<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4336" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Christophe Harbour (Company)">Christophe Harbour</a> Development Company has announced the sale acquisition of the marina assets and operations of The Marina at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4336" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Christophe Harbour (Company)">Christophe Harbour</a> to <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7074" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Safe Harbor Marinas (Company)">Safe Harbor Marinas</a>. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/24278/image/large-3af22891a950a4b3b84b77bb83dd3b57.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/24278">Alongside its shareholders, the Darby family and the Government of St. Kitts and Nevis, the marina has been acquired by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7074" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Safe Harbor Marinas (Company)">Safe Harbor Marinas</a>, which owns and operates more than 135 marinas across the US and Puerto Rico.Located on the Southeast Peninsula of St. Kitts, all other aspects of the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4336" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Christophe Harbour (Company)">Christophe Harbour</a> community, including its residential neighbourhoods, amenities and ongoing development projects, will continue under the stewardship of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4336" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Christophe Harbour (Company)">Christophe Harbour</a> Development Company.As well as this, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7074" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Safe Harbor Marinas (Company)">Safe Harbor Marinas</a> has confirmed plans to launch a significant expansion of the marina, which will enable it to accommodate superyachts of up to approximately 107 metres. The group will also focus on developing yachting infrastructure and services across St. Kitts and Nevis, reinforcing the Federation’s position as a premier yachting destination in the Caribbean.Earlier this month it was announced that Blackstone Infrastructure had officially completed its acquisition of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7074" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Safe Harbor Marinas (Company)">Safe Harbor Marinas</a>. The transaction saw the ownership of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7074" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Safe Harbor Marinas (Company)">Safe Harbor</a> transferred from Sun Communities for $5.65 billion.Read:&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/63225" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Blackstone Infrastructure completes $5.65B acquisition of Safe Harbor Marinas (2025-05-01 11:15:00 +0200)">Blackstone Infrastructure completes $5.65B acquisition of Safe Harbor Marinas</a><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/24286/image/large-7fcc98af3858d97f43499b8f38f75707.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/24286">Charles “Buddy” Darby III, Founder and CEO of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4336" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Christophe Harbour (Company)">Christophe Harbour</a> Development Company, commented on the announcement: “<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4336" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Christophe Harbour (Company)">Christophe Harbour</a> is built on a vision of quality, sustainability, and exceptional living. With this transition, we remain committed to the long-term success of the community while entrusting the marina to a team with shared vision and the resources and expertise to enhance its offerings.”“We are pleased to be able to serve the global fleet in this important region with an offering of such high quality,” said Baxter Underwood, CEO of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7074" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Safe Harbor Marinas (Company)">Safe Harbor Marinas</a>.Both the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4336" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Christophe Harbour (Company)">Christophe Harbour</a> Development Company and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7074" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Safe Harbor Marinas (Company)">Safe Harbor Marinas</a> expressed their gratitude to the Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, the Hon. Dr. Terrance M. Drew, whose support was key to ensuring the smooth completion of the transaction. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/24284/image/large-13a9881f95b09ff400e6cd49fc14a554.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/24284">They also acknowledged the vital contributions of Her Excellency Hadiya Claxton, Special Envoy of the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis, who played a central role throughout the process.Prime Minister Drew praised the sale as a catalyst for long-term economic growth and international recognition. “We welcome <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7074" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Safe Harbor Marinas (Company)">Safe Harbor Marinas</a> and look forward to the opportunities this partnership with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4336" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Christophe Harbour (Company)">Christophe Harbour</a> will unlock, from job creation and tourism growth to enhanced global visibility for our Federation,” he concluded. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/354679/image/large-aa1bbc96007571b033985d4d13d6f419.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/354679">Stay up-to-date with all the latest marina newsFor comprehensive coverage of the global marina industry, visit <a href="https://www.marinaworld.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">Marina World</a>, the dedicated source for marina development, infrastructure and innovation.

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Christophe Harbour Development Company has announced the sale of the Christophe Harbour marina to Safe Harbor Marinas. 

Safe Harbor Marinas acquires Christophe Harbour in St Kitts

Italian yacht builder <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4876" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ferretti Group (Company)">Ferretti Group</a> has denied rumours that they had a possible interest in acquiring <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5565" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="The Italian Sea Group (Company)">The Italian Sea Group (TISG)</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/397066/image/large-cec8e87de7ad8613fc332951b5703d7a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/397066">According to the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4876" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ferretti Group (Company)">Ferretti Group</a>, press articles had reported that they were in negotiations with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5565" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="The Italian Sea Group (Company)">TISG</a> to acquire the entire share capital or the main assets. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4876" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ferretti Group (Company)">Ferretti Group</a> clarified that at present no negotiations to that effect are underway with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5565" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="The Italian Sea Group (Company)">TISG</a> or its shareholders.“At the same time, as a leading player in the Italian yachting industry and in line with its external growth strategy, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4876" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ferretti Group (Company)">Ferretti</a> continuously evaluates and assesses potential opportunities that may arise in the market,” commented <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4876" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ferretti Group (Company)">Ferretti Group</a>.The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4876" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ferretti Group (Company)">Ferretti Group</a> closed their statement by confirming that if they were to proceed with any transactions, it would inform the market in compliance with terms and conditions required by law.In February 2026, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5565" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="The Italian Sea Group (Company)">TISG</a> announced that Chairman Filippo Menchelli and Vice Chairman Marco Carniani had resigned, with Giovanni Costantino elected as Chairman of the Board of Directors.The following week, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5565" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="The Italian Sea Group (Company)">TISG</a> launched a forensic investigation into internal overspending and financial irregularities. KPMG was appointed to conduct an independent forensic due diligence review, as a result of the actions made possible by a group of individuals within <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5565" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="The Italian Sea Group (Company)">TISG</a>.&nbsp;Since then, the Court of Florence has granted protective measures restricting creditors from initiating or continuing enforcement actions against the company’s assets, including vessels currently under construction. Last week, these measures were partially lifted for five shipowners.Read more: <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/66308" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Florence court lifts protective measures for five The Italian Sea Group yacht contracts (2026-06-11 10:00:00 +0200)">Florence court lifts protective measures for five The Italian Sea Group yacht contracts</a>The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4876" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ferretti Group (Company)">Ferretti Group</a> is not the only company that has denied acquisition rumours for TISG. In March 2026, German yacht builder <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/23" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lürssen Yachts (Company)">Lürssen</a> told SuperYacht Times that <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/65574" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lürssen not considering acquiring The Italian Sea Group (2026-03-09 14:00:00 +0100)">the company had not considered acquiring TISG</a>.&nbsp;

Ferretti Group denies The Italian Sea Group acquisition rumours

Italian yacht builder Ferretti Group has denied rumours that they had a possible interest in acquiring The Italian Sea Group (TISG).

Norwegian yacht brokerage firm <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7596" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Skippern Yachts (Company)">Skippern Yachts AS</a> has announced that it will take over the operations of the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2574" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sea Independent BV (Company)">Sea Independent BV</a> yacht &amp; ship brokerage. The transition is set to take effect on 1 July 2026.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396785/image/large-11656c5f35c638490d570c2a8263141e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396785">The move follows the decision of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2574" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sea Independent BV (Company)">Sea Independent</a> founder and Chief Executive Officer Marcel Borgmann to step back from the yachting industry after more than 35 years. Established in 2010, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2574" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sea Independent BV (Company)">Sea Independent</a> has grown into an internationally recognised brokerage network. The company provides sales, charter and advisory services to yacht owners and buyers through a network of brokers across multiple countries.Under the new arrangement, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2574" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sea Independent BV (Company)">Sea Independent's</a> activities will continue under the ownership and management of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7596" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Skippern Yachts (Company)">Skippern Yachts</a>, led by Managing Director Rune Riktor. The company stated that the transition is intended to ensure continuity for clients and partners while preserving the values and reputation established by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2574" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sea Independent BV (Company)">Sea Independent</a> over the past 16 years.“Marcel has created something truly remarkable," said Rune. "<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2574" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sea Independent BV (Company)">Sea Independent</a> earned its reputation through hard work, expertise, and an unwavering focus on clients. We are honoured by the trust Marcel has placed in us and are committed to carrying forward the values, relationships, and high standards that have defined <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2574" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sea Independent BV (Company)">Sea Independent</a> for so many years.”Rune is no stranger to the brokerage house, having worked with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2574" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sea Independent BV (Company)">Sea Independent</a> for several years as both an agent and partner. According to <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7596" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Skippern Yachts (Company)">Skippern Yachts</a>, this longstanding relationship will help maintain the level of service and international reach that clients have come to expect.“I am immensely proud of what we have achieved through <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2574" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sea Independent BV (Company)">Sea Independent</a>. It has been an incredible journey, made possible by our clients, partners, and colleagues around the world,” concluded Marcel. “I have every confidence that Rune and the team at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7596" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Skippern Yachts (Company)">Skippern Yachts</a> will continue this journey with the same passion and dedication that have always been at the heart of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2574" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sea Independent BV (Company)">Sea Independent</a>.”Photo courtesy of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7596" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Skippern Yachts (Company)">Skippern Yachts</a>.

