M/Y Keyla, 45 metres superyacht refitted and rebuilt at RMK Marine and interior designed by Hot Lab–Yacht&Design studio in Milan (Italy) have won the 2014 World Superyacht Awards for the rebuild superyacht category - held in Amsterdam on 3rd of May
Attending the Awards Ceremony 2014, Antonio Romano and Enrico Lumini of Hot Lab, the RMK Marine Yacht Division Director Rick Van De Wetering and Client's project manager Mr. Mark Poirier.
Antonio Romano refers: "This is a great satisfaction and an outstanding honour to be awarded for the 2014 World Superyacht Awards in the rebuild category. Receiving this award is a remarkable experience and we want to share with the other participant's and thank them all kindly for their creativity, inspiration and workmanship that made Keyla WSA Winner. Without the belief, dedication and support from our Clients, our team, our contractors no great projects would have been realised. This award is an outward and visible sign of our firm's ability".
The judges chose M/Y Keyla, launched by Trinity Yachts in 2003 on the strength of a most comprehensive rebuild that totally upgraded and altered the character of the yacht. A team from RMK Marine working with the Client's own team and sub-contractors, completely stripped out the former interior and replaced it with a new design from Hot Lab Yacht & Design, while all decks were re-laid with teak, and the entire stern area was rebuilt, adding 2.5-metres to the overall length.
M/Y Keyla is originally 43.3 metres motor yacht built by Trinity Yachts and refitted at RMK Marine, with an aluminium semi- displacement hull and superstructure, and two MTU/DDC 16V2000 engines, 3,600HP. Revamping the interior for the new Client's lifestyle and needs meant that substantial stylistic changes has been introduced as well as several technical updates involving equipments. Hot Lab re-designed the entire yacht in the direction described by the Client.The contemporary interior style has been created from scratch along with multiple updates on the exterior of the yacht.
This remodelling also incorporated new stairs to the bathing platform that, itself, was enlarged and custom-madefoldable sea-stair incorporated to provide easier access to the water. Mechanically, the engine room machinery and systems were either replaced or renewed by highly experienced RMK Marine team. The judges felt that this rebuild, which was finished with a complete repainting, has given the yacht a new life and was well worthy of a Neptune.
About RMK Marine
RMK Marine are superyacht builders in Turkey for custom Sail and Power Boats from 30m upwards in Composite, Steel and Aluminium offering clients uncompromising quality and exceptional value. On site facilities also include Full Refit, Repair and Restoration services for visiting yacht with specialist personnel and the yard has a refit capacity of lifting up to 685ton. RMK Marine's exquisite superyachts have been awarded from prestigious organisations for their quality. RMK Marine is privileged to be part of the world renowned Koç Group. The Group is involved in many areas of manufacturing and services and celebrated its 86th Anniversary in 2013.
About Hot Lab Yacht & Design
Hot Lab Studio began its story in Milan in 2004, based on the collective imagination, talent and creative spirit of three young Italian designers, namely Michele Dragoni, Enrico Lumini and Antonio Romano, each with previous experience in industrial, automotive and interior design, materials and processes. From day one, Hot Lab Studio began delivering outstanding projects and styling, characterised by supreme elegance, subtly and warmth, accompanied by meticulous attention to detail, quality and innovation. The prominent projects realised worldwide, accolades received and prestigious awards achieved testify Hot Lab works, alongside private customers and the industry's leading boatyards, to deliver the ultimate. Hot Lab accompanies clients through every stage of the design and development process, including frequent design meetings, visits to the boatyard and liaison with suppliers and subcontractors.
Hot Lab works in collaboration with some of the most prestigious Italian and British Universities and its participation at various Events, Exhibitions and Brainstorming sessions. Actually Hot Lab is working with several private customers and with the most famous international shipyards such as Oceanco, Mondo Marine, Palumbo, Admiral/Tecnomar group, RMK Marine, Icon Yachts, Bilgin Yachts, Hylas Yachts...
