28.09.2007

19 September 2007 took place a Descent operation of a high quality wooden (oak) hull of 170 feet (52 meter) sailing yacht project “Imperia” built in a Russian military shipyard in Sochi.

his particular event became a symbol of the end of the 1st construction stage.

he descent operation began at 8 am. It is worth to underline that such an unprecedented and unique project had required a long-term preparation work: calculations, design, and architecture. A 90m railroad down to the sea had been constructed especially for this event. As there was no 100% guaranty of success it was decided to insure the whole operation plus the transportation period.

escent operation managerial team

- project manager:                                           John Labusov

- project administrator in Sochi                         Vladimir Baydachenko

- chief engineer:                                              Aleksey Soloviov

- railroad constructor,

“Uggidrostroy” Co. director:                             Vladimir Panchenko

t 4:20 pm in the atmosphere of joyful applause and sincere congratulations there was a successful contact with the water.

mportant to say that after going through the customs in the port of Tuapse, the hull will be delivered to the port of Nikolayev Ukraine, where on the shipyard “Liman” will be the next construction stage (technical equipment) under the supervision of NZ company “Aries Pacific Limited”.