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SPECTACULAR MEGAYACHT RELOCATION AT CRN

Over the last few days, the Ancona Shipyard performed an impressive naval procedure, moving the new 79-meter superyacht from one hangar to another

Ancona, 12 January 2017 – CRN, the historical shipbuilder and Italian brand part of the Ferretti Group specializing in the construction of fully-custom steel and light aluminium alloy pleasure vessels between 40 and 100 meters in length, recently performed a major procedure – the relocation of the new 79-meter megayacht, bound to become the second largest yacht ever built by the Ancona shipyard.

The yacht, weighing more than 1,000 tons, was skilfully moved 800 meters over a span of two hours from one hangar into another. Considering the imposing size of this vessel, its relocation required the utmost care and expertise of CRN’s workers.

This spectacular relocation showed the impressive volumes of this new massive megayacht – hull number 135 – designed by CRN’s Technical Department in cooperation with Studio Zuccon International Project, who designed its exteriors, and with Studio Laura Sessa, who took care of interior design.

Entirely Made in Italy and bound soon to become one of the brand’s most iconic products, the new 79-meter megayacht will be characterised by slender lines, airy spaces, and a great care for details.

Besides 79 m MY CRN 135, three more superyachts are currently under construction at the Ancona shipyard: soon-to-be-launched 74 m MY CRN, 50 m MY CRN Superconero, and 62 m MY CRN 137.

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January 12, 2017
CRN M/Y ATLANTE AWARDED IN AMERICA

The 55-metre yacht of the historical Italian shipyard triumphed at the
International Superyacht Society Awards, winning the “Best Power Design Award 2016″
in the category between 40 and 65 metres.
The ceremony was held during the 57th Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show

15 November 2016 – CRN, the historical shipbuilder and Italian brand part of the Ferretti Group specializing in the construction of fully-custom steel and light aluminium alloy pleasure vessels between 40 and 100 meters in length, received yet another important international acknowledgement at the International Superyacht Society Awards with M/Y Atlante, against the magnificent setting of the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show.

In front of a wide audience of experts, CRN’s iconic 55-metre superyacht was awarded the “Best Power Design Award 2016” in the category between 40 and 65 metres thanks to her strong stylistic identity which makes her a unique and aesthetically innovative vessel in international yachting.

The outcome of the joint efforts of CRN’s Engineering Department, in charge of naval design, design firm Nuvolari Lenard, who took care of her exterior profile, and of architecture and design practice Gilles & Boissier, who the interiors, M/Y Atlante conquered the Jury with her crisp and bold exterior lines, which express a strong masculine identity, reflecting the Owner’s wishes and taste.

CRN Chief Commercial Officer Stefano De Vivo commented the award: “Besides making us extremely proud, this award is a powerful sign of the strong brand awareness of CRN in the American Market.With Atlante, CRN Atelier has conceived an unprecedented vessel, which goes beyond conventional paradigms and constraint. The “Best Power Design Award 2016” pays tribute to the great versatility of the Ancona-based shipyard, a strategic hub for all Ferretti Group superyachts and megayachts. Special thanks go the Owner, who, with his great passion, allowed us to build one of the most original pleasure vessels ever, and to the architecture and design firms that have contributed to this outstanding yacht. Our gratitude goes also to the enthusiasm and expertise of the entire CRN team and to our workers – without them, we would not have been able to achieve all that we are celebrating today”.

Besides M/Y Atlante, two other CRN yachts were among the finalists of the International Superyacht Society Design Awards, confirming the brand’s great popularity also on the other side of the Atlantic: 46 m M/Y Eight in the “Best Refit” category and 73 m M/Y Yalla in the “Best Power” 65 m plus category.

November 15, 2016
CRN AT THE FORT LAUDERDALE INTERNATIONAL BOAT SHOW

After the 2016 Monaco Boat Show, CRN is back to the American market, taking its bespoke yachting art overseas

Ancona, 28 October 2016 – CRN, the historical ship builder and Italian brand part of the Ferretti Group specializing in the construction of fully-custom steel and light aluminum alloy pleasure vessels between 40 and 100 meters in length, takes part to the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, to be held from the 3rd to the 7th of November.

