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SuperYacht Times is excited to announce the topics for this year's expert panels at the Palm Beach International Boat Show 2026.
Following the success of last year's talks, SuperYacht Times will once again host three dynamic panel discussions, covering a range of pressing topics within the yachting industry
such as ownership, expedition yachting, the market and the future of the industry.
THE FUTURE OF SUPERYACHT OWNERSHIP - ATTRACTING THE NEXT GENERATION
Wednesday 25 March 2026 | 15:00 - 15:30
This panel will explore how the profile of the superyacht owner is evolving and what this means for the future of the sector. As generational wealth transfer accelerates and
younger UHNW individuals emerge with distinct priorities, the discussion will examine shifting motivations for ownership, changing lifestyle patterns and the growing emphasis on
experience, flexibility and purpose.
Panellists will consider how the industry can remain relevant to a more globally minded and values–driven clientele while preserving the heritage, craftsmanship
Wed, 25 Feb 2026 | 15:00
New to Market
The 82.5-metre Mitsubishi Heavy Industries yacht Emir has entered the market with Dennis Frederiksen and Alain Auvare of Fraser. The yacht Emir for sale is viewable in Greece
within short notice and is a proven charter vessel that generates a significant income.Built in 1985 as a passenger vessel, she was converted in 2009 by Golden Yachts into a
superyacht and renamed O’Mega. The yacht for sale features interior and exterior design by Studio Vafiadis, with naval architecture courtesy of her builder, Mitsubishi Heavy
Industries.Spanning 1,809 GT, the motor yacht for sale boasts plenty of social spaces, with her main saloon flowing seamlessly into a dining area on her main deck. Emir also
features a spa room with sea views on her main deck.Emir can accommodate up to 28 guests across a 14 stateroom configuration, with her VIP and guest staterooms situated on her main
and upper decks. Her main deck is home to five
Wed, 25 Feb 2026 | 16:30
Investments & Expansions
According to local media reports, Richard Liu Qiangdong, founder and chairman of JD.com and a superyacht owner, announced on 24 February the launch of an independent yacht brand,
Sea Expandary.
The venture is understood to involve an investment of approximately USD 700 million in Guangdong, spanning research and development, manufacturing, sales, operations, leasing,
brokerage and after-sales services.On the same day, Sea Expandary signed cooperation agreements with the Zhuhai Municipal Government, the Shenzhen Marine Development Bureau and the
Qianhai Authority.
Plans outlined in local reporting indicate that the company intends to establish a yacht manufacturing base in Zhuhai, focusing on new-energy propulsion systems, intelligent
navigation technologies, advanced materials and interior design, as part of a wider industry cluster within the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area.
Sea Expandary is also expected to locate its China headquarters in Shenzhen, where it would oversee domestic operations, brand management, supply-chain coordination and
international market development.
Additional proposals include the creation of research and
Wed, 25 Feb 2026 | 10:45
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Founded in 1967, Delta Marine is a family-owned shipyard located on the banks of Seattle’s Duwamish River. With more than five decades of naval architecture, engineering expertise
and hands-on craftsmanship behind it, the shipyard has evolved into America's leading builder of fully custom yachts.From its Pacific Northwest base, Delta has built a reputation
not through volume or visibility, but through consistency, delivering yachts engineered for serious cruising, long-term ownership and multi-generational service. Today, that
philosophy remains firmly intact as the shipyard enters a new chapter of openness and global collaboration.A legacy of shipbuilding
Founded by Ivor and Jack Jones, Delta Marine’s early years were defined by the construction of commercial and fishing vessels designed for the demanding waters of the Pacific
Northwest. Those projects established the technical foundation that still underpins the shipyard’s work today; an emphasis on structural integrity, practical engineering and
craftsmanship that prioritises longevity over trends.
