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June 2013
32.6m “INUKSHUK” new build launched at BALTIC +
27.5m “Wavelength” refit re-launched at Holland Jachtbouw (HJB)
MCM were present at the launch of two sailing yachts, whose owners have benefited from MCM acting as owner’s representative, keeping all involved motivated and a watchful eye on costs and quality:
INUKSHUK: a new-build 32.6-metre carbon composite Germán Frers-designed sloop at Baltic in Finland – “The owner set the bar for the project very high and the extraordinary interior design from Adam Lay Studios presented many challenges to implement. This is not the largest yacht that Baltic has built but in detail and quality of build it is their best so far” – Nigel Ingram, MCM. An automatically-deployed bimini and mega sound system are examples of comfortable living being a theme in the cockpit. Inukshuk is named after a stone landmark used by the Inuit of the Canadian Arctic. INUKSHUK will be at Monaco Yacht Show.
Wavelength: a newly-refitted Ron Holland-designed 27.5-metre (ex BOOTOO) at HJB in the Netherlands – “We first got involved when the clients were in discussion about a new-build. After careful evaluation, it was deemed best to purchase an interim yacht, use it for a year or so and then refit it to address any shortcomings” – Peter Wilson, MCM. The refit included moving the helm from mid cockpit to aft deck to allow a larger cockpit table for guests and converting the master cabin from a twin to a queen and replacing the owner’s office with an extra cabin as well as refurbishment of mast, sails, hydraulics and a new main engine.
May 2013
"QUINTESSENTIAL" Wins World Superyacht Award Special Neptune
We are delighted to announce that this evening at the World Superyacht Awards hosted at the magnificent Çiragan Palace in Istanbul, our 30m catamaran project “Quintessential” was awarded the prestigious Neptune Special Award for Sailing Catamarans.
We are extremely proud of this achievement and additionally congratulate the owner for his vision and commitment to the project, as well as Yachting Developments, Superyacht Interiors, Redman, Whiteley, Dixon and Warwick Yacht Design on this outstanding achievement.
October 2012
39-metre Expedition Yacht launched in Auckland
Peter Wilson, MCM founding Partner, states:
“We are very proud to announce that we have launched our project #155 – the 39m expedition motor yacht built by Alloy Yachts.
This René van der Velden design is a fine example of a true blue-water expedition motor yacht, as can be seen by her handsome exterior.
The collaboration between the owner and Redman Whiteley Dixon on the interior design leaves no stone unturned in terms of features, comfort and attention to detail.
She was launched in Auckland on October 18th and is now in the throes of the commissioning program before she embarks on her Pacific cruising itinerary.”
Length 39.16m
Beam 8.9m
Draft of 2.7m
Engines 2 x Caterpillar C32’s
MCM has managed the construction of over 70 yachts in the last 24 years.
October 2012
MCM reports positive results from Monaco Yacht Show
Marine Construction Management (MCM) reports positive results from exhibiting at Monaco and continues to attract yacht owners looking for expert advice during the construction and operation of their yachts.
“The annual pilgrimage to the Monaco Yacht Show was a busy time for all of us from MCM, having had meetings not only with vendors, designers and industry insiders, but also very in-depth and interesting deliberations with prospective clients as well as current and past clients. Being well represented in Monaco with four members of our squad in attendance, plus a booth, again proved to be a most worthwhile undertaking.” – Peter Wilson.
MCM current new builds include:
47.6 metre sloop at Royal Huisman, for 2014 delivery.
39.0 metre expedition motor yacht at Alloy Yachts, for 2013 delivery.
38.5 metre ‘spirit of tradition’ sloop at Claasen, for spring 2015 delivery.
35.5 metre fast cruising sloop at Baltic, for late 2014 delivery.
32.6 metre high-performance sloop at Baltic, for early 2013 delivery.
Reported in the Superyacht Times
September 2012
MCM Advocate Newsletter #6
We can report that we’ve launched the 30m catamaran Quintessential that you may read about in more detail further on in this edition. We have one project (a 39m expedition yacht) with a mid-October launch date – always an exciting time. We have signed two new construction projects (Judel Vrolijk 35.5m and Hoek 38.1m) and have added a number of yachts to the management division. As you read on, we’ll also bring you up to date with the varied cruising and racing activities that our fleet has been enjoying.
We hope you find this edition of the MCM Advocate inspiring, always keeping in mind the quote written by Kenneth Grahame in The Wind in the Willows:
“Believe me, my young friend, there is nothing – absolutely nothing - half so much worth doing as simply messing about in boats.”
