Motorboats Articles
Launched in 2009 by the respected Dutch shipyard, Vitters, the agile and exquisite CERVO has since undergone extensive refits as recent as 2024/25 at Pendennis Vilanova, Spain. No stranger to transformations, she has also benefited from a comprehensive overhaul at Pendennis in 2018 and Orams in 2022, upholding her status as a seaworthy marvel.
A product of the visionary minds at Tripp Design Naval Architects, this sleek vessel is constructed with a Green Marine carbon composite hull. This advanced composite construction not only ensures the delivery of robust durability but also contributes to a lighter weight build which optimises performance.
The interior, a masterstroke by Nauta Yachts Design, exudes a comforting and contemporary charm. It caters elegantly to up to 8 guests, with an accommodating crew of five set in three separate cabins. Thus, promising an intimate, yet efficiently serviced sailing journey to the sea explorers aboard.
Astonishing Achievement in Yacht Servicing: VMG Astilleros Installs World’s Largest Shiplift Drydock
Tucked in Sagunto, Spain, lies VMG Astilleros — a name making waves in the maritime industry. The latest development for this established Mediterranean shipyard is a feather in the cap — installing the world’s largest yacht-dedicated shiplift drydock. A significant extension of VMG’s strategic modernisation and expansion initiative, this milestone has fundamentally elevated their capability to service the crème de la crème of water vessels — superyachts, megayachts, and gigayachts.
The imposing Pearlson Shiplift system, a masterpiece designed by Pearlson Shiplift Corporation (PSC), features a lifting platform of 102 metres length and 22 metres width, capable of taking under its wings yachts up to 125 metres long. An amalgamation of advanced structural engineering and PSC’s proprietary continuous platform structure ensures this platform operates as a single entity, demonstrating exceptional structural integrity and preciseness.