CMN has unveiled more details about the futuristic look of Project One, which was first presented in preview at the 2011 Abu Dhabi Yacht Show. Created by CMN in-house design team, the new concept boasts an interior space normally found on much larger yachts. The impressive vertical bow ending on the long foredeck creates a slender profile. Read More
After the agreements in strategic markets like United States, Brazil, Balearic Islands, France, Russia and Turkey, Overmarine Group now goes East, and signed an agreement with Scud Marine for India, Sri Lanka and Pakistan. Scud Marine represents some of the world's finest luxury yachts manufacturers. Read More
iPad and iPhone users can look forward to several Lürssen apps available for free download at the App Store. The first app which has just been launched is an extended version of the Lürssen website Gallery. This App gives the user an overview of the shipyard facilities as well as exclusive photographs of more than 30 recent built yachts. Read More
Horizon Group recently loaded the new CC105 Explorer and V74 on a transportation ship en-route to the Florida East Coast, where the yachts will be on display at the Palm Beach Boat show March 22nd - 25th, 2012. Both yachts are inventory for Horizon Yachts Inc, the U.S. East Coast sales and service office. Read More
The Hakvoort shipyard in Holland has opened a new slipway earlier this month. The new slipway allows the yard to build superyachts of 58 x 10.60 metres. The yard already raised the roof of its main construction shed by two metres in 2009 to build four-deck vessels. The slipway allows Hakvoort to build superyachts of 58 x 10.60 metres. Read More
Mangusta has chosen Marina Ibiza as the site of its Balearic headquarters, to be run by Michl Marine. The Overmarine Group, builders of Mangusta yachts, have selected Marina Ibiza as the ideal location for presenting and displaying their boats. Marina Ibiza, Overmarine and Michl Marine are currently at the Boot Dusseldorf show. Read More
After a fire in one of the production halls at the Sunreef Yachts shipyard in the evening on 19 January 2012, the company has already started rebuilding lost units. Some yachts under construction have been destroyed but the key moulds have been saved which together with the determination and increased commitment of all the workers will help minimise delays in the construction process. Read More
In a global economic climate which might merely be described as awkwardly viable, Trinity Yachts continues to set a remarkable pace in custom superyachts launched and delivered in 2011 with great expectations for launches and deliveries in 2012. "In the first half 2012, Trinity will deliver a total of eight vessels" says John Dane. Read More
The Ferretti Group was sold to the state-owned Shandong Heavy Industry Group - Weichai Group. Through a total investment of 374 million euros, including equity investment of 178 million euros and provision of debt financing of 196 million euros, SHIG-Weichai Group will acquire a 75% interest in the yacht maker after the completion of the debt restructuring procedures. Read More
Vicem Yachts, Turkish builders of luxury classic motor yachts and mega yachts, is bolstering its executive US team by naming a high-calibre professional key figure from the US yachting industry. Dave Mallach will now serve as the new Vicem Yachts USA Director of Sales. Vicem employs four hundred staff in three Turkish facilities. Read More
To mark the start of its 25th Anniversary year, Oceanco has announced the launch of their new website. The next best thing to visiting Oceanco is browsing its just released new website. The viewer can now access and search detailed information with full screen images as well as high definition videos. Read More
On 1st December the Azimut-Benetti Group appointed Mauro Moscardi as Corporate Services Head with responsibility for the areas of Administration, Finance and Control, ICT, Human Resources, Legal, Research & Development and Marketing. Read More
The Moonen team recently welcomed the HISWA Yacht Valley Designers Tour to their yard. Eight designers enjoyed a tour of the facilities and a presentation about Moonen. The overall goal was to explain how Moonen has worked with designers over the years, including a highly successful relationship with Rene van der Velden. Read More
Horizon Yachts has announced the Marine Group, Galati Yacht Sales and EPIC Yachting are now new Preferred Partners for Horizon's U.S. East Coast sales market. The Preferred Partnership program expands Horizon's presence in the U.S, providing extensive sales and service coverage from the Gulf Coast to the New England area. Read More
The organisational restructuring of the commercial and manufacturing operations of the company takes another step forward with a special focus on the Business Line Yachts. The Azimut-Benetti Group has taken another step in the organisational restructuring of its commercial and manufacturing operations, as part of the plan launched one year ago. Read More
The new Pendennis facility based at STP in Palma de Mallorca has enjoyed a fantastic start following the official launch in July. Providing a more convenient base to our customers in the Mediterranean over six refits have already been completed, including 55m Adela, as well as 38m Jongert sailing yacht Gloria and Perini Navi Andromeda La Dea. Read More
STAR Capital Partners (“STAR Capital”), a leading European fund manager focused on investing in capital-intensive businesses, announces today that it has reached an agreement with ThyssenKrupp AG, the diversified industrial group based in Germany, to acquire the non-military parts of its ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems business. Read More
Funds raised through Movember’s UK campaign benefit The Prostate Cancer Charity, the UK’s leading prostate cancer charity. The challenge is simple – start Movember clean shaven and spend the entire month growing a moustache, with money being raised from sponsorship, charity boxes placed and donations from suppliers. Read More
A last minute visit to RMK Marine in Tuzla Istanbul last week, provided us with an opportunity to see the progress on the 45 metre Ron Holland designed superyacht BN80. The yacht is in her final stages of construction, and will be delivered early next year. The yard is also working on the second Oyster 100, and the first Oyster 125. Read More
The Vial family, owners of the French Couach yard since 2009, have sold the yard to the Nepteam company. Specialized in the design, manufacturing and marketing of yachts ranging from 20 to 50 metres, the Couach brand has become well known for building high quality yachts. The Nepteam company is chaired by Christian Chevalier. Read More
Delta has announced that its strategic partner, SG Private Wealth Advisors, has successfully arranged for construction financing for a 50-meter motor yacht. “SG Private Wealth Advisors provided a financing solution that is hard to achieve in the current financial markets with ensuing credit tightening. We are excited by the prospects of this new strategic partnership with them,” said Jack Jones, Vice President of Delta Marine.Read More
The Rodriguez Group closed the 4th quarter of its 2010/2011 financial year ending September 30, 2011, and informed us that the sales target set out at the beginning of the financial year has been reached. 4th Quarter sales, concerning the period from July 1st, 2011 to September 30th, 2011, were € 32.3 million. Read More
Horizon recently launched a brand new website with multiple language editions including English, Traditional Chinese and Simplified Chinese. In addition, the new Horizon website includes a mobile edition, with a convenient user view that allows people to surf the Horizon website easily with their smart mobile devices. Read More
