As Moonen Yachts begins construction on the tenth hull of its Moonen 122 Martinique, the milestone offers more than a numerical achievement. It represents a moment of reflection and refinement for a platform that has steadily matured into one of the Dutch yard’s most assured offerings. Now in its tenth iteration, the 37.4-metre fast-displacement yacht demonstrates how continuity, collaboration and considered interior design can elevate a proven series without losing its identity.At the heart of that evolution sits Moonen’s collaboration with Vripack Yacht Design. The Dutch studio, responsible for the interiors of the 122 Martinique, approaches the tenth hull not as a reinvention, but as a natural continuation of a design philosophy rooted in usability, longevity and emotional connection to life on the water. For Marnix Hoekstra, co-creative director at Vripack, interiors begin not with materials or colour palettes, but with the people who will inhabit the yacht. “We always start with understanding how people

When the Mediterranean Superyacht Forum (MSF) returns to Palma de Mallorca this April (28 and 29), it will do so with a renewed sense of purpose. Hosted for the third consecutive year by the Balearic Marine Cluster (BMC), the forum has steadily evolved into a key Mediterranean meeting point for the superyacht industry. This year, however, BMC is introducing a fundamentally different setup, designed not just to stimulate discussion, but to deliver concrete, actionable outcomes. “The Mediterranean Superyacht Forum was never conceived as another conference,” says Pedro Suasi, Cluster Manager at Balearic Marine Cluster and Founder of the Mediterranean Superyacht Forum. “It was designed as a space where the industry can slow down, listen to itself, and work collectively on the challenges that truly matter.” Taking place over two days, the MSF will bring together shipyards, marinas, owner representatives, captains, brokers, designers, managers, investors and innovators from across the superyacht value chain. While the breadth

For more than 25 years, SuperYacht Spares (SYS) has gone beyond traditional yacht provisioning, acting not as a supplier but as a dedicated service provider — an extension of your team. Each year, SYS equips over 20 new-build projects (50m and above) and supports more than 450 operational yachts around the globe, ensuring they perform flawlessly from day one and throughout their lifetime.  Their mission is simple yet ambitious: “We are here to ensure you never need to compromise on the pleasure of yachting.”An extension of your team From the first drawing of a new build to the daily operations of an established yacht, SYS provides seamless support. Each project is guided by a personalised dedicated team of specialists who assist you from start to finish, regularly visiting the yard, working alongside your crew, and ensuring every system and detail on board runs flawlessly. SYS doesn’t just deliver equipment; they deliver confidence. With hands-on expertise

Starting Vyva Fabrics 35 years ago, it was just Carol Driessen, a 150-metres of Sunbrella acrylic and a passion for creating, using fabrics and colours. Based in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, Carol and her team are both textile visionaries and trendsetters, working with sustainable fabrics and Flexiteek before it was popular. Establishing their expertise early on, it’s now almost impossible to find a superyacht without a touch of Vyva Fabrics.A journey of invention The yachting world has always felt like home for Carol, founder, owner and CEO of Vyva Fabrics. Growing up in a marina owned by her parents, Carol’s life has revolved around yachting. It should therefore come as no surprise that, in the early days, if a ship needed a refit or new outfitting, Carol would do it all herself. The first few years, there was little she didn’t do. Carol held the title of warehouse manager, accountant, sales representative, shipping manager, booth

When Amels unveiled its Limited Editions concept in 2005, it quietly rewrote the rules of semi-custom yacht building. Two decades on, the formula is more compelling than ever and nowhere is this evolution more clearly expressed than in the Amels 60; a yacht conceived for adventure, family and charter and engineered to deliver long-term value.Now seven delivered hulls into the series, the Amels 60 has matured into a strategic lifestyle investment, combining proven naval architecture with a level of personalisation that allows each yacht to feel distinctly its own. The latest example, Memories, reflects not only the accumulated experience of the shipyard, but also the insight of owners, captains and brokers who have shaped the platform since its inception. A proven platform with a faster path to delivery At the heart of the Amels 60 philosophy lies a fundamental advantage: reliability. A semi-custom yacht built on a refined platform offers repeatability, predictability and efficiency. With engineering

The first superyacht in the series was delivered in 2024 and established the architectural language of the 50Steel line. In this latest unit, the platform reaches a new milestone as it becomes the first to incorporate a green methanol reformer fuel cell system, developed with Siemens Energy - the first application of this technology on a superyacht, designed with a precise mission: by reforming green methanol into hydrogen, which is then converted into electrical energy, the system allows the yacht to power all hotel functions without running the main engines or diesel generators.The system can produce up to one hundred kilowatts and can cover roughly ninety percent of a yacht’s typical operational profile at anchor with zero emissions. This places the yacht ahead of the regulatory curve at a time when the International Maritime Organization is preparing to enforce a twenty percent emissions reduction by 2030. The role of green methanol in practical yacht operation The