NOVA MARINE CO., LTD, was established in 1983, and is ranked as the fourth largest boat manufacturer in Taiwan. Nova's primary market has been the United States. Nevertheless, the popularity of its high-performance boats has been extended to Europe, Hong Kong, Japan and Australia. Since initiating its 40' and 42' motor yachts, NOVA MARINE has expanded its production to include high-tech yachts (both sport cruiser and sundeck models), recreation boats, military patrol boats and medical vessels. These range from 45' to 82'. The unit price is from USD$250,000 to over US$2 million. The facility of NOVA MARINE consists of five large buildings approximately 108,000 sq.ft.. There is a fiberglass lay-up and assembly building as well as a weather protected metal fabricating area-a FRP shop with an air-conditioning system. The modern facility meets all the requirements of ABS (USA), NK (JAPAN), CR (TAIWAN), and NOVA MARINE possesses worldwide recognized certificates.