CRN will be present at the Boat Show with a stand in the SYBAss area, which gathers all the leading superyacht builders in the world.

The US boat show, reaching its 57th edition this year, is one of the world’s most prestigious showcases for recreational boating, attracting all the major brands in this sector. This year too, CRN is here to reiterate the strategic importance of the American market, for both the brand’s already satisfactory – and yet potentially growing – business volume and thanks to the presence of Owners increasingly interested in purchasing custom-made superyachts.

“CRN exports 95% of its production, and the Americas are a strategic market, holding a huge potential” states Ferretti Group CEO and CRN President Alberto Galassi. “Overseas, Italian yachts are considered as the most prestigious and desirable ones, as is the case with leading haute couture and car brands. CRN is an ambassador of Italy’s excellence in the construction of bespoke pleasure vessels. Indeed, thanks to its expertise, CRN meets wishes and needs of a cosmopolitan clientele like the one of the United States and Central and South America, by conceiving and building unique, truly tailor-made yachts for extremely selective and demanding Owners”.

Confirming the Company’s great visibility and popularity in this geographic area, three yachts from the CRN Atelier will be among the finalists of the International Superyacht Society Design Awards, whose awarding ceremony will be held during the Fort Lauderdale Boat Show: 46 m M/Y Eight in the “Best Refit” category, 73 m M/Y Yalla in the “Best Power” 65m plus category, and 55 m M/Y Atlante – CRN’s latest jewel – in the “Best Power” 40 m to 65 m category.

Last, but not least, CRN’s stand will have on display the Bespoke artwork recently presented at the 2016 Monaco Boat Show. This stunning piece of art, the outcome of CRN Atelier’s creativity and craftsmanship, skillfully blends together the materials, finishes and processes that the Ancona-based shipyard exclusively offers its Owners, and has been conceived to pay tribute to CRN’s art of yacht building in the world.

October 28, 2016
‘WE REINVENTED THE IDEA OF BESPOKE’ CRN’S LATEST ADVERTISING CAMPAIGN

July 1st 2016 – Bespoke products, reflecting the preferences and the personality of their owner, offered with an innovative approach. These are the messages conveyed by the new advertising campaign by CRN, Ferretti Group’s Italian brand and shipyard specialising in the construction of 45 to 100 metre, steel and aluminium mega yachts.

The campaign centres on the claim “We reinvented the idea of Bespoke”, expressing the brand’s focus on craftsmanship and style and representing the true added value of products designed & made in Italy. The claim highlights the essence of the shipyard’s role: taking the wishes of its well-informed and demanding customers, and giving them a tangible form with no limits.

Like a genuine atelier, where customers come to get a suit made to measure, CRN has re-invented a new way of building tailor-made yachts with the same approach as a master tailor. Each customer has their own specific measurements and needs, and no “suit” should ever be the same as another, even if they are made by the same hand. The superyachts built by CRN reflect the vision of their owners, matching their personal taste and style while fulfilling specific needs and desires.

The yachts are the true protagonists in the new campaign designed by Milan’s Savile Row agency with creative director Lorenzo Cascino, seen to be fully-customised icons for people who expect to stand out from the crowd with a fully-customized pleasure vessel, a unique example designed by CRN’s Bespoke Atelier. Each of the shipyard’s yacht is a unique work of art, expressing the vision described by the owner, before being a recognisable member of the CRN fleet.

All the yachts in the fleet are a combination of a flexible approach and a sense of passion. The 55 metre M/Y Atlante, the latest to be built by CRN, is the perfect example of this. It’s strong style and personality embodies the Bespoke model of the brand to perfection.

CRN’s ‘We Reinvented the Idea of Bespoke’ campaign will feature in selected off line media and in the brand’s social media channels starting in July 2016.

