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17.06.2021 17:20:08
“As a parent, I love what I do and am proud to have given my children such an amazing future,” Katie Dacher said.
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“As a parent, I love what I do and am proud to have given my children such an amazing future,” Katie Dacher said.
The couple struggled with it for two years, and eventually, the disease was diagnosed as a form of cancer. [links]
“It was a difficult time for us,” Katie said. [links]
DACHARY’s HEROES The Dacharios’ family has become very well known in the maritime community.
Her latest book, The Girl in the Boat: An Adventure in Women, is a collection of her best-selling essays on life and travel.
Katie’s parents divorced when Katie was three, but her mother, Jean Dachar, continued to raise Katie. here
On 28 June 2021, VARD, one of the world’s major designers and shipbuilders of specialised vessels, is pleased to announce that it has secured the contract for the construction of Somnio, the world’s first residential yacht liner, finished to the highest possible standards.
Somnio will be one of a kind and recognizable as the new standard bearer of superyacht design. The yacht liner will have a gross tonnage of 33,500gt, a length of 222m, and a beam of 27m. Somnio has 39 luxurious apartments onboard and will sail the world according to owners’ wishes. The yacht liner, which will comply with the highest safety, environmental, and operational standards and rules, is the result of a close cooperation between Somnio, Fincantieri, and VARD. Somnio has selected two of the world’s foremost architectural and design studios for the project, Tillberg Design of Sweden and Winch Design from the United Kingdom. Delivery is due in Norway in Spring 2024. more
Co-founder of Somnio Erik Bredhe says, “We are delighted to have chosen the highly-experienced team at Vard for this unique project. Somnio, which means ‘I dream’ in Latin, will be the largest yacht in the world in length and volume. She will offer apartment owners the finest quality available at sea. We are really looking forward to seeing this beautiful yacht liner sail in 2024.” General Manager for Business Unit Cruise at VARD, Attilio Dapelo comments, “We are proud of having been selected to build the amazing yacht liner Somnio. The vessel will be the largest vessel so far in VARD’s history and will engage many designers and shipbuilders in VARD’s network of specialized international facilities.”
The yacht liner is to be delivered from Vard Søviknes in Norway. The hull, and the first phase of outfitting, will be performed at Vard Tulcea in Romania. Other key players in the project are VARD’s parent company Fincantieri, Vard Design, and Vard Electro. A broad range of suppliers and contractors in the Norwegian Maritime Cluster will also be involved in the project. Senior Vice President Sales and Marketing at VARD, Rune Rødset comments, “During my 37 years at VARD, I have had many dreams. However, the satisfaction of bringing home the contract of Somnio, clearly exceeds all that I ever hoped for.” more
Vripack Yacht Design is responsible for the exterior and interior design and naval architecture of this project and is working in close collaboration with Royal Huisman. The project is managed by Aqua Marine representing the Owner’s team, working with Bush & Noble and Hampshire Marine as technical managers in a close collaboration to deliver an exceptional project.
Royal Huisman 406 - Artist Impression 03 by Vripack
Designed for an experienced owner who is passionate about fishing, Project 406 will be extensively fitted out both for high end sportfishing and for luxurious living. Her Alustar® aluminum hull and superstructure offer strength and resilience as well as the lighter weight that facilitates smooth and efficient passages from berth to fishing grounds. more