RMK Merrill Stevens hires Marco Santoro as CEOnews Superyacht Investor Contributor 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 Superyacht Investor Contributor 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
World’s first 3D-printed ‘invisible’ superyacht designednews Superyacht Investor Contributor 3 Feb 23 0Jozeph Forakis, founder, Forakis Design has designed the world’s first 3D-printed integrated hull and superstructure for a superyacht. With a reflective exterior and use of… Read more
Lizard Yacht Service expands to Fort Lauderdalenews Superyacht Investor Contributor 3 Feb 23 0UK based Lizard Yacht Service has expanded to the US with the opening of a new office in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The new office will… Read more
BWA Yachting acquires SOS Yachting and hires new CEOnews Superyacht Investor Contributor 31 Jan 23 0BWA Yachting has completed the acquisition of SOS Yachting. The superyacht financial service provider will be led by new CEO, Frédéric Dormeuil. The new owners… Read more
MarineMax reports record revenue for Q1 2023news Superyacht Investor Contributor 27 Jan 23 0MarineMax has reported record revenue of $508m generating a profit of $187m for the quarter ending December 31st, 2022. Sales rose by 7% and profit… Read more
Superyacht crews repaid millions in lost wagesnews Superyacht Investor Contributor 24 Jan 23 0Superyacht crews received £2.75m in unpaid wages last year, thanks to the maritime crew union Nautilus International. The increase in the amount recovered reflects a… Read more
Two charged with aiding Russian billionaire evade superyacht sanctionsnews Superyacht Investor Contributor 23 Jan 23 0Two men have been charged by the US Department of Justice with helping Russian billionaire Viktor Vekselberg, owner of the 255ft (78m) MY Tango superyacht,… Read more
Rolls-Royce successfully tests 100% hydrogen enginenews Superyacht Investor Contributor 20 Jan 23 0Rolls-Royce has confirmed tests of its mtu Series 4000 engine running on 100% hydrogen fuel have been successful. The tests mark another step towards the… Read more
Marina Port Vell to host America’s Cup superyachtsnews Superyacht Investor Contributor 20 Jan 23 0Marina Port Vell, Barcelona has agreed a partnership with the America’s Cup organisers to become the tournament’s preferred marina for superyachts. The regatta will be… Read more
Numarine reports 13 yachts under constructionnews Superyacht Investor Contributor 20 Jan 23 0Numarine has reported 13 yachts are under construction at its shipyard in Gebze, Turkey. The models include the 26XP and 37XP (pictured) ranges. The Turkish… Read more
Sanlorenzo partners with FinDynamicnews Superyacht Investor Contributor 19 Jan 23 0Sanlorenzo has selected finance service provider FinDynamic to support its supply chain operators with finance options using its digital platform. In addition to confirming, the… Read more
Denison Yachting hires new charter management directornews Superyacht Investor Contributor 19 Jan 23 0Denison yachting has hired Nicolas Fry (pictured) as its charter management director in Monaco. Fry will oversee the development of Denison’s charter fleet and focus… Read more
Maritime Network Systems acquired by IEC Telecomnews Superyacht Investor Contributor 17 Jan 23 0Satellite service operator IEC Telecom Group has acquired superyacht communications specialist Maritime Network Systems (MNS). MNS has provided satellite and LTE connectivity services to the… Read more
Shipyard MB92 changes management structurenews Superyacht Investor Contributor 13 Jan 23 0MB92 Group has appointed Jordi Ariet (left) and Rob Papworth (right) as MD of MB92 Barcelona and MB92 La Ciotat superyacht refit shipyards respectively. The… Read more
Elcome International offers SpaceX’s Starlink for superyachtsnews Superyacht Investor Contributor 9 Jan 23 0Elcome International has added SpaceX’s Starlink broadband internet to its portfolio of maritime connectivity services. Powered by one of the world’s largest constellations of satellites… Read more
Quay Crew increase criminal background checksnews Superyacht Investor Contributor 6 Jan 23 0Quay Crew has partnered with background investigation firm CrewPass to increase the level of detail in criminal background checks for crew and yachting professionals. Some… Read more
Camper & Nicholsons reports record year and plans for expansionnews Superyacht Investor Contributor 6 Jan 23 0Camper & Nicholsons has reported a “record year” for 2022 and plans for expansion in Southeast Asia. The firm booked 700 charters totalling 5,416 charter… Read more
USSA elects board of directors for 2023news Superyacht Investor Contributor 3 Jan 23 0The US Superyacht Association (USSA) has elected its board of directors for 2023. Founder and editor of MegayachtNews.com, Diane Byrne remains as chair and is… Read more
Burgess secures over $2.5b in salesnews Superyacht Investor Contributor 20 Dec 22 0Burgess has recorded over $2.5b in sales for 2022 and a charter increase of 50% from pre-pandemic levels. Its Technical Services team is also 20%… Read more
