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
‘Patience’ the key to unlock Middle East bountyopinion Rob Hodgetts 8 Dec 25 0In football terms, they supplied the cross, Dubai headed it in. Unfavourable or uncertain tax regimes in countries such as the UK and France are… 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
‘Experience is a trap’ – Minnema on 25 years as a brokeropinion Rob Hodgetts 1 Dec 25 0Gazing around at his fellow commuters on the train, his heart sank. It was the same every morning, but the nagging in his soul was… Read more
Buying a superyacht: Part II – The Memorandum of Agreementopinion Superyacht Investor Contributor 27 Nov 25 0Securing your dream yacht, Part II: from Letter of Intent to Memorandum of Agreement—anchoring the deal and navigating the next step to ownership As the… Read more
Gaining an edge with revamped central agencyopinion Rob Hodgetts 24 Nov 25 0If you find yourself up against Goliath, you need to find an edge. Ryanair’s edge was offering cheap upfront flights and monetising everything else. Netflix… Read more
Burgess investment a sign of ‘optimism’ – Cecil-Wrightnews Rob Hodgetts 21 Nov 25 0Burgess’ investment from US private equity firm Ancient is a sign of “optimism for growth” in the superyacht industry, according to Chris Cecil-Wright, founder of… 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
Eximia Global appoints Porter as senior managernews Rob Hodgetts 17 Nov 25 0Corporate services provider Eximia has appointed yachts and jet expert James Porter as a senior manager. The company, based in the Isle of Man, offers… Read more
‘A symphony behind closed doors’: Inside the rise of Kitson Yachtsnews Rob Hodgetts 17 Nov 25 0If you doubt the role of social media in modern superyacht transactions, you might want to listen to US broker Brandon Kummer. The co-founder of Kitson… Read more
MarineMax earnings marred by challenging environmentnews Fayaz Hussain 17 Nov 25 0Recreational boat and yacht retailer MarineMax reported a dismal end to the fiscal year as the company’s total revenue shrank by 4.8% year-over-year to $2.3bn… 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
Halloween at FLIBS and big yacht sales are screamingopinion Rob Hodgetts 4 Nov 25 0He describes himself as first mate, deckhand and bartender. Ernie also keeps up a good line in chirpy commentary as his yellow water taxi ferries… 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
Ferretti Group sees nine-month profits tumblenews Rob Hodgetts 27 Oct 25 0Italian yacht maker Ferretti Group saw its nine-month profits fall to €61m ($71m) from €62.2m last year as 2025 shows a tale of two markets… 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
CdM announces new majority shareholdernews Rob Hodgetts 17 Oct 25 0Italian superyacht builder Cantiere delle Marche (CdM) has announced that CLP2, the holding company controlled by Giovanni Cagnoli through Carisma and the Loro Piana family,… Read more
Turquoise Yachts appoints Akgül as new CEOnews Rob Hodgetts 16 Oct 25 0Turquoise Yachts CEO Patrik von Sydow is to step down at the end of November and will be replaced by board member Burak Akgül. Von… Read more