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Abu Dhabi to host December 2014 Volvo Ocean race stopover
Abu Dhabi will host the third 2014/15 Volvo Ocean Race stopover in December next year. Abu Dhabi Tourism & Culture Authority (TCA Abu Dhabi), which brought the “Everest of Sailing” to the Arabian Gulf for the first time in 2012 and is behind its return, has also confirmed its Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing team will join the 2014/15 campaign. The outfit will again be skippered by Britain’s double Olympic medalist, Ian Walker, who led the Arabian entry to a number of Leg and In-Port wins on its maiden title tilt in
the last edition. “Our involvement with the Volvo Ocean Race captured the imagination of our people, who have strong maritime heritage links,” said His Excellency Sheikh Sultan Bin Tahnoon Al Nahyan, Chairman, TCA Abu Dhabi. “The legacy of the last race is an increase in the breadth of sailing and watersport facilities available, which is something we will build on over this second outing. “In 2012 over 120,000 visitors joined in the stopover celebrations at our dedicated water10 AR AB IAN
front race village – and we will be looking to build on our reputation of delivering a stand-out stopover experience that is talked about long after the fleet has left.” Abu Dhabi made waves on the global sailing scene with its hosting of the world’s premier offshore sailing race in January 2012. The event galvanised the emirate’s watersports industry with a wealth of sailing centres, yacht charter companies and state-of-the-art marina facilities coming online over the last 12 months, with more expected. TCA Abu Dhabi believes the return of the “Everest of Sailing” and its Emirati development programme, which saw Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing’s UAE national crew member Adil Khalid become the first Arab to competitively circumnavigate the world, will re-energise the emirate’s credentials as a world-class watersports destination. “This second campaign will further galvanise the emirate’s grass-roots sailing development and again give us a global platform on which to promote our deep-rooted maritime heritage,” added Sheikh Sultan. Abu Dhabi’s 2014 stopover will once again be focused on the purpose built Destination Village – the size of eight football pitches - on the city’s stunning Corniche breakwater. Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing then enjoyed notable successes as the first Arabian challenger in the Volvo Ocean Race, with success in the UK’s testing Rolex Fastnet race, three In-Port Race victories, including one in front of 23,000 race fans in the UAE capital, as well as a memorable win in the high-profile, ‘blue-riband’ transatlantic Leg 7 between Miami, USA and Lisbon, Portugal. “Abu Dhabi staged a truly original and massively appealing stopover during the last edition, with its own unique feel, and its return to the campaign will strengthen the legacy of the race in the city and the country,” said Volvo Ocean Race CEO Knut Frostad. “I’m sure Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing will be among the challengers for overall honours this time. This announcement marks the beginning of another chapter for sailing in the United Arab Emirates.” Abu Dhabi will welcome the Volvo Ocean Race fleet on Leg 2 from Recife, Brazil, after it departs from its starting port of Alicante, Spain. Leg 2 is expected to take a month to sail. Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing is the third team announced for the 12th edition of the Volvo Ocean Race, following the SCA All-Women’s Team and a Recife-backed outfit. Further host city announcements are due over the coming weeks, with the final route, including sailing distances and expected dates, to be unveiled by late-February.
Nord Stream Race 2013 to cover 800 nautical miles non-stop The Yacht Club of Saint-Petersburg, Russia (SPBYC), and the Norddeutscher Regatta Verein (NRV) has announced that the next edition of the Nord Stream Race will be held in September 2013, where over 800 nautical miles will be covered in a non-stop race through the Baltic Sea from Flensburg, Germany to Saint Petersburg, Russia. The race will be open to the Gazprom Swan 60 Class and Yachts under ORC handicap. The race will start in the Flensburg Fjord, leaving Bornholm to port and will follow the route of the Nord Stream Pipeline to the North-East of the Baltic Sea, crossing the waters of Germany, Poland, Denmark, Lithunia, Latvia, Estonia, Sweden, Finland and finally Russia and will bring par-
ticipants together from all over Europe. A match race in the Sail Racing Arena of Flensburger Förde for the Gazprom Swan 60 Class will be held prior to the race. The first Nord Stream Race start for the ORC Division B will be on Sept. 15, 2013. The second start will follow on the next day with the Gazprom Swan 60 Class. Ulrich Lissek, Director of Communication Nord Stream said, “After last year’s success the Nord Stream Race is established as an annual exciting race through the Baltic Sea. 2013 has a new racing format lined up and it is our aim to encourage all nations to get involved in this prestigious race along the Nord Stream pipeline.” “Racing 800 nautical miles non-stop in the
northern hemisphere in September is encouraging and challenging. The finish in Saint Petersburg after approximately four to six sailing days will be breath-taking for the sailors.” said Alan Green, NRV Race Officer, prior to the release of the Notice of Race. The trophy for the Gazprom Swan 60 Class, donated by the Yacht Club of Saint Petersburg, will be the prize for the Swan 60 division. An additional trophy for the ORC fleet will be designed via an art competition between artists from Germany and Russia, to be announced in March. The Nord Stream Race’s inaugural edition was in October 2012.
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And the talks begin Superyacht builders pitch their products to high net worth people at 21st DIBS
‘The event is synonymous with luxury yachting, and is the perfect opportunity for superyacht builders to market their high-end products to a burgeoning audience.’ –Trixee Loh, Senior Vice President, Dubai World Trade Centre, organiser.
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he world’s marine industry players have arrived in Dubai for the 21st edition of this Middle East gateway city’s international boat show, bringing with them the latest in their product line and confident that the Gulf, which is teeming with high net worth individuals, would once again deliver on its promise of multi-million dollar deals. Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates—with its seemingly bottomless oil and gas reserves—are among the world’s top 10 countries having the highest density of ultra-wealthy households, according to Boston Consulting Group, a US-based global management strategy firm serving as adviser to many businesses and governments. Moreover, 55 percent of the world’s top 20 yachts currently have Gulf owners, according to 12 AR AB IAN
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official sources. This at hand, 11 super yacht builders have joined this year’s Dubai International Boat Show (DIBS)—AMELS, Benetti, CRN, Fincantieri, Heesen, Lürssen, Mondo Marine, Oceanco, Palmer Johnson, Sanlorenzo and Trinity. Mondo Marine and Palmer Johnson are first-timers. DIBS also attracts wealthy buyers from Asia, particularly India, China and Turkey, which have seen a boom in the number of USD millionaires and extremely wealthy individuals. According to a 2012 GCC and regional boating market report by marine industry consultancy Mike Derrett Marine, the strong business and social connections between India, the Gulf States and Europe have resulted in many Indians being exposed to the growing boating lifestyles in these markets with these individuals eager to purchase luxury boats. Trixee Loh, Senior Vice President of Dubai World Trade Centre, organiser of Dubai International Boat Show, said DIBS is “synonymous with luxury yachting, and is the perfect opportunity for superyacht builders to market their high-end products to a burgeoning audience. “The lure of seeing these multi-million dollar superyachts at close range appeals to a range of leisure boating enthusiasts, whether they are a high-end prospective buyer or a first-time visitor.” She said DIBS will this year have a “Super Yacht Experience pavilion” which she stressed, “supports the growing demand for superyachts 14 AR AB IAN
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The show has over 563 international companies and brands participating, exhibitors from more than 49 countries and debut appearances from Malta, Armenia and Malaysia. The United States, Turkey and Italy have increased their presence with Turkey having the biggest confirmed exhibition space. “The annual DIBS is among the world’s very best platforms for Turkish companies like ours to sell to Gulf buyers of luxury leisure marine products and services. As Turkey has expanded its exhibition space by more than eight times this year, Vicem Yachts has also increased its presence significantly, in line with our belief that there is demonstrated demand for superyachts of our calibre in the Middle East,” Sebahattin Hafizoglu, Founder and Chairman of Vicem Yachts, said. The United States and Italy have increased their total exhibition space by 110-percent and 47-percent respectively. A new Florida pavilion signifies a greater demand for American-made products and leisure crafts, with a 200-percent increase in products overall from the United States. Enterprise Florida, the official economic development organisation for the state of Florida, returns to the show after a three-year hiatus. Manny Mencia, Senior Vice President of In-
ternational Trade Development for Enterprise Florida, said the Middle East “remains a region of great significance to the State of Florida and the exporters in Florida as evidenced by our annual partnership in the Dubai International Boat Show. “Florida’s marine industry remains one of the pivotal economic drivers in the state and our presence at the show underscores the confidence our businesses have for the region.” He said many Florida exporters have availed of the export programmes that the state government has offered “and we are confident that
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these initiatives will lead to fruitful and mutually-beneficial partnerships in the region.”
Opportunities
For his part, Dr Ferdinando Fiore, Italian Trade Commissioner for the UAE, said the Gulf country’s pleasure boating industry “offers vast opportunities for Italian manufacturers of luxury yachts, leisure boats and marine equipment, driven by an increasingly affluent population and an extensive shoreline.” The boat show, he said, “has always been a huge success for Italian exhibitors,” adding that
the “high level of visitors and the presence of numerous trade operators have proved, over the last few years, of the validity of the event.” For his part, Jimmy Rivers, Vice President of Trinity Yachts, said DIBS “provides an ideal platform to tap into the Middle East luxury boating market and build relationships with potential buyers.” “We anticipate a strong response from potential buyers in the region this year,” he said. Trinity Yachts have gained recognition as one of the world’s elite builders of custom superyachts of high quality craftsmanship, stateof-the-art construction and engineering techniques acquired from many years of experience in the industry. Marcel Onkenhout, Chief Executive Officer of Oceanco—one of the world’s finest luxury large yacht builders with the distinction of having built the largest yachts in Holland and having several 80 to 110m projects under construction— said DIBS’ “exclusive location, select set-up and high profile visitors afford us the opportunity to promote our yachts and reach local and worldwide potential buyers.”
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Meantime, renowned superyacht manufacturer, Lürssen, which is among the makers of some of the world’s largest yachts including the 155 metre-long ‘Al Said’, owned by Sultan Qaboos bin Said of Oman, is present at DIBS “to showcase our latest models, and inform visitors about the recent developments and innovations in shipbuilding,” said Michael Breman, Sales Director, Lürssen. “The event allows us to meet the demand for our luxury superyachts within the Middle East region,” she added. DIBS will be held at the Dubai International Marine Club – Mina Seyahi from March 5-9, 2012 and will be open to trade visitors and the general public from 3pm – 9.30pm daily. The event has attracted more than 26,000 visitors, 5,000 VIPs and high net worth individuals.
21st Dubai International Boat Show 5 - 9 March 2012 (Tuesday- Saturday) 3:00 – 9:30 pm Top 5 Biggest Boats 1) Sapphire (Behnemar) – 50 m 2) Mojo 48 m 3) Majesty 135 (Gulf Craft) – 41m 4) Sanlorenzo (Sanlorenzo) – 40m 5) Sunseeker (Sunseeker) – 40m LAUNCHES: 10 World Launches and 19 Regional Premiers Countries New participating countries include Armenia, Belgium, Malaysia, Malta, Palau and Russian Federation Top 3 Participating Countries: (1) UAE (2) Italy (3) Turkey 16 AR AB IAN
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Boat market has matured Gulf Craft COO says confidence is back Today’s market for boats has been replaced with newcomers who are “willing to absorb why buying one could be an alternative way to spend money,” said Erwin Bamps, chief operating officer of Gulf Craft, a UAEbased yacht builder. Bamps told Arabian Yachts the years of
global recession and the uncertainty that went with it have passed, spawning consequently boat buyers with a “different attitude.” “The industry was going through a little bit of a down period three or four years ago. Now that uncertainty passed away and people are coming to the market with a different attitude, ‘Okay I have the money. I still have a job. My kids are okay. My house is safe. Everything is fine but should I be buying a boat? Convince me,’” Bamps said. Bamps said Gulf Craft has “never sold as
many super yachts within the last four years.” “We have a very large clientele of boat buyers in the last few years who have never had a boat before. So it’s not like maybe the boat buyers are those who have a lot a cash and they know boats for a long time. “No it’s been strangely not. We see a lot of new buyers who have never had a boat before We see a lot of people coming to boating now more mature, more educated, willing to absorb why this could be an alternative way to spend money,” Bamps said. Bamps said big yachts, which cost approximately US$6 million according to him, are “very high in demand,” as well as the smaller fishing boats and family cruisers. “Super yachts are doing very well,” he said.
Local boatbuilding industry’s growth attributed to DIBS The UAE’s boat building industry has grown through the years because of the annual Dubai International Boat Show. This according to a local boat manufacturer who told Arabian Yachts the international exposure that UAE gets as a result of DIBS has made it possible for the local marine industry to flourish. “DIBS has a heritage that is unsurpassable and is by far the quintessential boat show for the Middle East,” said Arif Oomer, director, IMG Boats, a Dubai-based manufacturer of day and fishing boats founded in 2008. “The show has also made it possible to give the local boating industry global exposure, in turn ensuring success,” Oomer added, noting that this is evident from the large range of products local boat makers have that can compete on a global level.
which aims to promote the growth of the country’s small to medium enterprises in the boatbuilding industry, facilitate their break through into international markets and replicate the success of larger manufacturers in the UAE. Over the years, larger UAE-based manufacturers have seen great success internationally, such as Al Hallami Group, Integrity Yachts and Emirates Boats. Gulf Craft, having celebrated its 30 year anniversary in 2012, is one of the most internationally recognised pioneers of UAE luxury yachts and fiberglass boats and a member of an elite circle of superyacht builders worldwide. Gulf Craft has a presence in major international boating markets through its Majesty Yachts, Oryx and Silvercraft brands, and has an annual production capacity of around 500 craft.
Cautious Meantime, Oomer said local boat manufacturers have a market in the region. “However,” he said, “buyers are now more cautious of what they are dealing with.
Exposure
The exposure this year has been increased as DIBS organizers announced that for the first time in its 21-year history, the show will feature a dedicated Made in the UAE Pavilion to host the country’s top up-and-coming boat builders. Companies participating in the pavilion include Julfar Craft, Legacy Yachts and Ocean Boats. The display area has been introduced to demonstrate the growing extent of the Emirates’ nautical manufacturing ability, which is demonstrated by the UAE’s 40 percent growth in boat sales in 2012 over the figures for 2011, according to a 2012 GCC and regional boating market report by marine industry consultancy Mike Derrett Marine. The Made in the UAE Pavilion is sponsored by the Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry, 17 AR AB IAN
“The relationship now extends to getting indepth knowledge about the company and the technical aspects of the boats.” Oomer said local boat manufacturers need to look at developing bigger boats because the market currently is in the larger boat sizes, and, at the same time, try to upgrade their current product range with advanced features. “This,” he said, “would help differentiate their products from the competition.” IMG boats are manufactured in a 7442 sq. m. modern factory in Al –Quoz, Dubai The company has taken tournament fishing and family enjoyment to new heights with the introduction of its IMG 330, IMG360XF/XS, IMG400XF/XS and IMG40 Cabin boat models and is constantly looking to enhance its pace-setting product line. “Our fishing boats reflect the UAE’s proud seafaring tradition,” Oomer said. The company was founded by Ilyas & Mustafa Galadari. DIBS turns 21 this year.