With Livorno Confindustria’s support, the first network contract was signed last Friday, 28 October between Azimut-Benetti and approximately twenty supply companies spanning the entire production chain – from layout to systems to furnishings – with the aim of creating an industry-wide network. Read More
Tecnomar has announced the acquisition of the Admiral superyacht brand. Admiral was established in 1966 and has become a prestigious and widely-recognized brand for aluminum & steel yachts from 32 to 54 meters. Tecnomar also announced the upcomingcquisition of a private dock with state-of-the-art facilities. Read More
Thursday 3rd November saw the official opening party in Palma de Mallorca of the modernised and refurbished RS Global building, which is situated in the heart of the STP superyacht refit and repair yard. The building was taken over last year by the chandlery, rigging and yacht-painting specialists Rolling Stock Group. Read More
German shipyard Lürssen have relaunched their website www.lurssen.com. The new site not only features breathtaking images and interesting background information on the company, but also includes interactive functions such as the exclusive Lürssen Forum, where yacht captains can share knowledge and ideas. Read More
The Board of Directors of Ferretti S.p.A., deliberated to start a consensual process with its main lenders to restructure its capital structure through a significant reduction in debt position and by raising new money. Ferretti’s order portfolio that to date comprises approximately 465 million euros. Read More
Trinity Yachts has long been able to capitalize on its history in the commercial and military maritime industry by bringing to their superyachts the fundamental and innovative design and engineering features that have proven so successful in other projects. Read More
San Diego marine hybrid systems pioneer Arc Lite Power, LLC has signed an agreement to purchase National City shipyard Knight & Carver Maritime, the companies announced today. The $30 million total investment will expand the capabilities of the combined companies to serve the emerging “green marine” market. Read More
CJR Propulsion today announced UAE based Gulf Craft as the winner of its first annual ‘Customer Recognition Award’. The award, given by CJR’s managing director Mark Russell, considers environmental sustainability, technical innovation, and sales growth in its decision. Gulf Craft and CJR have been working together for 10 years. Read More
As part of the re-organization of it's sales efforts, Derecktor Shipyards has announce the appointment of James Brewer as Director of Yacht Service and New Construction Sales. James is a 22 year veteran employee of Derecktor Shipyards. Read More
The aluminium hull of C.2193, the first of two yachts in the new generation of 60m sailing yachts sold by Perini Navi, was turned at the Perini Istanbul-Yildiz shipyard. The 92 tonne hull stands out for being the heaviest turned to date at the Turkish shipyard, and has offered an opportunity to admire the natural evolution of the 56m Perini series. Read More
The extensive refit of the iconic J Boat Endeavour is nearing completion at Yachting Developments Auckland yard. Absolute care has been taken to preserve as much of this historic vessel as practical. There has been a long term philosophy of longevity and serviceability throughout the refit ensuring Endeavour will remain the historic icon she is today.Read More
Lürssen has made an offer to buy Blohm & Voss from ThyssenKrupp. Both companies, Blohm + Voss and Lürssen, look back on more than one hundred years of experience in German shipbuilding and have already successfully worked side by side on the construction of the Fregatte F 125 project for the German government. Read More
The Oyster Group informs us they are setting up an operation in Palma, Mallorca to expand the services it provides to its clients. Commencing September 2011, Philip (Spike) Thompson will help develop the Oyster presence in the Mediterranean to support the 150+ fleet of yachts Oyster has built between 60' and 100'. Read More
Mulder Shipyard in the Netherlands has started construction of a new shipyard, just ten kilometres from its current facility. This second yard (in Zoeterwoude Rijndijk) will cover an area of 7000 square metres and focus on the maintenance, refit and new build of yachts between 18 and 40 metres. It should be ready to start operations in 2012. Read More
Overmarine Group, the Italian Maxi Open Yacht Builder, celebrated its first time at the Cannes Boat Show. Last year, Overmarine Group decided to totally change its approach to the market. After being represented by an exclusive dealer for many years, Overmarine Group decided to now directly markets its projects: the Mangusta Yachts. Read More
As of today the contracts for the acquisition of the former HDW Gaarden GmbH in Kiel have entered into force. Abu Dhabi MAR Kiel GmbH starts with 172 employees, the facilities, equipment and infrastructure of the former HDW Gaarden, working on first orders of its target markets offshore, mega yachts and construction of special vessels. Read More
Kha Shing, the yard that builds the Monte Fino range of motoryachts, has announced that it has upgraded its facilities to allow it to build yachts up to 44 metres in length. This is the final stage of a $20 million, two year investment programme that has included adding another 15,000 square metres to the existing facilities. Read More
A select group of Dutch yacht builders and related companies have joined forces in the new Holland Yacht Experience concept. Their goal is to bring the supreme quality offered by the Dutch yachting industry to the attention of a broader audience via joint promotion and representation on the French Côte d’Azur. Read More
The Palumbo Group acquired the Malta Superyacht Facilities in March 2011. The yard is currently fully in operation, carrying out over 30 superyacht projects in only a few weeks. The already extensive portfolio shows well-known names such as Atlantis II, Pelorus, Phocea, Prince Abdulaziz, Senses and Slipstream. Read More
To mark the national holiday celebrating the “Festa della Repubblica” (Day of the Republic), the Benetti shipyards at Livorno and Lusben (a division of the Azimut-Benetti group specialising in refit & repair work) paid homage to the city, the Italian Republic and the Italian people by opening the doors of their production sites. Read More
The Amico Loano shipyard was inaugurated on May 6th. Amico Loano is located inside the brand new Marina of Loano, offering port services and services for crews, guests, and vessels. Main services offered include: maintenance and repairs, surface treatment, painting, rig and deck equipment service, and yacht storage. Read More
In the worst ever year for the world economy 2009 Sanlorenzo was able to limit its turnover reduction to a small negative 9%, corresponding to € 181 mln turnover compared to 2008 € 198 mln turnover. The lower profit was due to the depreciation of the trade-in boats that in 2009 was internationally estimated between 20 and 25%. Read More
The Ferretti Group has signed a non binding Memorandum of Understanding with Shandong Heavy Industry Group, a Chinese holding, controlling leading companies in the sector of engines, generators and propulsion systems – for the creation of a joint-venture, with the aim of developing an industrial partnership for the design, production and sale of motoryachts for the market of Greater China and other emerging markets. Read More
On Thursday July 14th Sanlorenzo inaugurated the new Marina Travelift and opened a marina with 8 berths and a lifting area for 30 metre yachts. This important redevelopment on the River Magra, where the Italian shipyard’s Headquarters is located and fibreglass planning hulls up to 108 ft are built, now benefits from a larger mooring capacity. Read More
