Lisa Peck at YCO sends news that the group has recently contracted a project with a leading European shipyard on behalf of a long-term client. The project will involve the full custom build of a motor yacht in excess of 80m and will be undertaken in conjunction with a world renowned, UK based superyacht design house. The yacht is due to be delivered in 2014.
Commenting on the transaction, YCO Chief Executive Charlie Birkett said: “We are delighted to have been chosen to undertake the contracting and project management of a yacht of this calibre. YCO is now involved with every major European shipyard and this latest project is further validation of YCO as a leader in the brokerage and management of the world’s most significant superyachts.”