Hakvoort signs largest new build to datenews Superyacht Investor Contributor 18 Jan 22 0Dutch shipyard, Royal Hakvoort has agreed terms with Fraser to build its largest new-build project to date. The 65m (213ft), 1,435GT vessel, dubbed Project YN254,… Read more
Superyacht docked for two decades up for auctionnews Superyacht Investor Contributor 13 Jan 22 0The half-completed superyacht, Bella T, which has been moored dockside in Cape Town since 2001, is to go on auction this March. Vessel sales specialists… Read more
Cantiere delle Marche launches all-new explorernews Superyacht Investor Contributor 12 Jan 22 0Cantiere delle Marche (CdM) has launched its all-new Darwin 106 explorer yacht, Uptight, following a two-year construction for an American owner. The launch is a… Read more
Flagship: Will younger owners enjoy ‘the wind’s song’?news Mike Stones 12 Jan 22 0“And all I ask is a tall ship and a star to steer her by” There’s no better evocation of the joys of life under… Read more
Large fire breaks out at Ferretti shipyardnews Superyacht Investor Contributor 11 Jan 22 0A large fire has damaged multiple vessels in Ferretti’s Cattolica-based shipyard in north eastern Italy. The blaze broke out this morning, January 11th, 2022 onboard… Read more
Lloyd Werft Shipyard files for bankruptcynews Superyacht Investor Contributor 11 Jan 22 0German shipyard, Lloyd Werft has filed for bankruptcy. The filing, which is tied to the Genting Group that owns Lloyd Werft and MV Werften, will… Read more
Heesen: Order book full to 2025news Superyacht Investor Contributor 10 Jan 22 0An “exceptional” last year for Heesen looks set to continue into 2022 and beyond, according to the Dutch builder. Despite challenges presented by a global… Read more
Credit Suisse takes Saudi prince to court over failure to repay superyacht refinancing loansnews Superyacht Investor Contributor 7 Jan 22 0Credit Suisse is taking a Saudi prince to court, after he allegedly failed to repay the bank around $78m in interest and loans he took… Read more
US billionaire’s yacht sinks tanker after collisionnews Superyacht Investor Contributor 5 Jan 22 0A gas tanker reportedly rear-ended by the 63m (206ft) Rosinavi superyacht, Utopia IV just off the coast of New Providence Island, Bahamas has sunk. Maritime… Read more
Boot Düsseldorf 2022 cancellednews Superyacht Investor Contributor 4 Jan 22 0Boot Düsseldorf 2022 has been cancelled for a second successive year due to concerns around the coronavirus pandemic. Organisers said that the cancellation was threatened… Read more
Two superyachts destroyed by fire in Rhode Islandnews Superyacht Investor Contributor 15 Dec 21 0Two superyachts have been destroyed by fire at Hinckley Yacht Services Marina, Rhode Island, US on Friday (December 10). Reportedly 70 firefighters were fighting the… Read more
TAG Aviation and Edmiston partner on journey planningnews Superyacht Investor Contributor 14 Dec 21 0Edmiston and TAG Aviation have partnered to provide clients an inclusive service of both yacht and aircraft quotations, making journey planning more efficient and easier,… Read more
Cantiere delle Marche sells second explorer this monthnews Superyacht Investor Contributor 13 Dec 21 0Italian shipyard Cantiere delle Marche has announced the second sale of a Flexplorer 146 in a month. Commissioned by an American owner, the 44.34m yacht… Read more
Superyachting on verge of ‘mental health crisis’news Superyacht Investor Contributor 9 Dec 21 0The superyacht sector is on the verge of a mental health crisis, according to new research conducted by Quay Crew in partnership with Mental Health… Read more
Denison: Charter a yacht with cryptocurrencynews Superyacht Investor Contributor 8 Dec 21 0US-based Denison Yachting takes payment for yacht charter via cryptocurrency. The firm has been offering payment for yachts in cryptocurrency for five years, accepting major… Read more
Okean’s 80 Fly: A transforming superyachtnews Superyacht Investor Contributor 6 Dec 21 0The new, Brazilian-built Okean 80 Fly pocket-sized superyacht with its fold-out hull and various hydraulically moving sections could be confused for a Transformer. Large sections… Read more
Largest sailing yacht ever needs new owner to floatnews Superyacht Investor Contributor 29 Nov 21 0First announced 11 years ago, the 141m (463ft) sailing superyacht, Dream Symphony looked to break records. The four-masted schooner-rigged yacht, currently in build at Dream… Read more
Heesen launches largest all-aluminium yacht to datenews Superyacht Investor Contributor 29 Nov 21 0Heesen Yachts has launched the largest all-aluminium yacht ever built from its Oss-based shipyard. Project Cosmos is 80 metres long, with a gross tonnage of… Read more
MB92 Group expects a refitting 2022news Mike Stones 26 Nov 21 0Superyacht refit and repair specialist MB92 Group is expecting a significant uplift in business next year with the launch of a new 4,300t ship lift,… Read more
Third date of Perini Navi auction setnews Superyacht Investor Contributor 12 Nov 21 0The date of the third Perini Navi auction has been set for December 22, according to bankruptcy trustee, Franco Della Santa following two previously failed… Read more