In early May, IAG Yachts was successful in the recruitment of former Tricon Marine VP, Dave Adams who started with IAG on June 1st, 2011. His title is Vice President in charge of Operations. Mr. Adams is a 40 year veteran in the yacht and marine business. He was co-founder of Tricon Marine and he actually designed and built the shipyard in Zhuhai. Read More
Rio Yachts have announced a new addition to their team. Massimo Jannone will join the company as Head of Sales. Massimo is as passionate as he is experienced in the industry, having already worked for primary brands such as Cerri Cantieri Navali and Hatteras Yachts. Read More
Feadship has announced the appointment of Timothy Hamilton as the new Director of Feadship America. Hamilton will use his wide experience to serve Feadship’s many owners in the United States. As well as maintaining close relationships with clients, he will also provide dedicated services to owner’s representatives and captains. Read More
ISA has enlarged it's network by appointing Yacht Moments as a new dealer, and exclusive sales representative for Germany, Switzerland, Austria and the Balearics. Yacht Moments is specialised in sales, charter, management and new construction projects. Yacht Moments has offices in Mallorca, Hamburg, Munich, Sukosan and Zagreb Read More
Benetti’s new production area was inaugurated during the early morning hours of Thursday, 16 June, with the arrival of the first hull for construction. Together with the historic facilities on Via Coppino, the site has more than 4,200 m2 dedicated to the production of Benetti Class superyachts, the line of yachts from 93 to 164 feet. Read More
According to Reuters, ThyssenKrupp , Germany's biggest steelmaker, has scrapped a deal for Abu Dhabi MAR to buy its Blohm + Voss civilian shipbuilding assets, due to political changes in the Middle East. ThyssenKrupp affirmed it's strategy of focusing only on military shipbuilding. A separate planned joint venture with ADM, to sell naval surface ships to the Middle East and North Africa had also fallen apart. Read More
Pendennis has announced the opening of a new technical refit office and workshop in the busy Med port of Palma. Opening this Summer the new facility will be based in STP in central Palma and will provide an extension to the UK based company’s facilities and services. Read More
The Ferretti Group has reinforced it's presence in the Brazilian market, by officially opening a Ferrettigroup Brasil branch. The new production facility, located near Sao Paulo, which opened late 2010, is among the largest in Latin America, with a total area of approximately 145,000 square meters. Read More
The USA-based partner broker Victoria Investments, Inc. has just partnered with Latitude Yachts, a new super-yacht yard based in Riga, Latvia. Signed during the Boat Asia Singapore 2011, the representation and engagement agreement for business brokerage services will run six-months term starting from May 12th. Read More
The Bilgin Shipyard was established back in 1929 and in the last few years the company has grown exceptionally. The company’s expansion plans started in 2004 with the opening of 1,600sqm stainless steel workshop. To meet the growing demand of customised interiors the company opened a 2,200sqm furniture factory in 2007. Read More
Gulf Craft, the producer of fiberglass boats, yachts and superyachts, has begun 2011 with great sensation. Five global launches at the Dubai Boat Show in March marked Gulf Craft’s intention of seeing 2011 as a year of growth, followed by a hugely successful Asian tour highlighting Gulf Craft’s vision of an emergence of a third large yachting destination globally, defined by the yachting grounds connecting the Middle East and SE-Asia cruising destinations. Read More
Heesen Yachts, has introduced its new app - now available in the iTunes Store for free download. This is the first iPad application launched by any shipyard within the superyacht industry. The Heesen iPad app allows users to browse an extensive gallery of all Heesen’s latest launches, ranging from 37 to 65 metres. Read More
The Supervisory Board of Rodrigues Group has recently appointed Eric de Saintdo as Chairman of the Executive Board. Thus, Eric de Saintdo, who joined Rodriguez Group in October 2010 as Managing Director, succeeded Gerard Rodriguez. The latter had then agreed to come back at the helm of the Group temporarily, to ensure the redevelopment of Rodriguez Group’s activities. It is, therefore, natural that the chairmanship of the Executive Board of Rodriguez Group goes to Eric de Saintdo. Read More
Gulf Craft appoints new distributor for Majesty Yachts on South-East Asia
Gulf Craft, builder of fiberglass luxury motor yachts in the Middle East and Asia, has appointed Eminence Yachting Ltd. to distribute the Majesty range of yachts and superyachts in Hong Kong, Singapore and the Philippines. Formed by Simon Turner and Bart Kimman. Read More
Pure Superyacht Refit, based in Palma de Mallorca, Spain, has appointed a new Project Manager who will work with the existing team to provide a specialist refit management service at locations across Europe. The new recruit, Ivan Salas Jefferson, 29, has a wealth of relevant project management experience and related industry expertise. Read More
It took a hundred and eighty three pages to tell the story, through breathtaking photographs, of one of the most exclusive and evocative events in sailing: the Perini Navi Cup. The book was born from the desire on the part of the Group to share the emotions and the highlights of the third edition of their regatta. Read More
BWA Yachting, the marine agency, and Marina Barcalona’92, the shipyard in the Mediterranean specialising in the refit and repair of superyachts, have signed a preferred partnership agreement, formalising the terms of a long standing relationship of cooperation the two groups have shared for the past 10 years. Read More
For more than 50 years, he steered the fortunes of Abeking & Rasmussen. Under his responsible and intelligent management, the small shipyard in Lemwerder evolved into one of the major, world famous names in the field of yacht and naval shipbuilding. We now have to bid farewell to Hermann H. Schaedla, engineer, manager and friend, who died suddenly aged 76. Read More
Icon Yachts is in a ‘Spring Mood’ with a hive of activity and a total of 444 metres of luxury yachts at the Dutch shipyard. With a healthy mix of new builds, refit projects and cooperation with other high-end builders the yard is flexing its muscles. Icon Yachts are looking ahead to a busy 2011 with a number of new build projects and refits. Read More
As a result of being declared the preferred bidder the preferred bidder for the tender to acquire Malta Super Yacht Services last December, Palumbo S.p.A., as forecasted, today has finally taken over also the new Shipyard, just in time for the Spring refitting season.The Maltese government signed the contract for a global amount of € 29.4 million. Read More
ISA Yachts and The ESTD (formerly known as InterGlobe Established Products Private Limited) have announced the signing of a representation agreement within the region for the marketing of ISA superyachts. India is now on a growth path and is expected to become one of the largest luxury markets in the world. Read More
In deep sorrow for the sudden loss of Salvatore Basile, the Ferretti S.p.A. Board of Directors met under the chairmanship of Norberto Ferretti and appointed Giancarlo Galeone, Group shareholder and Director, as new Chief Executive Officer, conferring the relative proxy and powers. Read More
With 699.74 metres, 78,839 Hp, 32,710 nautical miles, 19 new models from 60 feet to 60 metres, 3 steel and aluminum lines, 2 composite lines and a new sailing line- Tecnomar presents its plans for the future and the new fleet at the Boscolo Exedra Hotel in Milan. Founded in 1987, Tecnomar has launched over 270 yachts. Read More