Skippern Yachts takes over Sea Independent brokerage

Norwegian yacht brokerage firm Skippern Yachts AS has announced that it will take over the operations of the Sea Independent BV.

Skippern Yachts acquires Sea Independent brokerage operations

<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2256" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="International Marine Management - IMM Yachting (Company)">International Marine Management</a> (IMM) has announced the acquisition of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1768" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Atlantic Refit Center (Company)">Atlantic Refit Center</a> (ARC) in La Rochelle, France. The shipyard is dedicated to the refit and repair of superyachts up to 150 metres in length.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/395123/image/large-b4dd49b5ee58da2c0bddbdcd499e313b.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/395123">With 130 in-house employees, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2256" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="International Marine Management - IMM Yachting (Company)">IMM</a> operates across key Caribbean hubs including Puerto Rico, St Maarten, Guadeloupe and Grenada. The acquisition marks the company’s expansion into Europe, combining <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2256" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="International Marine Management - IMM Yachting (Company)">IMM’s</a> refit expertise with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1768" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Atlantic Refit Center (Company)">ARC’s</a> established facility and infrastructure.“Returning to Europe is a defining step for <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2256" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="International Marine Management - IMM Yachting (Company)">IMM</a>,” said <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2256" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="International Marine Management - IMM Yachting (Company)">IMM</a> CEO Norina Edelman. “Marrying the strength of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1768" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Atlantic Refit Center (Company)">ARC’s</a> existing infrastructure with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2256" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="International Marine Management - IMM Yachting (Company)">IMM's</a> spirit and values will create a unique client experience in terms of flexibility, quality and transparency. We are excited to operate a European shipyard that will allow us to give every client a bespoke experience.”<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1768" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Atlantic Refit Center (Company)">ARC</a> brings more than 20 years of experience, including projects such as the conversion of the 71.4-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4954" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Enigma XK71.4m (234'3&quot;)Richards Shipbuilders1988">Enigma XK</a>. Its location in La Rochelle is considered highly strategic, offering direct 24/7 access via the only deep-sea port on the French Atlantic coast.The facility provides extensive infrastructure for large-scale refit and conversion projects, including an 11-metre draft capability and a fully secured ISPS-compliant area. It features two dry docks (176-metres and-107 metres), a 250-tonne travel lift, cranes of up to 150 tonnes, 300-metres of afloat repair quays, and 2,000-square-metres of hard-standing space.<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2256" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="International Marine Management - IMM Yachting (Company)">IMM</a> Founder and COO Fabrice Maitre has more than 40 years of experience in yacht refit and repair, with projects including <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/270" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Octopus126.2m (414'1&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2003">Octopus</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/442" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Skat70.7m (231'11&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2002">Skat</a>, and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/208" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Kogo71.71m (235'3&quot;)Alstom (Aker Yards)2006">Kogo</a>. In 2007, he oversaw the extensive refit of Tatoosh in La Rochelle. This project was regarded as a milestone for the town’s emergence within the superyacht refit industry, according to <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2256" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="International Marine Management - IMM Yachting (Company)">IMM</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/395122/image/large-ae50f768748608ce23d4bd3776773ae6.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/395122">“In many ways, this expansion is a full-circle moment,” explained Fabrice Maitre. “France is where my career began, and the Tatoosh refit in La Rochelle was a significant step in both my career and superyacht refit generally. Establishing <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2256" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="International Marine Management - IMM Yachting (Company)">IMM’s</a> presence here, with such a capable facility, allows us to bring our experience, standards, and approach back to a market we know deeply.”<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2256" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="International Marine Management - IMM Yachting (Company)">IMM</a> positions itself as offering a boutique experience for every vessel. The company states that its team will oversee shipyard operations to ensure projects are delivered on schedule and to the highest standards of quality. Each client will benefit from robust planning, transparent workflows, and stringent quality control systems.“At <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1768" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Atlantic Refit Center (Company)">ARC</a>, the entire shipyard is prepared and optimized for each client and refit project. Having a rich network of local contractors, as well as easy connectivity to Central Europe makes <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1768" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Atlantic Refit Center (Company)">ARC</a> particularly attractive, especially for yachts over 5,000 tonnes, for whom haul-out options on the market are very limited, especially in shipyards specializing in superyacht refit,” commented <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2256" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="International Marine Management - IMM Yachting (Company)">IMM</a> Global Director Víctor Pérez<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1768" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Atlantic Refit Center (Company)">ARC’s</a> outgoing President and Co-Founder Stephane Marcelli will remain involved in the company’s operations. He concluded: “The integration of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1768" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Atlantic Refit Center (Company)">ARC</a> into the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2256" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="International Marine Management - IMM Yachting (Company)">IMM</a> group brings exactly the kind of expertise and momentum the French Atlantic superyacht sector needs to further strengthen its position internationally."

International Marine Management acquires Atlantic Refit Center

 International Marine Management (IMM) has announced the acquisition of Atlantic Refit Center (ARC) in La Rochelle, France.

Lai Sun Development Company Limited is selling an initial 80 percent stake in leading superyacht services provider <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Camper & Nicholsons (Company)">Camper &amp; Nicholsons International</a>, in a transaction valuing the business at €50 million.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/395214/image/large-c14a422e2246a71de936781ef03d2690.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/395214">The agreement, signed on 28 May 2026, sees the Hong Kong-listed group divest its majority interest for an initial consideration of €40 million, subject to customary post-completion adjustments. The valuation is based on approximately 12 times FY2025 EBITDA, with management EBITDA reported at around €4.1 million.<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Camper & Nicholsons (Company)">Camper &amp; Nicholsons International</a>is a long-established player in the global superyacht industry, offering a full range of services including yacht and charter brokerage, yacht and charter management, new build and design supervision, insurance services, corporate support, and crew placement.The company's CEO Paolo Casani commented on this agreement: "<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Camper & Nicholsons (Company)">Camper &amp; Nicholsons</a> welcomes this investment as an important milestone in the company’s continued &nbsp;growth. The transaction reflects strong confidence in the brand, its global platform, and the expertise &nbsp;of its team. Working alongside our existing shareholders, Lai Sun Group, we look forward to this next &nbsp;chapter and to continuing to build on our strong foundations."The buyer, Wave Expandary Limited, will acquire the stake with a guarantee provided by Sea Expandary Limited. The seller retains the remaining interest in the business under a structured shareholders’ arrangement governing future ownership.Sea Expandary Limited is ultimately linked to a newly established yacht-focused industrial platform in China. The group is associated with an initiative led by JD.com founder Richard Liu Qiangdong. In February 2026, he announced the launch of an independent yacht brand under the “Sea Expandary” name, backed by an investment of approximately USD 700 million.Read: <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/65463" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="JD.com founder Richard Liu invests $700M to establish Sea Expandary yacht brand in China (2026-02-25 10:45:00 +0100)">JD.com founder Richard Liu invests $700M to establish Sea Expandary yacht brand in China</a>The venture is understood to span R&amp;D, manufacturing, sales, brokerage and after-sales services, with a focus on new-energy propulsion systems and broader yacht industry development in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area."The company will continue to operate without disruption, maintaining full continuity across its &nbsp;leadership and suite of yachting services. Clients and partners can expect the same high standards of &nbsp;service and commitment that have long defined <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Camper & Nicholsons (Company)">Camper &amp; Nicholsons</a>," Paolo added.As part of the agreement, both parties have agreed put and call options over the remaining stake, exercisable from 31 December 2027. Each option is estimated at €9.135 million and is linked to the original transaction valuation.For the financial year ended 2025, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Camper & Nicholsons (Company)">Camper &amp; Nicholsons</a> generated revenue of HK$270.7 million and recorded a net profit after tax of HK$13.1 million. Upon completion, Lai Sun expects to recognise a gain of approximately HK$91-92 million, and the business will be deconsolidated from the group’s accounts.&nbsp;Completion remains subject to customary conditions, including shareholder approvals and regulatory clearances, with a long stop date set at 30 September 2026. Lai Sun said the disposal is part of its strategy to streamline its portfolio, improve liquidity, and support working capital and debt repayment objectives."Looking ahead, this development supports the company’s long-term strategic direction, enabling &nbsp;further investment in its capabilities and strengthening its position as a leading global yachting &nbsp;business," concluded Paolo.

Wave Expandary Limited acquires Camper & Nicholsons

Lai Sun Development Company Limited is selling an initial 80 percent stake in Camper & Nicholsons International.


