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engineering − are entrusted to the engineers in the Technical Of- Each one-off yacht is created at the
fice, while the Project Architects create and develop the interiors. CRN shipyard in Ancona, one of
Like a conductor guiding an orchestra, the Project Manager is cru-
cial to the development of the project, ensuring communication Europe’s largest, most cutting-edge

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between all parties in the shipyard in order to provide superior shipyards, covering over 80,000 m .
flexibility and quality within the timeframe, while liaising with
the owner, his surveyor, and his representative. The combined
contribution of these consummate professionals, who are part of
the CRN yacht project management team, is what makes the crea- cess that can take several months before it is finished to perfec-
tion of a bespoke megayacht possible. tion, the carpentry team gets to work dividing up and building
The needs of the owner in terms of both distance covered and in- the on-board spaces.
door and outdoor spaces, whether private, social, or for guests, The various stages of production are executed in parallel and stag-
will establish the volumes of each interior space, so that the owner gered over the various areas of the hull, all in perfect symbiosis.
is given full creative expression. From styles and materials to col- These stages are also closely followed by the owner, whose on-
ours, fabrics and finishes − everything can be customised. During going visits to the shipyard and on board ensure his contribution
this stage, the input of the owner’s wife is crucial. Often well-in- throughout the process.
formed and up-to-date on design trends, she will be instrumental The final steps before the yacht is delivered are the launch and the
in choosing the mood of the interiors. testing and inspection phase.
In order to connect the owner more closely with the yacht’s essence, In the months following the launch, the yacht undergoes a series
the finest details are explored through shop drawings, 1:10 scale of stringent tests, which allow the shipyard and external experts to
drawings showing the elevations and sections of each space, and certify that every single detail and system meets the outstanding
through the creation of full-scale mock-ups of individual portions. level of excellence which has always been CRN’s hallmark.
Once the hull is built, arriving at the shipyard in pre-assembled During these final stages, the pleasure yacht is also fitted out with
blocks, the yacht’s distinctive lines begin to take shape. its free-standing furniture, the finishing touch of warmth to estab-
This is when the skilled labour begins, with the structural work, lish the personality of each space.
fitting-out, and installation of onboard systems. From simple owner to true creator: the journey, which started with
While the outer hull is primed and painted in a meticulous pro- an idea and a blank page, is now complete.

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