Dubai Marina Yacht Club having high demand, GM says
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This year will be the “best year yet” for Dubai Marina Yacht Club as it will see the completion of both Mall Marina and West Bay Marina, the development of the rally program, the incorporation and introduction of a members’ concierge service and the addition of a new members area within the club, according to Jonathan Hind, general manager. “We are looking to fully open Mall Marina by the end of March and west bay Marina should be fully on line by September,” Hind tells Arabian Yachts. “The marina is doing great. We are experiencing great occupancy, receiving some great feedback, developing more berths, completing dredging projects, developing the rally program, looking forward to the Dubai International Boat Show and generally enjoying things,” He added. Hind said DMYC is “experiencing a high demand for berthing and with the two new areas 18 AR AB IAN
within the facility due to come on line, this is a great sign.” DMYC, which has 550 berths all occupied as of presstime, is notably one of the most established marinas in the Middle East. It has four different marinas along the famous Dubai Marina Canal—from the vibrant East Marina with its surrounding restaurants and towering buildings to the quietness of West Bay Marina which is away form the busyness of the East end. Furthermore, Mall Marina and Club House Marina offer a comfortable balance of convenience and atmosphere. All marinas offer parking with buggy services, ice, berthing assistance, 24-hour security, membership to the Yacht Club and access to DMYC’s rally program which incorporates both water- and land-based rallies. Hind said DMYC “has a very international clientele with owners from all over the world.”
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‘In the Middle East area, super yachts have always been successful: Lebanon, for instance, is at the moment one of the most interesting regions for Ferretti Group.’ — Stefano Campanelli, EMEA Sales Director Ferretti Yachts ARABIAN YACHTS: What is your assessment of the boating industry—globally and in the Middle East? Stefano Campanelli: The yachting industry is recovering from a difficult economical period. These economic difficulties have continued in certain European markets, particularly in southern Europe, while in the Middle East area we are seeing signs of a recovery, also thanks to our well established Ferretti Group dealer, Sea Pros. Globally, Asia Pacific is one of the regions with the highest rate of growth for the luxury industry, as well as an attractive market for the “Made in Italy” brand and an area with great expectations. Attending for many years the main events in the Asia Pacific area, Pershing and Ferretti Group have been highly appreciated from professionals and Asian customers, winning for example the “New Arrival Award” at Hurun Best of the Best thanks to the Pershing 92’ slim profile and sporty performance. In North America, the first international market for the nautical sector, Pershing and the whole Group continue to consolidate their presence through Ferretti Group of America, attending of course the nautical key events of this area, such as the Miami Boat Show and the Fort Lauderdale Boat Show. Coming to the South American market, Ferretti Group has been present in Brazil for over 20 years, obtaining a position of leadership, further consolidated in June 2011 with the opening of a facility in Sao Paulo, dedicated to the Brazilian market. The Group’s presence, through Ferretti Group America, then spreads throughout other Latin American countries, in particular Venezuela, Dominican Republic, Colombia, Panama and Mexico.
always been successful: Lebanon, for instance, is at the moment one of the most interesting regions for Ferretti Group. In Lebanon we sold the brand new CRN 129 80-metre Chopi Chopi, officially launched last January. But also the midsize yachts market is getting better, thanks to the work of the dealer Sea Pros, that recently sold in Lebanon the first Itama 45’ and the first Dolphin 74’ Cruiser, Mochi Craft’s flagship. Moreover, in the next months we’ll deliver the third unit of the brand new Ferretti 870, launched in Cannes 2012, and one Riva Duchessa 92’. AY: There have been efforts in the Gulf to invest in the boating industry as it can be gleaned from ongoing marina projects and boat shows happening elsewhere around the region. Do you think the Middle East still has a long way to go in developing itself as a boating destination and, as well coming up with its own world-class yachts? Why so? SC: One key to the development of the yachting industry in this region is the availability of infrastructure (marinas, etc.) and services that
AY: What is the trend—is it towards super yachts or mid-sized ones? SC: It is difficult to draw a general trend because the market depends on the area and on the clients’ tastes. In general during the years of economic difficulties since 2008, there has been a trend to larger yachts because this segment has been less affected by the economic recession. We are hopeful of more positive trends in smaller yachts as the European and US markets begin to recover. In the Middle East area, super yachts have 19 AR AB IAN
support the yachting industry. As new infrastructure projects come on stream, we expect to see a corresponding increase in yacht sales and the development of the Middle East as a yachting destination. The existence of world class logistics (Emirates, Etihad, Gulf Air) and accommodation are a sound base for this development. AY: How long has Pershing been in the region? In UAE? How has the market’s response been so far? SC: Pershing has been present for more than 10 years in the UAE market. In 1998 Pershing joined the Ferretti Group and therefore it benefited from the dealer network of the Group, Sea Pros, which operates in this area from over 10 years. AY: Why will there be no Pershings in this year’s Dubai International Boat Show? SC: Ferretti Group will be present during the show, but with no boats on display this year, through Sea Pros, its dealer in this Area, mainly because the most recently sold yachts are in other countries of this area.
One on one projects that I had designed entirely before we decided to standardise our basic models. Along with my team, we have designed our three main models: Spartan 25, Dino 31, and Triton 35, and continue to design our new releases: Habbar 25 and Scylla 35. Of course, my design work extends to all the different personalisation requests that come with each boat order too; so to answer your question, my design skills are more or less involved in every boat Al Marakeb produces. AY: Where do you draw inspiration when conceptualising a design? NAS: I like to think of design as art with a purpose. While it’s important to maintain an aesthetic appeal to the final product, the design is also inspired by the functional vision of that product. To design a boat space you consider the fisherman, the water-sports enthusiast, speed fanatics, luxury seekers and the family who simply wants to spend a day out at sea. That’s where the idea is born. AY: Who were your influences in boat designing? NAS: Having grown up in the GCC, and boating being a favourite pastime to many around here – including my own father, it was easy to be enraptured by the activity itself. Essentially, I was invited to the idea of boat design by my friend, and founder of Al Marakeb, (Mr. Basel Shuhaiber) as we were graduating from Architecture at the American University in Sharjah, and he had started designing his first boat.
‘It’s not your regular 9 to 5. I find it very exciting.’ Nour Al Sayyed, on why she took a career in boat building. Nour Al Sayyed, architect and head of Design and Production at the UAE-based Al Marakeb Boat Manufacturing Co., is by far among the very few women directly involved in the construction of a sea vessel, a feat traditional held by men. She says of her job: “The journey of watching a concept develop from a sketch to a finished and functional build is very exciting, especially when the final product is a boat. At Al Marakeb, I get to be part of the journey of helping a client realise what they want, and bringing it to life. Better yet, I get to test it out at sea!” Ms. Al Sayyed’s first introduction to Al Marakeb came as she was graduating from the school of Architecture at the American University in Sharjah. Her fascination with structures, shapes and design impelled her to pursue higher education in Industrial Design from Florence Design Academy in Italy, returning to join Al Marakeb in 2008.
In this Arabian Yachts interview, Ms. Al Sayyed explains why she chose to be and as well offers some insights on the marine industry. ARABIAN YACHTS: Not to typecast but boat making has always been referred to as a man’s job. Why the interest in it? Nour Al Sayyed: In recent decades, women have penetrated several industries that were predominantly a “man’s job”. Times have changed and women are well-respected peers in the work environment regardless of the field. Having said that, being a woman did pose certain challenges when working in a factory in this part of the world, but all works out with the right attitude. I was mostly drawn to boat design and building because it’s not your regular ‘9 to 5’. I find it all very exciting and interesting. AY: How many boats have you designed? NAS: I have a few, maybe four to five, custom 20 AR AB IAN
AY: What do you think is the future of boat designs? Where is it headed? NAS: Look how far we’ve come already. From a floating log to massive cruise ships, boats have come a long way since they first appeared in ancient civilizations. Throughout the ages they have served for transport of people and building materials, trade route vessels, warships and so on. Materials and technologies in boat building have also evolved over the centuries and will continue to do so. With the various tools available and developing technologies, the everlasting need for boats and the competitive spirit to do better, there is always potential for advancement in boat design.
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Itama 50 A labour of love
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T This 50-footer offers an original and ideal combination of a day-cruiser and an open yacht.
he final look of the new 50-footer has been achieved by combining extreme precision and creativity. A labour of love that has involved Marco Casali, the yacht designer for Itama range, with AYT (Advanced Yacht Technology) and the Centro Stile del Gruppo Ferretti. Like the other boats in the new Itama line, the overall aim has been to develop certain aspects, while maintaining the immaculate harmony that distinguishes all the craft in the Itama fleet. The result is a modern 50-footer with a distinctively sporting character, fitting perfectly between the Forty and the FiftyFive, and offering an original and ideal combination of a day-cruiser and an open yacht. It can host up to 12 people and reach speeds of up to 34 knots thanks to its twin MAN 800 mhp engines. The craft’s exterior also confirms the developments that have been made in all the shipyard’s latest projects, including a higher bow and a lower stern that is smoothly, yet dynamically 24 AR AB IAN
curved with all the tension of a bow about to shoot an arrow. A sleek, clean-cut design and carefully balanced deck space have been brought together in the Fifty with a new technological concept, in fact the new Fifty has been constructed using a lamination system for the infusion of the glass fibre components, which guarantees an improved weight-performance ratio. Ideal balance What makes this craft particularly special, however, is its capacity to offer an ideal balance between sporty sea performance and ultimate comfort. To achieve this, a classic Itama design has been restyled with specially designed solutions that guarantee ultimate cruising comfort and an even more luxurious onboard lifestyle. Following this same approach the internal layout has also been completely redesigned with the VIP cabin returned to its classic Itama position in the stern. This sets the craft apart from
the other models in the shipyard’s new fleet by presenting owners with original space optimization solutions and distinctively refined fittings. These range from the particularly high ceilings in all three cabins to a layout that combines design logic and inventiveness, thanks to a painstakingly researched floor plan that marries ideally with the requirements of the craft’s shaft drive system. Advanced The effect of expansion and the sense of freedom, already tried and tested on the FiftyFive, has been further developed in the Fifty. In addition to the new and spacious dimensions of its stern area, the craft also boasts a roomy cockpit and a large aft deck that guarantees a very special, no-filter relationship with the sea in the classic tradition of the open yacht. The spacious stern sundeck, specifically designed to exploit daytime livability to the full, leads onto the cockpit that features a typical Itama layout with a classic control panel and a
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horseshoe-shaped sofa to the fore of the sundeck. It is noticeable that the size of Itama Fifty cockpit is only slightly smaller if compared to bigger open yachts. The sofa is a particularly special as it can be transformed into a comfortable, forward-facing co-pilot’s seat. The bimini fabric top with its electro-hydraulic, power-assisted drive mechanism allows the cockpit to be completely covered or opened in just a few minutes, so the exteriors can be adapted to any climate quickly and easily. The extendable gangplank for disembarking from the craft is anchored to the aft deck and doubles as a crane for towing and launching the craft’s tender or a jetski. Stylish Similarly, while maintaining the style of previous Itama models, the Fifty’s interiors also offer an excitingly innovative choice of materials and furnishings. The internal layout consists of three cabins all with ensuite bathrooms and a dinette and galley.
The Master and guest cabins are located in the bows and the VIP cabin in the stern. On going below-decks you find the dinette in an extremely practical location on your left, with the galley neatly located on the right. The galley, which is subtly separated from the dinette by its wooden floor and the TV cabinet, is equipped with all the appliances needed to guarantee total comfort, including a fridge, oven and dishwasher. Moving on from the living area towards the bows you come to the Master Cabin and Guest Cabin, which is fitted with twin beds. Both cabins have their own bathroom and separate shower cubicle. The VIP cabin is located in its classic position in the stern and includes a direct stairway to the cockpit. In this way, larger space and more livability have been guaranteed, no mentioning privacy and comfort, sensibly enhanced. In fact, the owner’s guests can count on a more secluded area, deeply living the sea with no filters, the
feeling indissolubly tied to Itama. Splendid The splendid materials selected for the interiors also emphasize the refined attention to detail and contemporary trends that contribute to making the Fifty an icon of modern “lifestyle” design. A special mention deserves the white painted oak, a wood, able to give to Itama Fifty the style easily recognizable on the architectures and the colors of Mediterranean islands. Wood has also been used for most of the furnishings, including the floors in the bathrooms and galley, whereas in the cabins a selection of precious leather fittings, including the bed head and surround marry perfectly with the choice of carpets. From the previews that have so far been released, it is clear that this yacht succeeds in uniting exuberance and luxury, a powerful spirit and improved liveability in every detail.
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FERRETTI Custom Line 97’ Meet the ‘Lord of the Seas’
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With all the amenities of a modern and sophisticated lifestyle, it’s no wonder why this yacht has become the choice of the international jet set.
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quipped with a twin 16v 2000 M93 1790kW MTU engine able to reach a maximum speed of 27 knots—at half load—and a cruising speed of 24 knots, and with all the amenities of a modern and sophisticated lifestyle, it’s no wonder why Ferretti Custom Line 97’, with its 29.7 metres and a smart and aggressive layout, has become a choice pick of the international jet set. For one, the boat’s master cabin in the bow on the main deck has large windows on both sides and a chaise lounge, which allows for watching the sea while lying comfortably. Also, the lower deck was designed such that it is able to provide up to four double cabins. Moreover, the Ferretti Custom Line 97’, has innovative, wide open-view windows while the flybridge has a closable hardtop offering areas of sunshine and shade. The aft’s teak cover converts into a platform to facilitate access to the sea. Inside, the internal fittings are all modern, and feature light, bright woods. The finishings come from the broad range of customisation choices available for the owner, side by side with the shipyard team’s architects. Collaborations with the best Italian brands made it possible to dress up the boat with the most selected furnishing complements, such as the new Dedon weatherproof dining table and
chairs in the cockpit, which were hand-woven using a special fibre. The range of fittings on board include a 32inch plasma TV connected to the Radiomarine Audio-Video Media Server system, a multi-media platform which can support all the audio-visual supplies. In the master cabin and salon, an iPod docking station enhances the technological entertainment offer The 97’ is likewise equipped with latest-generation Naviop instrument, including innovative control systems that allow consumption, services and alarms to be monitored quickly and simply with touch screen commands. This solution provides the crew with even more convenient access to onboard systems.