Pacific Asian Enterprises, builder of Nordhavn yachts, is pleased to announce that it has obtained a new location for its headquarters, which will house sales, project management, engineering, accounting, commissioning and shipping/receiving all under one roof. It also allows for the company’s projected expansion needs. Read More
Ferretti Group CEO Salvatore Basile suddenly passed away yesterday after suffering from a heart attack. He was 58. The entire Ferretti Group team, Chairman Norberto Ferretti, the Board of Directors and the Executive committee, deeply shaken by his premature death, share the sorrow that Mrs Basile and family bear. Read More
North Wind Yachts in Barcelona, Spain has put its production facilities up for sale following plans to relocate. The yard offers an excellent location in which to develop a marine business in the Mediterranean, says North Wind, providing good opportunities for yacht construction, repair and refit activities, sales and brokerage. Read More
After the Peri Yachts France Office at the Cote d’Azur in Antibes/ France dedicated to New Sales, Brokerage and Charter Peri Yachts opened its new office in Istanbul on Tuesday. Located at the European side of the Bosphorus, Sales and Marketing activities will take place at a larger scale from here. Read More
Oyster Marine is pleased to announce the expansion of their USA Headquarters with the appointment of Dan Wurzbacher to the Sales Team. Dan will fill the role of US Sales Manager and will handle new yacht sales in the Oyster fleet, from the Oyster 46 to the Oyster 655, throughout the Americas and Caribbean. Read More
Lazzara International Yacht Sales, a legendary family name in yachting, announced it has located its' Showcase and new sales operation at The Bahia Mar Resort and Yachting Center. This new location will not only serve as a retail showroom but also as the premiere location for pre-owned sales, yacht management and crew placement. Read More
Abu Dhabi Ship Building, one of the leading shipbuilder and naval support services provider in the Gulf region, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Egypt-based DeBirs Yachts, a manufacturer of timeless and innovative motor yachts, during the ongoing International Defence Exhibition and Conference.Read More
While for many years Overmarine has been essentially a boat builder committing itself in developing the best quality available in the market, in the future Overmarine will be also committed to marketing its Product range directly, through its subsidiary offices, and through a selected number of Sales Representative in markets that are considered strategic for the yard's future growth. Read More
Azimut-Benetti Group, the Italian company looks to maintain its leading international position with a new strategy brought about by changing market conditions. In the wake of profound changes in the boating industry triggered by events two years ago, the Azimut Benetti Group has developed advanced organisational solutions following a business model which put the client and their expectations in the center of the process. Read More
The 1st quarter of Rodriguez Group's 2010/2011 fiscal year ended on 31 December 2010. During the period starting on 1 October 2010 and ending on 31 December 2010, total sales increased by 20% compared to the 1st quarter of the fiscal year 2009/2010 (25,343 K€ versus 21,057 K€ during the previous year). Read More
In early November Latitude Yachts announced the opening of its new Superyacht yard located on the seaside, 50 minutes from the center of charming Riga, capital of Latvia. The shipyard’s experienced team uses the latest technologies and provides customers with a wide range of services including new builds, refit, maintenance and reparation. Read More
Pendennis has announced that the 55m Illusion has been named as a finalist in the World Superyacht Awards, with the results due to be announced at the beginning of May. The extensive winter refit took just over 8 months to complete and included a 3-level 5m LOA stern extension with the addition of a drop-down beach club. Read More
Two years after the end of the collaboration with the Rodriguez Group, Leopard Yachts announces its return to the USA. Two years after the end of the collaboration with the Rodriguez Group, Leopard Yachts announces its return to the USA. Total Marine who owns several offices in the USA has recently opened a new office. Read More
Devonport Yachts has extensive experience in the 60m+ bespoke build and refit yacht market. This includes iconic yachts such MY Sarafsa, MY Samar and currently Project 55 which when launched later this year will be the largest private yacht to be built in the UK. The yard has now launched a new website; www.devonportyachts.com. Read More
These are busy times at Leopard Yachts: three yachts are scheduled to be launched this summer, a Leopard 27m, a 34m and a 46m; another 34m and a 46m, are under construction and will be delivered in 2012; three yachts, with three letter of intents, respectively for a 34m, a 46m and a 58m, are in progress for deliveries in 2012-2013. Read More
Azzura Marine, internationally recognised for constructing premium quality custom motor and sailing vessels, including high performance racing yachts, quality interiors and exterior furniture, are delighted to welcome back Gillian Hughes as Sales and Marketing Manager for the company. Read More
Overmarine Shipyard, which is well known for their Mangusta series of large open superyachts, has announced the acquisition of Baglietto Group. The Group includes two of the most iconic brands in the superyacht industry: Baglietto and Cantieri di Pisa. Baglietto was founded in 1854 by Pietro Baglietto. Read More
Lazzara Yacht Corporation, a legendary family name in yachting, announced it has received a capital investment from The Crest Group LLC. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Built in Tampa, FL, Lazzara has continued to be on the leading edge of design and innovation in the yachting world. Read More
The Perini Navi Group has launched a new website with all-new graphic design, an extremely intuitive and user-friendly structure, new sections and new content, all created using the most innovative technology. The restyling of the perininavi.it website was dictated primarily by the desire to create a single portal. Read More
Paolo Casani is the new CEO of the Azimut Yachts Division of the Azimut-Benetti Group.Casani began his career with the company in 2008 after twenty-five years of experience in the fashion and luxury goods sector, and has successfully directed the Yachtique Division dedicated to strategic services, a position he will maintain ad interim while taking on his new role. Read More
Horizon announced its sales and service office in Europe has been established in Spain and Mr. Ron Boogaard is appointed to be Director to operate the new company Horizon Yacht Europe. Horizon Yacht Europe is set up by Horizon Group and Mr. Ron Boogaard, and is to be the headquarters of Horizon in Europe. Read More
Icon Yachts closed 2010 on a high note with the delivery of two 62m yachts of which the latest creation, the 62,5m Baton Rouge with the fabulous exterior styling of Tim Heywood and a sophisticated interior design by Redman Whitely Dixon. The yard has now also launched a new website, www.iconyachts.eu. Read More
French yacht designer and builder Philippe Cabon has launched a new shipyard which specialises in the construction of superyacht tenders. Named Tender Shipyard SAS, the company already signed a contract to build a new tender for the 53 metre Baglietto superyacht Berkut. The 7.2 metre tender will be completely built in carbon fibre. Read More
Over the last ten more years, Drettmann was the sole dealer of Horizon in Europe to provide the Horizon-built yachts in brands of Elegance, Bandido and Premier. After the bankruptcy of Drettmann in May 2010, Horizon decides to set up its own sales and service office in Europe. establish the close relationship with it's clients. Read More
