A new recognition in Amsterdam for the flagship of the Ancona shipyard

CRN, part of the Ferretti Group and specialising in the construction of fully-customized megayachts, made of steel and aluminium, from 40 to 90 metres, with its flagship, M/Y Chopi Chopi 80 mt, has been honored with the prestigious award “Judges Commendation” dedicated to the largest displacement motoryacht of 2,000 GT and above at “The World Superyachts Awards”, organized by the editorial group Boat International Media.

Against the splendid backdrop of the National Maritime Museum in Amsterdam, after a two-day event dedicated to the Superyachts Industry and its Excellence, M/Y Chopi Chopi was awarded a prize. The award was received by Lamberto Tacoli, Chairman and CEO of CRN together with the Team of CRN and the architectural firms Zuccon International Project, which created the exterior profile and interior layout and Laura Sessa, who was responsible for the stylistic concepts and interior design, in front of an international audience of Owners and representatives of the most prestigious shipyards in the world.

After having won the “Interior Design Award” for megayachts over 60 metres at the “Showboats Design Awards”, M/Y Chopi Chopi  has also won the special prize which the jury of “The World Superyachts Awards” reserves for the megayacht which has stood out from the rest on the world yachting scene in 2013 for characteristics, innovations, design and onboard technology, distinguishing features that allowed this vessel, totally Made in Italy, to captivate the Owner's family and to win the coveted prize.

Lamberto Tacoli, Chairman and CEO of CRN, comments: “This new, unexpected and prestigious award for Chopi Chopi, our flagship, is the reward for the work undertaken by all the CRN shipyard, in close collaboration with the Owner and the architects Laura Sessa, Giovanni and Paola Zuccon, not forgetting our shareholder Weichai Group and our friend Alain Maaraui of SeaPros; my personal thank you goes to all of them, once again. Chopi Chopi, in addition to perfectly representing the commitment and the passion that have characterized the shipyard of Ancona for 50 years, brings prestige to our Italian Nautical Scene and will be a great stimulus for continuing our fascinating and demanding work”.

CRN 129 80 m CHOPI CHOPI

Hull number 129 built by the shipyard, at a staggering 80 metres, is the largest megayacht ever built by CRN and one of the biggest ever produced in Italy. Chopi Chopi is a grand showcase of Italian quality, having been fully constructed in Ancona and designed by two Italian architectural firms: Studio Zuccon International Project, which created the exterior profile and interior layout together with CRN Engineering, and architect Laura Sessa, who was responsible for the stylistic concepts and interior design. Chopi Chopi is a steel and aluminium displacement hull megayacht with 6 decks that can host up to 12 guests in six suites, 30 crew members and nine staff.

Conceived as a family house, Chopi Chopi represents a synthesis and, at the same time, an evolution with the characteristic features, the soul and the innovations of a vessel branded CRN, which stands out for its spectacular volumes, the airiness of its spaces, its slender structures and its soft lines, the attention given to detail and well-being onboard, the play of lights and, above all, the more direct contact with the sea.
As with every vessel produced by the shipyard, the new flagship fully embodies CRN’s strengths: the balconies and open terraces in the VIP cabins on the main deck, the beach club on the lower deck with the stern hatch that turns into a 100sq metre beach overlooking the water and the wide windows, which allow light to flood into the interiors, thus granting constant eye-contact with the sea. Moreover, the Chopi Chopi megayacht features some particular innovative solutions, such as the avant-garde pilot house – sporting the characteristic round shape – and an exclusive space for the Owner, with a deck entirely devoted to him, located between the upper and sun deck, where he can enjoy cruising in maximum privacy and which can also be reached thanks to a helipad located at the stern.

CRN and the Ferretti Group

CRN is a brand of the Ferretti Group, a world leader in the design, construction and marketing of luxury motor yachts, has an unparalleled portfolio of eight exclusive and prestigious brands, each with its own distinctive and unique features including Ferretti, Pershing, Itama, Bertram, Riva, Mochi Craft and CRN. Established in 1968 by Norberto Ferretti and led by Chairman Tan Xuguang and by the Chief Executive Officer Ferruccio Rossi, the Group operates a series of state‐of‐the‐art production centers in Italy and in the United States, which integrate industrial production efficiencies with unsurpassed attention to detail, typical of the artisan tradition of Italian craftsmanship. The Group is also present in the USA through its subsidiary Ferretti Group America, which manages a network of Service Points specialising in the distribution and sale of Group brands throughout the North‐American market, and in Asia through Ferretti Group Asia Pacific Ltd., based in Hong Kong, as well as an office of representation and promotion in Shanghai. Moreover, a specialized network of approximately 60 selected dealers grants the Ferretti Group’s presence in over 80 countries, thereby ensuring Clients receive the very best customer service and support in marinas throughout the world. The Group has always been at the top of the yachting industry, due to constant product and process innovation and continuous research in innovative technology solutions. The Group’s comprehensive portfolio of yachts include flybridges, runabouts, open yachts, coupe yachts, lobster boats, fisherman yachts, maxi yachts and mega‐yachts that are designed by highly specialized engineers and designers at the AYT&D - Advanced Yacht Technology & Development research and design center, who continuously develop and combine aesthetic, functional and innovative design solutions. The team is constantly developing its internal expertise while working together with internationally renowned yacht designers and naval architects. As a result, Ferretti Group’s motor yachts have always been characterized by high quality, best ‐ in ‐ class safety features, outstanding performance at sea; together with exclusive designs and timeless elegance, which are unparalleled in the boating sector worldwide.

Last Updated ( Monday, 05 May 2014 )