July 12, 2016
Ferretti Group confirms its commitment to the italian market by taking part as a leader in Genoa International Boat Show with a fleet of 8 yachts, including two absolute premieres for Italy

Genoa, 1st October 2014 – Ferretti Group, a world leader in the design, construction and sale of luxury motor yachts, confirms its presence at the 54th Genoa International Boat Show, being held from 1st through 6th October 2014. The Group’s main goal during this event will be introducing Italy too to an exclusive selection of some of its brands’ most important models, which are true ambassadors of Italian style all over the world.

“Following the success it met among the public and critics alike as well as in terms of sales at the recent Cannes Yachting Festival and the presentation in Monaco of Riva’s new full custom line (which will include steel yachts between 50 and 100 metres in length), the Group proudly continues to take part in the world’s leading boat shows. In Genoa it is displaying some of the most exclusive models of its Made-in-Italy production”, commented Mr Alberto Galassi, Ferretti Group’s CEO. “We are even prouder to be present in Genoa, this year, with two of our newest models that best represent our Group’s ‘new era’, characterised by a renewed focus on products and technological innovation as well as design. Indeed, I believe that a Group like ours – which is a symbol of Italy all over the world – simply could not miss the leading boat show in Italy”.

At the 54th Genoa Boat Show Ferretti Group is displaying a fleet consisting of 8 boats, 2 of which are absolute premieres for Italy: the Ferretti Custom Line Navetta 28 – the latest model in the semi-displacement line, featuring a sinuous profile and a refined design, as well as state-of-the-art technological innovations including an exclusive patent – and the Pershing 70 – an impressive, futuristic-look megayacht that stands out for its aerodynamic lines, elegant style and unique performances. Genoa Boat Show’s visitors will also be able to admire a selection of some of the Group’s most successful models: the Ferretti Yachts 960 and Ferretti Yachts 750 representing Ferretti Yachts, the Itama 62’ for Itama, the Rivarama Super and the Rivale for Riva, and the Dolphin 74’ Cruiser representing the Mochi Craft brand.

Moreover, this year as well a highly-qualified, dedicated staff will accompany clients and prospects in exciting sea trials that will allow them to experience first-hand the true excellence of Ferretti Group yachts.

The two Italian premieres taking part at the 2014 Genoa International Boat Show:

FERRETTI CUSTOM LINE NAVETTA 28
The Ferretti Custom Line Navetta 28 can boast a wide range of new solutions. It is immediately recognisable for its unmistakable outer profile and for the panoramic dining area with circular sliding glazed doors ensuring a very flexible use of the upper deck. The spacious sun deck is a comfortable private deck, which, upon request, can be fitted with a Jacuzzi and an awning. On the main deck, an uninterrupted glazing stretches from stern to bow, while four innovative hull windows, installed for the first time on this model, can be admired on the lower deck at the height of the four guest cabins. The most important new feature on this yacht, however, can be found aft: it is the Dual Mode Transom (DMT), a Ferretti Group patent allowing to combine into one single system a float-in garage, a swimming platform lowering into the water, and a beach club of unprecedented size on models in this segment. Audio/video systems are also extremely innovative, thanks to the “VOTIS” (Videoworks One Touch Infotainment System) system, which allows to control the onboard entertainment system through an iPad, thereby replacing all the remote controls of the various appliances installed in the main-deck salon with one single device. This control system may also be extended to other areas of the yacht. As regards propulsion, the Ferretti Custom Line Navetta 28 is equipped with two MAN V8 1200 mhp engines, allowing it to reach a maximum speed of 16 knots and a cruising speed of 13.5 knots. The yacht is also fitted with standard electro-hydraulic underway fins and gyroscopic stabilisers.

