Nero (yacht) explained

Nero is a luxury superyacht, measuring 90.1m (295.6feet) in length. She was commissioned by Neil Taylor and built in 2007 by Corsair Yachts at Yantai Raffles Shipyard in China.[1] [2]

She is part of the Burgess Charter Fleet.[3]

History

Nero was commissioned and designed by London-born entrepreneur Neil Taylor. Nero's design is based on a line of Corsair yachts built by J.P. Morgan.[4] Taylor intended to restore a yacht from J.P. Morgan's era but was unable to find one that met his requirements, so he planned to build a modern replica.[5] Its architecture was designed by IMT Marine Consultants. It was built by Corsair Yachts in China at Yantai Raffles Shipyard. The ship launched in 2008.

In 2009, Nero won Best Motor Yacht over at the 2009 ShowBoats International Design Awards.[6] Also in 2009, the yacht was listed for sale with Merle Wood & Associates and Burgess at €75 million (US$98 million).[7] [8] In April 2011, the price was reduced to €67.5 million (US$88.2 million), and in 2012 the price was reduced again to €59.9 million (US$78.3 million).

In 2014, Nero was sold to Denis O'Brien[9] and in 2016 it underwent a renovation.

Features

Nero features a master duplex suite with ensuite bath and shower rooms, a private sundeck and swimming pool. It also includes a 'VIP' cabin, four other cabins, a 9.4m cabin cruiser, a 7.9m tender and a 5.5m side boarding platform.[10]

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Notes and References

  1. News: de Waard. Merijn. Nero – Corsair inspired superyacht ready for charter season. 18 October 2012. Superyacht Times. 3 July 2008.
  2. News: Janssen. Maarten. The 90 metre modern classic superyacht Nero in Capri. 18 October 2012. Superyacht Times. 10 August 2012.
  3. News: MacLean. Malcolm. Major price reduction on superyacht Nero at Burgess and Merle Wood. 18 October 2012. Boat International. 15 May 2012.
  4. News: Stern. Jared Paul. 7 September 2009. The Classicist: Cruise like J.P. Morgan in the Corsair Nero for $105 Million. Luxist. 19 October 2012.
  5. Web site: Nero: Inside the MB92 Refit of a 90m Modern Classic. 2021-07-07. www.boatinternational.com. en.
  6. Web site: Major price reduction on superyacht Nero at Burgess and Merle Wood. 2021-07-07. www.boatinternational.com. en.
  7. News: Janssen. Maarten. 4 April 2011. €7,500,000 (US$9,800,000) price reduction on 90.1 metre superyacht Nero. Superyacht Times. 18 October 2012.
  8. News: de Waard. Merijn. 7 July 2009. Merle Wood lists 223ft Sycara V & 295ft Nero for sale. Superyacht Times. 18 October 2012.
  9. Web site: Burgess sells 90m superyacht Nero with bluewater. 2021-07-07. www.boatinternational.com. en.
  10. News: Janssen. Maarten. 24 July 2009. July superyacht brokerage news from Burgess. Superyacht Times. 18 October 2012.