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PROMOTION

MASTERPIECES AFLOAT

The Burgess New Construction Division

Rides A Wave Of Yachting Brilliance

BY GEORGIA BYRD Overseeing the infinite details of the construction of a superyacht like Cloud 9 to the owner’s specifi-
cations required the expertise of this team of Burgess project managers, naval architects, and marine
and electrical engineers. With 17 years of experience and an impressive portfolio of record-breaking
In January 2017, yachts under its belt, Burgess worked in close collaboration with the builder, CRN, and interior designer
the 242.8’ (74m), Winch Design.
The team’s achievements were showcased last year in Port Hercules, where more than 125 superyachts
2,218-gross ton, high- were displayed at the Monaco Yacht Show — and where, for the second year in a row, a Burgess yacht, the
361’ (110m) Jubilee, was the standout as the largest yacht. In fact, Jubilee is the largest yacht ever to have
volume superyacht been exhibited at the Monaco Yacht Show. Burgess New Construction provided technical consultancy and
Cloud 9 was unveiled project management throughout the entire build process for Jubilee, and today the yacht is off ered for sale
by Burgess as the exclusive Worldwide Central Agents.
at an Italian shipyard. The Burgess New Construction team has played a critical role in the creation of many of the world’s
most highly recognized superyachts, including the extraordinary Lürssen-built Topaz (483.1’/147.3m);
Among the numerous the highly acclaimed Azzam (590.6’/180m), the world’s largest and fastest superyacht also built by
onlookers who Lürssen and delivered in 2013; and the multiple award–winning 511.8’ (156m) Dilbar, the world’s larg-
est yacht by gross tonnage that was delivered in 2016. Dilbar is the second Lürssen new-build project
gathered to celebrate, exceeding 328’ (100m) that Burgess New Construction has managed for the same owner.
These are just a few examples of Burgess’s full-circle capabilities, which have earned the company world-
none were more
wide dominance in the superyacht field. Burgess further distinguishes itself among the competition by:

proud than the team • Providing operational management for more than 100 of the world’s largest yachts,
two-thirds of which are over 500 gross tons and boast a roster of 1,800 crew members;
from the Burgess New • Dominating the market in 164’+ (50m+) yachts in sales, charter, new construction and
Construction division. operational management;
• Selling nearly 50% more yachts in the 164’+ (50m+) size sector than its second-place
competitor;
• Supervising new build projects in 23 shipyards across three continents for an approximate
total of $5.5 billion;
• Holding the record for being involved in more new builds between 197’ (60m) and 590’
(180m) than any other specialist.
From conception to delivery, Burgess professionals guide each client through every phase of
Above: The 242.8’ (74m) superyachting, whether for charter, sale, purchase, management or a custom new-build project. Explore
award-winning Cloud 9 is off ered the extent of its full service portfolio at burgessyachts.com.
for charter exclusively by Burgess
as Worldwide Central Agents. BURGESS, New York +1 212 223 0410 / enquiries@burgessyachts.com

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