PERSHING 70
The Pershing 70 strikes for its futuristic look and innovative design, characterised by two large structural wings that make it look like a ‘fighter plane’ converted into a yacht. It is easily recognisable for its aerodynamic shape, elegant style and unique performances, as it ‘flies’ over the water at maximum speed. The interiors too stand out for their innovative layout and décor, which stands out for a skilful use of contrasting colours throughout the main deck and in the galley and the three guest cabins below deck. This new 70-footer – the symbol of a new generation of Pershing yachts – will undoubtedly conquer those owners looking for emotions, power, beauty, technology and safety. The yacht is fitted with twin MTU 10V 2000 M94 engines (developing a power of 1,623 mhp), combined with a Top System 85P surface drive system, allowing to achieve a maximum speed of 46 knots and a cruising speed of 40 knots.

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July 30, 2015
The Ferretti Yachts 750 and Pershing 62: two première for the german market at the Düsseldorf International Boat Show

Düsseldorf, 15th January 2015 – This Saturday 17th January, the 2015 edition of BOOT, the Düsseldorf International Boat Show, will officially open. During the event, which will last until 25th January, the Ferretti Group will display four of the most prestigious models in its fleet: the iconic Riva yachts Rivarama Super and Aquariva Super, and two première for the German market, the Ferretti Yachts 750 and the Pershing 62.

Both these crafts, which have already been enthusiastically welcomed at all the international boat shows they have been taking part in, belong to the “strategic” category ranging between 60 and 80 feet in length, which is particularly sought for in continental and northern Europe.
The Ferretti Yachts 750 and the Pershing 62 are, therefore, two more representatives of a fleet that has always skilfully blended together the most interesting technological innovations and the top-quality of Italian traditional craftsmanship.

The Ferretti Group is taking part directly in the BOOT again after a few years away. At the boat show – the first to be held in 2015 and one of the most exclusive ones for the European yachting industry – yachting enthusiasts and visitors will be welcomed by the Group’s staff in its large, stylish stand set up in Halle 6, both during the nine days of the show and on the occasion of the Blue Motion Night, which will be held on Tuesday 20th January, when the show will remain open until 10 p.m.

“Every year the Düsseldorf boat show plays a crucial role for the Ferretti Group, as it allows us to get in direct contact with customers, journalists, and dealers from central and northern Europe, an area characterized by a high standard of living and a still-growing economy” – commented Stefano De Vivo, Ferretti Group’s Chief Commercial Officer. “This is why this year the Group has decided to take part in the boat show directly and to present four very successful models of its fleet, including two absolute première for Germany: the Ferretti Yachts 750 and the Pershing 62, which are leading crafts for our brands; they both belong to the category between 60 and 80 feet in length, a very appealing range on these markets”.

FERRETTI GROUP’S TWO PREMIÈRE AT THE BOOT 2015

FERRETTI YACHTS 750
The Ferretti Yachts 750 has an overall length of 22.75 metres and a beam of 5.70 metres, and is a true milestone in the evolution of the brand’s range above 70 feet in length. This yacht, which features several innovative solutions both outdoor and indoor, immediately strikes for its streamlined and sporty outer profile, which benefits from the installation of an elongated-tail, aerodynamic flybridge. In the standard version, without the hard top, the flybridge is even more spacious, as there is no davit. The sundeck is in any case also available in the other two versions – with a roll bar and integrated Bimini top or with a hard top and awning. The outer aft area hosts an over-1.5-metre-long electrically-hydraulically operated swimming platform that can be lowered by almost half a metre below the water surface, resulting in very easy tender launch and haulage.
The platform can lift up to 450 kg and can host an almost four-metre tender.
The Ferretti Yachts 750 will come in two different engine configurations: two MTU 10V 2000 M84, 1381 Mhp engines or, as an option, two MTU 10V 2000 M93, 1524 Mhp engines. The standard configuration allows to reach a maximum speed of 30 knots and a cruising speed of 27 knots, while the optional configuration can push the yacht to a maximum speed of 32.5 knots and a cruising speed of 29.