Cockpit The spacious cockpit, with a large table and double bench for up to 10 people, has access to the salon, where there is a coffee table and dining area that can accommodate up to eight people. Continuing towards the bow one finds a large contemporary-style galley fitted with quartzite top and professional appliances. Access to the crew cabins is amidships to avoid disturbing the owner and the guests, and is also convenient for reaching the galley, as well as the side doors for going outside or to the pilot
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house. The bridge on the Ferretti Custom Line 97’ is separated from the fly bridge by sliding glass doors. The fly bridge, for its part, has plenty of sunbathing space, which can be protected by the hard top, with a central opening to let in light or create convenient shaded areas. Here a table with a wide bench and grill area provide another dining space and the opportunity to enjoy life in the open air at sea. The door at the stern provides access to a large garage, which has space for a 4.5 metre tender and a jet-ski that can be stored using the small davit on the fly bridge.
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Four Mitsubishi ARG (Anti-Rolling Gyro) stabilisers are fitted in the engine room as standard on Ferretti Custom Line maxi yachts. This system, installed exclusively for the European market on many of the group’s yachts, is able to reduce rolling by 50 percent. Rolling is mainly responsible for discomfort when anchored offshore or in a port. All the structural modifications of the Ferretti Custom Line 97’ comply with MCA Short Range specifications, the safety regulations issued by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency specifically for 24 to 38-metre maxi yachts to raise safety 32 AR AB IAN
standards and allow their use as charter yachts. From a technical point of view, compliance with Short Range specifications involves making a number of construction adaptations that ensure the yacht complies to high safety standards. Ferretti Custom Line 97’ is a result of the close working relationship between Studio Zuccon International Project, the AYT - Advanced Yacht Technology, the Ferretti Group’s naval research and design centre, and the team of architects and designers at the Ferretti Group’s Centro Stile. It features a number of design solutions aiming to increase the space available to the owner and his guests.
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SportRiva 56’ The best of both worlds
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The sleek lines of SportRiva 56’ hide a spacious stern garage, equipped with a hatch, in which an inboard jet tender and its launching system can be stored. This is not a common solution on boats of her category.
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all it the best of both worlds—SportRiva 56 that is This sporty glamour-inspired yacht integrates the flybridge concept with the sporty lines of an open coupé to satisfy the demands of owners who, while not wishing to sacrifice the lines of a sporty yacht, prefer the convenience of a closed, air-conditioned upper salon. The extended, aggressive line of SportRiva 56’ gives her a strongly dynamic appearance which, together with a number of highly innovative
solutions, makes this yacht an example of modern design. Her style, luxury, the valuable materials used and painstaking care taken over detail balance out the “futuristic” attributes. The resulting yacht, like all the shipyard’s models, still exudes the taste of Riva’s many years of tradition.
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whilst a central stairway provides easy access to the flybridge, featuring a second drive position and large sundeck. Inside, is a relaxing ambiance resulting from the combination of the warm colours of the elm, bronze lacquering and leather inserts, and choice of matching fabrics and leathers. Moreover, the different areas, unexpectedly large for a yacht of this size, have been studied to guarantee more comfort and liveability. The salon, set at the height of the bridge deck, features a comfortable, full soft grain leather
divan and crystal table which can seat six.
Natural light
Large windows provide natural lighting, creating a comfortable environment separated from the cockpit by a central crystal door which can open up completely to form a single, spacious, outdoor day area. The master cabin, with en-suite bathroom, is set on the lower bridge at bow, whilst the two, twin-bedded guest cabins are set amidships. The left-hand cabin, providing direct access to the second bathroom which also acts as a dayhead, features an extremely clever solution. One of the two beds, which runs on tracks, can be set next to the other to form a double
bed. Moreover, both guest cabins feature a large window and double portholes, guaranteeing maximum lighting and providing the interiors with natural ventilation. A second access to the lower bridge, separate to that of the cabins, leads to the galley, set at stern and linked by access to the crew cabin. It features an en-suite bathroom with shower and a cupboard which can be converted into a washer-dryer.
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lution on boats of her category. SportRiva 56’ is a sporty boat, also thanks to the prominent V-bottom, particularly dynamic and reactive while turning, even with rough seas. It is likewise equipped with two MAN V8 engines, power at 900 mhp, which deliver a maximum speed of 32 knots and a cruising speed of 28 knots. The boat is result of the working relationship between Officina Italiana Design, the exclusive designer of all the yachts in the Riva range, AYT – Advanced Yacht Technology – Ferretti Group’s naval research and design centre, and the team of architects and designers of Centro Stile Ferrettigroup.
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Dubai team wins
EFG Bank Sailing Arabia – The Tour Third edition of the Arabian Gulf’s only long distance offshore race had nine world-class crews
The race covered 760 nautical miles across 4 countries in 15 days and had seven legs with eight port calls. Dibba, Oman — A superb performance by Team AISM throughout the 15 days and 760 nautical miles of EFG Bank Sailing Arabia – The Tour has seen the Dubai-based crew sail to victory in convincing fashion in the third edition of the region’s only long distance offshore race ahead of BAE Systems, which came in second, and EFG Bank (Monaco), third. Nine world-class crews including a host of
elite sailors from the Middle East completed the unique sailing challenge and showcased endurance race around the coastline of four countries, covering seven legs between Bahrain and Muscat. The culmination of three year’s development of offshore racing in the region, this season delivered on its promise of being the most competitive and successful yet involving some of the world’s and the region’s most accomplished sailors all competing in the ideal sailing conditions of the Arabian Gulf. Brisk downwind conditions took the full fleet of nine Farr 30s home to The Wave, Muscat on the final leg, Feb. 25, 2013 providing the perfect conclusion to this year’s EFG Bank Sailing Arabia – The Tour. The fleet leaving Mussanah Marina at dawn the morning of the leg was up to its full 38 AR AB IAN
strength with the return of Adil Khaled and his Team Abu Dhabi, following their grounding and helicopter rescue on leg two. A fitting end to the event was that honours on the leg should go to French America’s Cup helmsman Bertrand Pacé and the crew of AISM who have constantly dominated EFG Bank Sailing Arabia The Tour 2013. Over the last two and a half weeks, they have won five of the seven offshore legs and set the tone for the in-ports when they claimed three out of three races in Doha. AISM won 2013 EFG Bank Sailing Arabia – The Tour by 10.25 points. “We enjoyed this year’s event a lot,” said Pacé. “We have a good crew - everyone was very focused on winning this race. It is much easier when the guys are working like that because we have good speed, good navigation and tactics. This tour was much easier than the previous
years because there was less night sailing and more downwind. Conditions were similar to the Mediterranean this year with the thermal effect. But still it is two weeks of racing, so it is still hard.” The pressure was fully on Cédric Pouligny and the crew of BAE Systems, going into this final leg just 0.5 points ahead of a hungry Sidney Gavignet and EFG Bank (Monaco) and with Pacé always one to aggressively defend his overall lead. In fact Pacé’s dirty work was done for him by Gavignet who attempted to luff BAE Systems off the course. However he never quite succeeded. In the end BAE Systems nosed ahead and although the two boats finished the leg in lowly seventh and eighth positions respectively, this was enough for them to take second and third places overall. “We had more to lose than to gain, so basically it was a bit of a match race,” said Pouligny.
“We had a very good start and were first at the upwind mark and then Bertrand Pace managed to pass us, but he was not really important. Sidney gained on us and was trying to make us go higher until we got separated from the fleet. We were in a difficult position, but we managed to have good speed and stay low.” The EFG Bank (Monaco) skipper had a few regrets about how the leg had panned out: “We had a good race, but we should have gone and got them before the start line,” said Gavignet. “But it was a nice race, a nice fight with everyone.” After knocking on the door of the podium throughout EFG Bank Sailing Arabia – The Tour, Mohsin al Busaidi and his Renaissance team finally came good on this leg taking third place behind Messe Frankfurt. Attending the final prize giving at The Wave, Muscat was event sponsor George Catsiapis, 39 AR AB IAN
Managing Director of EFG Bank (Monaco), who has been following the event closely: “It was a stressful race with boats going aground - Abu Dhabi was the first victim and in a way they were the winners of the race because they showed the morale to come back and finish off the race. But it is the mixture of top international skippers and GCC sailors that is fantastic.” David Graham, CEO of Oman Sail, organiser of the EFG Bank Sailing Arabia – The Tour commented of this year’s event: “It has been amazing. The level of competition has gone up as has the overall standard of the event. I’m particularly pleased with the girl’s boat and that they have four Omani sailors on board and have shown moments of brilliance. We have had some really interesting conversations in Saudi Arabia, Bahrain and Qatar, so I’m looking forwards to seeing who will be on the start line next year. And the media-side has gone amazingly well.” Graham believes that SATT next year will reach critical mass with more Gulf countries entered, 12-15 fully funded boats and a title sponsor. “I am also particularly pleased that an Omani vision for the region, designed and managed this event, and we were able to get a prestigious international bank to put their confident in them and this race. By every possible measure this year’s EFG Bank Sailing Arabia – The Tour has been an outstanding success and significant strides have been made towards our vision of encouraging the growth of sailing across the region and reigniting the rich maritime heritage of the Gulf. Today we congratulate all the teams. Tomorrow we start working towards next year. That is the legacy of this truly unique spectacle” concluded Graham. Starlets of the show, regardless of where in the GCC they visited, have been Dee Caffari’s all-female crew on Al-Thuraya Bank Muscat. Caffari, the first woman to have sailed singlehanded around the world non-stop in both directions, said today’s leg was a fine conclusion to SATT, even though they just missed the podium: “We had great wind and good conditions and really close racing. It was intense and a really good way to finish a great event. This was our chance to get on the podium and we missed it by just two gybes. On the finish line all the girls all burst into tears - I was quite emotional for them, but it shows just how much they wanted it – we wouldn’t have got that reaction two weeks ago.” Almost speechless with disappointment, hiding behind her sunglasses, was Al-Thuraya’s Intisar Al-Tobi. “I am sad, because we were so close and we did our best and we tried so hard to finish in the top three places,” she said. The race started on Feb. 10, 2013 in Manama, called port at Doha, Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Ras Al Khaimah, Dibba and Mussanah and culminated in Muscat. For more information on the race please visit: www.sailingarabiathetour.com
marina
Yas Marina comes of age
‘Significant’ investment poured to convert the facility into an all-day entertainment centre for everyone from morning through till late night, offering affordable experiences both afloat and ashore,” Le Rest said. Development of Yas Marina came on the heels of steady growth in the operations of the facility, which last year saw a 150-percent increase in berth occupancy. Le Rest attributed this to the rise in the number of local boat owners as well as those coming to Abu Dhabi as the capital city’s international profile continues to grow. “2012 was a fantastic year for Yas Marina as we welcomed more members than ever before. In line with the rise of local boat ownership in the UAE, most new members are either UAE residents, or those with strong UAE ties,” Le Rest said, adding that the marina has also seen an increase in members from the GCC region as well as other international destinations.
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A rendition of the Yas Marina following the ongoing redevelopment project.
‘The project has been designed with something for everyone from morning through late night, offering affordable experiences both afloat and ashore.’ –Cedric Le Rest, General Manager “All marine destinations have their own unique atmosphere and spirit, and the UAE is no different,” says Cedric Le Rest, Yas Marina general manager, and this apparently is why the facility is currently undergoing refurbishment to convert it into a more exciting place before yearend in anticipation of increased occupancy. Le Rest said Yas Marina had an unprecedented growth in 2012. “We’re seeing healthy growth in line with the growth of overall berths available. In terms of trends unique to the UAE, we have seen an increased in the number first-time boat owners as well as individuals who have an interest in boating, securing a berth before purchasing
the boat,” he told Arabian Yachts.
DIBS
Part of the reason for the growth, Le Rest said, is the annual Dubai International Boat Show (DIBS), the 21st edition of which is being held March 5 – 9 at Dubai International Marine Club – Mina Seyahi “Our presence at DIBS yields many benefits for Yas Marina and has no doubt contributed to not only our growth in members and visitors, but also our profile internationally,” Le Rest said. Le Rest declined to divulge the amount being spent on the Yas Marina project, saying only that the investment in the expansion is “significant.” “It will benefit not only our members and visiting boat owners but also visitors to, and residents of Abu Dhabi, irrespective if they own a boat or not,” Le Rest said. He said work started in the fourth quarter of 2011 and is due for completion in the third quarter of this year.
Vibrant transformation
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Some quarters claim marinas in the UAE have been slow to pick up on berth occupancy, saying these facilities do not have the “holiday spirit” that other marina destinations have, which is why the refurbishment project. Le Rest countered stressing, “I have over 22 years international marine industry experience, 14 of which have been here in the UAE. Based on my experience, I can say that all marine destinations have their own unique atmosphere and spirit and the UAE is no different.” He noted that Abu Dhabi has an “outstanding calendar of sporting, cultural and community events that showcase and highlight a special spirit, unique to the UAE. “During the F1 weekend in November as an example, the mood and atmosphere at the marina is electric and every year we receive an overwhelming amount of positive feedback from both visitors and members. “Also, living in a multi-cultural society such as the UAE, we benefit from many different celebrations here as our members and visitors celebrate their own specific holidays.” Yas Marina is operated and managed by Camper and Nicholsons Marinas. It opened in 2009 and has 175 berths which can accommodate boats from eight metres up to 150 metres. Annual berth rates start at AED 16,455.