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June 2012
“QUINTESSENTIAL” (a.k.a. Q5), managed by MCM, successfully enjoyed her maiden voyage to Fiji.
This 30-metre composite sailing catamaran was built at Yachting Developments in New Zealand, with MCM acting on the owner’s behalf and now providing full ongoing management. Since her commissioning and sailing trials in the Hauraki Gulf, Auckland, where her Southern Spars carbon mast and Doyle Sails were tested, she has sailed her maiden voyage to the Pacific island of Fiji in great time. She left Auckland on Sunday afternoon and arrived in Fiji on Friday afternoon - covering 1,300 miles in five days Not a bad shakedown. The owner told MCM’s Peter Wilson:
“This is ridiculously nice!”
“This is just as I expected it to be – but better!”
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Quintessential”, designed by Warwick Yacht Design, has a beautiful teak interior by Redman Whiteley Dixon with accommodation for 10 guests and operates with six crew. The master cabin is situated on the main deck forward, which offers 180-degree views through the wrap-around windows. A short walk, via private access from this cabin, leads to the Jacuzzi located just forward.
The social areas are truly spectacular with spacious indoor/outdoor living between the main saloon and the aft cockpit complete with double-sided bar. There is satellite TV and broadband throughout the yacht including a fully reticulated movie and music distribution system controlled by iPads.
She has a fully-enclosed bridge above the saloon which sports a host of the latest sailing instruments, navigation electronics and communications systems.
This yacht is a vacation resort unto herself with a sailing dinghy (a catamaran of course), 2 tenders, a jet-ski, 5 mountain bikes, 2 stand-up paddle boards, scuba gear, 2 carbon-fibre kayaks and a host of other amenities.
MCM is proud to have her join its yacht management fleet.
MCM has managed the construction of over 70 yachts in the last 24 years.
MCM will be exhibiting at Monaco Yacht Show where its founding partners Nigel Ingram and Peter Wilson are available for interview.
March 2012
St Barths Bucket
Regatta
MCM had six yachts competing (Lady B, Blue Too, Marie, Whisper, Boo Too and Paraiso)
– with
Lady B winning the “Mademoiselles” class and Blue Too just missing first place in the “Elegantes” class.
Four of MCM’s team were there – Nigel Ingram and Peter Wilson playing key roles on the ketch Marie, Mike Drake running the sail controls on Paraiso and Mark Dauplaise helping to secure Lady B’s class victory.
A spectacular 47 boat event that saw the owners and their guests enjoying champagne sailing in the Caribbean gem that is St. Barths.
October 2011
Three Awards For MCM Projects at the ShowBoats Design Awards
Three of MCM’s new construction management projects won Golden Neptunes at the ShowBoats Design Awards in Mar-a-Largo last night. Two sail, one power.
KOKOMO wins best sailing yacht naval architecture award (sailing yachts)
CALLIOPE wins best exterior styling and design award (semi-displacement motor yachts)
LIONHEART wins best interior layout award (sailing yachts)
MCM has managed the construction of over 70 large yachts as well as managing yachts globally.
October 2011
MCM Advocate Newsletter #5
In this edition of the MCM Advocate we have a couple of “firsts” that we are particularly pleased to share with you. Don't miss the two editorial reports on MCM : "The Importance of The Management Team" - experienced owner Lang Walker knows the key to a smooth build is assembling a group of trusted, like-minded professionals, and "The Construction Process of a custom yacht" - like the proverbial swan, paddling furiously while gliding gracefully, MCM’s Peter Wilson gives an inside account of complex project management that leaves owners to enjoy a stress-free build.
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July 2011
Latest Project
Our latest project is a 32m carbon performance cruising sloop designed by German Frers.
Baltic Yachts have been awarded the build contract. The yacht, which is Baltic Project B107, has an interior designed by Adam Lay. The build will be managed by Nigel Ingram one of the partners of MCM.
The design calls for a low profile raised saloon and a lifting keel. She also features four double guest cabins and crew area aft. She will be launched in May 2013.
June 2011
Marie been selected by Robb Report’s editors as “Best of the Best” Custom Megayachts
http://robbreport.com/Best-of-the-Best-2011-Custom-Megayachts-Marie
May 2011
MCM yachts win top awards at World Superyacht Awards in London for both Motor Yacht and Sailing Yacht projects, plus Yacht Management Division strengthened.
