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PROMOTION

Burgess Celebrates

A Successful 2018 Is Underway As

New Superyachts Take Top Honors

By Georgia Byrd

eneath the glamour of Italy’s Palazzo Vecchio, as the owner’s rep and technical team leader on the Hasna
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construction and outstanding features of engineering. project management, on-site supervision and the
The tradition and celebration of successful new-build coordination of consultants. Cloud 9 is currently available
projects showcased at the awards included the newly for charter exclusively through Burgess for 875,000 euros
built 239.5-foot (73-meter) motor yacht Hasna, which WLY ^LLR Z\TTLYZ PU [OL 4LKP[LYYHULHU HUK
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of the hull and the perfection of the interior build right yachts stand apart with captains and crew that provide
The superyacht through to the technical installation.” exemplary service to charter clients.
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for sale and charter Feadship — includes an 8-meter-long green, slate-tiled For more information on any of Burgess’
amazing superyachts for sale or charter, or to
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discuss new-build project management with
of professionals. gym and cardio room in the full-beam beach club with
the company’s New Construction team, visit its
(Photo courtesy opening terraces, and an impressive cinema. website at burgessyachts.com or contact
of Burgess) Rory Boyle from Burgess New Construction, who acted MEmerson@BurgessYachts.com / + 1 212 223 0410.