Italian shipyard VSY are in search of investors and “actively seeks to create strategic alliances”, according to SuperYacht Times.
This news followed a message about the voluntary resignation of the Director of VSY Christina Longarini (Cristina Longarini). Recall that the post she officially left at the beginning of February.
Investors VSY necessary as air, to look to the future and work on new projects.
Other news related to the shipbuilders from Viareggio, it should be noted the output of the final stage in the construction of a 64-metre superyacht designed by Espen Oyno
(Espen Oeino). It is expected to be delivered to the owner in the next few months.
For the naval architecture answered directly VSY with assistance from the office of Laurent Giles Naval Architects. Boat gross tonnage 1 100 GRT will be able to develop maximum speed of 17 knots thanks to two Caterpillar 3516B engines with a capacity of 2 682 HP each.
Among the distinctive features of a gym on the upper deck and a diving centre.
A matter of pride for VSY is a 65-meter Waterecho. This is a new project superyachts for those concerned about environmental issues and fuel economy.
Will be developed a special version of Waterecho running on hydrogen fuel cells.
In order to achieve a breakthrough in this direction, and VSY signed a partnership agreement with Siemens and Lloyd’s Register of Shipping.
For their endeavors to use of hydrogen as fuel VSY even managed to get in December the award from Lloyd’s Register Italia “the Best Italian client 2018”.
