Rates
High Rate: €350,000 per week
Low Rate: €325,000 per week
Min Rate:
325,000
Max Rate:
350,000
Currency:
EUR
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A disciplined and goal-driven marine engineer with nearly 20 years of experience, including nine years as Chief Engineer in the Ro-Ro/passenger sector. Known for technical mastery, rapid problem-solving, and calm leadership in high-pressure environments.
In 2022, he transitioned into the yachting industry, joining M/Y QUEEN AIDA, where he quickly proved his value and earned a contract extension. Over two years, he ensured flawless operation of onboard systems, prioritized guest comfort, and fostered strong crew collaboration.
With deep engineering knowledge, strong English communication skills, and a proactive approach to learning new technologies, he is now seeking a new challenge aboard a yacht or superyacht. He brings reliability, precision, and a commitment to excellence—ready to be a key asset to any high-performing team.
In his free time Mykola likes to travel with his family,
swimming, gym workouts, cycling, discovering new recipes and
tasting new dishes, reading scientific articles such as technological discoveries
space exploration,
Waters Cruised: Caribbean, Mediterranean and Arabian Sea
Mykola Pysmenny
Chief engineer
With over two decades of experience commanding charter yachts between 50–70 meters, Mario Merl is a seasoned superyacht Captain known for his precision, leadership, and thechnical expertise. Originally from Salzburg, Austria, Mario began his career with a foundation in finance before transitioning into the yachting industry, where he quickly rose through the ranks. Driven by a passion for yacht design and construction, Mario pursued further studies in Naval Architecture at the University of Hamburg. Since then, he has served as an Owner’s Representative and Build Captain on multiple new-build projects, seamlessly integrating his financial insight with deep technical knowledge to deliver exceptional results for clients.
His rare combination of operational command, architectural expertise, and client-focused service makes him a trusted figure in the superyacht industry, offering comprehensive guidance from concept to cruising.
When not in a shipyard or focused on a charter, Captain Mario likes Kite surfing, helicopter skiing, CrossFit and running.
Waters Cruised: Caribbean and Bahamss, Mediterranean Arabian Sea
Accommodations
At 54 metres (177.2 ft), Sairu is the largest yacht ever constructed by Riva—an embodiment of elegance, innovation, and the brand’s storied heritage. Created by Officina Italiana Design in collaboration with the Ferretti Group Strategic Product Committee and Engineering Department, her exterior lines are sleek, elongated, and unmistakably Riva.
Constructed entirely in aluminium, the design balances aesthetics and performance with lightweight efficiency. The hull is finished in Moon Grey, catching the light with a subtle metallic shimmer, accented with London Grey contrasts and polished black features throughout the superstructure. A bold aquamarine waterline stripe adds a signature flourish, highlighting her athletic stance at the water’s edge.
A continuous sweep of glazing along the main deck enhances the vessel’s modern silhouette, while geometric windows on the upper deck provide both visual intrigue and panoramic views. Signature polished steel accents punctuate the design, lending an air of timeless sophistication.
Outdoor Living
Sairu offers an abundance of refined open-air spaces designed for relaxation and entertainment. At the stern, a wide transformer swim platform transitions effortlessly to an expansive beach club, featuring a 5-metre (16.4 ft) pool and surrounding sunloungers—perfect for soaking up the sea breeze.
Just above, the main deck aft presents a welcoming al fresco lounge area, complete with a large sofa, elegant armchairs, and a fully equipped outdoor bar. Both the beach club and cockpit feature fold-out bulwarks, extending outward to create generous over-water terraces and dramatically increasing usable space at anchor.
Forward on the main deck, two oversized sunpads conceal essential technical systems and frame a sleek, integrated launch system for effortless tender, jet ski, and water toy deployment. An internal amidships elevator connects all four decks, ensuring seamless movement throughout the vessel.
The interiors combine high-end materials with thoughtful detailing. Fine marbles such as Sahara Noir and Bianco Rhino are paired with natural teak panelling and leather finishes, producing a series of warm yet sophisticated contrasts in tone and texture.
A key part of the interior planning is the separation of guest and crew pathways, allowing for discreet service on every deck. Acoustic comfort has also been prioritised, with four electric stabiliser fins and two electric rudders ensuring minimal vibration and noise underway. Sairu accommodates up to 10 guests. Four guest cabins are located on the lower deck, while the full-beam master suite sits forward on the main deck, offering commanding views and a generous sense of space.
The bridge area reflects the yacht’s modern approach to navigation and connectivity, while the rest of the interior layout maintains Riva’s trademark elegance through clean lines, balanced proportions, and a mix of open social spaces and more private retreats.
On the technical side, the helm benefits from two X-band radar systems, 5G connectivity supported by a Starlink antenna, a complete ECDIS navigation system, three 27-inch touchscreens, and a 44-inch stretch monitor.
Key Features
Beach club anchored by a 5m (16.4ft) pool and flanked by sunloungers
Both the beach club and cockpit can expand with fold-out bulwarks to create large terraces right above the water.
Four decks with an internal volume of 499 GT
First Riva built in this size range
Full-beam main deck master suite
Amidships lift linking all decks
5G connectivity supported by a Starlink antenna
Experienced crew with great references
Toys
1 x SACS Chase Boat
1 x Tender Williams
1 x Jetski
2 x Seabobs
Snorkeling
More to be added