In the realm of yachting, a groundbreaking initiative has emerged, illuminating the industry's landscape with its unique approach. The World League of Agents, a worldwide alliance of independent agents discovered through recommendations of clients has aligned to form a collective of like-minded professionals with the main goal being to give the client the best service wherever they go. This non-profit network brings together local yacht agents, each with over a decade of experience in their respective territories gifting the yachting industry exceptional experiences and a multitude of yacht services, with each agent offering localised knowledge within their own retrospective territories. The World League of Agents encompasses regions across the globe and functions as a conduit for extraordinary yachting experiences. Steeped in an ethos of ethics and commitment, this unique network operates independently, unburdened by corporate influence or financial motives. Instead, it thrives on the goodwill of its members, who have earned their reputations through years

In an industry as finite as yachting, competition in every sector is rife, but it is within large yacht construction that the competition is fiercest. Within this select field, the top companies from every sector; be it integration, stabilisation, joinery, or upholstery, pitch for their position to win the commission. So what is it that makes these world-class businesses stand out from one another? All companies within this upper band have earned their place with proven capabilities and a solid track record, so it is more than the offering alone that makes a company stand out from the competition.The Dutch technological integrator ONE-XP has built, over the years, its own unique approach, one that leans on teamwork, unity and a deep, shared passion for their industry. With ONE itself standing for Ownership, No-nonsense, Excellence, the very core values of the company stand them apart from their competitors. We stopped by the ONE offices in

In November, the METSTRADE returns to the RAI in Amsterdam and this year the trade show is celebrating its 35th anniversary. The largest and most significant trade show in the leisure marine industry, METSTRADE will be bigger and better than ever, with new pavilions, features and significantly, the show will run from Wednesday-Friday for the first time ever. Foiling Technology Pavilion One of the new features of this edition is the Foiling Technology Pavilion, built in collaboration with The Foiling Organisation, the international association for the foiling industry and its professionals. The partnership, which was announced during the Foiling Awards prize giving ceremony held in March in Milan, has led to the pavilion which will showcase manufacturers of foiling hardware and technology and to educate trade visitors in Hall 7. With confirmed exhibitors such as Caponnetto Hueber, Foil Chemy and Vakaros, the pavilion will showcase the impressive progress made with high-end racing technology towards adoption on

The bespoke shading solutions company SOL-MATES was created in 2019 by five entrepreneurs, all with a different but proven track-record in the yachting industry. The group’s backgrounds range from composites to metal constructions, special engineering and 3D engineering, to project management. The Netherlands-based company is now one of the top trustworthy partners for high-end, bespoke shading solutions for yachts, delivering custom made solutions across the world. The company core values are reliability, co-operation and the love for making something beautiful.The name SOL-MATES literally means ‘friends of the sun’, and the team believes that making beautiful things is easier if you do it with a happy team of friends. SOL-MATES provides a variety of shading solutions for yachts, from retractable and removable awnings with carbon uprights, to Louvre systems and parasols. They have worked on over 100 yachts from 30 to 140-metres in length to create and build perfect custom-built products for each of their

Benetti’s Oasis 40M series has been a roaring success since the model was first introduced at the Cannes Yachting Festival in 2018. Since its inception, the yard has sold 22 hulls, with the build slots now booked up until late 2025, proving it to be one of the most popular models to have been introduced to the industry in the past decade. While competition for the model is high, there is one yacht that is available for partial acquisition today; the newest yacht from the series to have been launched and due for delivery in June. Offered with SeaNet, Europe’s leading co-ownership and matchmaking  yachting company, this latest Benetti Oasis 40M brings a unique offering to the market – the chance to own a brand-new yacht from one of the most coveted and versatile models on the market, without the protracted build timeline. SeaNet’s CEO Matty Zadnikar comments, “‘There is no one worldwide with

ptw Shipyard has added even more merit to the thriving port of Tarragona, Spain, as it partners up with paint specialist Finishing De Luxe to better the refit experience at its yard. Finishing De Luxe was founded in 1989 and has confirmed its position as a leader in its field. The expertise and talent that it’s honed over the years will complement the services already on offer at ptw Shipyard, and will see more than 80 experienced paint staff specialising in fairing and topcoat paint.  “Superyacht clients can expect the pinnacle of superyacht paint services and finishes, with all projects managed by experienced English, German, Spanish and Dutch-speaking project leaders who ensure the highest quality assurance and quality control,” Xavier Mercado, founder and CEO of ptw Shipyard, explained.ptw Shipyard is a fully-equipped refit yard, located in the western Mediterranean, with an extensive list of facilities that includes a 300-tonne travel lift, 1,500 square-metres of