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Camper & Nicholsons to be sold in €50M deal to Chinese billionaire-linked venture

Online marine marketplace <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5921" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Off The Hook Yacht Sales (Company)">Off The Hook Yachts</a> has completed the acquisition of marine, service and storage company, Apex Marine Group.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/393587/image/large-77d79f43d3f87b5a5a2311f82a62aa95.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/393587">The acquisition was <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/65451" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Off The Hook Yachts to acquire Apex Marine Group (2026-02-24 14:00:00 +0100)">first announced in February 2026</a>, with the deal valued at $5.5 million, with $1.83 million in cash, approximately 670,000 shares valued at $2.70 and a $1.83 million secured seller note at six percent due in three years.Located in South Florida, the Apex facilities include four prime storage and service locations, haul-out capability up to 150 metric tons and vessels up to 40 metres, and comprehensive in-house service teams for repair, refit and refurbishment.“The integration of these capabilities is already generating millions of dollars in annual cost savings by reducing third-party service dependencies, lowering transportation costs, accelerating turnaround times, and delivering higher-quality refurbishments,” said Brian John, CEO of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5921" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Off The Hook Yacht Sales (Company)">Off The Hook Yachts</a>. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/386344/image/large-a0334d742061ce908dacbd406c529d7b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/386344">“This centralised approach allows us to standardise refurbishment quality, reduce cycle times from acquisition to resale, and scale inventory without proportional overhead increases.”Founded in 2012, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5921" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Off The Hook Yacht Sales (Company)">Off The Hook Yachts</a> is an online marine marketplace for pre-owned boats, with an integrated ecosystem that includes <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/8384" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Autograph Yacht Group (Company)">Autograph Yacht Group</a>, Azure Funding and proprietary lead-generation platforms.“This acquisition is fundamentally about operational dominance through infrastructure,” concluded Jason Ruegg, Founder of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5921" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Off The Hook Yacht Sales (Company)">Off The Hook Yachts</a>. “Facilities like these are unique in South Florida. Bringing service, storage and hauling in-house is a game changer for our efficiency, margins and ability to scale.”

Off the Hook Yachts completes Apex Marine Group acquisition

Off The Hook Yachts has completed the acquisition of marine, service and storage company, Apex Marine Group.

Off The Hook Yachts completes acquisition of Apex Marine Group

German defence group Rheinmetall has submitted a non-binding bid to acquire <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/8417" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="German Naval Yards (Company)">German Naval Yards Kiel (GNYK)</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/119735/image/large-acfb0b7bab0c6365f9f60566481d2088.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/119735">The bid was disclosed as part of Rheinmetall’s first-quarter financial results on 7 May 2026, although it did not reveal the value of the offer. During the conference call, Rheinmetall CEO and Chairman of the Executive Board Armin Papperger, explained that the company had made a non-binding offer to acquire <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/8417" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="German Naval Yards (Company)">GNYK</a>.“We have now started a due diligence, and we expect over the next weeks that we will have a result about that so that we can give a binding offer also to enlarge our capacities in shipyards.”<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/8417" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="German Naval Yards (Company)">GNYK</a> is part of CMN Naval Group, the family-owned French shipbuilder active in both naval and yacht construction. In January 2026, German defence and shipbuilding group<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1137" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems (Company)">&nbsp;Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems (TKMS)</a> also submitted a non-binding bid to acquire GNYK.Read:&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/65176" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="TKMS submits non-binding bid for German Naval Yards (2026-01-16 15:00:00 +0100)">TKMS submits non-binding bid for German Naval Yards</a><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/119742/image/large-8d47deb0b2710a78c1048265db2b1b5a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/119742"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1137" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems (Company)">TKMS</a> confirmed to SuperYacht Times that it was still in negotiations to acquire the company. In a statement to SYT, the company said: “<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1137" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems (Company)">TKMS</a> has submitted a non-binding offer to <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/8417" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="German Naval Yards (Company)">German Naval Yards (GNYK)</a>. Discussions between our two companies are continuing with an open outcome.”<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/8417" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="German Naval Yards (Company)">GNYK</a> reportedly employs around 400 people directly and in October 2025, the contract for the construction of the 114.1-metre superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/64446" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="German Naval Yards signs contract to complete 114m in-build Project ELF superyacht (2025-10-08 13:30:00 +0200)">Project ELF</a> was signed, with the yard unveiling the 93-metre superyacht concept, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/64988" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="German Naval Yards unveils new 93m yacht concept Project KOA (2025-12-16 14:45:00 +0100)">Project KOA</a> in December 2025.Read: <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/64446" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="German Naval Yards signs contract to complete 114m in-build Project ELF superyacht (2025-10-08 13:30:00 +0200)">German Naval Yards signs contract to complete 114m in-build Project ELF superyacht</a><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/374090/image/large-176e4c6ae9d16a2aefdd17a353aad349.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/374090">In March 2026, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/8417" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="German Naval Yards (Company)">GNYK</a> also unveiled that they had signed for the hull and superstructure construction of a new <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/65656" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="German Naval Yards to build hull of +100m Abeking & Rasmussen superyacht (2026-03-18 10:00:00 +0100)">+100-metre superyacht</a> built for <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/44" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Abeking & Rasmussen (Company)">Abeking &amp; Rasmussen</a>. Very few details have been announced about the build, which has an estimated completion date of 2030.SuperYacht Times reached out to Rheinmetall and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/8417" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="German Naval Yards (Company)">GNYK</a> for further details on the proposed acquisition, with both declining to comment. We will update this article as the story develops.

Rheinmetall submits non-binding bid for German Naval Yards

German defence group Rheinmetall has submitted a non-binding bid to acquire German Naval Yards Kiel (GNYK).

According to Reuters, US-based boating and yacht retailer <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1312" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MarineMax (Company)">MarineMax</a> is reportedly preparing for a potential sale of the company. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/265732/image/large-de8e35a3c695c7a0ca1d7601fa95da7d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/265732">Three sources told Reuters that one potential buyer had raised its offer and one prominent private equity firm was conducting due diligence. Two of the sources also confirmed that <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1312" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MarineMax (Company)">MarineMax</a>’s board of directors agreed last month to move forward with a sale process, advancing discussions into a second round.The decision comes around six months after investment firm Donerail Group began urging the company to consider either a sale, or changes to its leadership structure. Donerail currently owns a five percent stake in <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1312" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MarineMax (Company)">MarineMax</a> and according to two sources, the company has increased its initial offer, which originally valued the company at close to $1 billion.&nbsp;Read:&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/65294" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Donerail makes $1 billion offer to acquire MarineMax (2026-02-03 12:30:00 +0100)">Donerail makes $1 billion offer to acquire MarineMax</a><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/265730/image/large-3fda6f192a71e4f552e121164e407ea4.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/265730">Private equity firm Blackstone has also reportedly expressed interest in the business and is said to be conducting due diligence. Blackstone has existing investments in marinas and yacht-related infrastructure. Reuters previously reported that other parties, including Blue Compass, Island Capital Group and TPG, had also shown interest in a potential acquisition.<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1312" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MarineMax (Company)">MarineMax</a> is reportedly working with Wells Fargo on the sale process, while Donerail and its investment partners have retained Jefferies as advisers.Read:&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/65477" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MarineMax attracts further acquisition interest following $1B Donerail offer (2026-02-26 14:45:00 +0100)">MarineMax attracts further acquisition interest following $1B Donerail offer</a><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/265731/image/large-54496f786fc04228218fba51ab6acb9e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/265731">The company’s share price has risen approximately 30 percent since the beginning of the year as investor pressure for a sale intensified. However, over the past five years, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1312" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MarineMax (Company)">MarineMax</a> shares have declined by more than 50 percent.<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1312" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MarineMax (Company)">MarineMax</a>, headquartered in Clearwater, operates 65 marinas and storage facilities alongside 70 dealerships across the United States. The company also has a presence in the superyacht sector, with a portfolio of yachts for sale listed through its brokerage operations.Neither <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1312" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MarineMax (Company)">MarineMax</a> nor Donerail commented on the statements from Reuters, while Blackstone declined to comment. Reuters also noted that, despite progress in the process, there is no certainty that a transaction will ultimately be completed.

MarineMax explores potential sale as Donerail raises its bid

US-based boating and yacht retailer MarineMax is reportedly preparing for a potential sale of the company.

