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Alpha Marine Limited is a Yacht Design and Naval Architecture Studio which was founded in 1985 in Greece by Nikos DAFNIAS – Managing Director, Naval Architect – Marine Engineer.

Among many successful projects Alpha Marine introduced the first SOLAS Mega Yachts to the Yachting World. 

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·          Refit projects ranging from 57m to 120m

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·          Implementations of Environmental Protection Technology

·          Outstanding experience and know-how for Project Management in  complex and demanding new-builds

·          Conversions and major modifications

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Contract signed for 47-metre luxury yacht ‘THE FIRST’ at Alpha Marine Ltd.

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Alpha Marine Yacht Designers & Naval Architects will commence construction on luxury yacht THE FIRST , a 47m/154ft Diesel-electric hybrid, before the end of 2022.

47m motor yacht THE FIRST – Image © Alpha Marine Ltd

M/Y THE FIRST will be built in Greece under the new firm ProMarine Yachts S.A. She has been designed for an experienced Owner with an on-trend appearance of a ranked bow and sweeping lines to the stern which will stand the test of time. Her sleek hull will match and exceed RINA classification while providing excellent stability and manoeuvrability, and low resistance at sea. Of note is her cutting-edge diesel-electric propulsion with Azimuth thrusters, which few yachts in this size category have installed.

Superyacht THE FIRST offers comfortable living for long-term cruising as well as for charter use, and the semi-custom model has the choice of 5-6 en-suite cabins to sleep up to 12 guests. She provides plenty of storage for a wide array of water toys in addition to other coveted amenities while remaining below a volume of 500 GT.

More details are expected as the project progresses.

Please contact CharterWorld - the luxury yacht charter specialist - for more on superyacht news item "Contract signed for 47-metre luxury yacht 'THE FIRST' at Alpha Marine Ltd.".

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Alpha Marine ‘s newest superyacht concept was designed to be enjoyed for generations to come.

Aptly christened Future, the giant 318-foot expedition yacht was conceived by the Greek yacht design and naval architecture firm to appeal to a new wave of adventurous seafarers by satisfying their urge to travel the globe without giving up the comforts of home.

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“Future sets the start of the new era at Alpha Marine as she interprets eco-friendly technology, cutting-edge naval architecture and has a dynamic and contemporary design,” Alpha Marine’s Aristotelis Betsis told Robb Report. 

The go-anywhere vessel is equipped with a hybrid propulsion system comprising an electric motor, four diesel generators, two azimuth thrusters and the requisite battery packs. This not only results in fewer emissions, but gives those aboard more autonomy and independence, too. As for speed, Alpha Marine estimates Future will be able to reach 18 knots at full tilt.

The main deck infinity pool cascades down to the beach club below.  Alpha Marine

Billed as a “home away from home,” the explorer was designed for comfort just as much as speed. Spread across five decks, she can sleep up to 24 guests and 40 crew. The owner’s suite takes up its own private deck and features a lounge to aft and a terrace to the fore.

There’s ample room for entertaining both indoors and out, as well as a spate of amenities. To the aft of the main deck, Future sports an epic infinity pool that cascades to the beach club and swim platform below. Here, a set of hydraulic balconies can be lowered for direct access to the water. Elsewhere, the upper deck comes fitted with a couple of sizable tables for alfresco dining, while the sundeck offers its own Jacuzzi with panoramic views.

The expedition yacht has an estimated top speed of 12 knots.  Alpha Marine

Future also comes with a full arsenal of water toys, along with a helideck on the bow to facilitate comings and goings or further exploration in remote locations.

“A true expedition yacht, she can cruise to Antarctica but can also be anchored in Mykonos and still stand out from the crowd,” Betsis adds.

Rachel Cormack is a digital editor at Robb Report. She cut her teeth writing for HuffPost, Concrete Playground, and several other online publications in Australia, before moving to New York at the…

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Alpha Marine Ltd was founded in 1985 in Greece by its present Chairman, Mr. Nikolaos Dafnias who is a Naval Architect-Marine Engineer. Since its first steps, its main activities focused on yachts and passenger vessels.

At the end of the ‘80s, Alpha Marine introduced in the Greek market the concept of the “bus size”, luxury, small Cruising Vessel”. At the beginning of the ‘90s it undertook overall management and turn-key execution of major refits, such as the one of M/Y “PRINCESS TANYA”, for which it was granted the “Best Refit Yacht 1994” Award (Showboats).

