Viken Group hires new senior execs Anna Silvesjö and Antonio Romanonews Conor Feasey 17 Mar 23 0The Viken Group has appointed Anna Silvesjö (pictured left) as its chief financial officer (CFO), along with Antonio Romano (pictured right) as commercial director. Both… Read more
Superyacht Investor London 2023: live blog – as it happenednews Conor Feasey 14 Mar 23 0Superyacht Investor London 2023 hosted 170 delegates at the Royal Garden Hotel this week. After two days of topical discussions and networking, here are some… Read more
Australian Navy saves superyacht crewnews Conor Feasey 10 Mar 23 0The Australian Navy has rescued six superyacht crew members from international waters. The crew on board Vivierae II became stranded at sea having experienced engine troubles… Read more
Northrop & Johnson acquires Fairport Yacht Supportnews Conor Feasey 10 Mar 23 0Northrop & Johnson has acquired Florida based yacht management company Fairport Yacht Support. The firm specialises in operational management. According to Northrop & Johnson, the… Read more
Azimut-Benetti names Giovanna Vitelli as chairwomannews Conor Feasey 9 Mar 23 0Italian shipbuilder Azimut-Benetti Group has announced the appointment of Giovanna Vitelli (pictured right) as chairwoman of the group. The firm said the move was favoured… Read more
Ferretti Group reports over €1bn in sales for its 2022 fiscal yearnews Conor Feasey 9 Mar 23 0Italian shipbuilder Ferretti Group has reported €1.03bn ($1.09bn) in sales for its 2022 fiscal year ending December 31st, up 14.6% from 2021. The firm said… Read more
Dude, where’s my $80m superyacht?opinion Conor Feasey 9 Mar 23 0We all forget things from time to time. People forget their keys, others forget to pick up their kids from piano recitals and some forget… Read more
Sunreef Yachts opens new shipyard in the United Arab Emiratesnews Conor Feasey 8 Mar 23 0Construction has begun on Sunreef Yachts’ new shipyard in Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates. The Polish shipbuilder has partnered with marine free zone and… Read more
Antigua and Barbuda Government to auction ‘abandoned’ superyachtnews Conor Feasey 7 Mar 23 0The Antigua and Barbuda Government plans to auction superyacht Alfa Nero after it was “abandoned” in Falmouth Harbour, Antigua in February last year. The 82m… Read more
The Italian Sea Group partners with Edmiston for Perini Navi salenews Conor Feasey 6 Mar 23 0The Italian Sea Group (TISG) has agreed that Edmiston will exclusively handle the sale of the new Perini Navi 47m (154ft) superyacht (pictured). It is… Read more
Camper & Nicholsons appoints Pascal Savoy as MD in the USnews Conor Feasey 6 Mar 23 0Camper & Nicholsons has appointed Pascal Savoy (pictured) as the firm’s MD in the US. He will be based in Fort Lauderdale and head the… Read more
Sunreef Yachts opens Dubai officenews Conor Feasey 3 Mar 23 0Superyacht shipyard, Sunreef Yachts has opened a new office in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Located in Palm Jumeirah, the office is based in the Palm… Read more
MarineMax promotes executive officer, Anthony Cassella Jrnews Conor Feasey 2 Mar 23 0MarineMax has promoted Anthony Cassella Jr to executive vice president of finance and chief accounting officer. Since joining MarineMax in 1998, Cassella has held numerous… Read more
Quay Crew funds training courses for young people from lower income backgroundsnews Conor Feasey 2 Mar 23 0Quay Crew has partnered with Greig City Academy (GCA), Scaramouche Sailing Trust and crew training school Flying Fish to provide employment opportunities to young people… Read more
South African seizureopinion Conor Feasey 1 Mar 23 0The arrest of superyacht Blue Shadow in Cape Town last month seemed a simple case of a South African court exercising its judicial powers following a lawsuit.… Read more
Rossetti Superyachts confirm Rosetti Marino’s ownershipnews Conor Feasey 1 Mar 23 0Rosetti Marino has confirmed Rosetti Superyachts is not for sale, following incorrect media reports that it was looking for a buyer. The shipyard also said… Read more
Spirit Yachts reveals new owners and management teamnews Conor Feasey 28 Feb 23 0Sailing superyacht builder, Spirit Yachts has revealed a new ownership structure and management team. Company co-founder, Sean McMillan, has stepped down as CEO with a… Read more
Palma International Boat Show to host ‘Innovation Corner’ at Palma Superyacht Villagenews Conor Feasey 28 Feb 23 0The Palma International Boat Show (PIBS) plans to host an ‘Innovation Corner’ at the Palma Superyacht Village. It will be supported by global startup hub… Read more
Giuseppe Taranto, vice-chairman of The Italian Sea Group, diesnews Conor Feasey 27 Feb 23 0The Italian Sea Group (TISG) has announced with “heartfelt sorrow” the passing of its vice-chairman Giuseppe Taranto, after battling an illness which lasted less than… Read more
The Italian Sea Group secures sale of 73m Admiral superyachtnews Conor Feasey 23 Feb 23 0The Italian Sea Group (TISG) has announced the sale of a new 73m (240ft) Admiral superyacht, GC-Force. The shipyard said that the yacht will be… Read more
