Cloud Yachts launches NFT Superyacht Experiencenews Superyacht Investor Contributor 20 Apr 23 0Superyacht brokerage Cloud Yachts has launched its first Non-Fungible Token (NFT) SuperYacht Experience programme. The initiative aims to bring yachting, blockchain technology and NFTs together,… Read more
SOS Yachting opens new office in Athensnews Superyacht Investor Contributor 19 Apr 23 0SOS Yachting has opened a new office in Athens, Greece in a bid to better serve charter operators in the region. The financial service provider… Read more
Silent Yachts hires Fabrizio Iarrera as COOnews Superyacht Investor Contributor 18 Apr 23 0Silent Yachts has hired Fabrizio Iarrera (pictured) as chief operating officer (COO). Iarrera will be responsible for the shipyard’s workflow and operations management and help… Read more
The Italian Sea Group buys luxury furniture company Celinews Superyacht Investor Contributor 18 Apr 23 0The Italian Sea Group (TISG) has bought Italian luxury furniture company Celi after securing 100% control of its shares. The acquisition represents the first step… Read more
Flagship: Tim Johnson – from colour sergeant to superyacht CEOopinion Superyacht Investor Contributor 17 Apr 23 0After 14 years in the British Army, running a superyacht charter brokerage might not seem an obvious career choice. But it is one that is… Read more
Lürssen suffers cyber attack over Easter weekendnews Superyacht Investor Contributor 12 Apr 23 0Lürssen has reported falling victim to a cyber attack over the Easter weekend. A spokesman for the Bremen-based shipyard group confirmed that it was a ransomware… Read more
Judicial auctions in the Caribbean – Alfa Neronews Superyacht Investor Contributor 11 Apr 23 0The case of Alfa Nero has gathered a lot of media attention recently – with more to come. The 270ft (82m) superyacht has been abandoned… Read more
Abandoned superyacht Alfa Nero attracts $50m-plus bidsnews Superyacht Investor Contributor 4 Apr 23 0Bids are rolling in for Alfa Nero, the superyacht that has been abandoned in Falmouth Harbour, Antigua and Barbuda, West Indies for more than a… Read more
Northrop & Johnson hires Rebecca Cutter as charter managernews Superyacht Investor Contributor 3 Apr 23 0Northrop & Johnson has hired Rebecca Cutter as charter manager at the superyacht sales, charter and management specialist’s office in Antibes, France. Cutter will now… Read more
Managing shipyard insolvenciesopinion Superyacht Investor Contributor 30 Mar 23 0Shipyard insolvency is “one of the great catastrophes that might befall your project”. That was the stark warning from Alex Sayegh, legal director, HFW who chaired… Read more
Sanlorenzo buys 49% share of Sea Energynews Superyacht Investor Contributor 28 Mar 23 0Sanlorenzo has acquired a 49% stake in yachting electrical systems installation firm, Sea Energy for a fee in the region of €2.7m ($2.9m). Massimo Perotti,… Read more
Safe Harbor Marinas acquires Savannah Yacht Centernews Superyacht Investor Contributor 27 Mar 23 0Safe Harbor Marinas has acquired superyacht storage and service facility Savannah Yacht Center (pictured) for an undisclosed fee. The purchase was part of a deal… Read more
The superyacht industry is flying blind on sustainability: MB92 reportnews Superyacht Investor Contributor 24 Mar 23 0The superyacht industry is “flying a little blind with insufficient data on sustainability”, according to a new report from refit specialists MB92 Group. The report,… Read more
VisionF Yachts hires Ali Tanir as general managernews Superyacht Investor Contributor 23 Mar 23 0VisionF Yachts has hired Ali Tanir as general manager. The Turkish yacht builder said the new appointment is a significant step towards implementing its long… Read more
IYC to exclusively sell Cantiere delle Marche yachts in the USnews Superyacht Investor Contributor 23 Mar 23 0IYC has partnered with Cantiere delle Marche and will now exclusively handle the Italian shipyard’s sales in the US. The explorer yacht specialist said it… Read more
News and views from Superyacht Investor London 2023opinion Superyacht Investor Contributor 22 Mar 23 0More than 170 delegates gathered at the Royal Garden Hotel last week for our Superyacht Investor London 2023 conference. Panels and presentations covered a broad… Read more
Sanlorenzo outlines plan for growth and expansionnews Superyacht Investor Contributor 21 Mar 23 0Sanlorenzo has outlined its business plan for 2023 to 2025 following its strong financial performance in 2022. The Italian shipyard also revealed its intentions of… Read more
Ferretti Group acquires €40m production site in Ravenna, Italynews Superyacht Investor Contributor 21 Mar 23 0The Ferretti Group has acquired a 70,000sqm production site in Ravenna, Italy for €40m. The Italian shipbuilder will also invest a further €40m over the… Read more
Ferretti Group to list on Euronext Milano exchangenews Superyacht Investor Contributor 21 Mar 23 0Ferretti Group’s board of directors have agreed to proceed with the company’s plan to list on the Euronext Milano exchange. Should the plan come to… Read more
Viken Group hires new senior execs Anna Silvesjö and Antonio Romanonews Superyacht Investor Contributor 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