80 berths to be ready at Bahrain’s Reef Island Marina by yearend ‘We will also develop a unique flavor for the marina that will reflect the great Bahraini life style and culture.’ Bruno Meier – ART Marine Marinas general manager ART Marine Marinas appointed as Manager and Operator of Reef Island Marina Some 80 berths for yachts between 11 and 60 metres will be available at the newly launched Reef Island Marina in the heart of the city’s business quarter in Manama, Bahrain by end of this year with ART Marine Marinas tasked as the facility’s operator and manager. Lulu Tourism Company, the marina’s developer said ART Marine was selected because of its “unmatched professional experience, excellence of services and knowledge of the region.” ART Marine Marinas will offer its high standards of marina management and operation to the berth holders of this private and exclusive Marina, thus creating a new ultimate destination for the boat owners in the region, a statement issued by the marina management company stated. Reef Island is a great project offering exceptional living standards it will quickly become an iconic destination in Bahrain. Sheikh Khaled Bin Mohammed Al Khalifa, Director of ART Marine
Bahrain said the association with ART Marine Marinas will “perfectly complement the Reef Island hospitality and luxurious lifestyle. “ART Marine is widely known for the level of service that it provides and for its impressive marina network, and I am glad to see the company managing this marina in Bahrain.” Bruno Meier, ART Marine Marinas general manager, for his part, said that with Reef Island being a luxurious and exclusive water front development, “we are proud to have been selected for the management and operation of its beautiful marinas.” “Like for all the marinas in our network, we will implement our high standards of operation; however, we will also develop a unique ‘flavor’ for the marina that will reflect the great Bahraini life style and culture,” he said. Reef Island, a development of Lulu Tourism Company established in 2002 as a joint venture between the Bahraini government and business-
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man Robert Mouawad, is a residential waterfront community. Besides its beautiful marina and Yacht Club, Reef Island offers a mixture of luxurious residential towers and signature villas, numerous shopping facilities, cafes and restaurants, a hotel and spa, pedestrian promenades, water sport facilities and the biggest sandy infinity pool in the region. This purposed-built atoll has been conceived as Bahrain’s new benchmark for luxury living, serenity and relaxation. To learn more about Reef Island visit www.reef-island.com ART Marine Marinas is a division of ART Marine LLC, a marine hospitality company in the MENASA Region. Founded in 2005, ART Marine offers world-class marine services such as yacht sales & brokerage, yacht maintenance, yacht management, yacht charter, water sports operations, and marina development & management. Visit www.artmarinemarinas.com for more details about the company.
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Fraser Island Come mingle with nature
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Learn for yourself why the aboriginal natives call this place ‘K’gari’ or paradise.
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nscribed as a World Heritage site in 1992, Fraser Island, located along the southern coast of Queensland, Australia, is the world’s largest sand island at 1840 square kilometres, and is where “one can never be as closer to nature,” as it has been oft-said. The island has rainforests, eucalyptus woodland, mangrove forests, wallum and peat swamps, sand dunes and coastal heaths. The sand formation developed and has been accumulating for approximately 750,000 years on volcanic bedrock. The earliest known name of the island is ‘K’gari’ (pronounced ‘Gurri’) in the Butchulla people’s language, which means paradise According to Aboriginal legend, when hu-
mans were created and needed a place to live, the mighty god Beiral sent his messenger Yendingie with the goddess K’gari down from heaven to create the land and mountains, rivers and sea. K’gari fell in love with the earth’s beauty and did not want to leave it. So Yendingie changed her into a heavenly island. The name Fraser Island comes from Eliza Fraser, a ship captain’s wife, and her story of survival from a shipwreck on the island. Eliza and her husband, Capt. Captain James Fraser, along with 18 crew, set sail from Sydney to Singapore on board the Stirling Castle in 1836. The voyage however prove ill-fated as the ship caught hole on coral while travelling through the Great Barrier Reef north of the island.
Make a long story short, the group managed to land on the island’s shore on lifeboats, but all eventually died except Eliza who lived among the local peoples and was rescued six weeks later by a convict, John Graham, who, owing to his ability to speak the Aboriginal language, was sent from the settlement at Moreton by the authorities there who had heard about Eliza’ plight, and negotiated her return. Within six months, Eliza had married another sea captain. She moved to England and became a sideshow attraction in Hyde Park telling ever more lurid tales about her experiences with white slavery, cannibalism, torture and murder. Activities include a four wheel drive next to the coloured sand cliffs of The Cathedrals or airplane ride on Seventy-Five Mile Beach, a bushwalk through rainforest growing from the sand and heathlands full of wild flowers, swim-
ming in mirrored lakes ringed with gold. One can also visit Lake McKenzie, picnic next to turtles at Lake Allom, spot whales from Indian Head, discover the historic Maheno shipwreck in Happy Valley and see kangaroos, wallabies and possums on a bushwalk into the interior. Explorer James Cook sailed by the island in May 1770. For a short period the island was known as Great Sandy Island. Today Fraser Island is a popular tourism destination with a resident population of 360 as of 2006. The island can be reached by ferry from River Heads, which is south of Hervey Bay, to Kingfisher Bay and Wanggoolba Creek or Inskip Point to north of Rainbow Beach to Hook Point, or by chartered flight through Maroochydore Airport. There are many campgrounds on Fraser Island
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There are many campgrounds on Fraser Island with varying amenities and access. There are also various possibilities for overnight hiking. Moreover, the island is home to over 230 species of birds. with varying amenities and access. The main camping areas are: Dundubara Campground, Waddy Point campground, Central Station Tent Sites, Waddy Beach (tent only campsites), Cornwells Break (large group site), One Tree Rocks camp zone (Eurong-One Tree Rocks), however there are others. Permits are required for camping and also for vehicle access. There are also various possibilities for overnight hiking on the island. A very beautiful and well cared-for trek is the 90 km long Fraser Island Great Walk. A shorter hike would be for example to start in Kingfisher Bay (ferry drop off) and head to Lake McKenzie, stay there for one night, and then hike back. Towering satinay and brushbox trees are among the forest giants, some over a thousand years old, and so large they form distinct bands visible from scenic flights over the island. The variety of vegetation on Fraser is exceptional, ranging from mangroves to 200 year old kauri forests, and wallum heathlands that fill with wildflowers in the early Spring. There are over 230 species of birds on the island—one of the largest and most varied in Australia. These include dotterels, pied oyster catchers, pelicans, terns and gulls often seen on the shoreline while overhead are magnificent birds of prey like the brahminy kites, whitebreasted sea eagles, ospreys and peregrine falcons. In the heathlands are kingfishers, jabirus and brolgas, and one of Australia’s rarest birds the ground parrot. There are also 25 species of mammal on Fraser Island. Isolation has ensured that Fraser’s dingoes are the purest breed in eastern Australia and consequently no domestic dogs are permitted on the island. Other native mammals include wallabies, possums, flying foxes and echidnas. The Dugong feed on seagrass beds, while sea turtles breed on some island beaches. Each year they make their migration to Fraser’s rocky headlands and protected coastline.
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CONNOISSEUR’S CORNER
The OMEGA Constellation Sedna Sedna gold is the name OMEGA has given to a new alloy that stunningly blends three elements: gold, copper and palladium. It is an 18K rose gold, meaning that it has a minimum gold content of 75 percent. Sedna’s unique rose colour is a result, in part, of just the right proportion of copper: Its palladium content helps to ensure that the reddish hue of Sedna gold will be particularly long lasting. It takes its name from a trans-Neptunian object which astronomers called Sedna – the same name as an Inuit goddess who is said to live at the bottom of the Arctic Ocean. The surface of the orbiting object has been described as one of the reddest in our Solar System. The OMEGA Constellation Sedna is the first watch to be crafted in 18K Sedna gold. This limited edition wristwatch seamlessly blends the timeless aesthetic appeal of a legendary watch family with the world premiere of an innovative material. 18K Sedna gold, a patented alloy blending gold, copper and palladium, has been created to ensure that the unique rose gold lustre of the watch case will be especially long-lasting. The indexes and hands are also made of 18K Sedna gold, as is the clasp on its strap.
Parmigiani Limited Edition Bugatti Type 370 World renowned creators of exquisite Swiss watches, Parmigiani Fleurier, are giving watch connoisseurs in the Middle East a rare and unique opportunity to become owners of the breathtaking Limited Edition Bugatti Type 370 watch in white gold and diamonds. Priced at around US$350,000, the Type 370 watch in white gold and diamonds with a 10day power reserve, was created as a tribute to the high-flying creative spirit behind the Bugatti super car and is the first watch of its kind to use the revolutionary transverse movement pioneered by Parmigiani. This is a unique opportunity for the discerning collectors of fine timepieces to own an exclusive masterpiece. The Type 370 is an ex-
quisite creation of which only six pieces have been created so far. This is the last chance for watch collectors to get their hands on one before manufacture of this unique piece is ended. The passion nurtured by Parmigiani Fleurier for mechanical challenges is behind this revolutionary watchmaking conception. Inspired by automobile technology, the Bugatti model with transverse movement by Parmigiani Fleurier asserts its exceptional aesthetics by arranging its constituent parts like an engine block on the wrist, along a horizontal rather than a vertical axis. The art of watchmaking meets the automobile world in a seamless union in this model. 46 AR AB IAN
Admiral’s Cup Seafender 47 Tourbillon GMT
Eberhard & Co. Chrono 4 Geant Full Injection limited The Chrono 4 Géant collection is being enhanced with a new super-cool total black edition: Chrono 4 Géant Full Injection. The timepiece that perfectly combines technique and aesthetical elegance is produced in a limited series of 500 pieces. The complexity of the construction process, which makes this chronograph even more precious, allows in fact for only a limited produc-
tion. The 46 mm case of Chrono 4 Géant Full Injection is particularly remarkable for the use of a special treatment consisting in an advanced low temperature carbon diffusion. This allows the carbon to penetrate the steel surface for 30 μm (micrometers), thus producing a structural hardening. With the steel’s hardness increase, the watch-case wear-resistance and fatigue-limit are improved.
Eberhard & Co presents first chrono 4 With the unique Seafender 47 Tourbillon GMT, Corum’s iconic Admiral’s Cup collection is enriched with a model combining sporty lines and benchmark horological complications, namely a tourbillon and a dual time zone. A watch imbued with authentic class and dynamic energy. The Admiral’s Cup from Corum requires no introduction, having become a reference in its field with its signature 12-sided bezel. For over 50 years, this iconic model has been consistently delighting nautical enthusiasts with a penchant for fine mechanisms. Loyal to the tradition of excellence and originality characterizing this collection, Corum presents the Admiral’s Cup Seafender 47 Tourbillon GMT which, while preserving the inherent sporting spirit of this line built for extremes, is making a noteworthy entrance into the world of the most accomplished horological complications.
The Swiss Maison Eberhard & Co., who is celebrating this year its 125th anniversary, is proud to present the latest evolution of Chrono 4. With a 40 cm diameter aluminium case and an electronic movement, the new Chrono 4 Wall Clock represents a journey in Eberhard & Co. time. Four counters in line and five time zones with five independent movements, to see the time of world’s major capitals at a glance: London, New York, Moscow and Tokyo. Also available in other time zones “combinations”, the wall clock is proposed with a white dial featuring raised indexes; the hour, minute and second hands in the centre advance constantly and the adjustment of the movement is regulated independently. 47 AR AB IAN
Limited Excalibur masterpieces by Roger Dubuis Leading Swiss watchmaker Roger Dubuis presents a unique and exclusive timepiece for him and an audacious and elegant timepiece for her. These two extraordinary Excalibur watches are an exceptional symbol to express eternal love. These watches represent the best of the highlyregarded Excalibur range and are available at the brand’s boutiques. The Excalibur range, symbolized by the world of the warrior, which emits a feeling of strength, energy and discipline that is echoed in the collection, has an iconic status in the horological world with its exceptional mechanical design and powerful appearance. The Excalibur 42 watch challenges contemporary notions of elegance, using the power of its design to show its watchmaking pedigree and declare its unique identity. The timepiece is available in a white gold case, with an onyx dial setting off elegant Roman numerals around a black lacquered flange. With a black, alligator, hand-stitched strap, the automatic watch is water resistant up to 30m. This watch comes in a limited edition of only 188 pieces.
Excalibur Skeleton Double Flying Tourbillon by Roger Dubuis An atmosphere of chivalry, in which duels are synonymous with courage, and where a certain nobility of combat exists, inspired by a bygone age: welcome to the world of the Warrior! A world that brings to mind the symbolism of the Round Table, of the quest for the Holy Grail, the fight of good against evil and the defence of the realm. Here, as a characteristic of the era, men have the power to choose their destiny. It is from this world of choreographed mastery and power that Roger Dubuis reveals the Excalibur Collection. Just like the orders of chivalry, the world of the Warrior is symbolised by the coat of arms. With its perfect gestures, sharpened swords and dazzling armour,
the image of the world of the Warrior recalls a universe of nobility, strength, splendour and discipline. Like the watches from the Excalibur Collection, the knight carries inside him the aestheticism of combat, the beauty of the brave soldier, and the precision of the quest for excellence. If the valiant wish their arms to win glory and victory, they must never lose sight of what makes them so daring and unflinching: their courage. The world of the Warrior gives great importance to the value of courage. Roger Dubuis is the only watch manufacturer to produce 100% of its movements in accordance with the criteria of the “Poinçon de Genève”.
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Perrelet Ladies’ Collections Rows of diamonds, like timeless words of love, trace the precious ladies’ collections from the House of Perrelet. The purity of stones combined with the exceptional design and expertise from the Perrelet watchmakers, resulting in timepieces that become prêt-à-porter jewellery creations. . Pure colours, simple and harmonious shapes, along with modern and precious materials, combine to express the creativity of the brand
that addresses ladies with a variety of models designed for a woman who asserts her own personality through unique details. The New Diamond Flower model is a stylish addition to the collection, the fiery red colour of the dial and strap (available in either rubber or crocodile. This Perrelet timepiece is inspired by the enigmatic lotus flower, a work of Art from the House that composes delicate bouquets with dainty diamond petals.
Golden Bridge Tourbillon Panoramique by Corum Featuring 360° visibility, as if suspended weightless at the center of the case by a sapphire mainplate and bridges, Manufacture Corum Caliber CO100 is the true star of the new Golden Bridge Tourbillon Panoramique. This finely open worked translucent movement is equipped with a cantilevered or “flying” tourbillon: freed from an upper bridge, it appears to be levitating above the movement. The story goes that the farmer-watchmakers, who annually left their fields for the workbench when winter came, drew inspiration from the delicate perfection of snowflakes in creating toothed wheels and gears. With the Golden Bridge Tourbillon Panoramique, reality has never so closely mirrored legend. The delicately open worked parts of the new baguette-type movement from the Manufacture look as if they are governed exclusively by a will to put on a spectacular show. Floating in a revisited tonneau-shaped case and enhanced by a flying tourbillon that further accentuates the weightless effect, this hand wound Caliber CO100 only fully reveals its secrets upon close inspection: the mainplate and bridges are in sapphire, forming a transparent handpolished framework providing 360° vision, like a panoramic snow-covered landscape. Water-resistant to 30 meters, the new Golden Bridge Tourbillon Panoramique is interpreted in three variations naturally issued in limited editions: ten with an 18K red gold case; five with a baguetteset 18K red gold case; and five with an 18K red gold case set with round diamonds. Each version is delivered with two hand-sewn crocodile leather straps – one black, the other brown – secured by an 18K red gold triple folding clasp engraved with the Corum logo.
