Marble used for super yachts

Marble Finishes for exclusive interiors

The history of yachts and the origin of this recreational activity is extended throughout the entire world. In a world always on the run, a ranking of super yachts shipyards maintains a compact and exclusivist structure. Here are top three shipyards in this industry:

1. Amels – Netherlands

The Dutch builder is famous for its Limited Edition range of yachts (including 6 models with 55 – 83 m long) and its excellent delivery times.

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2. Blohm+Voss – Germany

This German manufacturer with factories in Hamburg, is famous for its customized technology and motorization. The manufacturer is considered a master of retrofitting and its projects M/Y Eclipse (162.5 m) and M/Y Dubai (162 m) are the second and respectively the third largest yachts ever built.

3. Christensen Shipyards – USA

Targeted on fiberglass, semi-customized yachts, 35 – 50 m length, this North American shipyard is one of world’s largest.

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Next, we have Feadship (Netherlands), Fincantieri Yachts (Italy), Heesen Yachts (Netherlands), Lurssen and Nobiskrug (Germany), Oceanco (Netherlands) and Perini Navi (Italy). From all super yachts introduced at the last festivals, not all were built by top shipyards. This only shows that such an industry is diverse and so is the demand. Here are some of the yachts from stone and wood, symbols of the earth, floating through waves and times.

1. GO by Turquoise

Built in 2018, 77 m length, 1952 tonnes displacement, cruising speed 15 knots, designed by H2 Yacht Design. Winner of the International Yachts & Aviation Awards 2019, GO is a steel and aluminum jewel, with Burdur Beige and Thassos Marble interiors. It is highlighted by the original concept employed for the interior design ("water in Motion" concept) and exterior, where the curves have sculptural effects.

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For the interior, famous glass sculptor Dale Chihuly made some genuine artworks, to gently highlight the Turquoise brand as a message. An additional superior deck, imagined for the owner and his family was customized with a swimming pool with waterfall right in the middle. Its wide windows, to provide a wide perspective, alongside sumptuous interiors, folding walls with sea view and a helipad located at the bow are specific elements that further customize the project.

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The owner of this wonderful work of technology and design, the Swiss Hans Peter Wild, has paid $90 million, a small amount for the ex-owner Rudolf Wild GmbH (sold with $2 billion) and still owner of Capri Sun, a company with activities in extraction and distillation technologies of essences, concentrated juices and current leader on flavor industry.

2. WHITE RABBIT by Echo Yachts

Built in 2018, with an exterior & interior design by Sam Sorgiovanni, 84 m length and 2940 tonnes displacement, developing a cruise speed of 13 knots, this high-tech trimaran is the largest yacht ever built in Australia. Winner of the Boat International Design & Innovations Awards in 2019 for the best naval architecture, it is also the holder of largest aluminum yacht ever launched.

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Impressive by its aluminum structure and teak wood decks, this splendid yacht is both a miracle of beauty and technology, with a sailing range of 5000 km at cruising speed. Elements of white marble and teak wood highlight luxury and customized interiors, offering privacy and comfort. The owner is Goh Cheng Liang (Hong Kong), with a 39% take on Nipon Paints. For 100 million, he bought the White Rabbit, to master the Southeast Asian seas and oceans.

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3. Project BRAVO by Oceanco

Introduced in 2018, 109 m length and 3600 tonnes displacement, this Europe’s giant features an aluminum and compact steel structure and a design focused on sailing, with the corresponding cost reduction program.

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With an exterior design by Nuvolari-Lenard and interior by famous Reymond Langton, both companies observed the latest design principles, part of LIFE (Lengthened, Innovative, Fuel-Efficient, Eco Friendly) slogan. Best Exterior Design and Finest New Superyacht Awards is the result of these set of regulations, in which the yacht won Bravo project. Its distinctive elements are wide decks for fun and relaxation, multiple dining-room options, two lavish helipad

 and a wide range of water games. Interior is highlighted by light essence wood, lacquered surfaces and light color marble.

4. SYZYGY 818 by Feadship

One of 209 wonders, 77.25 m length, 1592 tonnes displacement and 18.4 knots speed has a surprising name story for a ship. In Chinese numerology, 8 is a number that symbolizes movement from one level to another, the repetition of 88 being a karmic symbol. On the other hand 1 is the sign of the beginning. Such a combination has the significance of "taking control of your own life". The term syzygy comes from astronomy and indicates an approximately rectilinear configuration of three celestial bodies in a gravitational system. This theme association between numerology and astronomy represents a challenge for finding the hidden meanings regarding shipyard choices.

Made on a steel and aluminum structure, exterior design by the famous Jarkko Jämsén and interior by Sinot Exclusive Yacht Design, Syzygy 818 has luxury facilities, a total success in the most recent Monaco Yacht Show from September 2019. In terms of figures, we are talking about a show of somptuosity and elegance, more than 40 countries and over 26,000 visitors. Famous names as manufacturers, including Oceanco, Lurssen, Feadship, Azimut, Benetti, Dubois, Alloy Yachts, Canados, Couach, ISA, Jongert, Perini Navi, Pershing, Riva, Rodriquez, Royal Denship, Sunreef, Sunseeker, Ferretti, Heesen, Holland Jachtbouw, Trinity , Abeking & Rasmussen and Wall.

It was an amazing display for the fabulous Syzygy Company, highlighted as both Charter and personal yacht. After the show, it was customized by owner's request, with a state-of-the-art technology, also in terms of curved glass structures. An extra feature is the fuel efficiency. The helipad, swimming pool and Jacuzzi also contribute to luxury, besides the glass (curved, uninterrupted decoration projects), wood and marble as highlights. 

The world of yachts is special and exclusivist. Designers and engineers are competing in sophisticated combinations in which luxury combines with state of the art technology. And yet in this world of aluminum, steel and glass, most recent technologies and constantly evolving, natural stone and wood convey magic touches, offering style and personality. Without these natural materials, super yachts, these complex factories, would no longer be the floating palaces of today.