Ferretti Group revenue falls 5.6% as superyacht orders dry upnews Rob Hodgetts 3 Aug 26 0Ferretti Group, the Italian luxury yacht maker behind brands including Riva, Pershing and CRN, reported a challenging first half of 2026 as superyacht order intake… Read more
MB92 Barcelona gets €40m funding, 10-year extensionnews Rob Hodgetts 31 Jul 26 0Superyacht refit and repair firm MB92 Barcelona has received a 10-year extension of the existing shipyard concession and an increase in the shipyard area following… Read more
Sunseeker names Millar as new CEOnews Rob Hodgetts 29 Jul 26 0Sunseeker has appointed Scott Millar as its CEO as part of an ownership restructure. Millar takes over from interim boss Steve Timms as Cross Ocean… Read more
Reckoner set to fill ‘screaming gap’ in yacht financeopinion Rob Hodgetts 1 Jul 26 0He describes it as a “screaming gap” in the market. He’s talking about superyacht finance for new builds in the 30-85m range and John Stephens… Read more
Why new-build finance and Vinted are alikeopinion Rob Hodgetts 8 Jun 26 0Teens and other skinflints (or canny recycling fans, depending on your perspective) are fond of “pre-loved” clothing platforms like Vinted. Zebra-print trousers and a pink… Read more
Stalking Staluppi: Why Project Bond is licence to thrillopinion Rob Hodgetts 26 May 26 0From a villain’s perspective, James Bond has an annoying habit of wriggling off the hook. Just when you’ve got him strapped to a table with… Read more
Sanlorenzo: superyachts and Americas drive Q1 revenue growthnews Fayaz Hussain 14 May 26 0Sanlorenzo generated net revenues from new yachts of €222.1m in the first quarter of 2026, up 4.0% year-on-year. It is the Italian shipbuilder’s seventh consecutive… Read more
Palma finds groove in search for sailing’s next genopinion Rob Hodgetts 11 May 26 0The bassist’s bushy moustache frames his infectious grin as he whirls and plucks with the groove. The lead guitarist beams at his pal from under… Read more
WATCH: ‘Why helicopters are not flying tenders’video Rob Hodgetts 25 Mar 26 0Aviation experts highlight the risks of helicopter operations on board yachts. Read more
Skeletons in the hull: Pendennis’ Ross on rebuilding classicsopinion Rob Hodgetts 26 Jan 26 0She is a classic motor yacht from 1931 but Marala’s storied history hid some dark secrets. The Camper & Nicholson-built vessel was converted for naval… Read more
TISG sues widow of Bayesian owner Lynchnews Rob Hodgetts 22 Jan 26 0Bayesian builder The Italian Sea Group has reportedly filed a €456m lawsuit against the widow of British tech tycoon Mike Lynch who died along with… Read more
Inside the Feadship sales psycheopinion Rob Hodgetts 12 Jan 26 0The client was poised over the contract, ready to sign, when his wife piped up: “Is this the most expensive thing you’ve ever bought for… Read more
Munro: Nuclear ‘100% the future’ barring perceptionopinion Rob Hodgetts 15 Dec 25 0For four years they referred to it simply as the “power pack” to avoid prying ears getting wind of what they were up to. It… Read more
Sunseeker CEO Frabetti stands downnews Rob Hodgetts 5 Dec 25 0Sunseeker CEO Andrea Frabetti has stepped down with immediate effect “by mutual agreement”, the UK yacht builder said in a statement. Scott Millar of Teneo… Read more
Feadship’s Verkuyl elected SYBAss presidentnews Rob Hodgetts 21 Nov 25 0Feadship Royal Van Lent CEO Jan-Bart Verkuyl will take over as president of the Superyacht Builders’ Association (SYBAss) following recent elections and board meetings. Verkuyl… Read more
Sunseeker quashes CEO Frabetti exit reportsnews Rob Hodgetts 19 Nov 25 0Sunseeker has sought to quash rumours boss Andrea Frabetti is to leave the company after six years with a statement saying he “remains the CEO”.… Read more
Sanlorenzo reports strong profitability as margins stabilisenews Fayaz Hussain 14 Nov 25 0Italian luxury yacht maker Sanlorenzo posted a stellar 3.2% year-over-year growth in new revenue from yachts to €690m owing to excellent performance in the Superyacht… Read more
Sunseeker receives capital investment to boost growthnews Rob Hodgetts 4 Nov 25 0Sunseeker has shored up its financial position ahead of future growth plans with new investment from its lenders Cheyne Capital and Cross Ocean Partners. The… Read more
Icon’s Ferrero on the challenges of owning a shipyardopinion Rob Hodgetts 27 Oct 25 0He bought a shipyard with a solid reputation for explorer yachts but it was the brand’s recognition from the industry that delivered the biggest thrill.… Read more
Owner’s rep Inglis: Speed equals more problemsopinion Rob Hodgetts 20 Oct 25 0A couple of hours over a lunch break was all he needed. Owner’s representative Jack Inglis was at the yard to discuss his new-build project… Read more