Opera Piano eyes further success Saint Honore, renowned creators of watches resplendent with the unique Paris style, has launched its new Opera Piano Set in seven exciting new colours and finishes, to mark the continuing success of their Opéra range of watches, which masterfully blends style with functionality. The sophisticated yet lightweight Opera Piano represents a delicious mix of emotions and freshness. It personifies seduction through its blend of watchmaking know-how, play of materials, sizes and colours and the magic of diamonds. The totally-round case conjures up softness and femininity and underlines the exclusivity of this model and comes in two different sizes - 33 mm and 37 mm. The case is extended for even greater comfort by horns that match the shape of the wrist perfectly. Since 1885, Saint Honore has been renowned as a trendy watchmaker synonymous with the world-famous “Paris-style”, and has created collections of unrivalled design.
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CARs OF THE MONTH
Flying Spur
Bentley’s new benchmark for luxury performance sedan
Bentley has taken it a step higher this time with the all-new Flying Spur, a luxury sport sedan powered by the ever popular 6.0-litre, twin turbo W12 engine, coupled to a ZF eight-speed transmission. Developing 625 PS (616 bhp) and 800 Nm of torque, this work of art delivers a breath-taking 0-60 mph time of 4.3 seconds and a top-speed of 200 mph (322 km/h). Moreover, river and passengers alike can interface with the car and the outside world through touch-screen infotainment, mobile connectivity including Wi-Fi, a Rear Seat Entertainment suite and a new hand-held Touch Screen Remote which allows rear-cabin occupants to control an extensive range of features from the
comfort of their seat. An eight-channel, eight-speaker audio system with Balanced Mode Radiators provides high quality sound clarity, with the 1100W Naim for Bentley premium system available as an option. As with the entire Bentley range, the new Flying Spur is built to individual customers’ exacting specifications. A new 19-inch Classic wheel is fitted exclusively to the new Flying Spur, either bright-painted or with a diamond turned finish. Customers wishing to extend the range of available options further can choose to include the Mulliner Driving Specification. This includes five additional hides, expanding the number of available shades to 17, and five further wood veneers. 50 AR AB IAN
Range Rover Supercharged
Range Rover lovers now have an increased powertrain choice with the introduction of the advanced new LR-V6 supercharged petrol engine. The state-of-the-art 340PS 3.0-litre V6 supercharged combines effortless performance and exceptional refinement with enhanced fuel efficiency, and provides an attractive new engine choice for key global markets which favour smaller capacity petrol engines. The engine’s advanced supercharged design is ideally suited to the all-new Range Rover, delivering smooth, seamless performance with generous torque throughout the rev range. Paired with the slick and responsive eight-speed automatic transmission, the 3.0-litre V6 supercharged offers drivers an effortless and confident drive, reaching 60mph from rest in just 7.1 seconds (100kph in 7.4 seconds). The downsized V6 supercharged engine features Land Rover’s intelligent Stop/Start system to help significantly enhance fuel efficiency. With CO2 emissions of 254g/km, the LR-V6 supercharged achieves a 15 percent reduction over the 5.0-litre LR-V8 naturally aspirated. From the outset, the new engine has been engineered to support the Range Rover’s full breadth of capability, including extreme off-road tilt angles up to 45 degrees, wading depth of 900mm and towing weight up to 3,500kg. The LR-V6 engine is now available to order in key markets worldwide, with customer deliveries scheduled to commence in the third quarter of this year. 51 AR AB IAN
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ان�سكيب بوينت �شمال �شاطىء راينبو اىل هوك بوينت ،او من خالل طائرة ت�شارتر عرب مطار ماروو�شيدور. هناك العديد من املخيمات على جزيرة فريزر توفر خمتلف و�سائل الراحة وطرق الو�صول .وت�ضم مناطق املخيمات الرئي�سية: خميم داندوبارا ،خميمم وادي بوينت ،مواقع مركزية للخيم، وادي بيت�ش (للتخييم فقط) ،ا�سرتاحة كورنويلز (جمموعة كبرية من املواقع) ،منطقة تخييم ،One Tree Rocksا�ضافة اىل العديد من االماكن االخرى .وينبغي احل�صول على اذن بالتخييم كذلك لدخول ال�سيارة. ميكن ال�سري ليال مل�سافة 90كيلو مرتا يف اجلزيرة .وميكن ال�سري مل�سافة اق�صر على �سبيل املثال يف خليج كينغ في�شر باجتاه بحرية ماكينيز ،حيث ميكن البقاء لليلة واحدة هناك والعودة جمددا. ت�ضم الغابات ا�شجار�ساتيناي ال�شاهقة وبرو�شبوك�س التي تعي�ش الكرث من الف �سنة وتتمدد كثريا بحيث ت�شكل نطاقات مميزة ميكن ر�ؤيتها اثناء القيام بالرحالت اجلوية فوق اجلزيرة االمر الذي يك�سب جزيرة فريزر طابعا ا�ستثنائيا وهناك اي�ضا اال�شجار اال�ستوائية و غابات kauriالتي يبلغ عمرها 200عاما واملروج التي متتلىء بالزهور الربية يف اوائل ف�صل الربيع. وهناك اي�ضا ما يزيد على 230نوعا من الطيور يف اجلزيرة – وهي واحدة من اكرب واكرث اجلزر تنوعا يف ا�سرتاليا .وت�شمل هذه الطيور النور�س ،البجع ،خطاف البحر واملحار والتي غالبا ما تتواجد على ال�شاطىء بينما ت�شمل الطيور اجلارحة الرائعة ن�سر البحر ،ن�سور البحر االبي�ض املتو�سط البي�ضاء، طيور ال�شماط و�صقور ال�شاهني .اما يف املروج فتتواجد طيور الرفرافات ،جابريو�س و بروغال�س وببغاء االر�ض وهو واحد من اندر الطيور يف ا�سرتاليا. هناك اي�ضا 25نوعا من الثدييات يف جزيرة فريزر .وقد كفل العزل بابقاء الكالب اال�سرتالية الربية من انقى ال�سالالت يف �شرق ا�سرتاليا وال ي�سمح بتواجد الكالب املحلية على اجلزيرة. كما يعي�ش على اجلزيرة ثدييات حملية ت�شمل الكنغر ال�صغري، حيوانات االبو�سوم ،الثعالب الطائرة و�آكالت النمل ال�شائك. يتغذى الأطوم ( حيوان مائي ي�شبه ال�سمك( من االع�شاب البحرية ،بينما تتكاثر ال�سالحف البحرية يف بع�ض �شواطىء اجلزيرة والتي تهاجر كل عام اىل ينابيع فريزر ال�صخرية وال�شواطىء املحمية.
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ملاذا يطلق املواطنون اال�صلون ا�سم “ ”k gariاو اجلنة على هذا املكان؟
هناك العديد من املخيمات على جزيرة فريزر توفر و�سائل راحة خمتلفة وطرقا للو�صول حيث ميكن ممار�سة ريا�ضة امل�شي ليال مل�سافات طويلة .عالوة على ذلك ،فان اجلزيرة ت�شكل موطنا الكرث من 230نوعا من الطيور. ادرجت جزيرة فريزر عام 1992على الئحة املواقع االثرية العاملية .تقع على طول ال�شاطىء اجلنوبي لوالية كوينزالد، ا�سرتاليا ،وهي اكرب جزيرة رملية يف العامل بحث متتد على م�ساحة 1840كيلو مرتا مربعا ،وهي مكان ي�شعر املرء فيه بقربه من الطبيعة اكرث من �أي جزيرة اخرى”. ت�ضم اجلزيرة غابات متنوعة مثل غابات ا�شجار االوكاليتوبتو�س
اجلزيرة اخلالبة. متكنت املجموعة من الو�صول اىل �شاطىء اجلزيرة عرب قوارب النجاة اال انهم ماتوا يف نهاية املطاف با�ستثناء اليزا التي عا�شت بني النا�س املحليني والتي انقذت بعد مرور �ستة ا�سابيع من قبل املحكوم بال�سجن ،جون غراهام ،الذي مت ار�ساله من قبل �سلطات مرييتون لقدرته على التلكم باللغة اال�صلية ،والتفاو�ض ب�شان عودتها. يف غ�ضون �ستة ا�شهر ،تزوجت اليزا من قبطان �آخر .انتقلت للعي�ش يف انكلرتا وا�صبحت نقطة جذب يف هايد بارك حيث كانت حتكي جتاربها مع الرق االبي�ض واكل حلوم الب�شر والتعذيب
وغابات اال�شجار اال�ستوائية كما ت�ضم بحريات ووللم و بيت وكثبان رملية و مروج �شاطئية .ت�شكلت الرمال وتراكمت على مدى 750.000عاما فوق طبقة �صخرية بركانية. عرفت اجلزيرة �سابقا با�سم ( k gariتلفظ جوري) يف اللغة ال�شعبية “بوت�شوال” وتعني اجلنة. وفقا لال�سطورة القدمية ،عندما خلق الب�شر وكانوا بحاجة اىل مكان للعي�ش فيه ،ار�سل اهلل ر�سوله بيندينجي مع الآلهة “k ”gariمن ال�سماء خللق االر�ض واجلبال االنهار والبحر اال ان K gariوقع يف حب تلك االر�ض اجلميلة ومل يرد ان يرتكها .لذلك قام يندينجي بتغيريها اىل جزيرة �سماوية. ا�شتق ا�سم جزيرة فريزر من ا�سم زوجة قبطان �سفينة اليزا فريزر ،التي جنت من املوت بعد غرق �سفينتها يف اجلزيرة. اليزا وزوجها ،القبطان جيم�س فريزر ،ابحرا مب�ساعدة 18فردا من �سيدين اىل �سنغافورة على منت �سفينة �ستريلينغ كا�ستل عام .1863خالل الرحلة امل�ش�ؤومة ت�سبب احلاجز املرجاين املليئ بال�شعاب بثقب ال�سفينة ما ادى اىل غرقها يف �شمال تلك
والقتل. تت�ضمن الن�شاطات جوالت �سياحية ب�سيارات دفع رباعي يف املنحدرات الرملية امللونة او ركوب الطائرة فوق خم�سة و�سبعني ميال �شاطئيا او ال�سري بني االع�شاب اال�ستوائية التي تنمو يف االرا�ضي الرتابية واملروج املليئة بالزهور الربية او ال�سباحة يف البحريات التي تلمع ذهبا. ميكن زيارة بحرية ماكينزي او التنزهة اىل جانب ال�سالحف واحليتان يف بحرية اللوم ،كما ميكنك اكت�شاف حطام �سفينة ماهينو التاريخية يف الوادي ال�سعيد ور�ؤية الكنغارو ،الكنيغرات و حيوانات االبو�سوم يف املمرات املائية الداخلية. ابحر املكت�شف جيم�س كوك اىل اجلزيرة يف مايو 1770وكانت تعرف حينها با�سم جزيرة �ساندي الكربى .اما اليوم فبات ا�سمها جزيرة فريزر ،الوجهة ال�سياحية ال�شعبية التي بلغ عدد قاطنيها 360عام .2006 ميكن الو�صول اىل اجلزيرة بالعبارة من منابع النهر ،ومتتد من جنوبي خليج هرييف اىل خليج كينغ في�شر وانغوولبا كريغ او
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وجهات
جـــــزيـــــرة فـــــريـــــزر تـعـالـى وانـ�صـهـر مـع الـطـبـيـعـة
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باال�ضافة اىل االبواب اجلانبية املوجودة التي ت�سمح بالذهاب اىل اخلارج او اىل منزل القبطان. اجل�سر يف فرييتي كو�ستوم الين 97مف�صول عن الفاليربيدج من خالل ابوب زجاجية انزالقية .يحتوي الفاليربيدج من جانبه على الكثري من امل�ساحات ال�شم�سية والتي ميكن تظليلها بال�سقف املتحرك ،مع فتحة مركزية ت�سمح مبرور ال�ضوء او ان�شاء مناطق مظللة مريحة. هناك جتد طاولة مع مقعد عري�ض ومنطقة �شواء توفر م�ساحة اخرى لتناول الطعام وتوفر فر�صة لال�ستمتاع باحلياة يف الهواء الطلق داخل البحر .يف اخللف ،ي�سمح الباب بالو�صول اىل مر�آب كبري ،تبلغ م�ساحته 4.5امتار يت�سع للمركب ال�صغري املخ�ص�ص لالنتقال من اليخت اىل ال�شاطىء كما يت�سع اىل
جيت �سكي ميكن تخزينها عرب ا�ستخدام رافعة �صغرية موجودة على الفاليربيدج. املحركات كتجهيز ا�سا�سي يف يخوت فرييتي كو�ستوم الين ماك�سي ،ثبتت اربعة اجهزة ثبات ( )ARGيف غرفة املحرك .ثبت هذا النظام ح�صريا لل�سوق االوروبي على العديد من اليخوت ،وهو قادر على احلد من االهتزازات بن�سبة 50يف املائة ،اذ تعترب االهتزازات عامال ا�سا�سيا يف عدم الراحة اثناء التوقف يف عر�ض البحر او يف امليناء. تتوافق جميع التعديالت الهيكلية يف فرييتي كو�ستوم الين 97 مع موا�صفات ،MCAوقواعد ال�سالمة ال�صادرة عن الوكالة 57 AR AB IAN
البحرية خلفر ال�سواحل ليخوت ماك�سي التي يرتاوح طولها ما بني 38 – 24مرتا وذلك لرفع معايري ال�سالمة وال�سماح با�ستخدامها كيخوت ت�شارتر. من جمهة نظر تقنية ،االمتثال ملوا�صفات MCAحتتم اجراء عدد من التعديالت على البناء ما ت�ضمن ات�ساق اليخت مع معايري ال�سالمة العالية. فرييتي كو�ستوم الين 97هو نتيجة عالقة عمل وثيقة بني �ستديو زيكون انرتنا�شيونال بروجكت – AYT،ادفان�سد يوت تكنولوجي ،جمموعة فرييتي مركز الت�صميم والبحث البحري، فريق من املهند�سني وامل�صممني يف فرييتي غروب �سنرتو �ستيل .وي�ضم عددا من احللول الت�صميمية التي تهدف اىل زيادة امل�ساحة املتاحة اىل املالك و�ضيوفه.
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اعتمدت جمموعة جيت العاملية هذا اليخت
نظرا لو�سائل الراحة التي يوفرها ،واملالئمة للحياة
الع�صرية املتطورة.