That heritage continues to inform Delta’s modern
Tue, 24 Feb 2026 | 15:30
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For more than three decades, Begüm Doğulu has worked quietly yet decisively behind the scenes of Türkiye’s superyacht industry, shaping the frameworks, standards and international
relationships that now define it. As Founder and CEO of Begüm Yachting and the wider Begüm Group of Companies, she has played a pivotal role in transforming Türkiye from a
desirable cruising destination into a fully integrated, globally competitive superyacht ecosystem.
Doğulu’s path into yachting was never conventional. With varying academic foundations ranging from art to business to becoming a licensed tour guide, her multidisciplinary
background has become one of her greatest strengths, allowing her to approach yacht tourism not simply as a service industry but as a complex economic and experiential
system.Building a national superyacht brand
Begüm Doğulu has worked hard to help elevate the Turkish yachting industry to international standards. Not only that but she has helped ease the clearance and arrival processes for
foreign-flagged vessels to cruise in
Mon, 23 Feb 2026 | 10:00
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In a market where genuine choice above 100 metres remains exceptionally rare, Mar occupies a rare and compelling position. Delivered by Benetti in 2020, the 107-metre superyacht
represents a remarkable achievement in Italian yacht building, with her elongated silhouette and clean exterior lines. Currently Mar is for sale with BehneMar, an exclusive yacht
consultancy agency located in Monaco and Dubai, unique for their incredibly discreet and confidential approach.
The company, founded by the very passionate Dr. Rainer Behne, takes pride in their way of working, “we’ve been around for 20 years, you must somehow remain unique… I believe it is
our silent approach which sets us apart. We don’t utter a word about our anything: sales, clients, nor intentions”. Yet more than that, BehneMar is very much a family office “the
term ‘family’ describes us well,” Dr. Behne notes.Built to bring together
With a gross tonnage of 3,900, a volume typically associated with far larger
Mon, 23 Feb 2026 | 09:00
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Edmiston has entered a defining new chapter in the evolution of its Yacht Management division, unveiling a strengthened leadership structure designed to enhance operational
excellence while remaining firmly rooted in its long-standing clients-first philosophy.With Shelley Dowie appointed Head of Yacht Management and Piers Flood taking on the role of
Head of Fleet Operations, the brokerage is reinforcing its commitment to structured growth, technical rigour and personalised service across its managed fleet. Supporting them are
Deputy Head of Yacht Management Timon Fisher and Senior Fleet Operations Manager/DPA & CSO Orry Crews, forming a senior team that combines seagoing experience, shore-based
expertise and strategic oversight.
This leadership development forms part of a broader internal expansion, including the establishment of a new centralised office in Southampton, complementing existing Yacht
Management hubs in London and Monaco. The three-location network is designed to ensure seamless coordination and consistent premium service delivery across an expanding global
fleet.Leadership shaped by experience at sea
Wed, 18 Feb 2026 | 15:00
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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
Mon, 09 Feb 2026 | 11:00
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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
Mon, 02 Feb 2026 | 09:15
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Founded in 1967, Delta Marine is a family-owned shipyard located on the banks of Seattle’s Duwamish River. With more than five decades of naval architecture, engineering expertise
and hands-on craftsmanship behind it, the shipyard has evolved into America's leading builder of fully custom yachts.From its Pacific Northwest base, Delta has built a reputation
not through volume or visibility, but through consistency, delivering yachts engineered for serious cruising, long-term ownership and multi-generational service. Today, that
philosophy remains firmly intact as the shipyard enters a new chapter of openness and global collaboration.A legacy of shipbuilding
Founded by Ivor and Jack Jones, Delta Marine’s early years were defined by the construction of commercial and fishing vessels designed for the demanding waters of the Pacific
Northwest. Those projects established the technical foundation that still underpins the shipyard’s work today; an emphasis on structural integrity, practical engineering and
craftsmanship that prioritises longevity over trends.
That heritage continues to inform Delta’s modern
Tue, 24 Feb 2026 | 15:30
Partner Content
For more than three decades, Begüm Doğulu has worked quietly yet decisively behind the scenes of Türkiye’s superyacht industry, shaping the frameworks, standards and international
relationships that now define it. As Founder and CEO of Begüm Yachting and the wider Begüm Group of Companies, she has played a pivotal role in transforming Türkiye from a
desirable cruising destination into a fully integrated, globally competitive superyacht ecosystem.