Sanlorenzo, builder of motor yachts ranging between 62’ and 108’ and a superyacht fleet up to 200’, with facilities in Ameglia (La Spezia, Italy) and Viareggio (Italy), have signed a commercial agreement with Rodriguez Group. The agreement commit Rodriguez Group to sell Sanlorenzo yachts exclusively in France and Monaco. Read More
The new shipyard Cantiere delle Marche recently started their operations in Ancona, Italy. The company’s aim is to build steel and aluminium displacement yachts between 21 and 40 metres. The company has introduced the Darwin Class: a line of small ships and has already sold three superyachts. Read More
The Italian yard Sanlorenzo has recently launched a new website: www.sanlorenzoyacht.com. The innovative and eye catching design, with dynamic applications, full‐screen videos, photo galleries and virtual tours of its models, perfectly merges with an advanced and easy-to-use navigation. Read More
Tom Clegg has been awarded winner of the Queens Silver Medal by the Worshipful Company of Shipwrights as the Shipyard Apprentice of the Year 2010. This is one of the country’s most prestigious apprentice awards and has been presented to representatives from the ship building industry since 1945. Read More
Mulder Shipyard in the Netherlands has announced that construction will soon start on a new yard just ten kilometres from its current facility. This second yard will cover an area of 7000 square metres and focus on the maintenance, refit and new build of yachts between 18 and 40 metres. It should be ready to start operations in 2012, with the first new yacht launching in 2013. The existing facilities will remain open and be dedicated to yachts under 18 metres. Read More
According to the Financial Times, a Chinese company bought Cantieri Navali di Lavagna (CNL) today at auction through administrators appointed by a Milan court. CNL sold for €13.1m to ProMarine Service, an Italian company owned by China’s Nautic Star Marine. Read More
The Drettmann-Sunrise Group, a new group of yachting companies emerges at the initiative of Herbert P. Baum, the German businessman and yachtsman who co-founded Sunrise Yachts, bringing together expertise and resources from Germany, Turkey and Monaco to offer high-quality, cost-effective yacht building solutions. Read More
Sanlorenzo has become a member of SYBAss, the Superyacht Builder Association, founded in 2007 to represent yards that in the last ten years have launched and delivered at least 3 superyachts over 40 meters. The shipyard based in Ameglia has joined 19 members, including Heesen yachts, Feadship and Trinity Yachts. Read More
Yacht Solutions has teamed up with Scott Taylor to head up its paint division to ensure the firm meets increasing demand for world-class yacht detailing and finishing. Mr. Taylor brings 25 years experience in yacht painting, fairing applications and project management to the company, having been employed by many of the world's leading firms. Read More
The J Class Association has recently selected Solent Refit as the base for the Solent Event of their 2012 J Class Regatta. This new superyacht facility on Southampton Water will be the base for the fleet of Js and their motherships for the duration of the event (July 18th – 20th), which culminates in the Hundred Guinea Cup. Read More
Mastervolt, has signed a three year ‘strategic supplier’ contract with the Ferretti Group. This contract will extend the cooperation that started about eight years ago. The agreement, which runs from 2010-2013, and which was initiated by Mastervolt Italia, brings together two companies dedicated to quality. Read More
Wally Yachts S.A., a leading designer and manufacturer of high performance motorboats, sailboats and skis (“Wally”), announced today a substantial investment from Archimedia BVI (“Archimedia”) to provide growth capital for the development of new products and the Wally brand. Read More
The NZ Marine Industry (NZMI) is planning to grow the size of the New Zealand marine industry by an ambitious 55% over the next five years. NZMI expects the industry to grow from $1.71 billion this year to $2.66 billion in 2015. Marine industry exports are expected to grow by around 55% over that period, from $0.72 billion to $1.11 billion. Read More
Globally recognised custom superyacht equipment manufacturer Rondal is pleased to announce the appointment of a leading industry figure, Paul Dielemans, as Managing Director. Paul commenced his new role at the beginning of October 2010. Dielemans, formerly MD of Holland Jachtbouw, has an impressive background of success as both a sailor and a yachting industry businessman. Read More
Last month, we reported about the new Infinity superyacht, that was presented at the Monaco Yacht Show. Today, we bring you more information about this new company. Infiniti Yachts is the product of a convergence of expertise. The company was founded by Gordon Kay who is joined by acclaimed naval architect Hugh Welbourn. Read More
On October 7, 2010, Eric de Saintdo, 46, was appointed as member of the Management Board and Managing Director of Rodriguez Group. With an M.B.A. in International Management from Texas University in Dallas, Eric de Saintdo is well known in the luxury boats industry. His passion for nautical world led Mr. de Saintdo to take over the General Management of the Cannes International Boat & Yacht Show for more than ten years. Read More
At the Monaco Yacht Show, Oceanco invited us for a breakfast meeting, to update us with what lies ahead on Oceanco’s horizon and to introduce us to the Chairman of the company, Mr. Mohammed Al Barwani. Oceanco revealed the company’s plans for a new facility that marks the next step in Oceanco’s advance into the 100m+ market. Read More
Oceanco, the Dutch custom yacht builder, has commissioned BMT Nigel Gee, a subsidiary of the BMT Group, to begin work on designing its next generation of bespoke luxury yachts. This follows on from the huge success of the the existing LY2-based 700 platform over the past 18 months. Read More
Three enormous masts arrived at Pendennis Shipyard recently in preparation for instalment on Pendennis’ current new build projects: SY Christopher is due to be complete by January 2011 in time to race at the St Barths Regatta; B105 is already in the water and due to be handed over to the client before Christmas. Read More
Overmarine Shipyard, well known in the superyacht industry as owner of the brand name Mangusta and builder of the biggest large open in the market, has announced their acceptance as the Guarantor of the Safe Guard proceedings that involves the Baglietto Group. Baglietto Group includes Baglietto and Cantieri di Pisa. Read More
In March of this year the Baglietto and Cantieri di Pisa shipyards went into liquidation and both shipyards have now been acquired by Effebi-Overmarine for a sum of € 33,000,000. Giuseppe Balducci, the President of Effebi-Overmarine, told the Italian newspaper La Stampa that each company will continue to produce superyachts under its own brand. Read More
During 2009, a year which was possibly the worst ever year for the world economy, and even worse for the yachting industry; Sanlorenzo was the black swan. While the main European and American Groups were showing reductions in turnover of 30/40%, Sanlorenzo was able to limit its turnover decrease to a small 9%. Read More
Since 1998 Pendennis Shipyard has welcomed over 140 local young people, aged 16-19, to enroll on their general apprenticeship scheme. This provides an excellent opportunity to learn a trade and work towards official qualifications, whilst providing Pendennis with a rich pool of skilled and qualified labour. Read More
Drettmann has stood for a successful business in new construction and sales of pre-owned boats. With the global financial crisis, sales simultaneously bottomed out in both of business fields. This resulted in insolvency proceedings introduced at the end of May. Now the German company based in Bremen steers into calmer waters. Read More