زود اليخت مبحرك مزدوج � 16صماما M93 2000 1790kW MTUقادر على الو�صول اىل �سرعة ق�صوى تبلغ 27عقدة – ن�صف حمولة – و�سرعة ابحار تبلغ 24عقدة، وقد اعتمدت جمموعة جيت العاملية اليخت فرييتي كو�ستوم الين 97مع طوله البالغ 29.7مرتا و ت�صميمه الهجومي الذكي نظرا لو�سائل الراحة التي يوفرها ،واملالئمة للحياة الع�صرية املتطورة. جهزت املق�صورة الرئي�سية للمركب املوجودة يف القو�س االمامي على ال�سطح الرئي�سي بنوافذ كبرية على اجلانبني وغرفة جلو�س ،ما ي�سمح مب�شاهدة البحر اثناء اال�سرتخاء فيها ب�شكل مريح. اي�ضا� ،صمم ال�سطح ال�سفلي بطريقة ي�سمح له باحتواء اربعة مق�صورات مزدوجة .اكرث من ذلك ،يحتوي فرييتي كو�ستوم الين ،97على نوافذ وا�سعة مفتوحة مبتكرة بينما يحتوي الفاليربيدج على �سقف متحرك يوفر منطقة لال�ستحمام ال�شم�سي واخرى للجلو�س يف الظل .اما الغطاء اخل�شبي امل�صنوع من خ�شب ال�صاج يف اخللف فيمكن حتويله اىل من�صة لت�سهيل الو�صول اىل البحر. يف الداخل ،التجهيزات الداخلية كلها ع�صرية وتتميز با�ضاءتها وخ�شبها امل�شرق .اما الت�شطيبات فهي عبارة عن جمموعة وا�سعة من اخليارات املتاحة يختارها املالك ،جنبا اىل جنب مع فريق مهند�سي ال�سفينة. التعاون مع اف�ضل العالمات التجارية االيطاللية �ساهم يف
جتهيز املركب باف�ضل االثاث املوجود مثل من�ضدة الطعام املانعة لت�سرب املاء و الكرا�سي يف قمرة القيادة املن�سوجة يدويا من الياف خا�صة. ت�شمل التجهيزات على منت اليخت فرييتي كو�ستوم الين 97 تلفزيون بالزما 32بو�صة مت�صل بنظام راديومارين �سمعي – ب�صري ،من�صة متعددة الو�سائط تدعم جميع الو�سائل ال�سمعية والب�صرية .ويف احلجرة الرئي�سية وال�صالون ،هناك «اي بود» يوفر عرو�ضا تكنولوجية ترفيهية. كو�ستوم الين 97جمهز باحدث ا�صدار من �آلة نافيوب ،مبا يف ذلك انظمة التحكم املبتكرة التي ت�سمح بر�صد ا�ستهالك الوقود ،اخلدمات واالنذارات ب�سرعة وبب�ساطة من خالل اوامر تعطى على �شا�شة تعمل باللم�س .هذا احلل ي�سمح للطاقم بالتحكم باالنظمة املوجودة يف اليخت بطريقة فاعلة اكرث. مق�صورة القيادة ميكن الو�صول اىل مق�صورة القيادة الرحبة التي ت�ضم طاولة كبرية ومقعدا مزدوجا يت�سع لع�شرة ا�شخا�ص ،من خالل ال�صالون ،حيث يوجد هناك طاولة قهوة ومنطقة لتناول الطعام ميكن ان تت�سع حلدود ثمانية ا�شخا�ص .واىل االمام باجتاه القو�س جتد مطبخا كبريا ذات طابع ع�صري مزود بتجهيزات مهنية. الو�صول اىل كابينة الطاقم يتم من منت�صف ال�سفينة جتنبا الزعاج املالك و�ضيوفه ،كما ميكن الو�صول اىل املطبخ
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فــيــريــتـي كو�ستوم الين 97 الق نظرة على ملك البحار
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ميز هذا املركب عن باقي الطرازات االخرى اجلديدة ،وقد مت تخ�صي�ص م�ساحات فريدة من نوعها وجتهيزات رائعة للمالك .تتميز هذه ال�سل�سلة من الطرازات با�سقفها العالية يف احلجرات الثالث والديكور الذي يجمع ما بني منطق الت�صميم واالبتكار ،ويعود الف�ضل يف ذلك اىل خطة الت�صميم التي مت بحثها ب�شكل جاد والتي تتزاوج ب�شكل مثايل مع متطلبات نظام الدفع لهذه املركبة. مميزات ان تاثري التو�سع وال�شعور باحلرية ،متت جتربته واختباره بالفعل على منت املركب ،55والتي طالها املزيد من التطويرات يف الطراز .50باال�ضافة اىل االبعاد اجلديدة الرحبة للمنطقة اخللفية ،وت�ضم املركبة اي�ضا مق�صورة قيادة كبرية وم�صطبة خلفية رحبة توفر عالقة خا�صة جدا دون اية حواجز مع البحر يف الن�سخة الكال�سيكية لليخوت املفتوحة. �صممت امل�صطبة اخللفية خ�صي�صا لال�سرتخاء خالل النهار، وهي ت�ؤدي اىل قمرة القيادة التي زودت بنف�س التجهيزات املوجودة يف الطرازات النموذجية ملراكب ايتاما ومنها لوحة التحكم الكال�سيكية واالريكة التي ت�شبه حدوة احل�صان يف �صدارة الرتا�س .من املالحظ بان حجم مق�صورة القيادة يف مركب ايتاما 50هي ا�صغر بقليل باملقارنة مع اليخوت املك�شوفة االكرب حجما .ميكن ان تتحول االريكة املميزة جدا اىل مقعد مريح امامي للكابنت. الغطاء العلوي القما�شي مع النظام االلكرتو – هيدروليكي الكهربائي ي�سمح بتغطية مق�صورة القيادة ب�شكل كلي او فتحها خالل ب�ضعة دقائق ،ما ي�سمح بتعديل تلك امل�ساحة اخلارجية مبا يتوافق مع خمتلف الظروف املناخية ب�سرعة وب�سهولة. اما الدرج املتحرك القابل للتمدد نزوال من املركبة اىل اخللف ،فيمكن ا�ستخدامه كرافعة للقطر وانزال املركب ال�صغري (خم�ص�ص لالنتقال من املركب اىل ال�شاطىء) او اجليت �سكي. انيق يحافظ ايتاما 50على منط النماذج ال�سابقة ،حيث توفر املق�صورة الداخلية خيارا مثريا مبتكرا من املواد
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والتجهيزات. يتكون التخطيط الداخلي من ثالث حجرات كل واحدة منها ت�ضم حماما ومطبخا وحجرة لتناول الطعام .تتواجد حجرات ال�ضيوف يف االمام يف حني و�ضعت احلجرة اخلا�صة بكبار ال�شخ�صيات يف امل�ؤخرة. بالذهاب اىل الطوابق ال�سفلية جتد حجرة طعام �صغرية يف موقع عملي للغاية على اجلهة الي�سرى بينما يوجد املطبخ على اجلهة اليمنى .جهز املطبخ ،املف�صول كليا عن حجرة الطعام بحائط خ�شي وخزانة تلفزيون ،بجميع التجهيزات الالزمة ل�ضمان الراحة التامة للعاملني فيه ،ومن هذه التجهيزات ثالجة ،غاز و غ�سالة �صحون. باالنتقال من غرفة املعي�شة باجتاه القو�س االمامي ،ت�صل اىل احلجرة الرئي�سية وحجرة ال�ضيوف املزودة ب�سريرين مزدوجني .كالهما يحتوي على حمام خا�ص و د�ش منف�صل. توجد حجرة كبار ال�شخ�صيات يف املوقع املعتاد يف امل�ؤخرة وت�ضم �سلما مبا�شرا ي�ؤدي اىل مق�صورة القيادة .وبهذه الطريقة توفرت م�ساحات معي�شية اكرب عززت من عاملي اخل�صو�صية والراحة بقدر اكرب .وميكن ل�ضيوف املالك املكوث يف مناطق منعزلة ب�شكل اكرب حيث ميكنهم التوا�صل مع البحر دون اية عوائق وهو �شعور يرتبط ارتباطا وثيقا بيخوت ايتاما. جتهيزات مميزة ان التجهيزات املميزة التي مت اختيارها للداخل ت�ؤكد على االعتناء الكبري بالتفا�صيل واالجتاهات املعا�صرة التي ت�سهم يف جعل الطراز ايتاما 50رمزا للت�صميم احلديث .وي�ستحق الذكر ب�صفة خا�صة خ�شب البلوط االبي�ض اللون ،وهو اخل�شب الذي يعطي الطراز ايتاما 50طابعا بحيث ي�سهل التعرف عليه والوانا م�ستوحاة من جزر البحر االبي�ض املتو�سط .ا�ستخدم اخل�شب اي�ضا يف معظم االثاث ،مبا فيها االر�ضيات يف احلمامات واملطبخ والتجهيزات اجللدية ،مبا فيها را�س ال�سرير وحميطه الذي يتماهي متاما مع بع�ض االختيارات من ال�سجاد. جنح هذا اليخت يف توفري الرحابة والرفاهية على حد �سواء، ا�ضافة اىل روح القوة واملعي�شة بجميع تفا�صيلها اكرث من جميع الطرازات ال�سابقة التي مت اطالقها حتى الآن.
ي�شكل هذا املركب البالغ طوله 50قدما مزيجا فريدا ومثاليا للطراد النهاري واليخت املفتوح.
حتقق ال�شكل النهائي ملركب ايتاما اجلديد – 50قدما – من خالل الدمج الالمتناهي بني الدقة واالبداع .ولد “�صانع احلب” هذا حتت ا�شراف ماركو كا�سيللي ،م�صمم يخوت ايتاما ،بالتعاون مع ادفان�سد يوت تكنولوجي و �سنرتو ديل غروبو فرييتي .وكما يف جميع مراكب ايتاما اجلديدة ،فان الهدف العام من بنائه هو تطوير مفاهيم خا�صة ،مع احلفاظ يف الوقت نف�سه على االن�سجام الرائع الذي مييز كل مركب من عالمة ايتاما. والنتيجة كانت مركب ع�صري يبلغ طوله 50قدما ذات خ�صائ�ص ريا�ضية مميزة تزاوج ما بني النموذج – 40و،55 ويقدم دجما فريدا ومثاليا للطراد النهاري واليخت املفتوح. ميكنه ا�ست�ضافة � 12شخ�صا وبامكانه حتقيق �سرعة ت�صل اىل 34عقدة وذلك بف�ضل حمركات .twin MAN 800 mhp ي�ؤكد الت�صميم اخلارجي للمركب على التطورات التي طر�أت على جميع م�شاريع املراكب اجلديدة ،مبا فيها القو�س االمامي االعلى وامل�ؤخرة ال�سفلى التي تنحني ب�شكل �سل�س وديناميكي والتي تتماهى مع جميع اخلطوط اخلا�صة بالقو�س و�صوال اىل 63 AR AB IAN
ال�سهم االمامي. الت�صميم الأنيق ،اخلطوط الناعمة وامل�ساحات املتوازنة جتدها كلها يف ايتاما 50قدما مع مفاهيم تكنولوجية جديدة. ا�ستخدم يف ت�صميم هذا املركب اجلديد نظام ت�صفيح لتوزيع مكونات االلياف الزجاجية وبالتايل الوزن االمر الذي ي�ضمن ن�سبة اداء جيدة. توازن مثايل يتميز هذا املركب بقدرته على حتقيق التوازن املثايل ما بني االداء الريا�ضي يف البحر والراحة الالمتناهية .والجناز ذلك، متت اعادة ت�صميم مركب ايتاما الكال�سيكي وا�ضافة حلول ت�صميمية خا�صة ت�ضمن راحة مثالية خالل االبحار وحياة اكرث رفاهية على متنه. وقد اتبع هذا اال�سلوب اي�ضا يف ت�صميم الديكور الداخلي الذي اعيد ت�صميمه بالكامل مع حجرة لكبار ال�شخ�صيات مت و�ضعها يف امل�ؤخرة حيث كانت يف ايتاما الكال�سيكي االمر الذي
ايــتــامــا 50 �صانع احلب
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مو�ضوع القوارب
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وجه لوجه
اليخوت العربية :كم عدد املراكب التي قمت بت�صميمها ؟ نور ال�سيد :لقد �صممت القليل ،رمبا اربعة او خم�سة قمت بت�صميمها ب�شكل كامل قبل ان نقرر توحيد مناذجنا اال�سا�سية. وبالتعاون مع فريقي� ،صممنا طرازاتنا الثالثة اال�سا�سية: �سبارتان ،25دينو 31وتريتون ،35وتابعنا ت�صميم منتجاتنا اجلديدة :حبار 25و �سيال .35بالطبع فان عملي يف الت�صميم ي�شمل جميع طلبات الت�صميم ال�شخ�صية املختلفة التي تاتي مع طلب بناء اي مركب ،لذلك فاذا ما اردت االجابة على �س�ؤالك، فان مهاراتي يف الت�صميم �ستطاول كل مركب تنتجه �شركة املراكب ولو كان ذلك بن�سب خمتلفة. اليخوت العربية :كيف تر�سمني الهاملك عندما تريدين و�ضع ت�صور لت�صميم ما ؟ نور ال�سيد :احب ان افكر يف الت�صميم كفن مع غاية ومن املهم احلفاظ على جمالية املنتج النهائي ،اما الت�صميم فا�ستلهمه من الر�ؤية الفنية لهذا املنتج .لت�صميم مركب عليك ان تاخذ بعني االعتبار ال�صياد ،ع�شاق الريا�ضات املائية ،حمبو ال�سرعة، الباحثون عن الفخامة والعائلة التي تريد ق�ضاء يوم يف عر�ض البحر .ومن هناك تولد الفكرة. اليخوت العربية :من كان ملهمك يف ت�صميم املراكب؟ ال�سيدة نور :لقد كربت يف دول جمل�س التعاون اخلليجي حيث ت�شكل الهوايات البحرية جزء كبريا من منط حياة الكثريين يف هذه املنطقة ا�ضافة اىل والدي ،لذلك كان من الطبيعي ان اتاثر باجلو املحيط .يف البداية تلقيت عر�ضا لت�صميم مركب من قبل �صديق وهو م�ؤ�س�س �شركة املراكب (ال�سيد با�سل �شحيرب) اذ اننا تخرجنا من كلية الهند�سة يف اجلامعة االمريكية يف ال�شارقة وقد بد�أ بت�صميم اول مركب له.
