Ancona, 19 September 2009 - CRN shipyard in the Marche Region launches a new yacht, "Clarena 2", hull number 124, the protagonist which will be baptised today at 6 pm at the CRN shipyard in Ancona. The ceremony is open to all citizens so as to emphasize the bond between the shipyard and Ancona.
72 metres long and with its distinctive grey displacement hull, "Clarena 2" is so far the largest leisure yacht built by CRN and the longest ever built in Italy. The intense and exciting launching ceremony, held by Lamberto Tacoli, Chairman of CRN, and Norberto Ferretti, Chairman of the Ferretti Group S.p.A, will host many guests from the Italian enterprise Salvatore Basile, CEO of the Ferretti Group. The guest of honour will be the singer Lola Ponce from Argentina.
The ceremony will begin with an informal meeting with Lamberto Tacoli, Chairman of CRN, Gennaro Candida, CEO of CRN, Salvatore Basile, CEO of the Ferretti Group, Mauro Frattesi, COO of the Ferretti Group, and the employees and the suppliers of CRN who have contributed to the realization of the yacht: the launching is the result of a team effort and is a significant moment for CRN and the entire Ferretti Group.
The ceremony will start off with the music of the Band of Fano and the greetings by Lamberto Tacoli who will mention that "Clarena 2" is the result of the shipyard's innovative spirit characterized by its creativity and high technology. This is our strength: the ability to interpret and satisfy the needs of a demanding client who wants to implement an important project with us." Norberto Ferretti, Chairman of the Ferretti Group S.p.A., adds: "I am happy and proud to celebrate the launching of "Clarena 2" because it is the largest vessel which CRN has realized so far. Therefore, it is the result of the shipyard's bravery and reveals its excellence in ship designing".
The ship will then be blessed to the notes sang by Tenor Giuseppe Ranzani, who will also accompany the guests during the cocktail party. The evening continues with a gala dinner set against the pop music of Ben Dj and the electric violinist Filippo Rollando. The evening will conclude with Lola Ponce who will sing songs from her popular repertoire, enlivening the ceremony with Latin rhythm.
"Clarena 2" is a completely new "custom" project born through the collaboration of the technical staff of CRN and Nuvolari & Lenard Firm. The project, developed through the careful analysis of the owner's desires, has made it possible to build a ship with a sophisticated and innovative design, such as the slender shape of its hull and its large beach at sea level, a new area set up as a 100 m² large "beach club".
"Clarena 2", which is a real tribute to family life on board, was designed to allow one to share various moments of day. It is characterized by large relaxation areas, designed such that guests can enjoy being close to the sea as well as enjoy the elegant halls, the spacious sundeck and the dining room which accommodates up to 20 guests, enhanced by exceptional lighting coming through its large windows.
Among the 28 staff members, fully dedicated to the ship owner, is a high quality chef, the absolute master of a 50 m² galley, who will create the most sophisticated gastronomic experiences.
"Clarena 2" is definitely a striking example of ‘Made in Italy' style and sophistication within the range of mega yachts of this size.
CRN and the Ferretti Group
CRN is a brand of the Ferretti Group, a leader in designing, constructing and selling motor yachts, with a unique portfolio of nine prestigious brands among the most exclusive of the nautical world: Ferretti Yachts, Pershing, Itama, Bertram, Riva, Apreamare, Mochi Craft, CRN, Custom Line.
The Ferretti Group, founded by Norberto Ferretti in 1968, is a pioneer in the nautical industry, thanks to constant product innovation, process and continuous research in technology. The boats are designed by a team of about 90 people, including designers and specialised engineers (Advanced Yacht Technology), produced in 25 of the Group's factories. Over 3,000 employees of the Group, led by the Chairman Norberto Ferretti and the CEO Salvatore Basile, share the same continuous strive towards quality, technological excellence, top performance, exclusivity and innovative design, maximizing comfort and eye for detail.
It was a common, daily commitment that led the Ferretti Group to the heights of the nautical world. The Group operates in Asia through a representative and promoting office in Shanghai and the Americas. An exclusive network of about 85 highly selected dealers provide the Group with a presence of over 80 countries and its clientele is offered the highest level of assistance in marinas all over the world.
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