Dutch and German yards most respected by crew: Quay Crew Surveynews Superyacht Investor Contributor 30 Nov 22 0Dutch and German shipyards are the most respected by crew searching for new build positions, according to a Quay Crew survey. The survey found that… Read more
Bahamas superyacht marina reopens after redesignnews Superyacht Investor Contributor 30 Nov 22 0Hurricane Hole Superyacht Marina in the Bahamas has opened following an extensive redesign and expansion. Philip Davis, Prime Minister of The Bahamas, officially reopened the… Read more
Lloyd Werft Bremerhaven appoints new MDnews Superyacht Investor Contributor 28 Nov 22 0The shareholders of Rönner Group and Gustav Zech Stiftung have promoted Friedrich Norden to the role of MD at the Lloyd Werft Bremerhaven shipyard. The… Read more
Rolls-Royce and EST-Floattech confirm superyacht battery ordernews Superyacht Investor Contributor 28 Nov 22 0Rolls-Royce Power Systems and EST-Floattech have signed a contract to supply the hybrid propulsion pack for a 76m (250ft) Turquoise Yachts superyacht (pictured as project).… Read more
Viareggio shipyard restarts refit worknews Superyacht Investor Contributor 25 Nov 22 0Refit work at The Italian Sea Group’s (TISG) shipyard in Viareggio (pictured), northern Italy, has restarted. The first vessel to undergo a refurbishment is the… Read more
Gulf Craft partners with Dubai Institute of Design and Innovationnews Superyacht Investor Contributor 24 Nov 22 0Gulf Craft has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Dubai Institute of Design and Innovation (DIDI) intended to promote superyacht innovation. The partnership aims… Read more
Pearl Yachts signs partnership with Hong Kong-based VP Yachtsnews Superyacht Investor Contributor 24 Nov 22 0Pearl Yachts has partnered with Hong Kong-based VP Yachts, which will now act as the British shipyard’s official representative in Asia. Iain Smallridge, MD, Pearl… Read more
Shipyard MB92 La Ciotat inaugurates 4,300t shipliftnews Mike Stones 23 Nov 22 0Superyacht refit shipyard MB92 La Ciotat has inaugurated its new 4,300t Atlas shiplift at its facility in the south of France. The new platform, representing… Read more
Pelorus: Seven travel trends for the luxury yacht industrynews Superyacht Investor Contributor 21 Nov 22 0Seven top trends will shape the luxury travel industry for superyacht owners and charter clients over the next five years, according to the latest report… Read more
The Ferretti Group reports double-digit revenue growthnews Superyacht Investor Contributor 16 Nov 22 0The Ferretti Group has reported sales of €779.8m in the first nine months of this year, an increase of 16.5% when compared to 2021. Superyachts… Read more
The Italian Sea Group reports sales up by 64%news Superyacht Investor Contributor 15 Nov 22 0The Italian Sea Group (TISG) has reported sales up by 64.6% to reach €210.3m ($217.5m) in the first nine months of this year. The shipbuilder’s… Read more
Superyacht seized in Spainnews Superyacht Investor Contributor 7 Nov 22 0Spanish authorities have seized a Lurssen superyacht following a ruling from a Barcelona judge. The court decision comes after MB92 shipyard lodged a complaint when… Read more
MarineMax reports record $2.3bn in sales for 2022news Superyacht Investor Contributor 7 Nov 22 0MarineMax has reported record sales of $2.3bn for 2022 in its fourth quarter and final report for the fiscal year ending September 30th 2022. This follows… Read more
Yachtzoo restructures ownership modelnews Superyacht Investor Contributor 1 Nov 22 0Two of the founding members of brokerage Yachtzoo have sold their shares in the company to make co-founder Darrel Hall the majority shareholder. Paola Scalabrino… Read more
Cantiere Delle Marche completes management buy-outnews Superyacht Investor Contributor 1 Nov 22 0Italian shipyard Cantiere Delle Marche (CDM) has been sold through a management buyout with FIL Bros Family Office joining the company as majority shareholder. The… Read more
Ferretti and David Beckham to auction boat for charitynews Superyacht Investor Contributor 28 Oct 22 0Luxury yacht builder Ferretti Group and the David Beckham UNICEF 7 Fund are auctioning a limited-edition Riva Anniversario boat, sending the entire proceeds to benefit… Read more
Is superyacht Nord on a sales tour?news Superyacht Investor Contributor 26 Oct 22 0The movement of superyacht Nord has attracted a lot of headlines, but is the yacht actually on a sales tour? Yachting market sources in Hong… Read more
Arrow opens new office in Fort Lauderdalenews Superyacht Investor Contributor 26 Oct 22 0Monaco-based superyacht management and construction specialist Arrow has opened a new office in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The new base, Arrow USA, will be headed by… Read more
Sanctioned but still spending: France and Spain accept Russian cashnews Superyacht Investor Contributor 25 Oct 22 0Russian owners of detained superyachts are continuing to pay for maintenance services in France and Spain, despite being on sanctioned lists. Most owners whose vessels… Read more
Borrow A Boat and Helm accept cryptocurrencynews Superyacht Investor Contributor 25 Oct 22 0Borrow A Boat is now accepting cryptocurrency as payment for yacht charters across its entire platform, following successful transactions made through its superyacht brokerage, Helm.… Read more