Endeavour Yacht Services, based at Gosport in Portsmouth Harbour, have recently achieved their ISO 9001 certification, in recognition of the procedures and processes in place for quality assurance. The experienced professional team at Endeavour Yacht Services provide refit, maintenance and repair services. Read More
Gulf Craft Inc., the Middle East and Asia’s manufacturer of yachts, has announce that it has appointed The Mansell Agency to handle all European public relations activity. Founded in The United Arab Emirates in 1982, Gulf Craft today produces vessels ranging from 20 feet leisure craft and sports boats, to 135 feet luxury superyachts. Read More
Continuous innovation and a constant commitment to ensuring the very best quality in its yachts have always been part of the DNA of the Ferretti Group. This strategic aim has led to establishment of the Centro Stile Ferrettigroup, conceived and strongly wished for by Chairman Norberto Ferretti. Read More
As from the 1st of July Eel Kant (53 yrs) is the managing director of Jongert Shipyard BV. Immediately after his studies Kant began his career in the shipbuilding industry. After that he switched to yachtbuilding where he worked for 16 years with Royal van Lent (part of Feadship). From 2003 until 2010 Kant was the managing director of Oceanco. Read More
Each year, the Dutch Yachting industry (HISWA) invites the International press to the Netherlands to witness firsthand the different facilities, yachts under construction and future plans of the shipyards. This year when the press arrived at Oceanco, we were treated to a tour of two 85m yachts under construction. Read More
For nearly 40 years, the Garcias have been a reference in the world of integral centreboard aluminium cruising yachts. More than 300 Nouanni, Maracuja and Passoa series sailing boats are cruising all over the world, from the Arctic to the Antarctic. the Garcia shipyard has specialised in the building of custom sailing yachts from 50’ to 115’. Read More
The next generation of the De Vries family has taken over the directorship of the Feadship Koninklijke De Vries Scheepsbouw yard in Aalsmeer, the Netherlands. Rob and Roderick are joined on the five-strong new board at the world-famous shipyard by three highly experienced directors from outside the family. Read More
Asia’s leading luxury yacht company, Yacht Solutions, has unveiled a high-end superyacht division - Ruea Yachts - which will design and construct exclusive vessels to satisfy escalating demand among affluent individuals in Asia and across the world. Combining European marine technology and design with the renowned finishing skills of Thai craftsmen, Ruea Yachts will specialise in building Lloyds classification and MCA LY2 code-certified custom luxury yachts of up to 85 metres in size in Thailand. Read More
Feadship’s Royal Van Lent shipyard has announced radical plans to expand its premises on Kaag Island. Due to the limited spatial options around the yard, Royal van Lent will extend underground in order to build even larger yachts. Like Koninklijke De Vries Scheepsbouw, Royal van Lent has been building increasingly longer yachts over recent years. Read More
Oceanco has engaged Dirk de Jong to reinforce their Technical Sales Department. De Jong is no stranger to the company. He was a Project Manager with Oceanco from 1997-2001, during which time he oversaw the building of both the 62.6 metre Lady Lola and the 95 metre Al Mirqab (now Indian Empress). Read More
In a move that immediately elevates San Diego’s status as a world-class repair destination for megayachts and large commercial vessels, Knight & Carver YachtCenter has announced that the marine firm has acquired a 4,000-ton dry dock for its refit and repair operations. With the acquisition, financed by a locally-based investment group, Diligence & Company LLC. Read More
Drettmann GmbH opened Insolvency proceedings on the 25th of May 2010. According to the company’s management this step was necessary, because restructuring talks with house banks couldn’t be bought to a positive conclusion in the time frame required . Despite insolvency proceedings the business is going on in full. Read More
ICON Yachts B.V. launched their second superyacht on the 27th May 2010 and following the launch the company also released the following statement: “With the completion of Project Florida coming nearer, ICON Yachts BV is ending the pioneer phase and will now consolidate the internal organisation and build further on the platform philosophy." Read More
Following yesterday’s announcement that Drettmann GmbH filed for bankruptcy, we received the following statement from the Bremen based yacht builder and dealer: The management of the Drettmann GmbH applied the 25th of May 2010 for opening of insolvency proceedings. This step is a reaction of the management to the decline in the prices in the used yacht section, concerning especially foreign brands. Read More
This morning the German newspaper Kreiszeitung reports that the management of Drettmann filed for bankruptcy. The luxury yacht builder and dealer, based at the pier in Arberg Hemelingen, employs around 100 people. Read More
Since the beginning of the year the turnover of Azimut-Benetti Group, for the last forty years one of the leading companies at international level in the luxury nautical market, has resumed a positive growth trend, +20% compared to the same period last year. Read More
Oceanco, one of the world’s most significant builders of luxury superyachts, has been acquired by Mohammed Al Barwani, a private investor, who is based in the Sultanate of Oman. Barwani has interests in oil, gas, manufacturing, and minerals in Europe, the Middle East and Asia Pacific through MB Holding Company LLC as well as investments in various other assets. Read More
Colonna Yachts, a division of long standing Colonna’s Shipyard, Inc. of Norfolk, Virginia have announce a major expansion with the opening of the new West Yard Marine Travelift Facility. Situated on approximately ten acres, this new facility will accommodate the simultaneous repair of up to 15 megayachts and deep draft sailing yachts. Read More
Nobiskrug GmbH and Messerschmitt Yachts GmbH are set to become partners. The scope of the cooperation encompasses engineering and construction of future Messerschmitt Yachts longer than 60 metres. The "MTT-Conqueror", available in a 70 metre and 90 metre version, is the first superyacht of this size designed by Messerschmitt Yachts. Read More
Abu Dhabi MAR, the international shipbuilding group based in Abu Dhabi, and ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems have signed a contract for the sale of Blohm + Voss to Abu Dhabi MAR. The contract includes the acquisition of Blohm + Voss Shipyards in Hamburg and the civil shipbuilding facilities of the former HDW Gaarden including employees in Kiel. Read More
The Turkish shipyard Numarine announced yesterday that they have appointed Whale Yachts as their distributor for Russia. Whale Yachts, based in Moscow, will be representing the Numarine range for the first time at the Moscow Boat Show, which opens its doors tomorrow until 18th April 2010. Read More
Marine Group Boat Works de Los Cabos, a boat repair and drystack storage facility, is pleased to unveil its newly constructed multi-million dollar facility and announce that it is open for business. Located at The Marina at Puerto Los Cabos in San Jose del Cabo, the boatyard spans across 200,000 square feet of land and water. Read More
The Oceanco Board of Directors has just announced that after a valuable cooperation over several years, Mr Eel Kant, the company’s former Managing Director, has left the superyacht builder. The Oceanco Board of Directors warmly thanks Mr Kant for his contribution to the company’s development over the past seven years and wishes him every success in his future endeavours. Read More.
