Superyacht Leader Burgess Expands U.S. Presence With New West Coast Office

Private Santa Monica Airport Location Assures Discretion

LONDON, April 20, 2011 - Underscoring its position as the global super yacht
(www.burgessyachts.com/) leader and its commitment to the American
market, BURGESS has expanded its presence with the opening in Los Angeles,
California, of its fourth U.S. office. Uniquely located in the exclusive
Santa Monica Airport, the private jet terminal of choice for Hollywood's
elite, the office is ideally positioned for the ultra-luxe sector it serves,
in close proximity to Beverly Hills, Bel Air, Brentwood and Malibu.

"We are very excited about enhancing our yacht service and
expanding our outreach in this important market, and one which holds
opportunity for significant growth," says Jonathan Beckett, BURGESS President
and CEO. "With full-service offices on both coasts, we can better serve our
existing clients here as well as tap the potential in America."

In addition to being the gateway to Hollywood, the airport
possesses a remarkable history as the oldest operating airport in Los Angeles
County. It was once home to the Douglas Aircraft Company, whose clandestine
WWII operations built critical military aircraft and it will soon house the
Museum of Flying. BURGESS is proud to be associated with this strong aviation
legacy, and is honoured to lend its 35 year marine tradition to this
facility.

Heading up the new operation, is BURGESS' Jay Becker. "With
its jet-set country club ambience, the elite clientele who frequent the Santa
Monica Airport will appreciate the ease and convenience of entrusting their
yachting arrangements to people they already know and trust at the same
location," Becker adds.

    BURGESS

    3100 Donald Douglas Loop North
    Santa Monica
    CA 90405
    USA
    Tel: +1-310-392-7696
    Email: santamonica@burgessyachts.com

    Web: www.burgessyachts.com

Founded in 1975 with ten international offices, BURGESS is the
global superyacht industry leader, uniquely specializing in yachts of over
130-feet. Renowned for its professional yachting services, the company
leverages its expertise to guide clients through every aspect of the yachting
experience, including yacht sale and purchase, technical consultancy
services, yacht charter (www.burgessyachts.com/Charter/) and
operational management. The Burgess brokerage division has been involved in
the sale of many of the world's most significant yachts, while the technical
consultancy services division is currently supervising a range of new build
projects on a diverse spectrum of superyachts (www.burgessyachts.com/
). Burgess' first-class charter service offers a portfolio of the finest
yachts in the most stunning destinations. The company's highly qualified
operational yacht managers have extensive seagoing experience and can take
care of every aspect of managing a large yacht. The superyacht credentials of
Burgess are unmatched in the industry, ensuring that clients enjoy the
highest levels of customer service. More information on Burgess can be found
at www.burgessyachts.com.

Press enquiries: Alev Karagulle, Director of Marketing &
Communications, BURGESS, London, Tel: +44(0)20-7766-4300,
Email:marketing@burgessyachts.com

.