Made-in-China superyachts — Accelera makes yachts, houseboats and other vessels in Zhuhai, southern China. Katie Hunt Cheaper labor costs mean the yachts cost a third of international brands such as Sunseeker and Azimut Katie Hunt Accelera tailor makes each yacht. As well as their own designers, they employ Italian consultants. Katie Hunt Samuel Wong, left, gives directions to one of his employees. Katie Hunt The yachts are spray painted and sanded six times Katie Hunt The company started out making fishing vessels and house boats. Katie Hunt Skilled workers at the shipyard earn, on average, $950 a month. Katie Hunt A shrine dedicated to Lu Ban, the "patron saint" for Chinese builders and construction workers, stands at the heart of the shipyard Katie Hunt Prev Next