Doğulu’s path into yachting was never conventional. With varying academic foundations ranging from art to business to becoming a licensed tour guide, her multidisciplinary
background has become one of her greatest strengths, allowing her to approach yacht tourism not simply as a service industry but as a complex economic and experiential
system.Building a national superyacht brand
Begüm Doğulu has worked hard to help elevate the Turkish yachting industry to international standards. Not only that but she has helped ease the clearance and arrival processes for
foreign-flagged vessels to cruise in
Mon, 23 Feb 2026 | 10:00
Partner Content
In a market where genuine choice above 100 metres remains exceptionally rare, Mar occupies a rare and compelling position. Delivered by Benetti in 2020, the 107-metre superyacht
represents a remarkable achievement in Italian yacht building, with her elongated silhouette and clean exterior lines. Currently Mar is for sale with BehneMar, an exclusive yacht
consultancy agency located in Monaco and Dubai, unique for their incredibly discreet and confidential approach.
The company, founded by the very passionate Dr. Rainer Behne, takes pride in their way of working, “we’ve been around for 20 years, you must somehow remain unique… I believe it is
our silent approach which sets us apart. We don’t utter a word about our anything: sales, clients, nor intentions”. Yet more than that, BehneMar is very much a family office “the
term ‘family’ describes us well,” Dr. Behne notes.Built to bring together
With a gross tonnage of 3,900, a volume typically associated with far larger
Mon, 23 Feb 2026 | 09:00
Partner Content
Edmiston has entered a defining new chapter in the evolution of its Yacht Management division, unveiling a strengthened leadership structure designed to enhance operational
excellence while remaining firmly rooted in its long-standing clients-first philosophy.With Shelley Dowie appointed Head of Yacht Management and Piers Flood taking on the role of
Head of Fleet Operations, the brokerage is reinforcing its commitment to structured growth, technical rigour and personalised service across its managed fleet. Supporting them are
Deputy Head of Yacht Management Timon Fisher and Senior Fleet Operations Manager/DPA & CSO Orry Crews, forming a senior team that combines seagoing experience, shore-based
expertise and strategic oversight.
This leadership development forms part of a broader internal expansion, including the establishment of a new centralised office in Southampton, complementing existing Yacht
Management hubs in London and Monaco. The three-location network is designed to ensure seamless coordination and consistent premium service delivery across an expanding global
fleet.Leadership shaped by experience at sea
Wed, 18 Feb 2026 | 15:00
Partner Content
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
Mon, 09 Feb 2026 | 11:00
Partner Content
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
Mon, 02 Feb 2026 | 09:15
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Spotted recently cruising in Guanacaste, Costa Rica, was the 62-metre explorer yacht Anawa. Delivered in 2020 by Damen Yachting as part of the SeaXplorer range, the 1,886 GT
superyacht features a custom design by Azure Yacht Design & Naval Architecture, while her interiors were created by Carlo Torre of Monaco Yacht Temptation. Her distinctive
sage-green hull, paired with a contrasting light superstructure, reinforces her purposeful expedition profile. Built to Polar Class standards, Anawa was conceived for serious
exploration, offering up to 30 days of autonomous cruising. She is equipped with two generous tender garages, a dedicated dive store and a certified helipad, underscoring her
expedition credentials. Accommodation is arranged for up to 12 guests across four decks, supported by a crew of up to 20, combining rugged capability with refined onboard comfort
suited to extended time at sea.