PERSHING 62
Natural evolution of the Pershing 56 and Pershing 58, two of the brand’s most successful models, boasting more than 70 built and sold hulls, the Pershing 62 immediately strikes for its streamlined, slender profile: the bottom line and the superstructure have indeed been designed to obtain a slim, fast yacht characterised by aggressive lines and a sporty personality. Truly breathtaking is also the unique shape of the hull glazing – a typical feature in Pershing’s new era that can now be found in this model too, preserving the family feeling and ensuring great brightness in the full-beam master cabin located amidships. The VIP cabin too benefits from two windows with portholes, which let it plenty of natural light. The Pershing 62 is available in two versions: with three cabins and three heads with separate shower box or with two cabins – the master stateroom and the VIP cabin -, while the guest cabin is replaced by a living area. Moreover, two engine configurations are available for this yacht: two MTU 10V 2000 M84, 1381 Mhp engines or two MTU 10V 2000 M93, 1524 Mhp ones. In this second version, the Pershing 62 can reach a maximum speed of 46.5 knots and a cruising speed of 42 knots. In the standard model the Pershing 62 is equipped with Searex surface drives; upon request the Autotrim system can also be installed.

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July 29, 2015
Ferretti Group lands at the Miami Yacht and Brokerage Boat Show with Ferretti Yachts 650 and Pershing 70, two absolute premières for the North America market

Miami, FL., 12th February 2015 – The 27th edition of the Miami Yacht & Brokerage Boat Show confirms Ferretti Group as a world leader in the design, construction and sale of luxury motor yachts, with a unique portfolio of prestigious and exclusive brands. Two absolute premières for the North America market will be on display from 12th to 16th February within the extraordinary backdrop of Miami Beach: Ferretti Yachts 650, in the hard top version, and Pershing 70.
An overall fleet of 18 yachts, including many of the most successful models of the Group’s brands. At the show in Miami, besides the two premières, Ferretti Group will present the 16 best-selling models of the brands Ferretti Yachts, Riva and Pershing:
• Ferretti Yachts 960, Ferretti Yachts 870, Ferretti Yachts 800, Altura 840 and Ferretti Yachts 690 by Ferretti Yachts;
• 122’ Mythos, 86’ Domino, 63’ Virtus, Rivale, Rivarama Super, Aquariva Super, Iseo by Riva;
• Pershing 92, Pershing 82 and Pershing 62 by Pershing.
The Group’s CEO, Alberto Galassi, together with the Chief Commercial Officer Stefano de Vivo, and Americas President and CEO James Henderson will hold a press conference on 12th February to present the Group’s strategies for the North and Latin American markets and the new models that will be launched in 2015.
“The successful results achieved by Ferretti Group in America are due to the strengthening of our direct presence in the continent and to the amazing job performed by our selected distribution network in North and South America. For this reason, we will take part in the Miami Yacht & Brokerage Boat Show with a large fleet, proving our strength on this market”, declared Alberto Galassi, Ferretti Group’s CEO. “Our target is to continue enhancing our growth, focusing both on a further international expansion and on a strategy aiming at developing and promoting our brands, which are the symbol of Made in Italy all over the world”.
In the Americas, Ferretti Group can boast one of the stronger dealer network of the continent, with nine sales centers located in North America – Miami Beach, Palm Beach, Ft. Lauderdale, Stuart, Newport Beach, Newport, Sag Harbor and Huntington – and in South America, a sales center in Mexico City. – A widespread distribution network in Central and South America is observing continual growth and the Group is currently present in countries like Colombia, Peru, Guatemala, Costa Rica, Brazil, Venezuela, Panama, Argentina, Uruguay, Dominican Republic, and Puerto Rico.

