

SLOVENIA

An Adriatic country with a very small

coast line, it still attracts a number of

superyachts for which is can provide some

marina facilities and repair services if

required.

SPAIN

Like France and Italy, Spain is a

leading superyacht destination in the

Mediterranean. With key centres such

as Palma and Barcelona, Spain is a major

centre for charter, home porting, repair