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[ BESPOKE / LIFTS ]
Bertazzoni Lift Marine and ICM Lift Marine have collaborated for over twenty-five years in the development of custom elevator systems for for some of the world’s most important yachts. These entirely bespoke solutions are modelled on the requirements of yards and owners
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On the Top Floors
Against a backdrop of new ownership, radical refits and made-to-measure technology, ICM and Bertazzoni are privileged observers of developments in the superyacht market, taking elevators to new design frontiers by Paola Bertelli - ph. courtesy by Icm and Bertazzoni Lift Marine
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ometimes, in the superyacht world it’s the details that reflect
will feed demand for luxury goods and services, including yachts. The
the most radical changes. One of these is the elevator – it
study identifies another key element – the people controlling these huge
may seem to be just a technical element, but in fact it reflects
sums are relatively younger. This generation brings different tastes,
tastes, expectations and trends in a market that is constantly evolving.
greater environmental awareness and a more sophisticated integration
Observing the trajectory of the elevator industry gives a close-up view of
of technology and design. Bertazzoni Lift Marine and ICM Lift Marine
how owners are changing, what direction yards are moving in, how on-
see the results of this transformation every day.
board life is being transformed and how the sector as a whole is moving.
The two companies – Bertazzoni Lift Marine specialises in installation
Despite the uncertainties of the international economic scenario, the
and assistance, ICM Lift Marine handles design and production – began
market continues to present positive signals. According to Fraser Yacht’s
collaborating over 25 years ago in the development of custom elevator
The Global Superyacht Market 2026 report, around the world there
systems for some of the world’s most important yachts. These entirely
are more than 500,000 ultra high net worth individuals. By 2030 that
bespoke solutions are modelled on the requirements of yards and
number will have increased by around 30%. Not all of these will buy
owners. This year they will deliver around 20 units to illustrious yards like
a yacht, of course, but they form a potential base of individuals who
Azimut | Benetti, Sanlorenzo, Baglietto, Tankoa, Rossinavi and Codecasa, 149
[ BESPOKE ] Left, two interpretations of the same installation: above, the original pop-up elevator, and below, the solution created during the refit in response to the new owner’s requirements. Vertec, a company created by ICM and Bertazzoni, now provides support for around 250 installations around the world. It guarantees owners assistance wherever their yacht may be, whether in Europe, the USA, Singapore, Japan, Turkey or New Zealand
and the order book ensures constant activity for four more years at least. The most interesting figures, though, concern refits. The first installations by ICM and Bertazzoni, starting with the elevator on the Benetti Galaxy in 2003, are now over twenty years old and are entering a new phase in their existence, involving technological updates, component replacement and thorough aesthetic revamps. In some cases, this means a radical intervention, with lifts dismantled and rebuilt, cabins redesigned and safety systems updated to meet the latest standards. Such projects are often the result of the requirements of a new owner who wishes to alter choices made by the previous owner. This was the case in a recent refit, where, following a modification involving the elimination of a stop on the sundeck, the new owner decided to revamp it using a popup solution. When the lift reaches the topmost deck, a hatch opens and the cabin emerges elegantly onto the exterior. An eye-catching solution, but it is also an example of how technology adapts to luxury aesthetics. Such interventions demand special skills. Working on an existing yacht means dealing with unchangeable spaces, structures designed many years previously and technology that must interface with latest-generation systems. It’s an exercise in precision more similar to the restoration of a complex object than simple parts replacement. The importance of assistance is growing in parallel with this. Vertec, a company created by ICM and Bertazzoni, now supports around 250 installations, a number set to increase rapidly. From Europe to the US, Singapore, Japan, Turkey and New Zealand, the challenge is to guarantee owners a contact capable of providing assistance wherever the yacht happens to be, even when a service programmed for Dubai has suddenly to be transferred to the Maldives to follow the yacht’s scheduled movements – a type of situation that is a normal part of superyacht life. Such scenarios clearly show that the world of marine elevators is an exciting blend of technology, mechanical sartoriality and global presence. It’s a world that continues to climb – literally – towards the highest levels of contemporary luxury. icmliftmarine.com - bertazzoniascensori.com 150
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ph. Christopher Scholey