THE TWO “NORTH AMERICA PREMIÈRES” AT THE MIAMI YACHT & BROKERAGE BOAT SHOW 2015

FERRETTI YACHTS 650
This model, which was presented for the first time at the 2014 edition of the Cannes Yachting Festival, is the forerunner of a series of models which will set the aesthetic rules of the “Yachts” line under 70 feet. The Ferretti Yachts 650 immediately strikes the eye for its truly distinctive profile. Its outer silhouette is characterized by a flybridge equipped with an aerodynamic hard top and new fiberglass decorative elements that “cut” through the profile of the glazing in the superstructure. An unprecedented decoration connects the windows of the three cabins below deck, providing the craft an even more captivating look.
Its slender lines are further enhanced by the yacht’s aft area, specifically designed to ensure easy and safe tender handling and increase the guests’ on board comfort. A tender lift, which can lodge an over 9 feet tender and be lowered by 3 feet with respect to its original position, has been installed on the yacht to handle the tender without any davit. It allows a comfortable access to the sea, also thanks to some built-in steps.
The main deck is an extremely functional open space. The galley, which is open on all sides, allows using this space as al large bar area open to the bow and facing the dining and living areas, enhancing the sense of comfort and conviviality for guests.
The under deck layout features three double cabins with separated heads. The Ferretti Yachts 650 is equipped with two Caterpillar engines, CAT C18, allowing the yacht to reach a cruising speed of 26 knots and a maximum speed of 30 knots. The optional engines (1150 mhp), in turn, can push the yacht to a cruising speed of 30 knots and a top speed of 33 knots.

PERSHING 70
The Pershing 70 marks a new breakaway from the past and a new step forward in Pershing’s over thirty-year evolution. Its futuristic and imposing shapes are highlighted even more by the two large side wings that endow this yacht with a truly unmistakable look and even larger on-board space, to ensure the utmost comfort. At the same time, thanks to the technological equipment installed on-board the Pershing 70 surpasses its competitors having an equivalent size. A series of MOSFET electronic control units (a technology based on power transistors) has indeed been installed on-board, allowing to simplify the electrical system, reduce the number of on-board cables, and apply power electronics to the electrical system.
Moreover, a series of power boards allows to monitor and control the individual on-board systems, as well as to display on-board data, thereby making available an extremely advanced and easily expandable home automation system at a very competitive cost. The shipyard has indeed developed a number of optional system configurations, i.e. several ‘packages’ allowing the owner to choose one or more ‘custom solutions’ that can be adapted to suit specific on-board requirements or expanded with additional functions and ‘dedicated’ software applications, thanks to the assistance of Ferretti Group’s engineers.
If required, the home automation system can be integrated with the innovative audio/video interaction system VOTIS (Videoworks One Touch Infotainment System), the result of the cooperation between the Research & Development department and Videoworks, the Group’s technological partner. VOTIS allows to control the entertainment system installed on the main deck via an iPad, thereby replacing the various remote controls required for the different devices with one unit only. Upon request, the same control function can be extended to other areas on the yacht or installed on the Owner’s own devices.

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July 29, 2015
2015 Ferretti Cup Sanya New Year Golf Tournament

On Feb 23, 2015, the 5th day of Chinese New Year, Ferretti Group, together with its China exclusive dealer Speedo Marine, held the 2015 Ferretti Cup New Year Golf Tournament at Yalongbay, Sanya, Hainan of China.

The tournament was hold in Sanya Yalongbay Golf Course, over 30 FG yacht owners and VIP guests attended the golf event. Waving poles to celebrate Chinese new year with outstanding skills.

The exclusive dinner was set at the Park Hyatt Hotel Sanya Sunny Bay. Alessandro Tirelli, sales director of Ferretti Group Asia Pacific Ltd and James Li, president of Speedo Marine attended and toasted to all guests for the prosperous new year, and then giving prize to the winners. The whole event represented the Ferretti Group philosophy as being delicate, enjoyable and exclusive.

Ferretti Group has been always introducing top luxury yacht and its lifestyle to worldwide including China. This is the 2nd Ferretti Cup New Year Golf Tournament since last year, which is a great platform to share ideas with our clients, to transfer the new yachting lifestyle and its concept to the clients, last but most important, is to express thanks to the boat owners for their supports to Ferretti Group. Ferretti Group and Speedo Marine will continue the cooperation in China in the new year to serve our clients. We focus on the sea, and sea is always the culture core that we are transmitting worldwide.

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July 29, 2015