نور ال�سيد ،مهند�سة معمارية ورئي�س ق�سم الت�صميم والإنتاج يف �شركة املراكب القائمة يف االمارات العربية املتحدة وتعترب من بني قلة من الن�ساء اللواتي تعنى مبا�شرة بت�صنيع �سفن البحار، التي عادة ما كانت تن�سب اىل الرجال تقليديا. وتقول عن عملها ”:تبد�أ رحلة بناء املركب من و�ضع الر�سم التخطيطي حتى انتهاء البناء وهي عملية مثرية جدا لالهتمام، خا�صة عندما ن�صل اىل املرحلة االخرية اي انتاج املركب .يف �شركة املراكب ،عادة ما اكون جزءا من تلك الرحلة حيث اعمل على م�ساعدة الزبون كي يدرك ماذا يريد ،واالف�ضل من ذلك هو اختبار املنتج بعد االنتهاء منه يف البحر!”. الآن�سة نور هي ال�سيدة االوىل التي تن�ضم اىل �شركة املراكب بعد تخرجها من كلية الهند�سة والت�صميم يف اجلامعة االمريكية يف ال�شارقة .وقد دفعها حبها اىل الهياكل واال�شكال والت�صميم اىل موا�صلة حت�صيلها العلمي يف جمال الت�صميم ال�صناعي يف اكادميية فلورن�س للت�صميم يف ايطاليا ،حيث عادت وان�ضمت اىل �شركة املراكب عام .2008 يف هذه املقابلة ملجلة اليخوت العربية� ،سردت نور ال�سيد اال�سباب الذي دفعت ال�شركة الختيارها كي تقدم بع�ض االفكار عن ال�صناعة البحرية.
بذلك؟ نور ال�سيد :يف العقود االخرية ،اخرتقت املراة العديد من ال�صناعات التي كانت يف ال�سابق حكرا على الرجال .لقد تغري الزمان واملراة باتت حتظى باحرتام كبري يف املكان الذي تعمل فيه بغ�ض النظر عن نوع احلقل هذا .اقول هذا ،النني واجهت بعد التحديات كوين امراة واعمل يف م�صنع يف هذا اجلزء من العامل ،لكن كل �شيء �سار على ما يرام وانا اجده عمال مثريا جدا ورائعا.
اليخوت العربية :لي�س من منطلق الت�صنيف ،لكن العمل يف �صناعة املراكب دائما ما ين�سب اىل الرجال .ملاذا االهتمام 67 AR AB IAN
اليخوت العربية :كيف تت�صورين م�ستقبل ت�صميم املراكب ؟ اىل اين يتجه ؟ ال�سيدة نور :انظر اىل ما ا�صبحنا عليه اليوم ،فقد انتقلنا من مرحلة بناء ال�سفن العائمة اىل ال�سفن ال�سياحية ال�ضخمة، ف�صناعة القوارب قطعت �شوطا كبريا منذ ان ظهرت للمرة االوىل يف احل�ضارات القدمية .على مر الع�صور ،ا�ستخدمت ال�سفن لنقل النا�س ومواد البناء او للتجارة او ك�سفن حربية واىل ما هنالك اما اليوم فقد تطورت املواد والتقنيات اخلا�صة ب�صناعة القوارب و�ست�ستمر يف ذلك .ومع االدوات املختلفة املتاحة االن وتطور التقنيات ،فان احلاجة اىل بناء املراكب وروح املناف�سة �ستدفعنا للقيام بعمل اف�ضل ،وهناك دائما امكانية لتطوير ت�صميم القوارب.
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عودة الثقة ح�سب ما يقول مدير العمليات يف غلف كرافت يقول اروين بامب�س ،مدير العمليات يف غلف كرافت، ب ًناء اليخوت يف االمارات العربية املتحدة»:اليوم دخل �سوق القوارب وافدون جدد يعلمون ان �شراء املركب قد يكون و�سيلة بديلة النفاق املال». بامب�س قال اي�ضا ملجلة اليخوت العربية ان ال�سنوات التي مرت خالل االزمة املالية العاملية وال�شك الذي واكب تلك املرحلة قد زال ،االمر الذي انتج م�شرتون قوارب جدد
مبنظور خمتلف». وا�ضاف بامب�س»:مرت �صناعة القوارب بفرتة انكما�ش امتدت على مدى ثالث او اربع �سنوات و النا�س بدورها كانت ترى اليخوت ومالكو اليخوت يعملون على تاجيل كل �شيء ويعملون بدال من ذلك على ترتيب رهوناتهم ،تعليم اوالدهم واحلفاظ على اعمالهم». وتابع بامب�س»:الآن زال ال�شك وبدات النا�س ترتاد �سوق القوارب ومبنظور خمتلف .ح�سنا لدي مال .ما زال لدي عمل .اوالدي بخري .منزيل بامان .كل �شي على مايرام ولكن هل ينبغي ان ابتاع مركب؟ اقنعوين .واعترب بامب�س ان غلف كرافت مل تبع هذا العدد من اليخوت الفاخرة على مدى ال�سنوات االربع املا�ضية.
و�صرح قائال »:جاءنا خالل ال�سنوات القليلة املا�ضية عدد كبري من امل�شرتين للقوارب مل يكن لديهم قارب من قبل ،فه�ؤالء لي�سوا كامل�شرتين التقليديني للقوارب الذين ميلكون الكثري من املال ويعرفون القوارب منذ زمن طويل. وا�ستطرد بالقول »:لي�س امرا غريبا .جاءنا م�شرتون جدد مل يكن لديهم قارب من قبل كما جاء اىل ال�سوق الكثري من الزبائن اكرث ن�ضجا ،اكرث ثقافة ،و يعلمون ان �شراء مركب قد يكون و�سيلة بديلة النفاق املال». وقال بامب�س ان اليخوت الكبرية التي تكلف حوايل 6ماليني دوالر حتظى بطلب كبري ا�ضافة اىل مراكب ال�صيد ال�صغرية والقوارب العائلية .وختم بالقول»:اليخوت الفاخرة جيدة جدا».
معر�ض دبي العاملي للقوارب ي�ساهم يف منو �صناعة املراكب املحلية منا قطاع �صناعة القوارب يف االمارات العربية املتحدة خالل ال�سنوات املا�ضية ب�سبب معر�ض دبي العاملي للقوارب الذي يقام كل عام. جاء هذا وفقا مل�صنع قوارب حملية قال ملجلة اليخوت العربية ان ال�سمعة العاملية التي حتظى بها دولة االمارات العربية املتحدة تعود اىل معر�ض دبي العاملي للقوارب الذي �ساهم يف ازدهار ال�صناعة البحرية املحلية. وتعليقا على ذلك قال عارف عمري ،مدير �شركة قوارب IMG التي تتخذ من دبي مقرا لها وامل�صنعة لقوارب الرحالت النهارية وال�صيد والتي تا�س�ست عام »:2008يتمتع معر�ض دبي العاملي للقوارب بارث ال ميكن جتاوزه وهو حتى الآن معر�ض القوارب املثايل ملنطقة ال�شرق االو�سط. وا�ضاف عمري� »:ساهم املعر�ض يف اعطاء �صناعة القوارب املحلية �سمعة عاملية وميكن التما�س ذلك بو�ضوح من خالل جمموعة كبرية من القوارب املحلية ال�صنع والتي ميكنها املناف�سة على ال�صعيد العاملي. �شهرة ال�شهرة هذا العام ازدادت حيث اعلن منظموا معر�ض دبي العاملي للقوارب انه وللمرة االوىل منذ 21عاما� ،سي�ضم املعر�ض جناح �صنع يف االمارات وهو جناح مكر�س للمنتجات املحلية ال�صنع الرفيعة امل�ستوى وللجيل املقبل من بناة القوارب. وقد �أعلنت كل من جلفار كرافت وليجا�سي لليخوت وقوارب املحيط عن م�شاركتها باجلناح .وقال مركز دبي التجاري العاملي ِّ منظم معر�ض دبي العاملي للقوارب �إنَّ الهدف من ا�ست�ضافة هذا اجلناح هو ت�سليط ال�ضوء على القدرات الت�صنيعية الإماراتية يف جمال املالحة الرتفيهية ،ال �س َّيما بعد حتقيق مبيعات القوارب بالدولة منو ًا بن�سبة 40باملئة خالل عام 2012مقارنة ب�أرقام مبيعات عام 2011وفق ًا لتقرير �أعدَّته ون�شرته امل�ؤ�س�سة املتخ�ص�صة يف قطاع املالحة البحرية «مايك ديريت اال�ست�شارية ِّ مارين» عن �أداء �سوق املالحة اخلليجية يف عام .2012
يقام جناح �صنع يف الإمارات برعاي ِة غرفة جتارة و�صناعة دبي حر�ص ًا منها على دعم ال�شركات الإماراتية ال�صغرية واملتو�سطة املتخ�ص�صة يف �صناعة القوارب وتعزيز زخم خطواتها نحو ِّ ً الأ�سواق العاملية لتحقِّقَ جناحا مياثل ما حققته خالل الأعوام املا�ضية مثيالتها من ال�شركات الإماراتية الريادية يف هذا امل�ضمار. حققت ال�شركات الإماراتية الريادية امل�صنعة لليخوت والقوارب جناح ًا وا�سع ًا مل يقت�صر على النطاق املحلي والإقليمي فح�سب، و�إمنا تعدى ذلك �إىل العاملية ،وت�أتي يف مقدمة تلك ال�شركات «جمموعة احلالمي» و«�إنتيغريتي لليخوت» و«قوارب الإمارات». وباملثل ،تعد «اخلليج ل�صناعة القوارب» ،التي احتفلت ال�سنة املا�ضية مبرور ثالثني عام ًا على ت�أ�سي�سها ،ا�سم ًا عاملي ًا مرموق ًا يف �صناعة اليخوت الفارهة والقوارب املُ�ص َّنعة من الألياف الزجاجية (فايربغال�س) ،وهي من بني نخبة من ال�شركات العاملية امل�صنعة لليخوت العمالقة .ومتلك «اخلليج ل�صناعة أهم الأ�سواق العاملية حيث القوارب» ح�صة �سوقية وا�سعة يف � ِّ حازت يخوت «ماج�ستي» وقوارب «�أوريك�س» و«�سيلفر كرافت» ثقة العمالء حول العامل ،وتبلغ الطاقة الإنتاجية لـ«اخلليج ل�صناعة القوارب» الإماراتية قرابة 500قارب ويخت �سنوي ًا. حذر يقول عمر”:يف الوقت احلايل ميلك ال�صانعون للقوارب املحلية
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�سوقا يف املنقطة كما ان امل�شرتين الآن باتوا اكرث حذرا مع اجلهة التي يتعاملون معها”. “العالقة تو�سعت الآن وباتت ت�سعى للح�صول على معلومات معمقة عن ال�شركة واملناحي التقنية للمركب”. وقال عمري ان ال�شركات املحلية امل�صنعة للقوارب بحاجة لتطوير قوارب اكرب الن ال�سوق حاليا يحتوي على قوارب ذات احجام اكرب ،و يف الوقت نف�سه حتاول رفع م�ستوى جمموعة املنتجات احلالية مع مميزات متقدمة. وا�ضاف� ”:سي�ساعد هذا التميز يف جتنيب منتجاتها من املناف�سة”. �شركة IMGللقوارب هي م�صنع م�ساحته 7442مرت مربع .وهو م�صنع حديث يف منطقة القوز يف دبي. وقد انتقلت ال�شركة برحالت �صيد ال�سمك والرحالت العائلية اىل م�ستويات جديدة مع اطالقها للقوار ب MIMG 330, I G360XF/XS, IMG400XF/XSو IMG40وهي دائما ما تتطلع لتعزيز خط انتاجها. واردف عمري قائال ”:تعك�س قوارب ال�صيد لدينا فخر االماراتيني بتقاليدهم البحرية”.ا�س�س ال�شركة كل من اليا�س و م�صطفى غاالداري .يحتفل معر�ض دبي العاملي للقوارب بعامه ال ـ 21هذا العام.
ال�شرق الأو�سط والتع ُّرف على املزيد من العمالء املحتملني. وا�ضاف ”:نتوقع ا�ستجابة قوية من امل�شرتين املحتملني يف املنطثة هذا العام”. ً وقال“ :ت�شتهر ترينتي يوت�س عامليا ك�إحدى �أهم ال�شركات النخبوية املُ�ص ِّنعة لليخوت الفارهة وفق املوا�صفات التي يطلبها العمالء ،مثلما ت�شتهر برباعة وهند�سة ت�صاميم يخوتها ،وهي ترتكز يف ذلك �إىل خربتها املت�أتية على مدى الأعوام يف م�ضمار �صناعة اليخوت الفارهة. اما مار�سيل �أونكينهاوت ،الرئي�س التنفيذي ل�شركة «�أو�شيينكو»، �إحدى ال�شركات العاملية املرموقة املُ�ص ِّنعة لليخوت الفخمة الكبرية ،والتي �أجنزت �أكرب اليخوت الفارهة بهولندا وتعكف على �إجناز املزيد من اليخوت التي ترتاوح �أطوالها بني 80مرت ًا و110 �أمتارفقال� ”:إن معر�ض دبي العاملي للقوارب يتيح لنا فر�صة �سنوية للرتويج لأحدث يخوتنا وااللتقاء بامل�شرتين املحتملني من بلدان املنطقة وحول العامل”. عار�ض ُتع ُّد «لور�سن يوت�س» �إحدى ال�شركات العاملية الريادية املُ�ص ِّنعة لليخوت الفارهة الكبرية ،ومن �أ�شهر اليخوت التي �أجنزتها يخت «�آل �سعيد» البالغ طوله 155مرت ًا وميلكه ال�سلطان قابو�س بن �سعيد� ،سلطان عُ مان. ويقول مايكل برميان ،مدير املبيعات لدى «لور�سن يوت�س»: “معر�ض دبي العاملي للقوارب �أحد �أكرث معار�ض القوارب واليخوت متيز ًا يف العامل ،ونحن حري�صون من خالله على عر�ض �أحدث يخوتنا والتعريف ب�أحدث التطورات يف �صناعة القوارب واليخوت. “�سي�سمح لنا احلدث بتلبية الطلب على يخوتنا الفاخرة �ضمن منطقة ال�شرق االو�سط”. �سيقام معر�ض دبي العاملي للقواررب يف نادي دبي الدويل للريا�ضات البحرية – املينا ال�سياحي من 5اىل 9مار�س 2012 و�سيفتح ابوابه اما التجار والعامة من ال�ساعة 9:30 – 3بع�ض الظهر يوميا .يتوقع ان يجذب احلدث هذا العام �أكرث من خم�سة �آالف من كبار ال�شخ�صيات ورجال الأعمال الأثرياء و�أ�صحاب الدخل املرتفع� ،ضمن ما يزيد عن 26,000زائر.
