SEA Index awarded environmental innovation labelnews Rob Hodgetts 6 Jun 24 0The SEA Index carbon assessment tool for superyachts has been awarded the CAPENERGIES label recognising innovation and economic potential. The tool, developed with the Yacht… Read more
Bankers spy ‘green shoots’ for yacht financeopinion Rob Hodgetts 3 Jun 24 0Yacht finance has come through a “bumpy” period but there are “green shoots” of recovery according to bankers speaking on a panel at Superyacht Investor… Read more
OneWater Marine bids $2.5b for MarineMax, say reportsnews Rob Hodgetts 3 Jun 24 0OneWater Marine has offered to acquire its top competitor MarineMax in an all-cash deal valued at $2.5bn including debt, according to reports. Already a well-established… Read more
Ferretti and Flexjet partnership to benefit yacht and jet clientsnews Fayaz Hussain 29 May 24 0In a move to provide an exclusive experience, Italian yacht maker Ferretti Group has unveiled a partnership with private jet company Flexjet to offer exclusive… Read more
Why openness with innovation can change attitudesopinion Rob Hodgetts 28 May 24 0New-build innovation could spark a seismic shift in the public perception of superyachts but only if old-school practices of secrecy and silos are swept away.… Read more
Edmiston’s advice and market snapshotopinion Rob Hodgetts 20 May 24 0Buying a superyacht that you can’t afford to give away is not the smartest plan for an investor, according to Jamie Edmiston. “There is zero… Read more
Ferretti Group backlog grows to €1.6bnnews Fayaz Hussain 17 May 24 0Italian luxury yacht manufacturer Ferretti Group announced first quarter financial results reporting an 11.7% year-over-year growth in revenues to €313m. Segment-wise breakdown showed composite yachts… Read more
WATCH: ‘What is the future for sales brokerage?’video Rob Hodgetts 15 May 24 0Leading brokers discuss whether sales brokerage is ripe for disruption and the pros and cons of large vs small. Read more
WATCH: ‘How AI could revolutionise yachting’video Rob Hodgetts 15 May 24 0How AI could disrupt and revolutionise all areas of yachting. Read more
WATCH: ‘Future prospects for yacht finance’video Rob Hodgetts 15 May 24 0Financiers discuss the landscape for yacht finance and examine where there are gaps in the market. Read more
WATCH: ‘Yacht sales and demand in 2024’video Rob Hodgetts 15 May 24 0Richard Lambert, head of sales, Burgess assesses the yacht market and demand heading into 2024 and beyond. Read more
WATCH: ‘The state of the US market in election year’video Rob Hodgetts 15 May 24 0US market experts discuss the industry amid geopolitical and economic uncertainty. Read more
WATCH: ‘Risk and innovative new builds’video Rob Hodgetts 15 May 24 0Discussing new builds and why openness with innovation could change attitudes. Read more
WATCH: ‘Future power for sustainable yachting’video Rob Hodgetts 15 May 24 0Discussing future power sources and debating whether nuclear could be a viable nuclear option for superyachts. Read more
WATCH: Jamie Edmiston on what owners wantvideo Rob Hodgetts 15 May 24 0Jamie Edmiston, CEO, Edmiston dispenses advice for owners and discusses the state of the market. Read more
WATCH: ‘The future of yacht management’video Rob Hodgetts 15 May 24 0Why yacht management needs a rebrand to educate owners and deliver their dream. Read more
WATCH: ‘How to value a superyacht’video Rob Hodgetts 15 May 24 0Bankers and brokers discuss the variables involved in putting a value on a superyacht. Read more
WATCH: ‘Solving the captains conundrum’video Rob Hodgetts 15 May 24 0Captains and leadership experts discuss onboard issues and building effective teams. Read more
Feadship, MB92 and Cantiere delle Marche win SYI Awards 2024news Rob Hodgetts 14 May 24 0Feadship, MB92 and Cantiere delle Marche were the winners at the Superyacht Investor Yard 2024 Awards. They received them at the Superyacht Investor London conference.… Read more
Owner Vonk’s journey to net his dream yachtopinion Rob Hodgetts 10 May 24 0Erik Vonk puts much of it down to Dutch stubbornness. It helped him drive through his decades-long dream to convert a North Sea fishing trawler… Read more