MCM was delighted to have had SIX of its most recent new launches presented as finalists at the World Superyacht Awards in London on 7 May which this year was the most tightly judged competition ever. Each finalist is recognised for its contribution towards the highest standards of design, driven by the owners.
CALLIOPE WINS BEST MOTOR YACHT AWARD
MCM is thrilled to announce the 42.3m Langan designed semi-displacement motor yacht
Calliope has been voted the "Best Motor Yacht" in her class by the World Superyacht Award judges.
Calliope was designed by Langan Design Associates, with an interior by Rhoades Young – all expertly built by Holland Jachtbouw. We are particularly proud of this achievement.
This award is an especially emotional one for us, as Bill Langan who passed away earlier this year aged 55, was a very dear friend and respected colleague – and we are sure that he would have been thrilled to know that
Calliope – the last yacht built to his design – was considered the best of its class. His wife Candy Langan who worked closely with the owners on the interior outfitting and decoration, collected the trophy.
KOKOMO WINS JUDGES' SPECIAL AWARD
In the Best Sailing Yacht 45m+ category, we are also excited to announce that the massive 58.4m Dubois-designed sloop
Kokomo has been given a "Judges' Special Award" for the way in which she "has massively advanced the design of high-performance cruisers".
With her 130-tonne lifting keel, that has a range of 4.9 to 8.1m, and her powerful sail plan supported by her extraordinary 80m high modulus carbon fibre mast, we appreciate how the decision to give Kokomo this special award was reached.
Congratulations of course go to Alloy Yachts who spent hundreds of thousands of hours to design, engineer and build all of her
advanced systems and also to Redman Whiteley Dixon for the contemporary and elegant interior.
LADY B WINS JUDGES' COMMENDATION
The 44.7m
Lady B, designed by Dubois with a Rhoades Young interior and beautifully built Vitters, received a judges commendation for her remarkable quality and attention to detail.
AND ADDITIONALLY...
Marie (54.6m Hoek, Vitters, Easton),
Lionheart (43.7m Hoek, Claasen Jachtbouw) and
Nilaya (34.1m Nauta, Reichel/Pugh/Baltic) were selected as finalists, which is in and of itself a worthy achievement.
It was quite a night for MCM's partners Nigel Ingram and Peter Wilson, both of whom were in attendance at this elegant and glamorous event at London's historic Guildhall.
YACHT MANAGEMENT DIVISION
As of today, MCM also strengthens its Yacht Management Division. Mike Drake is promoted to head up the Yacht Management Division. Mark Dauplaise joins MCM’s Newport Rhode Island office adding the benefit of wide-ranging skills including most recently a senior US shipyard position, managing new builds and refits.
January 2011
Six newest MCM launches are finalists in 2011 World Superyacht Awards
MCM is proud to have six of its newest launches, sail and power, selected as finalists of the 2011 World Superyacht Awards:
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• KOKOMO 58.4m |
Dubois - Redman Whiteley Dixon - Alloy |
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• MARIE 55m |
Hoek - Easton - Vitters |
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• LADY B 44.7m |
Dubois - Rhoades Young - Vitters |
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• LIONHEART 43m |
Hoek - Claasen |
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• CALLIOPE 42m |
Langan - Rhoades Young - Holland Jachtbouw |
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• NILAYA 34m |
Reichel Pugh - Nauta - Baltic |
The panel of judges made up almost exclusively by Superyacht owners will now make their final deliberations, and we look forward to attending the World Superyacht Awards ceremony in London on the 7th May, to see how we fare.
October 2010
Kokomo Wins ISS Award for Best Sailing Yacht 40m+
MCM is pleased to announce that
Kokomo has won the International Superyacht Society Award for Best Sailing Yacht 40m+ at this years 20th ISS Design Awards in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
MCM would like to congratulate the Owners, Dubois Naval Architects, Redman Whiteley Dixon, Alloy Yachts and the rest of the team on this outstanding accomplishment. To win the ISS award is particularly gratifying, as one's industry peers are the most critical and harshest judges. We are very pleased and proud of this achievement.
October 2010
MCM Advocate hot off the press
The latest edition of MCM Advocate including photos of MCM's six new superyacht launches in 2010 was distributed at Fort Lauderdale and Monaco Yacht Show. Don't miss the editorial report on MCM, reprinted from SuperSail, by Yachting World Editor, David Glenn: "The Owner's Advocate" - explaining the role of the project manager in the creation of the world's most complex yachts.
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