Nautique Luxury Water Suites^TM was founded by Kevin James Hill as part of the Venturer Group of Companies (VGC)  in Oct 2007 when the first sketch of the “Nautilus” was drawn and came to life in Dec 2009 at Raffles Marina, Singapore.

From these modest beginnings, Mr. Hill’s company has spent over 2 years developing the “Water Suites” concept, leveraging on the Group’s decade long World-Class Resort building background for the likes of ‘Shangri-la’ and ‘Kerzner International’ in the exotic Maldives.

The Water Suites serve as Resort-style accommodation set in the midst of waterfront locations; from downtown marinas to serene lakes, inland waterways to islands lost in the South China Sea. The Water Suites are essentially lifestyle crafts, that are durable, well-built, extremely stable and has the ability to self-propel; providing great value for money in terms of space, upkeep and deprecation.

“Our Luxury Water Suites, are ideally suited for discerning customers who desire maximum space and flexibility of use without the need for distant voyages. If you love the water, and enjoy stylishly entertaining friends and family in an exclusive environment then I am confident our range of luxury water suites will extend your “joy of living”. (KJH)

Classed & Built to International Standards

Marine Classified under MCA, SSR (UK)

Commercial Marine Survey by Lloyd’s Register (Singapore/UK)

SINGCLASS Classification for Modular Hull System

BCA Standards for Deck Superstructure

]]> http://www.nautiqueliving.com/http:/www.nautiqueliving.com/aboutus/feed 0 http://www.nautiqueliving.com/http:/www.nautiqueliving.com/aboutus http://www.nautiqueliving.com/http:/www.nautiqueliving.com/aboutus#comments Wed, 21 Apr 2010 05:19:42 +0000 admin http://www.nautiqueliving.com/?p=691 Nautique Pte Ltd is the World Provider of Luxury Personalised Water Suites^TM (PWS) Nautique Pte Ltd is a Singapore Incorporated Company made up of specialists from around the World.

The PWS is an Insured, Self-Powered Craft using a sophisticated electric-hydraulic propulsion system. The PWS is Marine Classified under SSR (UK) and registered under Lloyd’s Marine Survey with a life span of over 30 years.

The PWS is custom-designed and built, engaging the unique requirements of each Owner. Our Team of Specialists will work with you to create a PWS that serves your needs.

The PWS will be Managed & Maintained with integrity by Nautique Management Services allowing for a ‘Hassle-free’ Ownership experience.

To compliment the luxurious lifestyle that PWS owners will enjoy, we will provide owners with an unparalleled Luxury -Lifestyle Concierge that features pre-arrival requests, Housekeeping/Maid Service, Valet Service, Personal Shopping Service, and Health & Beauty Facilities.

Our Parent Company, Venturer Pte Ltd, has over a decade experience designing, building and project managing Luxury Overwater Villas for World-Class Resorts namely; Kerzner’s One&Only Reethi Rah, Olhuveli Beach & Spa Resort and more recently Shangri La Villingili. This hands on experience forms the backdrop of our concept behind the Personalised Water Suites^TM – helping to realize the dream of many water enthusiasts who can now experience what it is like living and entertaining overwater in a scape that combines the luxury of a 5-Star Resort Suite with the location of a stunning waterfront.

First to launch the PWS Series is the Nautilus Range: N45, N55, N80 each providing different levels of space and utility. We have since launched the N55 or Nautilus 55’ in Dec 2009, and is our Show-Craft located at Raffles Marina,  Singapore.

We are offering our Luxury Personalised Water Suites^TM direct to discerning Individuals, Resorts, and Developers alike; with the view to create a customised-PWS which serves the individual requirements, purpose and interests in a specialised location.

The PWS can be berthed in locations conducive to this craft such as Premier Marinas, Inland Waterways, and exotic Island destinations such as the Maldives.

We invite interested Individuals, Resort Operators, Developers, and selected Media to come on board to experience this unique over water living environment firsthand.

For & on Behalf of Nautique Pte Ltd Singapore,

Anna Hazlett, Business Development

Nautique Pte Ltd introduces the first of its kind Personalised Water Suites^TM (PWS)

Nautilus 55’ is the first to launch the PWS Series and is designed to be berthed in Premier Marinas and Exclusive Waterfront Locations. Private Viewings of the completed Nautilus 55’ has gained overwhelming interest and is ready for viewings.

Want to have your own Private Viewing of the World’s First Luxury Floating Suite?

Contact Us:

Tel: +65 8453 8520/ +65 6423 9629

Email: anna@nautiqueliving.com

We have worked around this trend and created the PWS concept that serve as occasional accommodation and entertainment platforms, complete with 5 – Star Luxury Resort like interiors. Each PWS is personalised, reflecting the owners’ unique requirements with the guidance of our highly-skilled design team.

