Burgess Asia sells 49m Lohengrin Following Award-Winning Year
Lohengrin sale and second Christofle Yacht Style Award reflects strength of Burgess’s growing team in Asia, now comprising 16 staff in five offices
Burgessās growing Asia team has announced the sale of the 49.1m Lohengrin, a 49.1m (161ft) three-deck superyacht launched in 2007 by US shipyard Trinity Yachts to its own exterior design.
Her interior, handcrafted in walnut and marble, showcases the skill of US designer Scott Carpenter.
āThe sale was concluded by the Burgess team in Asia at 12:28, an auspicious time for our Chinese client,ā said lead broker Mark Woodmansey. āWe are especially pleased at this latest validation of our global knowledge and local expertise in the Asian market, which means we can find international buyers for Asian sellers better than anyone else.
āOur team in Asia can tap into Burgessās unrivalled worldwide network of brokers and clients and conduct business locally in Mandarin, Cantonese, Japanese or English, depending on the clientās wishes. Itās one of the reasons we have won Best Asia-Based Brokerage Company (International) at the Christofle Yacht Style Awards for two years running.ā
Jean-Marc Poullet, Burgessās Chairman Asia, says the companyās repeated recognition at the Christofle Yacht Style Awards reflects its gradual build-up of a strong team dedicated toĀ looking after the interests ofĀ Asian and Asia-basedĀ customers.
Burgessās Asia team represents a wealth of global superyacht experience and local knowledge, andĀ nowĀ includesĀ 16 staff spread between its Hong Kong, Singapore, Shanghai,Ā Tokyo and Monaco offices, leading to significant business growth last year.
āWe were pleased with our 2018 progress, which underlined the effectiveness of our global/local team approach,Ā providing our clients with the best expertise available globally but delivered locally in the language of the client’s preference,ā said Poullet, who collected the Christofle Mood trophy in Phuket with Hwee Tiah, Business Development Manager for Asia.
āOur clients seeĀ our commitment toĀ provide themĀ with professional, objectiveĀ advice that is in their best interest,Ā andĀ trust us to helpĀ them make the most ofĀ their yachting life. It is all aboutĀ dedication to ourĀ clientsĀ and global teamwork.ā
The awardĀ recognised an excellentĀ yearĀ in Asia for Burgess, which featured severalĀ landmark transactions and mandates.
On the brokerage side, BurgessĀ acted for the buyer inĀ four yacht transactions, of whichĀ threeĀ wereĀ overĀ 50m, includingĀ the 68m Lady E,Ā one ofĀ the top 10 global brokerage transactions last year.Ā The companyās Asian CentralĀ SalesĀ Agency fleet now comprisesĀ 11 yachts, ranging from 33m to the 92m Equanimity.
In charter,Ā BurgessĀ enjoyed its most successful year to date, with chartersĀ booked for Asian clients on various yachts globally includingĀ the 74m CRN Cloud 9,Ā which isĀ also offered for sale through Burgess.
The companyās CharterĀ Central Agency (CA) fleet available in Asia this winter seasonĀ comprises five yachtsĀ including theĀ 73m Titania.
Within its yacht managementĀ division, BurgessĀ is nowĀ contracted to provide operational and crew management services toĀ eight Asia-owned yachts ranging from 44m toĀ theĀ 88m China-built Illusion Plus.
Its TechnicalĀ ServicesĀ division,Ā whichĀ hasĀ advised several Asian clients on new-buildĀ projects over the years, was contracted to oversee the build and launch of aĀ 55m Amels for a client in Asia.