<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6525" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Swisspath Yachting (Company)">Swisspath Yachting</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6136" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Tag Yachting (Company)">TAG Yachting</a> have announced a merger to form Swisspath | TAG Yachting, a new fully integrated yacht services group offering charter, management and sales services.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/393091/image/large-e961e6e5065594495a29a652526c0e54.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/393091">The newly formed company will operate under the ownership of an independent Swiss multi-family office founded by Alessandro Lardi. The merger is intended to create a more streamlined approach to yacht ownership and client services, with a focus on discretion, long-term relationships and tailored support for ultra-high-net-worth individuals.“Owning a yacht is not a single transaction; it's an evolving journey,” explained Phill Gregory, Managing Partner at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6136" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Tag Yachting (Company)">TAG Yachting</a>. “What this merger allows us to do is support clients at every stage, from first charter through to ownership, management and eventual sale, without fragmentation or compromise.”Swisspath | TAG Yachting’s flagship base will be located at the renovated Club de Mar in Palma de Mallorca. The group will also maintain registered offices in London and Zurich, alongside operational teams in Singapore and Hong Kong.Combined, the businesses bring together around 50 years of industry experience across yacht management, charter and brokerage services. The group stated that its operations span the Mediterranean, Caribbean, Americas and Asia-Pacific regions, with a client base of approximately 200 ultra-high-net-worth individuals.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/393092/image/large-71d187489194227ea7b72711a39a3314.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/393092">“We spoke to a number of potential partners before finding <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6136" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Tag Yachting (Company)">TAG</a>, and what became clear quickly is how rarely values truly align,” commented James Thomas-Green, Director of Yacht Management at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6525" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Swisspath Yachting (Company)">Swisspath Yachting</a>.“Discretion, long-term thinking, relationships before transactions, these are easy things to say and harder things to live by. With Phill and the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6136" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Tag Yachting (Company)">TAG</a> team, there was nothing to negotiate on the things that matter. That's rarer than it should be.”The merger also expands the company’s ability to provide what it describes as a “360 service”, allowing clients to move between charter, ownership, management and sales services within a single organisation.As part of its next phase of development, Swisspath | TAG Yachting has also appointed Vicky Gale as Head of Marketing. The company stated that her role will focus on strengthening the brand through data-driven marketing, digital development and storytelling initiatives ahead of the Mediterranean season and upcoming yacht shows.

Swisspath Yachting and TAG Yachting merge

Swisspath Yachting and TAG Yachting have announced a merger to form Swisspath | TAG Yachting.

Swisspath Yachting and TAG Yachting merge to form integrated yacht services group

<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6468" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Next Yacht Group (Company)">Next Yacht Group</a> has announced the establishment of Next Yacht Spain, a new company aimed at expanding its regional presence and market development, in collaboration with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5304" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Smart Yachting (Company)">Smart Yachting</a>. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/383873/image/large-4f8741f8f69522c6a06998d43657bec1.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/383873">The initiative is part of the Group’s broader strategy and is aimed at building an international sales network that is aligned with the positioning of its brands. Founded in 2021, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6468" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Next Yacht Group (Company)">Next Yacht Group</a> includes the brands <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/536" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Maiora (Company)">Maiora</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1205" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="AB Yachts (Company)">AB Yachts</a> and is part of the the strategic vision of GB Invest Holding AG.“The partnership will enable the Group to further strengthen its presence in one of the most important global hubs for yachts over 24 metres,” explained Giorgio Mattei, Deputy Chairman of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6468" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Next Yacht Group (Company)">Next Yacht Group</a>. “The launch of Next Yacht Spain is a fundamental step in this direction and significantly strengthens our presence in such an important market.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/383870/image/large-50b1b3ce0c7a54190e916bf124d95d97.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/383870">Founded in 2008, Smart Yachting offers a comprehensive range of services in Spain and the Balearic Islands, including yacht management services, new yacht sales and after-sales support. &nbsp;“We’re proud to represent AB Yachts and Maiora in Spain,” added Charlie Veale, CEO of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5304" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Smart Yachting (Company)">Smart Yachting</a>. “This partnership aligns perfectly with our vision, offering clients something truly distinctive, backed by a complete ownership experience. With our infrastructure and technical capabilities across Spain, we’re well placed to support owners at every stage.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/392158/image/large-49b1fd905895500ed2afbbf274f0d4f4.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/392158">

Next Yacht Spain established

Next Yacht Group has announced the establishment of Next Yacht Spain, in collaboration with Smart Yachting.

Next Yacht Group establishes Next Yacht Spain in partnership with Smart Yachting

<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2354" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cantiere delle Marche (CdM) (Company)">Cantiere delle Marche (CdM)</a> has announced that CLP2 has completed its transition to become the majority shareholder of the company, as FIL Bros exits as part of the planned acquisition.In October 2025, it was announced that the holding company of Giovanni Cagnoli (through Carisma) and the Loro Piana family had acquired a majority stake in the shipyard. Before CLP2’s acquisition, FIL Bros Family Office had acquired a 75 percent stake during a management buyout in 2022, led by the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2354" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cantiere delle Marche (CdM) (Company)">CdM</a> yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10470" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lt. Pete Maverick Mitchell44.33m (145'5&quot;)Cantiere delle Marche (CdM)2024">Lt. Pete Maverick Mitchell</a>'s owner Tom Schröder.Read: <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/64536" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="CLP2 becomes new majority shareholder of Cantiere delle Marche (2025-10-17 09:00:00 +0200)">CLP2 becomes new majority shareholder of Cantiere delle Marche</a><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/247252/image/large-2fbfbe4b9d5054afb10be5d60abc74bb.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/247252">The final portion of shares from FIL Bros have now been acquired by CLP2, marking the full exit of FIL Bros and Tom Schröder from the share capital of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2354" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cantiere delle Marche (CdM) (Company)">CdM</a>. CLP2 now holds the majority stake, while Vasco Buonpensiere and Ennio Cecchini retain their minority shareholding positions alongside their executive roles.“<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2354" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cantiere delle Marche (CdM) (Company)">CdM</a> wishes to express its genuine appreciation to Tom Schröder and the entire FIL Bros team for their years of partnership,” explained <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2354" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cantiere delle Marche (CdM) (Company)">CdM</a>. “Their confidence in the yard, the freedom they extended to the management team, and their constant and constructive support were instrumental in allowing <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2354" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cantiere delle Marche (CdM) (Company)">CdM</a> to grow and consolidate its position as one of the world’s most respected builders of explorer and displacement yachts.”Exclusive interview: <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/59568" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Exclusive interview: Tom Schröder on CdM and his new 44m superyacht Maverick (2024-01-24 14:00:00 +0100)">Tom Schröder on CdM and his new 44m superyacht Maverick</a><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/337241/image/large-5b4bc88d00900d35a6d01d2c4b3f8991.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/337241">CLP2 has now confirmed its commitment to a four-year business plan currently underway. The transaction was advised by Poggi e Associati, led by Emanuele Gnugnoli, with contribution by Tommaso Sacchi, Marella Lavarone and Massimo Castiglioni.

CLP2 completes acquisition of CdM as FIL Bros exits

Cantiere delle Marche has announced that CLP2 has completed its transition to become the majority shareholder of the company, as FIL Bros exits.

