News and views from Superyacht Investor London 2023opinion Conor Feasey 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 Conor Feasey 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 Conor Feasey 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 Conor Feasey 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
AvA Yachts names Gilman Yachts as its North and South American dealernews Conor Feasey 21 Feb 23 0AvA Yachts has announced an exclusive partnership with US-based brokerage, Gilman Yachts. The Fort Lauderdale-based dealership will act as its sole distributor for North and… Read more
Tillberg Design of Sweden designs 207m Four Seasons superyachtnews Conor Feasey 20 Feb 23 0Tillberg Design of Sweden has designed a 207m (679ft) superyacht for luxury hotel and resort company, Four Seasons. The Swedish firm is responsible for The… Read more
Lusben restructures senior leaders and reveals 2023 investment plannews Conor Feasey 20 Feb 23 0Lusben has appointed new members to its senior leadership team following a corporate restructure. The Azimut-Benetti refit and repair brand has also revealed investment plans… Read more
Princess Yachts acquired by KPS Capital Partnersnews Conor Feasey 15 Feb 23 0The majority of Princess Yachts shares have been acquired by US private equity firm, KPS Capital Partners. The deal is expected to close in the… Read more
D-Marin acquires Marinas del Mediterráneo in Spainnews Conor Feasey 15 Feb 23 0D-Marin has acquired Spanish marina group Marinas del Mediterráneo, with its three marinas joining the D-Marin network. The three marinas, Puerto Deportivo de Estepona, Puerto… Read more
The Italian Sea Group and Giorgio Armani reveal 72m Admiral superyachtnews Conor Feasey 14 Feb 23 0The Italian Sea Group (TISG) and Giorgio Armani have revealed the design of a 72m (236ft) superyacht. The customised yacht is currently under construction by… Read more
RMK Merrill Stevens hires Marco Santoro as CEOnews Conor Feasey 13 Feb 23 0RMK Merrill Stevens has hired Marco Santoro as CEO and revealed plans to further expand the firm’s brokerage. Founded in 1866, the Miami-based outfit offers… Read more
Sanlorenzo reports new build sales up 26% to €740m for 2022news Conor Feasey 10 Feb 23 0Sanlorenzo has reported new build sales of more than €740m ($790m) in its full-year results for 2022 – up by 26.4% on the previous year.… Read more