Alpha Marine Ltd began exploring the possibility of building superyachts complying with SOLAS regulations (i.e. having a transportation capacity for more than 12 guests). In collaboration with the unforgettable and progressive late Andreas Liveras, they designed and built the first Super SOLAS Yachts “ANNALIESSE” and “ALYSIA” (overall length: 85.30 m – transportation capacity: up to 36 guests). P/V “ALYSIA” was presented with the “Trendsetter Yacht” award in the 2006 Showboats Competition.

Philosophy Alpha Marine’s primary objective is customer satisfaction. Their strategy is to holistically meet clients’ requirements by treating each project as an integral unit from Concept Design, Preliminary Design and Feasibility, Structural Design, Building, to Testing and Operation.

The knowledge of tomorrow’s needs combined with the past experience leads their ways. Alpha Marine has launched the new hybrid of yachts, the SOLAS Yachts, a totally new concept in terms of construction, management and operations. Finally, everything they do is fuelled with passion. This is the core element behind every operation.

Team Alpha Marine’s workforce consists of Architects, Naval Architects and Marine Engineers with acute knowledge on their respective fields, committed to their work, passionate, loyal, innovative and resourceful.

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Alpha Marine Unveils 97m Project Future

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Alpha Marine has unveiled a striking new superyacht concept dubbed Project Future. The name is fitting for this 97m superyacht, which reflects owners’ growing desire to venture further than before in style and luxury.

Founded in 1985 in Greece by Nikolaos Dafnis, Alpha Marine offers a holistic offering of expertise to guide owners in making their superyacht dream a reality. With a wealth of talent covering everything from naval architecture to interior design and marine engineering, Alpha Marine has been enlisted to work on a number of major projects including 80m Elements and 91.40m Moonlight II.

Project Future is the latest concept to be released by Alpha Marine, describing the project as ‘a bold expedition yacht capable of exploring any place on earth enabling guests to enjoy the most of all climates and locations.’

Whether the traditional Mediterranean and Caribbean destinations, or exploring the adventurous waters in the Pacific Northwest or South East Asia, Project Future is designed to provide guests with a luxurious base that offers plenty of inviting living spaces both on the exterior and interior.

Project Future will be able to accommodate up to 24 guests onboard, with a 40-strong crew to look after them.

The superyacht is certainly one for those with a sense of adventure, storing plenty of tenders to access remote areas as well as water toys to make the most of time at sea.

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KENTAURUS // Alpha Marine Ltd

Kentaurus is a 50m motor yacht by the greek yacht design and naval architecture company alpha marine ltd..

Alpha Marine Ltd. created the 50m yacht (under 500 GT) as a private yacht but as a charter yacht as well. KENTAURUS accommodates 12 – 14 passengers and a crew of 11 people in 6 cabins.

The owner’s cabin on the main deck has a size of 51.2 square meters, while the VIP cabin on the lower deck has a capacity of 21 sqm. Furthermore, there are four guest cabins with a total size of 58 sqm.

The stern area of KENTAURUS transforms into a beach club with bar and seatings by fold-out two side platforms. But even without this feature, the fixed bathing platform with sunbeds is vast for its size, well designed, and an eye turner. If you are more addicted to sweet water, you can enjoy a pool aft or a Jacuzzi at the bow.

The tender storage has a capacity for a 6.5m and 5m RIB, four Seabobs, two jetskis, and jet surfboards with hydrofoils.

Alpha Marine also had a focus on fuel-saving and developed a hydrodynamically optimized hull. The propulsion system contains 2 x 1750 KW diesel engines connected to a Voith Linear Jet system.

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The 33m/108'3" motor yacht 'Adriatic Queen' (ex. Double Dream) was built by Alpha Marine in Greece.

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Adriatic Queen has been designed to comfortably accommodate up to 30 guests in 15 suites. She is also capable of carrying up to 11 crew onboard to ensure a relaxed luxury yacht experience.

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Adriatic Queen is built with a steel hull and aluminium superstructure, with teak decks. Adriatic Queen comfortably cruises at 14 knots, reaches a maximum speed of 24 knots. Her water tanks store around 15,000 Litres of fresh water.