CLP2 completes acquisition of Cantiere delle Marche as FIL Bros exits

Sophie Spicknell delves into the history of the 106 year-old sailing yacht&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2342" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Moonbeam IV32.1m (105'4&quot;)William Fife & Sons1920">Moonbeam IV</a>&nbsp;to learn more about her regatta career.&nbsp;Designed by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1109" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="William Fife & Sons (Company)">William Fife &amp; Sons</a> in 1914 and launched in 1920, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2342" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Moonbeam IV32.1m (105'4&quot;)William Fife & Sons1920">Moonbeam IV</a> has spent more than a century sailing the same waters, including those of the golden age of yachting. Designed as a gaff cutter, she was the fourth yacht in a line of vessels with the same name, built for lawyer Charles Plumtree Johnson, the son of Queen Victoria of England’s personal physician.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/398238/image/large-308b8573823c9caef805b7156c5413c0.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/398238">Constructed in teak over steel, the 32.1-metre sailing yacht was built for speed and performance. She wasted no time in proving her capabilities and completed her first regatta season in 1920, shortly after her launch. During her first decade on the water, she established herself as a strong competitor, winning the Kings Cup regatta in Cowes, England in 1920 and again in 1923, before finishing second in 1924 and 1930 and third in 1931.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/398244/image/large-5ea6d6a9b9817b41c1a8c63f80aa2733.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/398244" style="box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-family: &quot;Open Sans&quot;, sans-serif; position: relative; max-width: 100%; margin: 1rem 0px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 13.6px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2342" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Moonbeam IV32.1m (105'4&quot;)William Fife & Sons1920">Moonbeam IV</a> was sold by her first owner in 1926 to Henry Sutton, who converted her to use a Marconi rig, before she was bought by HRH Prince Rainier III of Monaco in 1950. Renamed Deo Juvante, she was refitted as a luxury family cruiser, with spacious interior staterooms and a saloon installed. Her sail area was also reduced from approximately 1,000 square-metres to a more manageable 350 square-metres, with Bermuda ketch rigging and twin six cylinder <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1883" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Baudouin (Company)">Baudouin</a> engines added. Following his marriage to Academy Award-winning actress Grace Kelly in 1956, Prince Rainier and his new wife famously spent their honeymoon onboard the yacht in the Mediterranean.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/398241/image/large-4478024accab505177fe79ba13d5dacc.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/398241">By 1960 the yacht changed hands again, with Deo Duvante sold to Count Hannibal Scotti of Italy who rechristened her <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2342" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Moonbeam IV32.1m (105'4&quot;)William Fife & Sons1920">Moonbeam IV</a> and installed new <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2207" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="mtu - a Rolls-Royce solution (Company)">Rolls Royce</a> 185 horsepower diesel engines. But it was in April 1995 that <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2342" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Moonbeam IV32.1m (105'4&quot;)William Fife & Sons1920">Moonbeam IV</a> received her second life, when she was acquired by Scotsman John Murray and his French wife François Murray. Residing in the Savoy Hotel in Yangon, Myanmar, the couple fell in love with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2342" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Moonbeam IV32.1m (105'4&quot;)William Fife & Sons1920">Moonbeam IV</a> in Greece and decided to restore and relocate her to Burma in April 1999. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/398240/image/large-6cc493de11cb61a3fa3cbeb25715d76f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/398240">Carried out at Myanmar Shipyard, the refit saw a core team of 15 carpenters, almost entirely locally sourced and led by a Chinese master craftsman known as William. The team inspected, repaired and re-fastened her teak planks, leaving more than 80 percent of her originals from 1914. Inside, Burmese rosewood and satinwood were selected for her interior, with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6286" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="T. Nielsen & Company (Company)">T Nielsen and Co</a> assisting with the technical aspects of the project.&nbsp;Relaunched in July 2002, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2342" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Moonbeam IV32.1m (105'4&quot;)William Fife & Sons1920">Moonbeam IV</a> immediately set sail for Auckland, New Zealand, to participate in events surrounding the 31st America's Cup. In the years that followed, she became an active attendee of events such as Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez, the Westward Cup, the Panerai Classic Yachts Challenge, the Trophée Bailli de Suffren and the Palma Superyacht Cup. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/398243/image/large-5b831328ac822b36d79daf0120295801.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/398243">In 2022, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2342" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Moonbeam IV32.1m (105'4&quot;)William Fife & Sons1920">Moonbeam IV</a> underwent an extensive refit at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/745" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="JFA Yachts (Company)">JFA Yachts</a> in France, in collaboration with renowned naval carpentry expert Hubert Stagnol. The refit included major restoration works to her Oregon pine hull and rig, with her teak hull stripped and overhauled, seacocks replaced and a new Vanilla White <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1485" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Awlgrip (Company)">Awlgrip</a> finish applied. Additional works included the restoration of her skylights, the replacement of her headmast and the sanding and re-varnishing of her bulwarks and rig.Following her refit, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2342" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Moonbeam IV32.1m (105'4&quot;)William Fife & Sons1920">Moonbeam IV</a> travelled to Brest, where she collected her new sails before undergoing sea trials. From here she sailed north to Scotland where she participated in the Fife Regatta in Fairlie. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/398242/image/large-e53b5e4e1417322c1d68da9204099ffc.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/398242" style="box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-family: &quot;Open Sans&quot;, sans-serif; position: relative; max-width: 100%; margin: 1rem 0px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 13.6px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;">Since then, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2342" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Moonbeam IV32.1m (105'4&quot;)William Fife & Sons1920">Moonbeam IV</a> competed in the Cutter Class at the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/201" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Richard Mille Cup - 2023">Richard Mille Cup Regatta 2023</a> in Falmouth, where she narrowly missed out on a podium finish, completing the regatta in fourth place with 609 points.&nbsp;In terms of accommodation, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2342" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Moonbeam IV32.1m (105'4&quot;)William Fife & Sons1920">Moonbeam IV</a> can comfortably sleep up to seven guests across three staterooms, as well as a crew of six. Inside she is adorned with fine waxed rosewood panelling, Persian rugs and antique lamps.

Moonbeam IV: 106 years of regatta racing

Explore the 106-year history of the classic sailing yacht Moonbeam IV, from royal ownership and restoration to her enduring regatta career.

Italian shipyard <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/363" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Riva S.p.A. (Company)">Riva</a> has unveiled the interior images of its flagship 54.83-metre Riva 54Metri yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12223" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sairu54.84m (179'11&quot;)Riva S.p.A.2025">Sairu</a>. Built entirely in aluminium and measuring 499 GT, the model represents the largest yacht ever produced by the Italian brand.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/398283/image/large-16a29d9a3e944c13aa518299dc3613a5.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/398283">Designed by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/366" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Officina Italiana Design (Mauro Micheli) (Company)">Officina Italiana Design (Mauri Micheli)</a>, in collaboration with the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4876" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ferretti Group (Company)">Ferretti Group</a> Product Strategy Committee and Engineering Department, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12223" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sairu54.84m (179'11&quot;)Riva S.p.A.2025">Sairu</a> builds upon the styling language established by earlier models including the Riva 100' Corsaro, 110' Dolcevita, 130' Bellissima and 82' Diva, while introducing the design on a larger scale.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/398305/image/large-fe6ebd9ea37a4ab5578c941dc0496ab3.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/398305">Launched in August 2025, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12223" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sairu54.84m (179'11&quot;)Riva S.p.A.2025">Sairu</a> retains many of the signature elements that define the brand, including balanced proportions, a sleek profile and the distinctive descending window line integrated into the bulwarks. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/398304/image/large-062133518f0fc33514bf7ab51506e77c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/398304">Unlike <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/363" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Riva S.p.A. (Company)">Riva</a>'s previous 50-metre model, which followed a more traditional displacement yacht concept, the new flagship has been conceived as a clear expression of the brand's modern styling direction. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/398306/image/large-0506bd00568c80ea6b83834a9601d287.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/398306"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12223" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sairu54.84m (179'11&quot;)Riva S.p.A.2025">Sairu</a> showcases a combination of metallic finishes, a black deckhouse and polished steel accents, with her curved windscreen contributing to a more sculptural appearance while remaining recognisably <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/363" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Riva S.p.A. (Company)">Riva</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/398307/image/large-1d13d1661b1de4518e96eb598091ad7f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/398307"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/398309/image/large-9919ef353e241ba665cd8bcd285959b8.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/398309">The main saloon of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12223" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sairu54.84m (179'11&quot;)Riva S.p.A.2025">Sairu</a> benefits from large floor-to-ceiling windows, maximising the natural light onboard. Her open-plan living space is adorned with a material palette centred around natural teak, leather finishes and Sahara Noir and Bianco Rhino marbles creating a serene and calm atmosphere onboard.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/398308/image/large-e6d136b0d1aeafa5652996d864263690.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/398308"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/398313/image/large-e35ab46e0d626bac447776685c987bfd.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/398313">Across her interior, natural teak has been paired with contrasting marble, leather upholstery and polished steel detailing. According to her designers, while owners are able to customise materials and finishes, the fixed structural arrangement ensures the overall character of the yacht remains faithful to the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/363" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Riva S.p.A. (Company)">Riva</a> identity.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/398310/image/large-920d1227adefd1a343fee0afe923e387.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/398310"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12223" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sairu54.84m (179'11&quot;)Riva S.p.A.2025">Sairu</a> can comfortably accommodate up to 10 guests across five staterooms, including a full-beam owner's suite located forward on the main deck and four guest staterooms on her lower deck.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/398317/image/large-c36fe98e12e72ec4cf54ea2c80b77a3d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/398317">Forward, her owner's suite spans the yacht's full beam and includes a private office, walk-in wardrobes and a marble-finished bathroom with a hydro-massage shower. Large hull windows provide natural ventilation and additional views across the water.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/398316/image/large-4e0eb4ad80a1fc6339f6086eb6db21f2.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/398316">The lower deck houses two VIP suites and two guest staterooms, all ensuite, while crew accommodation comprises five double cabins, plus a captain's cabin adjacent to her wheelhouse.<img src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/398301/image/large-4fe078a49e12b23f252b4c4e0521c0ad.jpg?X-Amz-Algorithm=AWS4-HMAC-SHA256&amp;X-Amz-Credential=AKIA52TLVJASOPFTPHWY%2F20260626%2Feu-west-1%2Fs3%2Faws4_request&amp;X-Amz-Date=20260626T113841Z&amp;X-Amz-Expires=900&amp;X-Amz-SignedHeaders=host&amp;X-Amz-Signature=d321192dfc67ac900b330af4731dc58300099e1f615487e7cacf44773110276b" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/398301">Contemporary details have also been incorporated into her design, with sculpted hull surfaces and subtle faceted sections enhanced by metallic paintwork. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12223" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sairu54.84m (179'11&quot;)Riva S.p.A.2025">Sairu</a> also boasts an expanded beach club, with fold-down bulwarks at her stern joined by an additional pair in her cockpit.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/398302/image/large-efa38377817a38c48fad92a980b65d72.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/398302">Accessed via a transformer platform, the beach club extends to more than 60 square-metres when the fold-out terraces are deployed. At its centre is a four by two-metre swimming pool finished in white ceramic tiles, flanked by sun lounging areas.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/398300/image/large-ddca82297f43d1cb818cd39469bade63.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/398300">The pool has been designed to remain filled while underway, reducing the need to drain and refill it during shorter passages. Adjacent to the beach club is a glass-enclosed gym equipped with a treadmill and exercise bike, together with a day head and direct engine room access.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/398293/image/large-e3d39721ecad23b01d84c12dd474f34f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/398293">The yacht's upper deck continues the emphasis on outdoor entertaining, with lounge seating aft, an alfresco dining area for 10 guests and a forward relaxation space positioned ahead of her wheelhouse. This forward section of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12223" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sairu54.84m (179'11&quot;)Riva S.p.A.2025">Sairu</a> also conceals storage for the her water toys, including a <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4203" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Williams Jet Tenders (Company)">Williams</a> 625 tender and two Jet Skis, beneath hinged sunpads.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/398288/image/large-99c45b6379fabc41067fb12809a27cdd.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/398288">Occupying more than 100 square metres, the sundeck is arranged around three distinct zones comprising a Jacuzzi and sunpads aft, a central lounge area and a shaded dining space served by a fully equipped bar.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/398286/image/large-fb78c2e6f866007e4e2954252b6f111a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/398286">In terms of performance, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12223" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sairu54.84m (179'11&quot;)Riva S.p.A.2025">Sairu</a> is powered by twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1409" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MTU (Company)">MTU</a> 12V2000 M96L engines producing 1,432 kW each and enabling a top speed of 18 knots and a range of approximately 3,600 nautical miles at 11 knots.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/398280/image/large-1e4dceeceedab89ea7f53d0e0a638180.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/398280"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12223" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sairu54.84m (179'11&quot;)Riva S.p.A.2025">Sairu</a> is also equipped with four electric <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/964" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Naiad Dynamics (Company)">Naiad</a> Dynamics stabiliser fins to improve comfort both underway and at anchor, while a draft of 2.25 metres has been maintained despite the vessel's size.

