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Camper & Nicholsons has appointed Benjamin Bensahel as CEO to replace Paolo Casani.

Bensahel made CEO of Camper & Nicholsons

Rob Hodgetts

27 Oct 26

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Camper & Nicholsons has appointed Benjamin Bensahel as CEO to replace Paolo Casani. Bensahel has spent six years with the company, most recently as chief…

Oyster Yachts owner Richard Hadida.

The world is his Oyster – Hadida on reviving an icon

Rob Hodgetts

26 Oct 26

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He says he doesn’t play games. If times are tough, he’ll call it out. But Richard Hadida, owner of Oyster Yachts, is also keen to…

Superyachts

‘It is expensive being rich’ – Edmiston

Rob Hodgetts

19 Oct 26

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“It is expensive being rich,” he drawled, pausing as the Edmistonism landed. The irony neatly sums up the puzzle for superyacht owners. Buying the yacht…

Aerial view of superyachts. Photo: Monaco Yacht Show

Storms, sirens and the order book

Superyacht Investor Contributor

16 Oct 26

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There have never been more ultra-wealthy people and fewer of them are ordering superyachts. Oliver Scharping argues that the bottleneck going into 2027 is not…

Patrick Coote replaces Bob Denison at Denison Yachting.

Coote replaces Denison as president, Denison Yachting

Rob Hodgetts

14 Oct 26

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Patrick Coote has been made president of Denison Yachting to replace Bob Denison in a shake-up following the acquisition by OceanWorld Group. Coote was vice…

Heesen Yachts owner Laurens Last.

Last of the new Heesens: on frustration, recalibration

Rob Hodgetts

12 Oct 26

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He bought a shipyard but he is frustrated. Not with the purchase but because of the time it will take to see some of his…

Airbus Corporate Helicopters' ACH160 at the Monaco Yacht Show.

Monaco: Helicopter views and cutting through smoke

Rob Hodgetts

29 Sep 26

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The test pilot rocks the helicopter onto its side and dives steeply, treating his passengers to a face full of Monaco mountainside. Eyes widen and…

Monaco Yacht Show.

Peninsula Yachting acquires IYC

Rob Hodgetts

21 Sep 26

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Brokerage and management group IYC has received significant investment from Peninsula Yachting, a newly formed investment vehicle from Peninsula Capital. The majority acquisition will…

Erik Vonk's Scintilla Maris in Scotland.

Owner Vonk: ‘I don’t want to be half pregnant’

Rob Hodgetts

21 Sep 26

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He is dreading the day. He already knows he will feel “absolutely awful”. But Erik Vonk’s dream and journey of decades has been fulfilled. He…

Jonathan Zwaans has joined Christie Yachts as director in Monaco.

Sales broker Zwaans joins Christie Yachts

Rob Hodgetts

18 Sep 26

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Experienced sales broker Jonathan Zwaans has joined Christie Yachts and will be based in Monaco. Zwaans worked with Christie Yachts founder Will Christie at both…

Chuck Cashman, MarineMax.

Poacher to gamekeeper: Cashman on scale vs value

Rob Hodgetts

15 Sep 26

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He’s been a poacher, now he’s set to be a gamekeeper. Or the acquirer becoming the acquired. Chuck Cashman was instrumental in MarineMax’s acquisition of…

Denison Yachting is based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

OceanWorld Group partners with Denison Yachting

Rob Hodgetts

7 Sep 26

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OceanWorld Group and Denison Yachting have formed a “strategic joint venture” to build out their presence in the United States, Europe and the Middle East. The partnership…

Toby Joy is a partner at HFW.

HFW boosts London partners with Joy hire

Rob Hodgetts

1 Sep 26

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Global law firm HFW has boosted its yacht and jet practices with the addition of Toby Joy as a partner in its London office. Joy…

Aerial view of the Cannes Yachting Festival.

Voly acquires crew firm Oceanskies

Rob Hodgetts

26 Aug 26

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Software, payments and crew-services company Voly has bought superyacht crew and payroll firm Oceanskies. The acquisition marks Voly’s fourth takeover since 2023. It purchased Pinpoint…

Superyacht brokers can earn up to 5% commission.

Cecil Wright fight puts commission on trial

Rob Hodgetts

7 Aug 26

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Making waves this week is the story of brokerage Cecil Wright suing Revolut founder Nik Storonsky for €17.5m in lost commission. It highlights the precarious…

Chris Cecil-Wright founded Cecil Wright & Partners, superyacht brokers.

Cecil Wright sues Revolut founder for €17.5m

Rob Hodgetts

4 Aug 26

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Chris Cecil-Wright says the “strength of my conviction” is leading him to sue the founder of Revolut for €17.5m for lost commission on a superyacht…

Mike Busacca is CCO and COO of Fraser Yachts.

Fraser’s Busacca on leadership, trends & insight from 40 years

Rob Hodgetts

3 Aug 26

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Football fandom experts are keen to point out that star players these days are often more treasured than their particular clubs. Think devoted Lionel Messi…

Ferretti Group financial results.

Ferretti Group revenue falls 5.6% as superyacht orders dry up

Rob Hodgetts

3 Aug 26

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Ferretti Group, the Italian luxury yacht maker behind brands including Riva, Pershing and CRN, reported a challenging first half of 2026 as superyacht order intake…

MB92 Barcelona will receive a €40m investment for infrastructure and technology projects.

MB92 Barcelona gets €40m funding, 10-year extension

Rob Hodgetts

31 Jul 26

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Superyacht 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…

Scott Millar is the new CEO of Sunseeker.

Sunseeker names Millar as new CEO

Rob Hodgetts

29 Jul 26

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Sunseeker has appointed Scott Millar as its CEO as part of an ownership restructure. Millar takes over from interim boss Steve Timms as Cross Ocean…

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