Horizon announces to reveal its new brand logo and new website image effective from 2010. Since 2009, even with the global yacht market still in a recession, Horizon has been investing and implementing a series of Horizon brand re-engineering programs to enhance the global image of Horizon. Read More
The Greece based superyacht painting company Thraki Yacht Painting has announced the opening of a new office in Istanbul, Turkey under the name Thraki Yat Sanayi Ltd St. Thraki aim to build a permanent team in Turkey, which will combine the expertise and experience of the Northern European projects with the skillful labour in Turkey. Read More
Tricon Marine has been selected by the Chinese government to join a high-level delegation presenting to local businessmen and women in Boston. Led by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council and the Zhuhai Investment Promotion Bureau, the presentation shines a spotlight on the region’s most notable business success stories. Read More
Plymouth-based luxury yacht builder Princess Yachts International, today presented plans for the newly occupied South Yard site at a consultation with Devonport Regeneration Community partnership (DRC). The plans represent a significant contribution to the local economic regeneration and outline a £15m investment programme. Read More
The Oyster Group has announced the appointment of Robert Kathro as Managing Director of Oyster’s wholly owned subsidiary, Southampton Yacht Services (SYS), with effect from 6 April 2010. Robert, who qualified as a Naval Architect, has a strong and varied background in manufacturing and the marine industry, combining technical and strategic consultancy experience. Read More
The Mariotti Shipyard in Genoa has announced the creation of Mariotti Yachts, a brand formerly known as Admiral Mariotti Yachts and a partnership between Cantieri Navale Lavagna and the Mariotti Shipyard. The new brand is 100% owned by the Mariotti Shipyard and the company has invested more than EU 9,000,000 in new facilities. Read More
This spring Derecktor Shipyards will put its’ newly expanded dry dock to work. The dock will allow the yard to fully service vessels up to 4000 long tons, 122 meters in length, 25 meters in beam and 6 meters draft. The expanded dry dock will also provide a seamless method of moving these large vessels from the water onto the repair apron. Read More
This week, the newsdesk at SuperYachtTimes.com will be closed for the holidays. Instead we will bring our readers a daily special, starting with an update on Heesen Yachts. Heesen Yachts has announced that following the launching and delivery of hull number 14647, 4YOU, other sizeable hulls were repositioned within the yard. Read More
In November Viareggio gave a warm welcome to the hull of the first Benetti Delfino, which will be launched in the summer of 2010. With its dimensions, it is a unique vessel because it contains the design solutions, technical equipment, and practical, comfortable environments that are typical of larger ships. Read More
The International Superyacht Society awarded Frans Heesen the 2009 Business Person of the Year Award. This award acknowledges the contributions of business leaders who have helped develop yachting into the global financial powerhouse that it is today. The recipient of this Award was chosen by the members of the ISS Board of Directors. Read More
In 1983, the Ursa Shipyard was built in Tuzla, Istanbul, to undertake the maintenance and repair of small and medium-size yachts. With a huge investment programme, the Ursa shipyard is being transformed into an advanced technology facility dedicated to the construction and refitting of the world’s finest superyachts. Read More
Abu Dhabi MAR Group, the international shipbuilding group based in Abu Dhabi, and ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems, part of ThyssenKrupp, have agreed on a close strategic partnership. Following the acquisition of Nobiskrug Shipyard in Rendsburg, Germany, the envisaged partnership is a further step for Abu Dhabi MAR Group towards creating a world leader in naval and mega-yacht building. Read More
Businessman Heiner Tamsen takes over the insolvent SMG Werft and leads the shipyard from Rostock, together with the present employees, into a new era for shipbuilding and services. The well equipped shipyard will be a guarantor in the future for highly innovative ship building and will provide solutions to future technological maritime innovations. Read More
As from June 2009, ISA - International Shipyards Ancona, has a new travel lift available for the slipway and launching of ships weighing up to 400 tons. Yet another important service offered by the Ancona based shipyard's After Sales & Refit unit. The travel lift makes for great flixibility and operative efficiency. Read More
Having recently launched the 65 metre Silver Angel (FB247) and the 59 metre Lady Lara (FB243), Benetti is pleased to announce more good news as they have delivered no-less than 12 superyachts and sold 5 new superyachts, including the first 140ft superyacht from the Benetti Crystal line, over the last few months. Read More
Performance Yachts has announced the expansion of its range and appointed Azzura Marine, the premier Australian boat builder, as constructors of the PY-115 model, and its new flagship, the PY-125. The PY-115 and PY-125 will be built at Azzura Marine’s impressive superyacht new build and repair/ refit facility in Newcastle. Read More
Abu Dhabi MAR, a major yachtbuilder in the heart of the Gulf Region, announces its acquisition of a controlling interest in the Nobiskrug Shipyard, Rendsburg, Germany. Nobiskrug, with 100 million euros in turnover, has been a significant shipbuilding enterprise since its founding in 1905. Nobiskrug has drydocks of 151- and 193-meter length. Read More
ISA Yachts recently launched a new and improved website, which includes animation, new photos, new sections and in-depth news about the Italian shipyard. The new website perfectly embodied the ISA corporate image, simple and elegant, in white and argent/grey. The biggest change to the previous website, are the Repair & Refit pages. Read More
Last week I was invited by Hakvoort Shipyard in Holland, for a tour of the yard and of the projects currently under construction, the YN245 and the YN243. This year, the shipyard is celebrating ninety years of continuous ownership by the same family. Purchased by the Hakvoort family in 1919, the original yard had been building vessels since the 1700s. Read More