Sairu: Onboard the flagship Riva 54Metri yacht

Riva has unveiled the interior images of its flagship 54.83-metre Riva 54Metri yacht Sairu.

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Onboard Riva’s flagship 54Metri yacht Sairu

<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/23" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lürssen Yachts (Company)">Lürssen</a> has announced the delivery of the 102.4-metre superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11563" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nixie102.4m (335'11&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2026">Nixie</a> and is set out on her maiden voyage following the completion of her sea trials in Germany. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11563" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nixie102.4m (335'11&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2026">Nixie</a> is scheduled to make her global debut at the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1429" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Monaco Yacht Show (Company)">Monaco Yacht Show</a> this September.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/398278/image/large-493be7d11a5178c45c874d9d7ece036a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/398278">Read:&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/66191" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="102m Lürssen superyacht Nixie on sea trials (2026-05-28 12:00:00 +0200)">102m Lürssen superyacht Nixie on sea trials</a> Previously known as Project JASSJ and Lürssen 13785 during construction, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/53775" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lürssen sells 103m superyacht JASSJ (2021-09-24 16:45:00 +0200)">Nixie was sold in 2021</a>. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/227" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Moran Yacht & Ship (Company)">Moran Yacht &amp; Ship</a>'s New Construction team negotiated the build contract, having prepared her technical specifications and overseeing the project throughout its construction. Work on the yacht began in March 2021 at the German shipyard's Rendsburg facility.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/398277/image/large-40966b7eac5efda49310273f4e2c3a2a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/398277">Designed inside and out by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/61" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="RWD (Company)">RWD</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11563" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nixie102.4m (335'11&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2026">Nixie</a> has been developed with a steel hull and aluminium superstructure. Her naval architecture was crafted entirely in-house by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/23" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lürssen Yachts (Company)">Lürssen</a>. Built with a beam of 15-metres and a draft of 3.9-metres, accommodation onboard the yacht is arranged for up to 12 guests across 10 staterooms. Dedicated quarters are also provided for up to 34 crew members, ensuring a high level of service onboard.On the outside, the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11563" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nixie102.4m (335'11&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2026">Nixie</a> follows a "fluid and organic" design philosophy, characterised by deep contours, broad convex surfaces and uniquely shaped, gradient-tinted glazing intended to blur the difference between glass and steel. Her hull and superstructure are finished in a bespoke warm grey, creating a pearlescent effect in changing light. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/398275/image/large-80611ea9b8c63715eff9652330355e53.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/398275">One of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11563" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nixie102.4m (335'11&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2026">Nixie</a>'s key features is her semi-suspended six-metre-wide glass swimming pool aft, which the shipyard has described as an industry first for a yacht of this scale. Extending over the swim platform, the pool is engineered with adjustable water levels and a privacy screen, which makes it possible for guests of all ages to enjoy.Beneath the pool is one of the largest beach clubs ever created aboard a <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/23" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lürssen Yachts (Company)">Lürssen</a> yacht. With around 270-square-metres of space, she incorporates a beach club, gym and cryochamber, with four fold-out sea terraces. A seamless indoor-outdoor layout is achieved via a transom hatch, elevated by Indian teak, natural stone, and bespoke furnishings curated by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/61" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="RWD (Company)">RWD</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/398276/image/large-6565812e2c704166ec70a84321166fa8.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/398276">In terms of propulsion, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11563" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nixie102.4m (335'11&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2026">Nixie</a> is powered by a diesel-electric propulsion system supported by an advanced energy storage system, a configuration intended to improve efficiency while reducing noise and vibration while cruising.<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/59317" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Hull of 102m Lürssen superyacht JASSJ seen for the first time (2023-12-13 11:15:00 +0100)">Nixie was first seen</a> in December 2023 when her hull emerged from the construction shed before she was launched in early 2026. She later undertook sea trials in Kiel during May ahead of her final delivery.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/398274/image/large-c0af42fb7cc6d3205904c34968e8e826.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/398274">Read:&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/65332" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Exclusive: 102m Lürssen superyacht JASSJ launched (2026-02-06 16:00:00 +0100)">Exclusive: 102m Lürssen superyacht JASSJ launched</a>Following delivery, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11563" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nixie102.4m (335'11&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2026">Nixie</a> will be available for charter through <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/65332" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Exclusive: 102m Lürssen superyacht JASSJ launched (2026-02-06 16:00:00 +0100)">Edmiston</a>, who have been appointed as the exclusive central agency for the yacht.According to <a href="https://sytiq.superyachttimes.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">SuperYacht Times iQ</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/23" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lürssen Yachts (Company)">Lürssen</a> currently has several major projects under construction, including the 146.2-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/64526" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Exclusive: First look at the 146m Lürssen superyacht Project Defy (2025-10-16 13:15:00 +0200)">Project Defy</a>, the 101.46m <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/65987" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="101m in-build Lürssen superyacht Project Ziggy seen for the first time (2026-05-07 13:15:00 +0200)">Project Ziggy</a>, and the 122.5-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/62896" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="New 123m Lürssen superyacht Project Omega sold (2025-03-18 18:45:00 +0100)">Project Omega</a>.

102m Lürssen superyacht Nixie delivered

The 102m Lürssen superyacht Nixie has been delivered following the completion of her sea trials in Germany.

The 32.82-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/112" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Custom Line (Company)">Custom Line</a> motor yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7975" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Jag'B32.82m (107'8&quot;)Custom Line2020">Jag’B</a> has been sold, with Onur Erardag of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4569" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nautique Yachting (Company)">Nautique Yachting</a> introducing the buyer and Alexis Colin of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4562" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="ABYS Yachting (Company)">ABYS Yachting</a> representing the seller.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/300990/image/large-0c53938c65ebafbe2274832cc5d768b4.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/300990">Delivered in 2020, the flybridge yacht has a beam of 7.3-metres and a draft of 2.03-metres. She features exterior and interior design penned by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/586" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Francesco Paszkowski (Company)">Francesco Paszkowski</a>, with naval architecture created in-house by her builder.Inside, her main saloon is fitted with panoramic windows and generous seating. She can accommodate guests in five well-appointed staterooms at a volume of 218 GT. Moreover, guests can dine alfresco and enjoy the Jacuzzi in the sundeck.In terms of propulsion system, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7975" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Jag'B32.82m (107'8&quot;)Custom Line2020">Jag’B</a> is powered by twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1409" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MTU (Company)">MTU</a> engines, giving her a cruising speed of 22 knots and a top speed of 26 knots.&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7975" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Jag'B32.82m (107'8&quot;)Custom Line2020">Jag’B</a> had a last known asking price of €7,950,000 at the time of her sale.Photo courtesy of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4562" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="ABYS Yachting (Company)">ABYS Yachting</a>.

Custom Line yacht Jag’B sold

 The 32.82-metre Custom Line motor yacht Jag’B has been sold.