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Take a walk through the most ancient Kremlin in Russia

The Novgorod Kremlin, which is also called ‘Detinets’, is located on the left bank of the Volkhov River. The first fortified settlement was set here during the reign of prince Vladimir Yaroslavich, the son of Yaroslav the Wise. During these times, all the state, public and religious life of Novgorod was concentrated here. It was the place where people kept chronicles and copied the texts of books. The Novgorod Kremlin, the most ancient one in Russia, was founded here in the 15th century.

St. Sophia Cathedral (11th century), The Millennium Of Russia Monument, Episcopal Chamber (15th century) and the main exhibition of The State Novgorod Museum-reservation located in a public office building of the 18th century are all situated in the Novgorod Kremlin. The exhibition will tell you about the whole Novgorod history from ancient times to the present day. There are also restoration workshops, a children’s center, a library and a philharmonic inside the Kremlin walls.

Send a letter with the State Novgorod Museum-reservation stamp

While visiting the main building of the Novgorod Kremlin museum, you’ll see a small bureau near the souvenir area. Two more bureaus like that can be found in the Fine Arts Museum and the Museum information centre. This is the Museum Post, the joint project of the State Novgorod Museum-reservation and Russian Post.

The tradition to exchange letters (at that time written on birch bark sheets) dates back to the 11th century so it’s hardly surprising that such a project appeared here. The bureaus are desks and mailboxes at the same time, so you can send your friends a postcard with a view of Novgorod right from the museum.

Find the famous Russian poet Alexander Pushkin among the figures of The Millennium Of Russia Monument

In 1862, 1000 years after the Varangians were called to Russia, a monument dedicated to this event was launched in Novgorod. To tell the story of Russia’s one thousand years, the sculptor used 129 bronze figures: from state and military leaders to artists and poets.

One of figures portrays Afanasy Ordin-Nashchokin, a politician and reformer who was responsible for Russia’s diplomatic relations in the middle of the 17th century. He is believed to be the father of international and regular mail in Russia. He was also the person who came up with the idea of the first Russian Post official emblem — a post horn and a double-headed eagle.

Cross the Msta River over the first arch bridge in Russia

The steel bridge in Borovichi town that connects two banks of the Msta river was built at the beginning of the 20th century. The project of the bridge was created by Nikolay Belelyubsky, engineer and professor of St. Petersburg State Transport University. This is the first arch bridge in Russia.

In 1995, it was included in the national cultural heritage register. More than 100 bridges across Russia were developed by Belelyubsky, but only this one is named after him.

Cast a virtual bell

When in the Novgorod region, you’ll definitely hear bells ring and learn about the Novgorod Veche Bell. During the siege of the city, tsar Ivan III ordered to remove this bell from the bell tower and send it to Moscow. Legend says that the bell didn’t accept his fate, fell to the ground near the border of the Novgorod region and broke to pieces against the stones.

In the biggest Museum Bell Centre in Russia located in the Valday town, you can see bells from across the world and learn why Novgorod bells are unique. The museum’s collection represents bells from different countries and ages, some of them dating back to the 3rd century BC. You’ll learn about the history of casting and modern bell-making technologies and also play games on a touch table. For example, harness virtual ‘troika’ (three) horses with bells or cast a virtual bell.

Spot the pigeon on the cross of St. Sophia Cathedral

St. Sophia Cathedral was built in Novrogod between 1045 and 1050 by Kievan and Byzantine masters. It was conceived as the main cathedral of the city, and during its first years it was the only stone building in Novgorod. So where does the pigeon on the cross of the cathedral’s biggest dome come from?

Legend says that while tsar Ivan the Terrible and his Oprichniki were cruelly killing peaceful city folk in 1570, a pigeon suddenly sat down to the cross of the city’s main cathedral. It looked down, saw the massacre, and was literally petrified with horror. Since then the pigeon has been considered the defender of the city. People believe that as soon as the pigeon flies away from the cross, Novgorod will come to an end.

Visit a monastery, that was founded by Patriarch Nikon

The Valday Iver Monastery is situated on the island in the middle of the Valday lake. It is considered to be one of the most important and picturesque orthodox shrines.

The monastery was founded in 1653 by the initiative of Nikon who had just been elected Patriarch. Nikon wanted the monastery to look like the Iviron Monastery on Mount Athos, including the architectural style and monk’s clothes. Legend says that Nikon saw the spot for the monastery in a dream.

