As contemporary superyacht design continues to prioritise light, openness and seamless connections to the sea, glass has evolved from a purely functional element into a defining aesthetic feature and, with the use of significantly larger glass panels, has become an essential structural component. Expansive glazing now shapes not only the visual identity of a yacht but also its engineering framework, requiring a far more integrated and technically rigorous approach. For German specialist TILSE, this shift represents both an opportunity and a responsibility – to ensure that increasingly ambitious designs are matched by uncompromising structural integrity, durability and precision.Integrating glass from the concept stage Larger glass surfaces have fundamentally changed how glazing is approached in yacht construction. No longer a late-stage addition, glass must be embedded into the superstructure concept from the earliest design phases, with engineers analysing how forces move through the pane, adhesive bond and surrounding structure. Unlike static architectural environments, yachts operate under continuous

Situated on Spain's northeastern Mediterranean coast in the city of Tarragona, is Port Tarraco, which has established itself as one of the superyacht industry's leading technical marinas. Managed since 2020 by Group Ocibar, a specialist marina operator with a portfolio that includes Port Adriano, Marina Botafoc and other facilities in the Western Mediterranean, the Tarragona-based marina offers 32 deep-water berths accommodating yachts from 45 to 160 metres.Known throughout the industry as the "Home of Giants", Port Tarraco has become a preferred destination for some of the world's largest superyachts. Yet according to Maite Murillo Galimany, Commercial Executive at Port Tarraco, the nickname extends far beyond the vessels themselves. "We call Port Tarraco ‘Home of Giants’ due to the big size of the superyachts we host in Tarragona," Maite explains. "I would add that it’s the ‘Home of Giants’ as well for the professional team you find there including the companies set in the marina." Having

Superyachts have become a floating home for many of its new-age owners, and it is precisely this that has motivated Alpha Custom Yachts’ design for the Squalo 100. The brief for both the exterior and interior design was to create a yacht that feels right to live on, emotionally, physically and sensorially. From the layout to the engineering behind the walls was approached through the lens of human experience, rather than mere aesthetics. Intimacy, comfort & balance For Alpha Custom Yachts, luxury is deeply connected to proportion, intimacy and comfort: “a yacht can feature the finest materials and highest quality finishes, but if the spaces feel too tight, disconnected or uncomfortable, the emotional experience aboard is lost” says Roberto Aboumrad, the founder and CEO of Alpha Yachts. Hence, true onboard luxury is not measured by excess or scale alone, but by understanding the emotional relationship between people and space. If seating arrangements are too

For more than 150 years, Lürssen has built its reputation on engineering excellence, delivering some of the world's most iconic superyachts. Yet behind the celebrated new-build programme lies another cornerstone of the German shipyard's offering: a comprehensive refit and services division that combines the same craftsmanship, innovation and technical expertise with a proactive approach to yacht ownership.Operating across one of the largest yacht-building infrastructures in the world, Lürssen's refit capabilities are available not only to yachts built by the shipyard itself, but to the entire global fleet. From routine maintenance and scheduled surveys to major conversions and sustainability upgrades, the shipyard has positioned itself as a destination for owners seeking complex solutions delivered to the highest standards. Scale, expertise and innovation Lürssen's shipyard network spans northern Germany, supported by a design centre in Croatia and a sales office in Fort Lauderdale. At the heart of its refit operation is the former Blohm & Voss shipyard in

With the launch of YachtEye on Apple TV, Francesca Webster speaks with Daniel van Dongen, Managing Director of YachtEye, and members of the YachtEye team about guest experience, onboard technology and how technology improves the lives onboard for guests and crew.YachtEye has now launched on Apple TV, congratulations! Why is this such an important step? Daniel van Dongen: For us, this is a major milestone, it certainly is not just another app. It changes where and how guests interact with yacht and trip-related content. The television is still one of the most important screens onboard. It is in the main saloon, the guest cabins, the owner’s suite and even the outdoor areas. We already had the YachtEye iPad and iPhone applications, which work very well for personal use. But Apple TV brings YachtEye to the shared screen in a way that feels natural, familiar and easy. Guests can sit down, open YachtEye and immediately see

As demand for larger, more efficient and environmentally conscious yachts continues to accelerate, catamaran specialist Sunreef Yachts has positioned itself at the centre of the sector’s evolution. From the development of its new ULTIMA range to advancing solar-powered and near-zero-emission cruising technologies, the Polish shipyard is reshaping expectations of what a luxury multihull can deliver. Speaking about the future of catamaran superyachts, Sunreef co-founder and CTO Nicolas Lapp outlined how changing owner priorities are influencing everything from propulsion systems and onboard comfort to material selection and artificial intelligence-driven sailing technologies.A new direction for performance catamarans According to Lapp, the ULTIMA range was born directly from client demand for greater speed and a more engaging cruising experience, while retaining the spaciousness and comfort associated with multihulls. “The ULTIMA range is really a response to what our clients were asking for,” explained Lapp. “They love the comfort and space of our catamarans, but many wanted more performance, more speed