33m Custom Line motor yacht Jag’B sold

<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/398196/image/large-801599a32398436e42c47fcfd59676fd.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/398196">The 44.65-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/29" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Feadship (Company)">Feadship</a> superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2451" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Megan44.65m (146'6&quot;)Feadship2011">Megan</a> was seen moored in Rhodes, Greece last Tuesday.Previously named Helix, the yacht was delivered in 2011 and forms part of the F45 Vantage series. She features exterior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/29" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Feadship (Company)">Feadship’s</a> <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/30" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="De Voogt Naval Architects (Company)">De Voogt Naval Architects</a> in collaboration with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/926" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sinot Yacht Architecture & Design (Company)">Sinot Yacht Architecture &amp; Design</a>.Inside, her interiors, created by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/926" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sinot Yacht Architecture & Design (Company)">Sinot</a>, are distinguished by mahogany wood framing contrasted with light-toned fabrics throughout. A highlight of the accommodation is the master stateroom, which features skylights that flood the space with natural light. All guest cabins are located on the main deck.Moving outside, guests onboard the yacht can dine alfresco on the aft deck, while the sundeck is fitted with sun pads for lounging and a Jacuzzi for relaxation.In terms of propulsion, the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/29" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Feadship (Company)">Feadship</a> yacht is powered by twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1409" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MTU (Company)">MTU</a> engines, giving her a cruising speed of 14.5 knots.

Feadship yacht Megan in Greece

The 44.65-metre Feadship superyacht Megan was seen moored in Rhodes, Greece, where she is currently based.

45m Feadship superyacht Megan in Greece

The 45.3-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/473" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mangusta Yachts (Company)">Overmarine Mangusta</a> motor yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7740" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="RR45.3m (148'7&quot;)Mangusta Yachts2021">RR</a> has received a €1.6 million price reduction. The <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/directories/yachts/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">yacht for sale</a> is listed for sale with Yannick Altevolmer and Carlo Ciriani of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/120" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Drettmann Yachts (Company)">Drettmann Yachts</a> and is now asking €19,900,000 excluding VAT.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/398247/image/large-220bafbfe268d7a64f812140e5c5e6db.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/398247">Built by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/473" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mangusta Yachts (Company)">Overmarine</a> and delivered in 2021 as part of the Italian shipyard's <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/473" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mangusta Yachts (Company)">Mangusta</a> GranSport 45 series, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7740" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="RR45.3m (148'7&quot;)Mangusta Yachts2021">RR&nbsp;yacht for sale</a> features exterior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/3025" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Alberto Mancini Yacht Design (Company)">Alberto Mancini Yacht Design</a>, while her naval architecture was developed by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/473" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mangusta Yachts (Company)">Overmarine Group</a> in collaboration with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5244" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="PierLuigi Ausonio Naval Architecture (Company)">PierLuigi Ausonio Naval Architecture</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/398250/image/large-2eda55361a6f471e95205d2c9aa66148.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/398250"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/398253/image/large-b181f30a871fd07f3d25ebfcdea675ba.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/398253">Following her limited private use since delivery alongside extensive service works, the <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/directories/yachts/for-sale/of-type=motor" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">motor yacht for sale</a> has completed her five-year <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1453" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="ABS (Company)">ABS</a> class survey last year. &nbsp;She is commercially compliant and presented in turnkey condition. Constructed with an aluminium hull and superstructure, she has a beam of 8.6-metres and a draft of 2.2-metres.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/398254/image/large-e43801dc1463e2f00e6d86d01d6f64a6.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/398254"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/372027/image/large-279f92d972eb9faff816569c4cf6847a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/372027" style="box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-family: &quot;Open Sans&quot;, sans-serif; position: relative; max-width: 100%; margin: 1rem 0px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 13.6px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;">Outside, the <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/directories/yachts/for-sale/traded-by=mangusta-yachts" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">Mangusta yacht for sale</a> boasts a 75-square-metre beach club, which transforms into a private retreat through fold-down platforms that extend over the sea. When closed, the transom is fitted with a wet bar, lounge area, and a Finnish sauna.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/372015/image/large-a19ba2749f2bd7593308e581c5d55217.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/372015" style="box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-family: &quot;Open Sans&quot;, sans-serif; position: relative; max-width: 100%; margin: 1rem 0px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 13.6px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/372017/image/large-59c87d405863c7ad0b0e442ba33402bf.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/372017" style="box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-family: &quot;Open Sans&quot;, sans-serif; position: relative; max-width: 100%; margin: 1rem 0px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 13.6px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;">Meanwhile, her bridge deck aft features a Jacuzzi, sunpads, a full wet bar and a dining area for alfresco meals with panoramic views. Forward, her foredeck is fitted with an infinity pool surrounded by sunpads, ideal for soaking in the sun.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/372002/image/large-4ac263a02f693989268a7a7f213b8d94.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/372002">Stepping inside, the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7740" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="RR45.3m (148'7&quot;)Mangusta Yachts2021">yacht RR for sale</a> embraces a contemporary interior featuring a spacious lower-deck saloon that opens directly out to the swim platform, converting the area into an expansive beach club.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/372016/image/large-5591e2afbc2aa85a1faf5651808bdfc3.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/372016"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/372010/image/large-1b11cb94cccce8509029f14232000c02.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/372010" style="box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-family: &quot;Open Sans&quot;, sans-serif; position: relative; max-width: 100%; margin: 1rem 0px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 13.6px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;">Moving to the main deck, her formal saloon and dining area are bathed in natural light, thanks to floor-to-ceiling glazing that also frames the ocean vistas.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/371998/image/large-ce8ca445f043a24fd17fd50cea615939.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/371998"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/372009/image/large-3c2b90345148d17306ba695ac9f3a513.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/372009">At an interior volume of 444 GT, accommodation onboard <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7740" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="RR45.3m (148'7&quot;)Mangusta Yachts2021">RR</a> is arranged for up to 12 guests across five staterooms, including an owner’s suite with a private balcony, and a children’s stateroom configured to sleep up to four guests. Separate quarters accommodate up to seven crew members, including her captain.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/372028/image/large-eeb02d542cd4d2bf333e1b825a857c97.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/372028">In terms of performance, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7740" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="RR45.3m (148'7&quot;)Mangusta Yachts2021">RR</a> is powered by triple <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1409" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MTU (Company)">MTU</a> engines, propelling her to a top speed of 26 knots and a cruising speed of 20 knots. She also offers a range of 4,200 nautical miles at 12 knots. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/398246/image/large-2f4d9c54cae5da5f69387bb10b849dae.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/398246"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/398252/image/large-d3552163fc4ecaa528836be62d3034a7.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/398252">All images provided courtesy of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/120" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Drettmann Yachts (Company)">Drettmann Yachts</a>.

 45m Mangusta GranSport yacht RR for sale with €1.6m price reduction

The 45m Mangusta GranSport motor yacht RR now is now listed for sale with a new asking price following a €1.6m price reduction.

 45m Mangusta GranSport yacht RR for sale with €1.6M price reduction

Architect Antonio Luxardo has unveiled the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1364" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Amer Yachts S.p.A. (Company)">Ame</a>r 42A, a new 42-metre all-aluminium yacht developed for <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1364" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Amer Yachts S.p.A. (Company)">Amer Yachts</a>, which merges sleek, innovative design with lightweight construction.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/398223/image/large-6f0b3c85c8ae6ba036580d1af8b70677.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/398223"> Conceived by Luxardo for the Italian shipyard’s new steel production line, the Amer 42A brings together innovation, functionality and aesthetics through what the designer describes as a precise technical and stylistic vision. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/398225/image/large-4ff255fafd4eb028927dc49b851215b4.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/398225">Distinguished by her layered glazing and lines reminiscent of waves, the yacht presents “energy, dynamism, and sportiness.” Rather than sticking to conventional horizontal deck lines, the Amer 42A features sinuous deck contours that create a great sense of movement. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/398221/image/large-7355946cde947ede038f3fdfaaa1b0ba.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/398221">Despite her dynamic design, the Amer 42A retains large windows to strengthen the relationship between the interior and exterior, with an emphasis on the guests immersing themselves with the surrounding seascape. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/398220/image/large-1e6fb3f39db0f20b5e20aa06a2b7de47.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/398220">From hull to superstructure, the yacht is constructed entirely in aluminium. According to the designer, this flexible material reduces overall weight while improving performance, enabling higher speeds with greater efficiency, and a low-slung profile that reduces drag while optimising navigation.Moreover, these sculptural forms are made possible by the use of the ductile material in creating pronounced curves, undercuts, overhangs, and cantilevers while maintaining structural efficiency.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/398224/image/large-22fc13d38f01b6d1bb5ffc8f649cd647.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/398224" style="box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-family: &quot;Open Sans&quot;, sans-serif; position: relative; max-width: 100%; margin: 1rem 0px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 13.6px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;">With a layout designed to balance engineering and contemporary design, accommodation onboard the Amer 42A is arranged across a full-beam owner's suite on the main deck, alongside guest staterooms located on the lower deck. Moving outside, her sundeck has been designed as the dedicated area for relaxation.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/398222/image/large-9ee3dd078ec7b6e9225d6e60feda2647.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/398222" style="box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-family: &quot;Open Sans&quot;, sans-serif; position: relative; max-width: 100%; margin: 1rem 0px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 13.6px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;">

