“What sets NIKI apart is not only technical capability, but mindset. When things got hard, they stayed present, adaptive, and committed, and that made all the difference.”

Kaloyan Radulov, Co-Founder & CEO, OMAYA Yachts

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Project Snapshot

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OMAYA 50 Power Catamaran for OMAYA Yachts, a fully custom luxury catamaran.

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NIKI Ltd. Role: 

Single-source partner for all furniture-related elements.

Responsible for furniture engineering, manufacturing, logistics coordination, and value engineering, from technical data development and project management through prototyping and delivery.

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Metrics: One yacht, 5 zones, 50+ custom furniture pieces

Execution Timeline: 

brief 1 month → engineering 1 month → prototyping 2 weeks → production 6 months

Materials: wood, stainless steel, acrylic stone, and integrated LED elements

Production: Custom-built furniture modules, produced as single pieces, including:

• Galley and cabin cabinetry and drawers
• Saloon sofa and table
• Beds for all cabin areas

The Challenge

Execution under unfamiliar conditions

This was OMAYA’s first fully completed yacht and NIKI’s first end-to-end yacht interior delivery.

Challenges

Technical:

• Technical documentation entered production while still at a prototype stage
• Several early decisions were technically valid in isolation but unsuitable for real marine conditions
• Certain material choices resulted in increased labor input and higher material consumption during execution

Management & Communication:

• Engineering teams from different national and technical backgrounds collaborated on shared documentation
• Differences in terminology and interpretation slowed alignment and decision-making
• Production and shipyard locations were geographically separated, extending feedback loops for fitting, revisions, and approvals

As these factors compounded, project risk shifted from schedule pressure to loss of execution control.

The Solution

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Engineering a significantly stronger final product

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As complexity surfaced, the focus shifted from defending early assumptions to restoring control and protecting the final result.

• Responsibility for furniture engineering was centralized to eliminate fragmented ownership.
• Decision-making was escalated directly to senior technical leadership on both sides to shorten approval cycles.
• Material selections were revised mid-project despite increased short-term cost and extended deadlines.

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“The biggest win was the final result. Despite all the difficulties, the project reached a level we are truly proud of.”

Kaloyan Radulov, Co-Founder & CEO, OMAYA Yachts

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Clear division of responsibility

OMAYA provided:

• Marine-specific knowledge related to noise control, movement, and onboard durability
• The first phase of detailed joinery engineering, supplying documentation to NIKI for review and optimization
• Final installation and assembly onboard the yacht

NIKI Ltd. led:

• Value engineering, manufacturing judgment, and supplier coordination to stabilize execution
• Adaptation of designs for production-ready quality, coordinating every change with the client to optimize materials, processes, and final output
• Advanced machinery, skilled production teams, and a mature supplier network capable of executing complex components at scale

The Result

The finished interior elevated OMAYA’s brand perception and aligned with the yacht’s positioning in the luxury segment.

By assigning full furniture responsibility to a specialized partner, OMAYA retained focus on composite manufacturing, systems integration, and final assembly.

Despite evolving conditions during execution, the project reached completion without compromising the final outcome.

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Why NIKI Ltd.

“NIKI stood out because they had the drive, the desire, and accepted the challenge with strong motivation and a clear focus on the ultimate goal.”

Kaloyan Radulov, Co-Founder & CEO, OMAYA Yachts

• experience with a wide scope of materials such as composites and fiberglass
• ability for end-to-end control of the process, strong project management, and rigorous quality control
• adaptability, experience to propose alternative solutions and practical recommendations

OMAYA selected NIKI for its combined metal and wood manufacturing capabilities under one roof, supported by strong engineering expertise and advanced production technology. This structure enabled end-to-end control and the ability to adapt decisively as execution conditions changed.
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