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Carlo Riva was a talented engineer whose creations always had success . http :// riva-mbs . com /
In 2005 , Prince Albert II of Monaco honoured Carlo Riva with a special « Man of the Sea » award . http :// riva-mbs . com /
Lia Riva , Carlo ’ s daughter , now runs the family business .
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RIVA
The port of Monaco is unimaginable without its Riva superyachts . These silent multimillion-dollar giants , peacefully swaying on the waves , are stars of cult Hollywood films . Owned by celebrities , they have won worldwide popularity .
In 1842 , a young Italian carpenter Pietro Riva moved to the town of Sarnico in the north of Italy . At the time , a storm badly damaged the local fishermen ’ s boats . Having repaired them , the talented craftsman soon took on his first order for newly built boats . Pietro Riva later opened a shipyard manufacturing motor yachts under the Riva brand . Over the years , the company became managed by his descendants : Ernesto ( son ), Serafino ( grandson ), Carlo ( great grandson ) thus serving as a life mission for several generations .
In 1950 , it was Carlo Riva who took over the management of Riva . The Ariston , Tritone , Sebino , Florida models and the 1960s Aquarama legend have been all time favourites with French Riviera aristocrats , businessmen and celebrities , truly symbolizing the concept of the Dolce Vita . The Riva ’ s appearance in « Some Like https :// www . themilliardaire . com / http :// riva-mbs . com /
The Riva 122 , Mythos superyacht
It Hot » starring Marilyn Monroe , made the boat hugely popular in the United States . The film career of Carlo Riva ’ s yachts was a long-lasting one . They were later filmed in the James Bond epic « For Your Eyes Only » and « Ocean ’ s 12 ».
In the 1970s and 80s , Carlo Riva was particularly passionate about his fiberglass motor boats sold under the Monte-Carlo Offshorer brand . These models became instantly popular with the French and Italian Riviera clientele , leaving no room for his competitors . Brigitte Bardot , Sophia Loren , Liz Taylor , Sean Connery , Jean-Paul Belmondo , Richard Burton , Jackie Stewart , George Clooney were just some of Carlo Riva ’ s famous customers .
Riva is currently producing about 90 yachts a year . Its clients are willing to wait months and months for their much coveted boat . Since the brand loves a challenge , its 37m flagship « Riva 122 Mythos » has become the largest aluminum yacht in the shipyard ’ s history .
« Monaco Boat Service » is currently serving as Riva ’ s sole representative in Monaco and France . It is run by Carlo Riva ’ s daughter , Lia . MBS is an exclusive superyacht service provider . The port of Monaco permanently keeps several pontoon berths for the Riva yacht owners . A tunnel , famously named after the brand ’ s legendary creator , is the winter shipyard for the superyachts , and a venue for social events and gala evenings . « Monaco Boat Service » is currently working on a vintage electric Riva . Apart from expanding the family business , Lia Riva also serves as a member of the Prince Albert II Foundation .
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