Our team of pedigreed designers and builders adopt only the best of their kind components with an emphasis on sustainability. The Nautique range has deliberately avoided mimicking the yacht, and has been designed from scratch as personal resort type accommodation that is: durable, well-built, and extremely stable; whilst providing great value for money in terms of space, upkeep and depreciation.

“The PWS is ideally suited for discerning customers who desire maximum space and flexibility of use without the need for distant voyages… The PWS interior can be customised to suit personal taste and style, allowing for the creation of a personalized scape with the input of third party interior designers.” (Kevin Hill, Creator & Builder of the PWS)

Nautilus 55′ – Animation

I conceived the idea of the personalized water suite several years ago and it has taken ‘till now to realise my dream which is now in the final stage of construction.

My background is rooted in engineering and building, particularly in the hospitality and resort sector. I am passionate about yachts and the sea, and have been around, owned, and lived on a variety of boats most of my life. During my formative years I spent many happy family holidays “on board” either on the inland waterways of England, or on the warm seas of the Mediterranean, I guess you can think of me as a “Waterman”.

I love the cool vibe of the marina lifestyle. And the romance of being on the water and watching rows of boats gently lolling in the breeze to the sound of the singing shrouds. Perhaps also it is the diversity of souls that frequent these places. From the hardened Seafarer with dramatic tales of harrowing storms to the mild mannered city type sipping a daiquiri whilst enjoying a perfect sunset.

There has been many a marina regatta where my friends and I comment on the rows of gleaming yachts that never seem to ship their anchors and make their way out to coastal waters. It is poignant to see owners ‘enjoying’ a social gathering whilst being restricted to the stern and fly-bridge of a several million dollar yacht, albeit tied to the dock and going nowhere.

“Over 75% of marina berthed yachts never put to sea more than once a year – some never go out from one year to the next.”

That got me thinking! In all my years of building high-end, over-water resort accommodation in exotic destinations such as Maldives, I realised that many of us believe that one of the ultimate luxury escapes is being on or near the sea in beautiful spacious accommodation. This is why Water Bungalows are so popular but sadly well beyond the reach of most of us to even dream of owning. Just look at the massive premiums that are attached to any accommodation that is set in or overlooking a marina.

“Why settle for that when you can actually be part of the view that so many others aspire to acquire?”

I set myself the challenge to take that concept a step further to combine the best of both worlds; by designing and creating a substantial and very safe steel marine platform supporting a sophisticated super-luxurious three deck resort suite, with a simple power unit to provide mooring flexibility among more traditional boats in a marina environment or even in specialised locations.

To build a stationary floating house is relatively straightforward. To create a beautiful water-mobile hotel suite; well! That is quite a different proposition. I am confident I have succeeded. Our water suite is 2,000 square feet of luxury five star accommodation. The master suite alone has nearly 700 square feet! It has a huge open decked area with a deck-top Jacuzzi! You can imagine already, the party on board and the amazed look of your friends when they visit your ‘floating palace’. This is all unheard of in the yachting world. Even compared to five star class hotel suites you would be hard pressed to match our accommodation. And in any case you would be downtown, not in an idyllic location on the water and the ambiance and facilities of a marina.

“There is nothing else on the market quite like this.”

We have achieved this on an economic 800 square foot heavy duty steel platform that is extremely stable in supporting a three deck structure. A ‘state of the art’ remotely controlled hydraulic thrust propulsion unit provides mooring mobility. Our floating suite unit has high thermal insulation and fantastic acoustic values. It has been constructed to require very low servicing and maintenance. From the out-set we have also designed our concept to have a very low carbon footprint and environmental impact.

In common with a land based structure the foundation of the unit is of immense importance. As a result the flotation chamber comprises a compartmentalized steel hull that has its roots in a military background and has therefore been exposed to exhaustive durability and stability testing.

Resultantly our design is considerably more stable and comfortable than a conventional yacht hull. And it is more robust than a traditional pleasure craft. The platform is certified to commercial ship classification standards and it is built to last. The underlying stability ensures that when guests are on the top deck all leaning over the same rail, admiring the sunset; the champagne will stay in the glass!

I am confident we have not just met, but exceeded all my early expectations and objectives. This has taken the collaboration of some of the finest technicians and designers in both the marine and the hospitality accommodation industries. I am grateful to the resort developers, marina operators and gifted individuals who have provided support and encouragement in the creation of this new concept in ‘fine living’.

If you love the water but are quite content staying in the safety of harbour, enjoy exclusive luxury suites, and stylishly entertaining friends and family in this kind of environment then I am confident our “personalised water suites” will extend your “joy of living”.

Our flexible build process allows individuals and developers alike, to participate in a high level of customisation. This degree of choice is normally only extended to mega yacht owners. We are offering our suites direct to discerning individuals and developers. We are also available to offer fractional sales to multiple owners.

Three units are now under construction in Singapore. The first is my own which launches this July. You are welcome to visit me aboard and experience a taste of my ‘floating fantasia’ over a glass of champagne.

I hope to see you afloat soon…

Kevin James Hill