Princess Yachts has signed the lease for a 15 acre waterfront site at South Yard, Plymouth. Part of the famous Devonport Naval base, this facility has been acquired to enable Princess to commence the construction of a new range of large yachts. The bespoke craft, which will be over 100 feet, are too large to be built in Princess’ existing manufacturing sites. Read More
Yesterday SuperYachtTimes.com visited the impressive facilities of Icon Yachts in Harlingen, Holland, where we were given a tour of hulls one and three by Wim Koersvelt. During our visit, Icon released several exciting new designs, for a platform of 85-110m superyachts. The intention is to use this platform for yachts up to 3000 GT. Read More
Today our editorial team visited the Royal van Lent Shipyard, part of the famous Feadship family. We were given a full tour of the Dutch yard, and of their various projects under construction (hulls 801, 803 and 804). The day ended with a delightful dinner cruise in Amsterdam on board the brand new Trident, hull 800. Read More
At Perini Navi’s Yildiz Gemi facility in Istanbul, two more blocks of the Picchiotti-Vitruvius Ice Class 55 meters have been turned upright. The bow sections that weigh in at at 48 tonnes, illustrate the unique hull form adopted by the Vitruvius design concept for this new genre of Picchiotti-branded motoryachts. Read More
These are busy times for the growing Turkish shipyard Troy Marine, as their 42 mt. expedition vessel Imbros is soon to be launched. With all the outfitting and installation of systems completed, the yacht is expected to be launched in two months time. With the interior awaiting the potential client's personal wishes the yacht is rare opportunity. Read More
Delta has combined its expertise in composite construction with steel and aluminum hull fabrication to open a new yard dedicated to metal hull construction. The new facility, Delta North, is located just down river from Delta’s current 25-acre site. The first hull to be built at Delta North is a 208-foot steel and composite expedition yacht. Read More
Arcadia Yachts is a new company, building yachts between 75’ and 175’. Their style is innovative, yet simple and clean. The yard is currently finishing their first yacht, the Arcadia 85, which is due for delivery next month. The yacht's deckhouse is constructed almost entirely out of double layered reflecting glass. Read More
Icon CEO Wim Koersvelt worked closely with the Redman Whiteley Dixon creative team to achieve the best foundations for future owners and designers to build upon. As the first Icon 62 is launched this year, with Redman Whiteley Dixon exterior styling, the whole superyachting industry will be watching. Read More
Tricon Marine, a high-quality builder of FRP/Composite megayachts up to 180ft long, has completed construction of China’s first and only North American-owned and operated shipyard. Megayachts currently under construction have been moved to the new facility, including Tricon’s next launch, a 92ft long-range offshore performance motoryacht. Read More
Just days ago, the new website of the CRN (www.crn-yacht.com), a shipyard that ranks among the world’s leading manufacturers of mega-yachts, building the high end of the product line of the company Ferretti S.p.A., made its online debut. Completely renewed in terms of both the graphic presentation and the mode of navigation available to users. Read More
The masts for the 52m ketch Nazenin V being built at RMK Marine in Turkey have been delivered. The all carbon spar package has been produced by Southern Spars. Nazenin V’s spar package is made from prepreg standard modulus carbon fibre. The Main mast is a five spreader rig that stands at 59.69m tall. Read More
Danish Yacht and LISA Airplanes are pleased to announce their collaboration, in the first of their plans to develop new projects and provide additional benefits and initiatives to superyacht owners and captains. Danish Yacht and LISA Airplanes are exploring the market of combining superyachts and light airplanes. Read More
Sunrise Yachts, the superyacht yard founded by Herbert P. Baum and Guillaume Roché, is proud to announce two major achievements. Hull n. 0181 – now named Africa – has just been sold to a Swiss-based client with delivery scheduled June 2009. And the company has confirmed an exciting collaboration agreement with yacht designer Espen Oeino. Read More
The Abu Dhabi MAR Shipyard made its global debut at the recent Monaco Yacht Show where the Abu Dhabi MAR team revealed the latest details of the two spectacular gigayachts currently under construction at the all-new shipyard. At 141 and 135 metres LOA, they are among the world’s longest private yachts under construction. Read More
LVMH Moët Hennessy - Louis Vuitton, the world’s leading luxury products group, has signed an exclusive agreement with Egeria, an investment company based in the Netherlands, to acquire Royal van Lent, the Dutch designer and builder of luxury custom megayachts sold under the Feadship brand. Read More
After a period of stormy weather, Jongert has now entered calm waters having significantly strengthened its capital base. An agreement with investment company VEP gives Jongert the financial clout to go forward with confidence in both the sail and motoryacht markets. Meanwhile, with three projects at various stages the future is bright indeed. Read More
Last week Maarten Janssen brought you up to date on the sailing yacht Valquest, currently under construction at Bloemsma Van Breemen. Today we bring you up to date on hull 141, a design by Pieter Beeldsnijder, which will epitomise everything that has given the Dutch yachting industry such a leading edge. Read More
The Ferretti Group sells 100% of Apreamare S.p.A. to its founding shareholders
Heesen Yachts and VistaJet launch joint marketing collaboration
Monaco Marine invites superyacht clients to carbon offset shore power
Nobiskrug and Ultra Electronics develop megayacht defence system
Sunreef Yachts appoints Speedo Marine as Chinese exclusive dealer
The Ferretti Group sells its entire shareholding in Pinmar S.L.
Espen Oeino new build superyacht gathers momentum at Danish Yachts
Thunderbolt Marine launches apprenticeship program with Brooks Marine Group
Alberto Perrone Da Zara takes helm as new CEO of Vicem Yachts
Monte Fino takes over rights to market three yachts formerly sold under the Trader brand
Blohm + Voss announces one Sales Team for superyacht new builds, refits and conversions
With an overall length of approximately 42.5 metres, the brand new Codecasa Vintage shows an exterior look that makes her appear elegantly larger than she actually is, an impressively strong and elegant design with a distinctly vertical bow line, giving her look a pleasant sense of confidence. Read More
