Day: 25 September 2017

Britain’s largest independent ship repairer and marine engineering services provider, Burgess Marine, has this month launched the 57m Swiftship M/Y Tacanuya which opens up capacity for another major Superyacht refit this winter, the company said.

After a lengthy refit, M/Y Tacanuya has now been delivered to the owner’s team and is en-route to the Mediterranean. This follows recently completed works, in the UK, on both M/Y Force India and M/Y Lady A.

Lord Sugar, the Owner of M/Y Lady A, said: “Refitting Lady A at home in the UK was a real, genuine, pleasure. The team at Burgess Marine know their stuff and the quality of the end product is simply outstanding. Owners that have made their money in the UK should definitely consider spending it in the UK with the likes of Burgess Marine; British engineering and workmanship is something to be really very proud of – on the South Coast there’s the ‘know how’ and passion to make the most challenging refit a reality”.

Nicholas Warren, the CEO of Burgess Marine said: “Our facility in Portchester is perfect for a winter refit.  The devalued pound coupled with our exceptional British craftsmanship really does make our refit solution both great value for money and well worth further consideration.”

“To see what can be done, you’ve only got to look at M/Y Lady A, exhibiting at this year’s Monaco Yacht Show with Edmiston; she’s a superb example of what can be achieved by bringing your Superyacht to the UK for a major refit” added Warren.

Burgess Marine’s Portchester facility is adjacent to a 60m 1000T Rolls Royce syncrolift facility and is situated at the top of Portsmouth Harbour.

The Burgess Marine team are attending the Monaco Yacht Show and M/Y Lady A can be viewed at the show via Edmiston.

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Monaco’s partnership with the Eurecom Digital Science School at Sophia Antipolis is now expanding to include concrete themes such as smart city, future networks, mobility and the deployment of high-performance infrastructures to facilitate innovation.

The school provides ongoing support to the Principality as part of the cooperation agreement signed in June 2015 with the Metropole of Nice Côte d’Azur on digital innovation. The objective is to build a mobility laboratory by associating other members of the Institute (Orange and Monaco Telecom).

Monaco is associated with the EURECOM GIE (Economic Interest Grouping) through its National Financing Company. The GIE brings together renowned French and European academic partners as well as leading industrial partners, including Orange, ST Microelectronics, BMW, IABG, and Symantec.

Initially, the partnership concerns digital security, Web and networks, in cooperation with Monaco Telecom, also a member of the Institute.

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Bilateral relations between Monaco and Russia will once again be celebrated this year with “Monaco Days” which will take place in Moscow from October 4 to 6.

This event, organised on the initiative of HE Ms Mireille Pettiti, Ambassador of Monaco to Russia, will give rise to several cultural and economic events, including two performances by the Compagnie des Ballets de Monte-Carlo, which will stage “La Belle” on the historical stage of the Bolshoi Theater on October 4 and 5, and a follow-up mission by the Monaco Economic Board, from October 4 to 6, with the objective of sustaining contacts between Russian and Monegasque entrepreneurs.

The Directorate of Tourism and Congress will present the Monaco destination to Russian tourism professionals on October 4.

The programme will be punctuated by several official receptions and public relations events organised by the Embassy.

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Monaco-based Scorpio Bulkers – one of the Principality’s biggest shipping concerns – announced on Monday, September 25, that it has entered into an agreement with an unaffiliated third party to acquire six Ultramax dry bulk vessels for $142.5 million, which will be funded by cash on hand, as well as existing and new debt facilities which are currently under discussion with its lenders.

All of the Ultramax vessels were built in China, of which three were delivered in 2015, one in 2016, and two in 2017.

Scorpio Bulkers Inc. is a provider of marine transportation of dry bulk commodities.  Scorpio Bulkers Inc., after the latest acquisition, will own 52 vessels, consisting of 18 Kamsarmax vessels and 34 Ultramax vessels. The company has also agreed to time charter-in one Ultramax vessel. The owned fleet will now have a total carrying capacity of approximately 3.6 million deadweight tonnes.

