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Shipyards

Berkay Yilmaz of Bilgin yachts (left) shakes hands with John Staluppi over Project Bond.

Stalking Staluppi: Why Project Bond is licence to thrill

opinion
Rob Hodgetts
26 May 26
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From 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…

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Sanlorenzo is an Italian luxury yacht maker.

Sanlorenzo: superyachts and Americas drive Q1 revenue growth

news
Fayaz Hussain
14 May 26
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Sanlorenzo 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…

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Band at Palma International Boat Show.

Palma finds groove in search for sailing’s next gen

opinion
Rob Hodgetts
11 May 26
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The 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…

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Discussing the risk of helicopter operations on yachts at Superyacht Investor London 2026.

WATCH: ‘Why helicopters are not flying tenders’

video
Rob Hodgetts
25 Mar 26
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Aviation experts highlight the risks of helicopter operations on board yachts.

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Charlie Ross is group operations director, Pendennis.

Skeletons in the hull: Pendennis’ Ross on rebuilding classics

opinion
Rob Hodgetts
26 Jan 26
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She 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…

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The luxury superyacht Bayesian sank in a storm off the coast of Siciily in Augusta 2024, killing seven people.

TISG sues widow of Bayesian owner Lynch

news
Rob Hodgetts
22 Jan 26
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Bayesian builder The Italian Sea Group has reportedly filed a €456m lawsuit against the widow of British tech tycoon Mike Lynch who died along with…

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Marsha van Buitenen, sales director, Feadship. (Photo: Feadship)

Inside the Feadship sales psyche

opinion
Rob Hodgetts
12 Jan 26
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The 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…

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Superyacht propellers

Munro: Nuclear ‘100% the future’ barring perception

opinion
Rob Hodgetts
15 Dec 25
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For four years they referred to it simply as the “power pack” to avoid prying ears getting wind of what they were up to. It…

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Sunseeker is a UK-based luxury yacht and superyacht builder.

Sunseeker CEO Frabetti stands down

news
Rob Hodgetts
5 Dec 25
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Sunseeker CEO Andrea Frabetti has stepped down with immediate effect “by mutual agreement”, the UK yacht builder said in a statement. Scott Millar of Teneo…

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Feadship Royal Van Lent CEO Jan-Bart Verkuyl is to be the new SYBAss president. (Photo: Feadship)

Feadship’s Verkuyl elected SYBAss president

news
Rob Hodgetts
21 Nov 25
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Feadship 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…

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Sunseeker is a UK-based luxury yacht and superyacht builder.

Sunseeker quashes CEO Frabetti exit reports

news
Rob Hodgetts
19 Nov 25
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Sunseeker has sought to quash rumours boss Andrea Frabetti is to leave the company after six years with a statement saying he “remains the CEO”.…

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Sanlorenzo is an Italian luxury yacht maker.

Sanlorenzo reports strong profitability as margins stabilise

news
Fayaz Hussain
14 Nov 25
0

Italian 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…

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Sunseeker is a UK-based luxury yacht and superyacht builder.

Sunseeker receives capital investment to boost growth

news
Rob Hodgetts
4 Nov 25
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Sunseeker has shored up its financial position ahead of future growth plans with new investment from its lenders Cheyne Capital and Cross Ocean Partners. The…

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Icon Yachts owner Micca Ferrero.

Icon’s Ferrero on the challenges of owning a shipyard

opinion
Rob Hodgetts
27 Oct 25
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He 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.…

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Owner's representative Jack Inglis is the founder of Utimar,

Owner’s rep Inglis: Speed equals more problems

opinion
Rob Hodgetts
20 Oct 25
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A 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…

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Cantiere delle Marche showed the RJ155 at the 2025 Monaco Yacht Show.

CdM announces new majority shareholder

news
Rob Hodgetts
17 Oct 25
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Italian superyacht builder Cantiere delle Marche (CdM) has announced that CLP2, the holding company controlled by Giovanni Cagnoli through Carisma and the Loro Piana family,…

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Burak Akgul takes over as CEO of Turquoise Yachts in Turkey.

Turquoise Yachts appoints Akgül as new CEO

news
Rob Hodgetts
16 Oct 25
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Turquoise Yachts CEO Patrik von Sydow is to step down at the end of November and will be replaced by board member Burak Akgül. Von…

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Berkay Yilmaz is the commercial director of Bilgin Yachts in Turkey.

Bilgin eyes connections to ‘feed our souls’

opinion
Rob Hodgetts
13 Oct 25
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His client was close to signing the contract for his 12th and perhaps last yacht, but he needed to see the merchandise first. The Central…

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Heesen leadership team: (from left to right) Laurens Last, Lyam Last, Jeroen van der Meer, Ruud van der Stroom, Mike Rouse.

Heesen owner: Ice, ice baby

opinion
Rob Hodgetts
6 Oct 25
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He’s a fan of ice baths, dancing all night and extreme sports but Heesen owner Laurens Last is also driven by a need to be…

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The Monaco Yacht Show has parallels with the Ryder Cup, taking place at Bethpage Black on Long Island, New York.

Monaco matches Ryder Cup for US-Euro rivalry

opinion
Rob Hodgetts
29 Sep 25
0

Golf’s Ryder Cup between the might of the USA versus the best of Europe teed off today in what will be a feverish, partisan atmosphere…

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