Amer Yachts unveils all-aluminium Amer 42A 

Amer Yachts has unveiled the Amer 42A, an all-aluminium new-build yacht designed by Antonio Luxardo,

Amer Yachts unveils “all-aluminium” Amer 42A superyacht

The 40.7-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/122" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Royal Huisman (Company)">Royal Huisman</a> sailing yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/242" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Surama40.7m (133'6&quot;)Royal Huisman1997">Surama</a> has been sold by auction, with Jamie Small of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/159" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Burgess (Company)">Burgess</a> in partnership with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6884" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Boathouse Auctions (Company)">Boathouse Auctions</a> representing the seller.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/322662/image/large-e562a156d71a9e2ac35e91b9688281a4.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/322662"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/242" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Surama40.7m (133'6&quot;)Royal Huisman1997">Surama</a> was delivered in 1997 and benefitted from a refit in 2017. She features exterior design penned by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/70" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Fontaine Design Group (Company)">Fontaine Design Group</a>, interior design created by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/69" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Winch Design (Company)">Winch Design</a>, and naval architecture crafted by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/221" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ted Hood (Company)">Ted Hood</a>.Inside, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/242" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Surama40.7m (133'6&quot;)Royal Huisman1997">Surama’s</a> main saloon is bathed in natural light, particularly in the deckhouse lounge. At a volume of 270 GT, she is able to sleep up to eight guests across three well-appointed staterooms. Comfort onboard the yacht is supported by six crew members. Moving outside, the yacht’s aft cockpit can serve as an alfresco dining area, or a sheltered sun pad platform when the table is collapsed.Regarding her propulsion system, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/242" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Surama40.7m (133'6&quot;)Royal Huisman1997">Surama</a> is powered by twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1409" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MTU (Company)">MTU</a> engines, giving her a cruising speed of 11 knots and a top speed of 12.5 knots.&nbsp;At the time of her sale, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/242" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Surama40.7m (133'6&quot;)Royal Huisman1997">Surama</a> had a last known asking price of €4,950,000.

Royal Huisman yacht Surama sold

The 40.7-metre Royal Huisman sailing yacht Surama has been sold by auction.


41m Royal Huisman sailing yacht Surama sold

The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6046" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Azimut-Benetti Group (Company)">Azimut|Benetti Group</a> has announced the launch of the 44.06-metre superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/14143" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lumina44.06m (144'7&quot;)Benetti SpA2026">Lumina</a> at its Viareggio yard. She is the latest unit in the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/212" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Benetti SpA (Company)">Benetti</a> Class 44M series.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/398172/image/large-83deff7c7af64d9807afcd3245037848.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/398172">The launch took place using a traditional slipway ceremony, a method that remains part of Viareggio’s shipbuilding heritage and is still employed by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/212" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Benetti SpA (Company)">Benetti</a> for selected projects.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/398174/image/large-1a31842fc433dde986042281bf7b2dd7.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/398174">The four-deck yacht was designed by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4478" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cassetta Yacht Designers (Company)">Cassetta Yacht Designers</a>. Inside, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/14143" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lumina44.06m (144'7&quot;)Benetti SpA2026">Lumina's</a> interiors feature light-filled spaces and engineering solutions aimed at enhancing privacy and comfort during extended cruising. She is scheduled for delivery in summer 2026.The launch comes as the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6046" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Azimut-Benetti Group (Company)">Azimut|Benetti Group</a> outlines plans to invest a further €100 million across its Tuscan operations between 2026 and 2028. The programme follows €77 million invested in the region over the previous three years and will focus on expanding production facilities, upgrading infrastructure and safety systems, supporting product development, and enhancing refit capabilities at Lusben.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/398173/image/large-20d2c5638afc6428173f9684173c9ade.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/398173">According to the company, Tuscany remains central to its superyacht production, with facilities located across Viareggio, Livorno, Massa and Pisa. The investment programme is intended to support future growth while increasing production capacity and advancing engineering and manufacturing capabilities.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/398175/image/large-e30f048fbd21cc7fd3b79ee523c9b676.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/398175">The announcement follows a period of growth for the group, which reported that its production value increased from €758 million in 2020 to €1.56 billion in 2025.

Benetti yacht Lumina launched

The Azimut|Benetti Group has announced the launch of the 44.06-metre superyacht Lumina.

44m superyacht Lumina launched as Benetti outlines €100m expansion plans

<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/398199/image/large-7f51738a494dae13c40acde9b52bedd9.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/398199">Spotted in San Diego last week was the 88.38-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/29" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Feadship (Company)">Feadship</a> superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6298" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Zen88.38m (289'12&quot;)Feadship2021">Zen</a>. According to AIS data, the yacht is currently cruising from Seattle to Juneau, Alaska.Delivered in 2021,&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6298" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Zen88.38m (289'12&quot;)Feadship2021">Zen</a> was among the first vessels completed at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/29" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Feadship (Company)">Feadship’s</a> new Van Lent facility in Amsterdam and was previously known as <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/29" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Feadship (Company)">Feadship</a>&nbsp;816. She features a sleek exterior designed by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/30" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="De Voogt Naval Architects (Company)">De Voogt Naval Architects</a>, while her open-plan interiors were created by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/153" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nauta Yachts S.r.l. (Company)">Nauta Yachts</a> in collaboration with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4308" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="FM Architettura (Company)">FM Architettura</a>.Earlier this year, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6298" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Zen88.38m (289'12&quot;)Feadship2021">Zen</a> underwent a refit at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/97" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MB92 Barcelona (Company)">MB92 Barcelona</a>. Her standout features include a swimming pool aft on the main deck, a forward-facing Jacuzzi on the sundeck, and a sunken circular lounge on the foredeck that provides a more private setting for relaxed social gatherings.Powered by twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1409" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MTU (Company)">MTU</a> engines, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6298" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Zen88.38m (289'12&quot;)Feadship2021">Zen</a> can reach a top speed of 17 knots.

Feadship yacht Zen in San Diego

Spotted in San Diego last week was the 88.38-metre Feadship superyacht Zen.

88m Feadship superyacht Zen in San Diego

Blackstone Infrastructure has officially completed its acquisition of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7074" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Safe Harbor Marinas (Company)">Safe Harbor Marinas</a>. The transaction sees <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7074" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Safe Harbor Marinas (Company)">Safe Harbor</a>, which owns and operates 138 marinas across the US and Puerto Rico transferred from Sun Communities for $5.65 billion.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/350035/image/large-d71500aa3efae1c65c969c10b2f2f37a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/350035">Heidi Boyd, Senior Managing Director at Blackstone Infrastructure, commented on the milestone: “We’re pleased to close this transaction and look forward to working with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7074" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Safe Harbor Marinas (Company)">Safe Harbor</a>’s terrific team to further develop their existing marinas and strategically scale their platform.”The transaction was previously announced on 24 February 2025 and builds on Blackstone Infrastructure’s diverse portfolio. Blackstone Infrastructure invests in leading companies within different sectors including private equity, real estate, credit and insurance and infrastructure.&nbsp;Read:&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/62722" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Blackstone Infrastructure to acquire Safe Harbor Marinas for $5.65B (2025-02-25 10:30:00 +0100)">Blackstone Infrastructure to acquire Safe Harbor Marinas for $5.65B</a><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/183899/image/large-cc4b964472653462468432344fae5f73.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/183899"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7074" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Safe Harbor Marinas (Company)">Safe Harbor</a>’s Chief Executive Officer, Baxter Underwood, welcomed the new ownership, noting the potential for continued growth under Blackstone’s guidance. “Blackstone offers a world of opportunity to <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7074" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Safe Harbor Marinas (Company)">Safe Harbor</a>, and we couldn’t be more excited for the journey ahead.”Financial advisory support for Blackstone was provided by Wells Fargo, J.P. Morgan Securities LLC and Goldman Sachs &amp; Co. LLC. Legal advisors included Gibson, Dunn &amp; Crutcher LLP and Simpson Thacher &amp; Bartlett LLP.“We are eager to pursue growth opportunities while maintaining our people-first culture and strong relationships with the local communities in which we operate, and we thank Sun Communities for its partnership over the past five years,” concluded Underwood.&nbsp;Stay up-to-date with all the latest marina news For comprehensive coverage of the global marina industry, visit <a href="https://www.marinaworld.com/" target="_blank">Marina World</a> – the dedicated source for marina development, infrastructure and innovation.

Blackstone Infrastructure acquires Safe Harbor Marinas for $5.65B

Blackstone Infrastructure has officially completed its acquisition of Safe Harbor Marinas for $5.65 billion.

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