Judicial auctions in the Caribbean – Alfa Neroopinion 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
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
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
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
Superyacht Investor London 2023: live blog – as it happenednews Superyacht Investor Contributor 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 Superyacht Investor Contributor 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 Superyacht Investor Contributor 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 Superyacht Investor Contributor 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
Dude, where’s my $80m superyacht?opinion Superyacht Investor Contributor 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
Antigua and Barbuda Government to auction ‘abandoned’ superyachtnews Superyacht Investor Contributor 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
Camper & Nicholsons appoints Pascal Savoy as MD in the USnews Superyacht Investor Contributor 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
MarineMax promotes executive officer, Anthony Cassella Jrnews Superyacht Investor Contributor 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 Superyacht Investor Contributor 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 Superyacht Investor Contributor 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
Palma International Boat Show to host ‘Innovation Corner’ at Palma Superyacht Villagenews Superyacht Investor Contributor 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
Jaffa & Co promotes Katie Bancroft to Senior Associatenews Superyacht Investor Contributor 21 Feb 23 0Law firm Jaffa & Co has promoted Katie Bancroft from associate to senior associate for Superyachts and Aviation. Bancroft, who has been with the English… Read more
