UAE-based company responsible for delivering interiors onboard largest privately owned yacht in the world.

M.Y. Eclipse awarded the "Best Motor Yacht of the Year" at the prestigious World Superyacht Awards in London

Dubai, UAE May 19, 2011: Greenline Yacht Interiors (GLYI), a part of the Greenline Group, has strengthened its position on the map of bespoke yacht interior fit outs recognized on a global scale, being a major contributor to the interiors of the prestigious M.Y. Eclipse, which was presented with the Best Motor Yacht of the Year Award during the 6th annual World Superyacht Awards event in Guildhall-London on May 07, 2011.

GLYI was responsible for the complete fit-out of 2,500 square meters out of the total interior space, which includes the guest, VIP and owner's areas of the 162.50m Motor Yacht, which was built at the Blohm+Voss shipyard in Hamburg and designed by Terence Disdale.

"Greenline Yacht Interiors is very proud to have been involved in this unique project. The quality of craftsmanship and attention to detail involved in the fit-out of this motor yacht is testimony to the skill of our people. Having our work recognized as a part of this award-winning yacht demonstrates that Greenline Yacht Interiors is a highly respected interior outfitting company and that we compete alongside the best fit-out firms in the global superyacht industry," Samir Badro, Chairman and CEO, GLYI.

Delivered at the end of the year 2010, the exquisite M.Y. Eclipse now holds the title of the largest privately-owned yacht in the world.

Greenline Yacht Interiors:

Over the last decade, UAE-based Greenline Yacht Interiors has grown to be recognized as the ultimate performer in the delivery of customized yacht interior projects that meet and exceed the expectations of the high net worth individuals and shipyards who commission them. Through consistent high-quality work, Greenline Yacht Interiors has established itself as one of the most sought after interior outfitting companies within the super yacht industry.

Greenline Yacht Interiors, established by Chairman and CEO Samir Badro, has been involved in projects associated with famed designers of yacht interiors such as Philippe Starck, Terence Disdale, Francois Zuretti and Donald Starkey. This recognition, due to their first-class operations and high quality craftsmanship, has given Greenline Yacht Interiors the opportunity to add to their portfolio several monumental projects making them the leader in niche and exclusive category of vessels over 100m.  The most recently delivered is the world's largest privately owned yacht exceeding 150 metres. They recently completed and delivered M/Y Martha Ann the third in a trilogy of super yachts at 70m each, built by renowned German shipyard Lurssen.

Greenline Yacht Interior's ability to deliver world class work has much to do with the fact that they recently built the world's largest yacht interiors factory at their headquarters in Jebel Ali Free Zone, Dubai - UAE. Launched in 2008, the factory spans over 280,000 square feet, houses a 163m one-to-one production mock up hall supported by a large in-house workforce of over 600 craftsmen and artisans. This sanctions their ability to handle a large volume of interiors, offering clients and shipyards alike a single point of contact.

"Greenline's latest technology complements the high quality craftsmanship that transforms our customer's vision into reality" commented Samir Badro, CEO, Greenline Yachts Interiors. "We are honoured to continuously have the opportunity to work with the best designers and shipyards that cater for high net worth individuals which help us retain our place among global leaders in the yacht outfitting business".

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About Greenline Yacht Interiors:
Established in 1997, Greenline Yacht Interiors is a name synonymous with ultra-luxurious and high quality yacht interiors. A development of the UAE-based Greenline Group, the company has more than thirty years experience in the design, manufacturing and contracting field and provides turnkey solutions for super-yacht projects. With over 1,500 employees worldwide and 600 dedicated to Greenline Yachts Interiors, who have been specially trained in all methods of interior manufacturing and finishing, supported by a high-tech engineering department and dedicated management team, Greenline Yacht Interiors turns the most creative yacht conceptual designs into reality. The company's headquarters are based in Dubai with an office in London and a factory in Hamburg.

© Press Release 2011