Check out Fyodor Dostoevsky’s country house

Fyodor Dostoevsky, a famous Russian writer, first visited Staraya Russa town in 1872 during a summer trip with his family. They liked it so much that the next year they rented a house near the Pererytitsa River’s embankment and spent every summer here ever since.

Dostoevsky loved this house, called it ‘his nest’ and considered it the perfect place to work and to be alone. In Staraya Russa he wrote his novels ‘The Adolescent’, ‘The Brothers Karamazov’ and ‘Demons’. Today, this place is a museum where you can explore what Dostoevsky’s house looked like and see his family’s personal belongings, photos and letters.

Visit an authentic Russian ‘izba’ (wooden house)

If you want to really enjoy the atmosphere of the old Novgorod, you should come to the Vitoslavlitsy Museum of folk wooden architecture that is located on the Myachino lake not far away from Veliky Novgorod. In this open-air museum you’ll see the best examples of Russian wooden architecture, including authentic old ‘izbas’ (wooden houses), rural chapels and churches.

During the year, the museum hosts fairs of crafts and folklore, christmastides, and even an international bell ringing festival.

Learn what Brick Gothic looks like

The Episcopal Chamber of the Novgorod Kremlin is the only non-religious German Gothic building of the 15th century preserved in Russia. You can have a good look at the facets of the gothic cross-domed vaults inside the chamber. This is why this building is also called ‘Faceted Chamber’ or ‘Chamber of Facets’.

The chamber was part of Vladychny Dvor, the place where all important city events took place: court hearings, gatherings of the Council of Lords of the Novgorod Republic, ambassador’s receptions and feasts. The seals of the city’s lords were kept here. The decree of tsar Ivan III on merging the Novgorod Republic with the Moscow State was first announced in 1478 in Episcopal Chamber. This is when the name of the new state, Russia, was first pronounced.

See the murals by Theophanes the Greek

The Byzantine Empire had a huge impact on the development of the Russian culture. Many works of art and architecture in ancient Russia were created by Byzantine artists and masters. Theophanes the Greek was one of them. He was born in Byzantine and created icons and murals in Constantinople and Caffa (modern Feodosia). After that he moved to Novgorod where he was commissioned to paint the walls of the Church of the Transfiguration of the Savior on Ilyina Street. You can enjoy his unique and expressive style if you look at the murals inside the dome of the church and the Trinity side chapel.

The most recognizable and the only monumental work of Theophanes the Greek that is preserved today is the chest-high portrait of the Savior the Almighty in the dome of the Church of the Transfiguration of the Savior.

Take a photo with an ancient Novgorod citizen who is learning how to read and write

In 1951, a letter written on birch bark dating back to the 14–15th centuries was found in Veliky Novgorod. Many decades later, in 2019, a sculpture designed by Novgorod artist and sculptor Sergey Gaev appeared on this exact site.

The sculpture portrays an 8–year old boy sitting on a stool and holding a piece of birch bark. At this age children in Novgorod started to learn how to read and write. During archaeological excavations in Novgorod, scientists often found ancient handwriting practice books and children’s drawings on birch bark sheets.

Feel like an ancient viking or prince Rurik’s guest

Novgorod is one of the waypoints of the famous trade route from the Varangians to the Greeks. The route passed through the Volkhov river. In the 9–10th centuries there was a fortified settlement of the Viking Age here.

Some scientists believe that Novgorod is named after this area which was called ‘Stary Gorod’ (‘Old City’) at that time. Some historians and archeologists consider this place to be the residence of Prince Rurik who was asked to rule the city in 862. That’s why this ancient settlement is called ‘Rurikovo Gorodische’ (‘Ruruk’s Old City’).

Learn more about the Soviet modernist architecture

On the bank of the Volkhov river near the Novgorod Kremlin, there is an incredible building that looks like a spaceship and contrasts strongly with the ancient buildings of the city.

This is the Fyodor Dostoevsky Theater of Dramatic Art that was built in 1987. It is one of the most striking examples of the Soviet modernist architecture. The theater was built for 10 years according to the project of architect Vladimir Somov.

See what an everyday life of Old Believers looks like

The Krestsy town in the Novgorod region has always been considered to be the center of the Novgorod Old Belief community, and it still is. Before the Soviet revolution there were three Old Believers churches here.