If you would like to see your photo featured each day, then send your submissions to [email protected]
Wed, 25 Feb 2026 | 08:00
Seen last Saturday docked here in Gibraltar was the 86.11-metre superyacht Quattroelle, fresh from completing an extensive five-month refit in Cartagena, Spain. Delivered in 2013
by Lürssen, Quattroelle was styled inside and out by Nuvolari Lenard, pairing a sporty silhouette with warm, detail-rich interiors. Carrying an Italian name said to reference the
“four Ls”, Love, Life, Liberty and Luxury, the six-deck yacht is arranged with standout amenities including a gym, spa, cinema and a helipad, while the sundeck Jacuzzi and a
generous beach club complete her outdoor line-up. Powered by twin Caterpillar 3516B diesel engines, the Cayman Islands-flagged yacht reaches a top speed of 17 knots and offers a
cruising range of 4,500 nautical miles. Get a closer look at Quattroelle’s visit here.
If you would like to see your photo featured each day, then send your submissions to [email protected].
Tue, 24 Feb 2026 | 08:00
Spotted recently anchored in Fort-de-France, Martinique, was the 37.11-metre motor yacht Oculus. Delivered in 2024 by Numarine as part of its 37XP series, the compact explorer
pairs a bold exterior by Can Yalman with naval architecture by Umberto Tagliavini - Marine Design & Services and highly customised interiors by Hot Lab. Characterised by her
towering bow and trawler-style windows, Oculus was conceived for long-range cruising, blending rugged capability with contemporary styling. The 362 GT yacht accommodates up to 12
guests across six staterooms, including a forward main deck master suite distinguished by an acrylic feature wall with a jellyfish motif. Powered by twin MAN diesel engines, Oculus
can reach a top speed of 14 knots.
If you would like to see your photo featured each day, then send your submissions to [email protected].
Mon, 23 Feb 2026 | 08:00
Observed entering Marigot Bay Marina in Saint Lucia this January was the 55-metre superyacht La Familia. Delivered in 2015 by Dutch shipyard Amels as part of the Limited Editions
180, La Familia features exterior design by Tim Heywood, paired with interiors by Lambert & Thurnherr Interiors. Designed to accommodate up to 12 guests across five staterooms,
including a full-beam owner’s suite, La Familia offers generous exterior spaces arranged for relaxed cruising, with multiple alfresco dining areas and a sundeck ideal for
warm-weather anchorages. Built with a steel hull and aluminium superstructure, she is powered by twin MTU diesel engines, delivering a cruising speed of approximately 13 knots and
a top speed of around 15.5 knots.
If you would like to see your photo featured each day, then send your submissions to [email protected].
Fri, 20 Feb 2026 | 08:00
Seen earlier this month docked in Tenerife, in Spain’s Canary Islands, was the 63-metre superyacht Lady Britt. Delivered in 2013 by Feadship, the elegant motor yacht was designed
with a timeless exterior by De Voogt Naval Architects, complemented by refined interiors from RWD. The 1,231 GT yacht accommodates up to 14 guests across seven staterooms,
supported by a professional crew of 15. Her well-proportioned deck spaces are arranged for relaxed socialising, with generous alfresco lounges and a beach club that brings guests
close to the water’s edge. Built with a steel hull and aluminium superstructure, Lady Britt is powered by twin MTU diesel engines, delivering a total of 4,076 horsepower.
If you would like to see your photo featured each day, then send your submissions to [email protected].
Thu, 19 Feb 2026 | 08:00
Observed last month docked here in Tenerife, in Spain’s Canary Islands, was the 45-metre explorer yacht Big Fish, delivered in 2010 by New Zealand shipyard McMullen & Wing. The
rugged expedition yacht was designed inside and out by Gregory C. Marshall Naval Architect, who also developed her naval architecture, giving her the capability and efficiency
required for serious long-range cruising. Built with a steel hull and aluminium superstructure, Big Fish was conceived as a true go-anywhere platform, with generous deck spaces for
tenders and equipment alongside comfortable interior volumes for extended time on board. Accommodation is arranged for up to 10 guests across five staterooms, supported by
dedicated crew quarters. Powered by twin Caterpillar diesel engines, she comfortably cruises at 10 knots and can reach a top speed of 14 knots.
If you would like to see your photo featured each day, then send your submissions to [email protected].
Wed, 18 Feb 2026 | 08:00