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Saturday 11 February 2012

Seafaring Splendour

 

Greenline Yacht Interiors, a main subsidiary of the Dubai-based Greenline Group has positioned itself as a key regional and international player in the field of ultra luxurious super-yacht interiors. Supported by a team of over 500 skilled craftsman and artisans, a high tech engineering body, as well as a dedicated management team, Greenline Yacht Interiors (GLYI) transforms the most creative yacht design perspectives into a luxurious reality.

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Greenline Yacht Interiors Dubai UAE

Heritage & Growth

It is by no means an understatement that from its inception 10 years ago, Greenline Yacht Interiors has achieved an enviable track record of success which has earned the company the distinct privilege of becoming one of the most sought after names in the super-yacht interior outfitting arena. Considering that Greenline Yacht Interiors has earned such a unique reputation, it comes as no surprise that the Dubai-based firm has been awarded the interior execution of the largest privately owned yacht in the world, which is a staggering 150+ meter vessel with interior design by Terence Disdale that is currently under construction in Germany.

 

Headquartered in Dubai, with an office in London and a factory in Hamburg, Greenline Yacht Interiors prides itself on being the first Middle Eastern company to collaborate with reputed German shipyards. Adding to the success is the collaboration with world renowned designers including Terence Disdale, Donald Starkey, Francois Zuretti, and Philippe Starck.

 

One of the company's key team players is Business Development Manager Lea Badro, who is also the daughter of Greenline Group Founder, Samir Badro. "The superb quality and workmanship that Greenline Yacht Interiors is renowned for validated its undeniable presence amongst European counterparts, who are considered the leaders in super-yacht outfitting," says Lea.

 

Vice President Colin Addley says “Outfitting super yachts is like climbing a steep hill. You start at a slow, sure pace, and build momentum until you reach the summit - the reward of which far surpasses the hard work and the effort of the journey. Greenline Yacht Interiors has reached the 'summit' on several projects to date, and the end results have been exhilarating and rewarding to all involved.

 

At Greenline, we continually surprise ourselves and our clients by exceeding our own goals and targets. This is exemplified in the fact that today; Greenline Yacht Interiors has established a firm reputation in the super yacht community, as the largest international super yacht outfitter in the world.”

 

Greenline Yacht Interiors has recently opened a 29,000 square meter (300,000 sq. ft.) state-of-the-art facility in Jebel Ali Free Zone to accomodate newer super yachts, which are getting bigger and bigger. Clients who visit the facility have the opportunity to get a first hand viewing of their creative design vision, via real sized versions of the vessel’s interiors, which gives Greenline Yacht Interiors another competitive advantage.

 

This impressive facility is the largest yacht interior outfitting factory in the world created in order to cater to the booming super-yacht industry. Actually giving prospective clients the ‘ walk through experience, where the true-to-life spaces are on display to lend a genuine sense of the interiors on a one-to-one scale prior to the final installation on the vessel.

Outfitting A "Super Yacht"

 

Business Development Manager, Lea Badro,                                         VP, Colin Addley, Greenline Yacht Interiors

Greenline Yacht Interiors

 

A meticulous process, the complete execution of a super-yacht interior ranges between 12-15 months and begins with the development and engineering of highly detailed drawings, then the manufacturing phase, and finally the actual installation onto the vessel. Naturally, quality control is a primary component and essential building block that Greenline Yacht Interiors undertakes at each of the processes. In addition to standard quality control, there are additional industry standards such as marine classifications that must be adhered to. Furthermore, Greenline Yacht Interiors is equipped to handle the complete execution of interiors through the use of their in-house joinery factory, upholstery department, and metal factory. "The biggest advantage of having in-house facilities is that you are not dependent on delivery terms and delivery dates of outside contractors", explains Lea. Greenline Yacht Interiors works closely with the interior designer, the shipyard, and the client throughout the entire process to ensure the ontime delivery of high-quality interiors.

 

Representing a sterling example of entrepreneurial initiative, Greenline Yacht Interiors is a company that has been given the opportunity to flourish in Dubai, weaving its own accomplishments into the wider fabric of the emirates diversified socio-economic success. It is the quality of GLYI's work coupled with the positive international image of Dubai's unprecedented growth and the relentless vision of its role-model leadership that has made Greenline Yacht Interiors one of the most sought after interior-outfitting companies in the niche market of super-yacht owners worldwide. Considering the booming yachting sector in Dubai and the region, Greenline Yacht Interiors is looking forward to cresting the waves of success for many years to come.