21st Dubai International Boat Show )5 - 9 March 2012 (Tuesday- Saturday 3:00 – 9:30 pm Top 5 Biggest Boats 1) Sapphire (Behnemar) – 50 m 2) Mojo 48 m 3) Majesty 135 (Gulf Craft) – 41m 4) Sanlorenzo (Sanlorenzo) – 40m 5) Sunseeker (Sunseeker) – 40m LAUNCHES: 10 World Launches and 19 Regional Premiers Countries New participating countries include Armenia, Belgium, Malaysia, Malta, Palau and Russian Federation Top 3 Participating Countries: (1) UAE (2) Italy (3) Turkey 69 AR AB IAN
ويف تعليقه على امل�شاركة الرتكية قال �ساباهاتن حافظ �أوغلو، م� ِّؤ�س�س «في�شام لليخوت» ورئي�س جمل�س �إدارتها“ :معر�ض دبي العاملي للقوارب هو بحقّ �أحد �أهم معار�ض اليخوت والقوارب التي ترت َّقب ال�شركات الرتكية دوراته املتعاقبة ال�ستقطابه امل�شرتين من بلدان اخلليج املتط َّلعني �إىل اقتناء �أحدث اليخوت والقوارب تتو�سع رقعة امل�شاركة الرتكية هذا العام يف العامل .ي�س ُّرنا �أن َّ ب�أكرث من ثمانية �أ�ضعاف مقارنة بال�سنة املا�ضية ،ويف هذا الإطار و�سعت «في�شام لليخوت» م�ساحة م�شاركتها هذا العام لقناعتنا َّ ب�أن الطلب على اليخوت الفارهة كتلك التي ت�ص ِّنعها �شركتنا يف ازدياد مطرد مبنطقة ال�شرق الأو�سط”. وازدادت م�ساحة امل�شاركة الأمريكية يف املعر�ض بن�سبة 110 باملائة ،والإيطالية بن�سبة 47باملائة ،عن العام املا�ضي .فيما �ست�شارك والية فلوريدا الأمريكية بجنا ٌح خا�ص ،يف م�ؤ�شر �آخر ال�صنع، على الطلب املتزايد على اليخوت والقوارب �أمريكية ُّ ومن املتوقع �أن تزداد املعرو�ضات امل�ص َّنعة يف الواليات املتحدة من يخوت وقوارب و ُملحقاتها بنحو 200باملائة مقارنة بالدورة ال�سابقة .وت�ست�أنف هيئة التنمية االقت�صادية الر�سمية لوالية فلوريدا ،املعروفة با�سم «�إنرتبرايز فلوريدا» ،م�شاركاتها يف املعر�ض هذا العام بعد تو ُّقف دام ثالثة �أعوام. ويف هذا ال�سياق ،قال ماين مين�سيا ،النائب الأول للرئي�س لتنمية التجارة الدولية لدى الهيئة متثل منطقة ال�شرق االو�سط اهمية كبرية لوالية فلوريدا وامل�صدرين فيها ويت�ضح هذا من م�شاركتنا ال�سنوية يف معر�ض دبي العاملي للقوارب. ويف هذا ال�سياق ،قال ماين مين�سيا ،النائب الأول للرئي�س لتنمية التجارة الدولية لدى الهيئة� ،إن والية فلوريدا ُتويل اهتمام ًا خا�ص ًا بتنمية العالقة االقت�صادية مع بلدان ال�شرق الأو�سط ،م�ؤ ّكد ًا
حر�ص �شركات الوالية على توثيق �صالتها التجارية مع بلدان املنطقة. و�أ�ضاف“ :ي�س ُّر هيئة التنمية االقت�صادية الر�سمية لوالية فلوريدا� ،أن ي�ستفيد هذا العدد الكبري من ال�شركات ،التي تتخذ من الوالية مقر ًا لها ،من برامج ال�صادرات التي تعتمدها الهيئة ،ونحن واثقون من �أن مثل هذه املبادرات �ست�سهم يف �إبرام �شراكات متميزة ومثمرة ملا فيه م�صلحة بلدان املنطقة ووالية فلوريدا على ال�سواء”. فر�ص بدوره �أ�شاد د .فرديناندو فيوريه ،املُف َّو�ض التجاري الإيطايل
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لدى دولة الإمارات العربية املتحدة ،بالفر�ص الهائلة التي ينطوي عليها قطاع املالحة البحرية الرتفيهية بالإمارات ،واملتاحة �أمام ال�شركات الإيطالية املُ�ص ِّنعة لليخوت الفارهة والقوارب احلديثة و ُملحقاتها. وحقق العار�ضون الإيطاليون جناح ًا وا�سع ًا طوال الدورات ال�سابقة من معر�ض دبي العاملي للقوارب ،وهذا ما يت�أكد من خالل �أعداد الزوار وم�شاركة �أهم ال�شركات على مدى االعوام القليلة املا�ضية”. من جانبه �أكد جيمي ريفريز ،نائب الرئي�س لدى �شركة «ترينتي يوت�س»� ،أهمية معر�ض دبي العاملي للقوارب كفر�صة �سنوية ُمثلى لتعزيز ح�صة ال�شركة يف �سوق القوارب واليخوت الفارهة مبنطقة
ممن تفوق �شهدت تلك البلدان زيادة الفتة يف �أعداد الأثرياء َّ ثروتهم املليون دوالر �أمريكي خالل الأعوام القليلة املا�ضية. أعدّته ون�شرته يف عام 2012امل�ؤ�س�سة اال�ست�شارية ووفق ًا لتقرير � َ املتخ�ص�صة يف ال�صناعة البحرية «مايك ديريت مارين» ف� َّإن ِّ ال�صالت التجارية واالجتماعية الوثيقة بني الهند وبلدان جمل�س التعاون و�أوروبا قد عززت الإقبال بني �أثرياء الهند على اقتناء اليخوت والقوارب الفارهة. وقالت تريك�سي لوه ،النائب الأول للرئي�س لدى «مركز دبي التجاري العاملي» ،اجلهة ِّ املنظمة لـ«معر�ض دبي العاملي للقوارب»: “لطاملا اقرتن ا�سم احلدث باليخوت الفاخرة ،وهو ميثل فر�صة مثالية لل�شركات امل�صنعة لليخوت الفاخرة لت�سويق احدث منتجاتها اىل حمبي ال�صناعة البحرية” -تريك�سي لوه ،النائب االول للرئي�س لدى مركز دبي التجاري العاملي ،اجلهة املنظمة ملعر�ض دبي العاملي للقوارب. “ان متعة ر�ؤية هذه اليخوت الفاخرة التي ت�ساوي ماليني الدوالرات عن قرب جتذب الهواة حمبي القوارب الرتفيهية �سواء اكانو من امل�شرتين املحتملني او زائرين للمرة االوىل”. وقد ارت�أينا هذا العام �إطالق جناح «جتربة اليخوت الفاخرة» ملواكبة الطلب املتزايد على هذه اليخوت ببلدان املنطقة”. من�صة ي�شارك يف املعر�ض �أكرث من � 563شركة وعالمة جتارية عاملية من 49دولة ،منها ما ي�شارك للمرة الأوىل مثل مالطا و�أرمينيا وماليزيا .وت�شهد الدورة احلادية والع�شرين للمعر�ض تو�سعة كل من تركيا والواليات املتحدة و�إيطاليا م�شاركتها ب�صورة كبرية. 71 AR AB IAN
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مو�ضوع الغالف
.....واحلديث بد�أ ال�شركات امل�صنعة لليخوت الفاخرة تعر�ض منتجاتها اىل االثرياء وكبار ال�شخ�صيات يف الن�سخة 21من معر�ض دبي العاملي للقوارب.
“لطاملا اقرتن ا�سم احلدث باليخوت الفاخرة ،وهو ميثل فر�صة مثالية لل�شركات امل�صنعة لليخوت الفاخرة لت�سويق احدث منتجاتها اىل حمبي ال�صناعة البحرية” -تريك�سي لوه ،النائب االول للرئي�س لدى مركز دبي التجاري العاملي ،اجلهة املنظمة ملعر�ض دبي العاملي للقوارب.
و�صل الالعبون يف جمال ال�صناعة البحرية يف العامل اىل دبي، بوابة ال�شرق االو�سط ،للم�شاركة يف الن�سخة 21من معر�ض دبي العاملي للقوارب ،واح�ضروا معهم احدث منتجاتهم التي تو�صلوا اليها ،واثقني ان منطقة اخلليج ،التي تعج باالفراد ذوي املالءة املالية العالية� ،ستوفر �صفقات مباليني الدوالرات. ووفق ًا لتقرير ن�شرته م�ؤخر ًا املجموعة اال�ست�شارية العاملية «بو�سطن كون�سلتنج جروب» ،ف� َّإن دولة الإمارات العربية املتحدة واململكة العربية ال�سعودية والكويت وقطر تعد من بني �أكرب 10 بلدان يف العامل يف عدد الأثرياء بالن�سبة لعدد ال�سكان. عالوة على ذلك 55 ،يف املائة من احدث 20يختا يف العامل ميلكها خليجيون ح�سب ما اكدث م�صادر ر�سمية. وال�شركات العاملية املُ�ص ِّنعة لليخوت الفارهة امل�شارِكة يف معر�ض دبي العاملي للقوارب هي�« :أميلز» و«بينيتي» و«�سي �آر �إن» و«فنكانتريي» و«هي�سن بوت�س» و«لور�سن يوت�س» و«موندو مارين» و«�أو�شينكو» و«باملر جون�سون» و«�سان لورينزو» و«ترينتي يوت�س». «موندو مارين» و «باملر جون�سون» ت�شاركان للمرة االوىل. كما يجتذب «معر�ض دبي العاملي للقوارب» الأثرياء من القارة الآ�سيوية ال �س َّيما من الهند وال�صني ،بالإ�ضافة �إىل تركيا� ،إذ
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نطاق مرافق الإبحار والريا�ضات املائية ،الأمر الذي �سنعتمد عليه يف م�شاركتنا الثانية التي نعتزم خو�ضها. وتابع قائال ”:ان�ضم �أكرث من � 120ألف زائر يف عام 2012 �إىل االحتفاالت التي �أقيمت داخل ميناء التوقف يف قرية �سباق فولفو للمحيطات يف �أبوظبي� .سن�سعى �إىل تعزيز هذه ال�سمعة الطيبة كميناء م�ضيف من خالل �إثراء جتربة التوقف بحيث تدور احلكايات عن �أبوظبي لفرتة طويلة حتى بعد �أن يغادرها �أ�سطول اليخوت املتناف�سة. وقد تركت �أبوظبي ب�صمتها الوا�ضحة على امل�شهد العاملي للريا�ضات املائية من خالل ا�ست�ضافتها لأبرز �سباقات الإبحار العاملية يف يناير ،2012ف�ض ًال عن م�ساهمة ال�سباق يف االرتقاء بقطاع الريا�ضات املائية يف �أبوظبي �إىل م�ستوى تخطى التوقعات مع تو�سيع وتطوير مراكز الإبحار ،و�شركات ت�أجري اليخوت ،ومن�ش�آت املرا�سي البحرية خالل الأ�شهر 12املا�ضية. وتدرك الهيئة �أهمية الدور الذي تلعبه عودة �سباق فولفو للمحيطات وبرنامج تطوير الكوادر الإماراتية -الذي �شهد ان�ضمام عادل خالد �إىل “فريق �أبوظبي للمحيطات” ك�أول عربي ي�شارك يف مناف�سة الإبحار املرموقة هذه حول العامل -يف تر�سيخ مكانة �أبوظبي كواحدة من �أرقى وجهات الريا�ضات املائية يف العامل. واردف معايل ال�شيخ �سلطان بن طحنون �آل نهيان قائال”: �ستلعب م�شاركتنا الثانية دور ًا مهم ًا يف تعزيز �شعبية ريا�ضة الإبحار يف الإمارة وتوفري من�صة عاملية �أخرى للتعريف برتاثنا البحري املوغل يف القدم. و�سرتكز االهتمام جمدد ًا خالل مرحلة توقف ال�سباق يف �أبوظبي عام 2014حول قرية �سباق فولفو للمحيطات التي بنيت خ�صي�ص ًا للحدث بحجـم يعادل م�ساحة ثمانية مالعب لكرة قدم ،وذلك يف منطقة كا�سر الأمواج على كورني�ش �أبوظبي املذهل. وح�صد فريق �أبوظبي للمحيطات جناحات مهمة ك�أول فريق �إبحار عربي ي�شارك يف “�سباق فولفو للمحيطات” مع حتقيقه الفوز يف “�سباق فا�ست نت” باململكة املتحدة،
وثالثة انت�صارات يف �سباقات املوانئ امل�ضيفة– جرى �أحدها �أمام الآالف من امل�شجعني يف �أبوظبي ،ف�ض ًال عن فوز الفريق امل�ستحق يف اجلولة ال�سابعة عرب الأطل�سي بني مدينتي ميامي يف الواليات املتحدة الأمريكية ول�شبونة يف الربتغال. من جانبه ،قال نوت فرو�ستاد ،الرئي�س التنفيذي لـ �سباق فولفو للمحيطات� :أتاحت �أبوظبي خالل الدورة املا�ضية من ال�سباق جتربة ا�ستثنائية كميناء للتوقف حظيت باهتمام عاملي وا�سع، و�ست�سهم عودتها �إىل املناف�سة ،جمدد ًا يف تعزيز �إرث ال�سباق يف املدينة والدولة، وتابع”:لدي كامل الثقة باملكانة املهمة التي �سيتبو�ؤها فريق �أبوظبي للمحيطات بني املتناف�سني على جوائز هذه الدورة من ال�سباق ،حيث �سي�شكل ذلك بداية ف�صل �آخر للإبحار يف
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الإمارات”. �سرتحب �أبوظبي ب�أ�سطول اليخوت امل�شاركة يف �سباق فولفو للمحيطات �ضمن جولته الثانية التي تنطلق من ميناء ري�سيف �شمال �شرق الربازيل بعد �أن تغادر من ميناء بدء ال�سباق يف �أليكانتي الإ�سبانية ،ومن املتوقع �أن ت�ستغرق اجلولة الثانية �شهر ًا من الإبحار. ويعد فريق �أبوظبي للمحيطات ثالث الفرق امل�شاركة يف الدورة الـ 12من �سباق فولفو للمحيطات بعد فريق “�إ�س �سي �إيه �أول وومني” ،وفريق �آخر يدعمه ميناء ري�سيف. و�سيتم الك�شف �أواخر �شهر فرباير عن امل�سار النهائي لل�سباق، مبا يف ذلك م�سافات ال�سباق والتواريخ املتوقعة.
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21st DUBAI INTERNATIONAL BOAT SHOW SPECIAL EDITION STORIES INSIDE: • Super yacht builders pitch their products to high net worth people • Erwin Bamps, Gulf Craft COO, says the market has matured • Nour Al Sayyed, boat maker, explains why she loves the job • Dubai Marina Yacht Club enjoying high demand
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2013 Sailing Arabia – The Tour Dubai team dominates and wins third edition of the 15-day event, the Arabian Gulf’s only long distance offshore race.
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