Abu Dhabi Lead
The sale of 85m Alysia – following on from a lead established when the lavish vessel appeared at the second Abu Dhabi Yacht Show (ADYS) held earlier this year – has recently been completed by Global Superyacht Brokers Edmiston & Company, along with joint central agents Burgess and Peter Insull’s Yacht Marketing. The yacht, which will be renamed Moonlight II, will remain on the charter market with Edmiston.
All three central agencies responsible for the sale participated in ADYS 2010. Jamie Edmiston commented: “Alysia is a magnificent vessel and was one of the most important yachts on to the market in the past two years. Her presence at the Abu Dhabi Yacht Show played an important part in her sale.” Jonathan Beckett, CEO, Burgess, said Abu Dhabi’s superyacht infrastructure is now attracting an influential audience. “We get access to a coveted client base. Deals such as this only confirm that the emirate is definitely on the radar of key players within the industry.” Peter Insull, CEO of Peter Insull’s Yacht Marketing, agreed: “Abu Dhabi’s growing investment in infrastructure for superyacht owners and charterers can only see this region’s significance increase within the industry. And as a platform for bringing together companies and clients interested in this category of vessels, the Abu Dhabi Yacht Show has no parallel in this part of the world.”
The 2nd Abu Dhabi Yacht Show was held February 25-27, 2010 at Yas Marina Abu Dhabi. With Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority as the show’s headline sponsor, the three-day event featured a line-up of 30 of the world’s most impressive superyachts and some 140 exhibitors. The 2011 edition of ADYS will take place 17-19 March.