The Lyakova village, which is located not far from the town, used to be inhabited completely by Old Believers. You can learn more about their lifestyle in the local interactive museum. You’ll be introduced to Old Believers’ traditional crafts and ceremonies, drink tea with healing herbs and learn how to chop wood and use an old spinning wheel.

Buy a traditional embroidered tablecloth

A unique embroidery style that is now famous all over the world was born in the Staroye Rakhino village in the Novgorod province. By the middle of the 19th century, it had become a folk craft. Since then, linen tablecloths, towels and clothing items decorated with unusual ornaments have been popular not only among the locals, but also travellers.

In 1929, the first cooperative partnership of embroidery masters was created in Kresttsy. Later it turned into a factory that still operates today. The factory has a museum where embroidery traditions are preserved and new ornaments and technologies are created.

Find yourself in the Middle Ages

In the Middle Ages, Staraya Russa town could be called ‘the salt cellar of Russia’. That’s because salt making was the main trade here up to the 19th century. A few years ago, the old craft was brought back to life, and construction of salt works began. Later, an interactive museum was launched based on the results of archaeological findings.

This museum recreates a typical medieval manor of Staraya Russa of the 12th century with living rooms, a bathhouse, workshops, a livestock pen and traditional peasant household items. In this museum, you can also buy salt which is made in the same way as 1000 years ago.

See the place where Suvorov started his Italian campaign

Alexander Suvorov’s manor in the Konchanskoe village, which has now become the museum of the great commander, was originally the place of his exile. Suvovor openly disagreed with the reform of Russian’s army based on the Prussian model, and Emperor Paul the First didn’t appreciate such behaviour. He first fired Suvorov and then sent him away to his family estate.

However, the exile lasted for only two years. The great commander started the military campaign straight from his house in the Konchanskoe. During this legendary expedition, he crossed the Alps and defeated the French army.

Become a real hiker

If you dream of having a hike in the Novgorod region, but at the same time you are afraid that a tourist’s life may be too hard, you should try the Big Valday trail. This is a five-day 59-kilometer walking route. Its central part goes right through the Valday National Park’s territory.

You won’t have to cope with difficulties and inconveniences of camping life here. The route is marked with signs, and there are camping sites where you can find everything you need for an overnight stay from shelters and places for a fire to toilets. The trail finishes at the Dunayevshchina village where you can take a bus back to Valday. To take the trail, you have to fill out a special form and register on the Ministry of Emergency Situations of the Russian Federation website.

Russian Post has launched a limited series of products dedicated to the cultural heritage of the Novgorod region.

In autumn 2020, Russian Post announced an open contest to create the design for its limited series dedicated to Novgorod region. The project was supported by the Government of the Novgorod region, ‘Russ Novgorodskaya’ (Novgorod Russia) project, the State Novgorod Museum-reservation and Yandex.

Stamps and envelopes are traditionally used to spread information about historic dates and figures and famous landmarks. Now we can also use parcel boxes, packaging tape and postcards. The limited series products will travel around the world, introducing the most popular Russian attractions to six million Russian Post clients daily.

The participants were to create the design for the limited series featuring three iconic attractions of the Novgorod region, the Novgorod Kremlin, the Millennium Of Russia Monument and the Belelyubsky Bridge in Borovichi. Moscow designers and graduates of the Higher School of Economics’ Art and Design School Alena Akmatova and Svetlana Ilyushina won the contest. Their project was chosen via an open vote and by the expert jury.

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Velikiy Novgorod

Veliky Novgorod, one of the most ancient cities of Russia, was founded in the 9-10 centuries. Throughout many centuries, Novgorod was a political center of vast territories stretching up from Baltic lands to the Urals Mountains. For a long time, Veliky Novgorod had been the largest center of culture in Russia, where chronicles, books, hagiographies, deductive literature were created. Many outstanding monuments of medieval architecture and painting have been preserved in the city. The outdoor Vitoslavlitsy museum of wooden architecture presents some excellent examples of wooden structures from different parts and suburbs of Novgorod. The visit to Novgorod helps to get acquainted with the everyday life of the Russian people, who lived on the territory of Novgorod principality at different times.

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• #Russian History
• #Special Interest

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• #Great Russian Cities

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