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With the Monaco Yacht Show in full swing from Wednesday, September 27 to Saturday, September 30, we thought we’d highlight a few of the gorgeous luxury yachts available for purchase at this years event.

#1: YACHTZOO’S M/Y CELESTIAL HOPE – 47m – Heesen – 2008

CELESTIAL HOPE is a 47m semi-displacement motor yacht built by Heesen Yachts. Her interior is elegant and sophisticated interior, inspired by the beautiful beach houses of the Hamptons. The open plan reception and dining room on the main deck feature a soft white lacquer finish on the walls and ceiling combined with the fresh blue and white colour palette.

A comfortable seating area is centred round a beautifully carved, limed oak table. Inviting sofas and armchairs upholstered in natural linens, mixed with sumptuous velvets and metallic prints. Glass panelling, designed and coloured to work harmoniously with the scheme, serves to visually divide the space and demonstrates the level of detailing employed. The dining room boasts a stunning hand carved table in a pearlescent finish that works seamlessly with the satin fabric of the deep-buttoned dining chairs. Above hangs a dramatic Murano glass and nickel chandelier, designed especially for CELESTIAL HOPE.

Click here to see more photos. Click here for the technical info.

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#2: FRASER YACHTS LATITUDE – 52m – Benetti – 2008/2013

LATITUDE displays an elegant art-deco transatlantic style with 6 double staterooms, Owner stateroom on main deck with balconies, full beam sky lounge and elevator for all decks, beach club… Built to Lloyd’s & LY2.

An ICONIC charter yacht in outstanding condition with incredible gross tonnage of 812 tons. Unique opportunity.

Click here for more photos and technical info.

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#3: BURGESS MARTHA ANN – 70m – Lurssen Werft – 2008

MARTHA ANN is an impressive and elegant yacht with a stylish white superstructure and a distinguished blue hull. Built to Lloyd’s by the renowned German shipyard Lurssen-Werft in 2008, her quality and level of engineering is remarkable. Her beautifully crafted, opulent and spacious interior offers multiple options for dining, relaxation and entertainment. The yacht boasts a cinema, a gymnasium, several bars, a large deck pool, state-of-the-art audio/visual and communication systems as well as a glass elevator serving four decks and a private observation lounge. MARTHA ANN’s extensive exterior deck areas and voluminous interior make her a stand-out 70m Northern European on the market.

Click here to find out more about Martha Ann.

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Originally published on September 27, 2017. 

Monaco’s city council has reported that the 22nd edition of the European Heritage Day, which took place on Sunday, September 24, was a success. The events of the day, under the theme “The unusual heritage of Monaco” were coordinated by the Department of Cultural Affairs of the Government of Monaco.

Five municipal sites were open to the public, including some for guided tours, with a total of 3,273 visitors – a very good result in line with that of 2016, the city council said.

The number of visitors to the Town Hall was up by 128, with 1049 entries against 921 in 2016. The visit included, as usual, the Marriage Hall, the Council Chamber, the Court of Honor and the Mayor’s Office, in the presence of members of the Communal Council who were on hand to answer any questions.

Musicians of the Rainier III Academy delighted visitors with two concerts in the Hall – one in the late morning and the other in the early afternoon. This year, the City Council also hosted three initiation workshops on the Monegasque language offered by the Directorate of Cultural Affairs.

The number of visitors to the Exotic Garden of Monaco was up this year with 1,868, compared to 1,641 in 2016.

For the first time, the Médiathèque de Monaco organised four guided tours on its premises located at l’Hélios. All the places were quickly booked with a total of 50 participants.

Lastly, the two art schools registered an increase in attendance, with 216 admissions to the Ecole Supérieure d’Arts Plastiques (201 in 2016), which featured an exhibition by children and adolescents in the public workshops entitled “Belles & Chimères”, and 90 visitors (52 in 2016) to the Rainier III Academy to discover the violin workshop and the many concerts offered on site (harp, piano and orchestra and chamber music).

European Heritage Day ended with a very positive outcome for the City Council of Monaco and the municipal sites. Each year, the teams responsible worked hard to ensure the lasting success of this cultural event that has become a must in the Principality.

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