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Crew and Crisis Management

Mike Stones

2 Jun 21

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Finding talented crews to staff superyachts and answering the martini question were two topics raised at Superyacht Investor’s latest Town Hall online meeting by Tim…

Wave riding superyacht-style

Superyacht Investor Contributor

27 May 21

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Surfing is about riding the wave. But any surfer will tell you that you never know when that wave will come and when it does, make…

Pantaenius: Capacity could be tested by hurricane season

Superyacht Investor Contributor

20 May 21

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The capacity of A rated yacht insurance could be tested if an Atlantic hurricane season similar to 2017’s was to happen again, Jane Smith, Pantaenius’…

‘Business booms for Covid-secure yachts’ – Credit Suisse

Mike Stones

5 May 21

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Business is “booming” for luxury yachts, as owners, including some first-time buyers, prioritise Covid-19 security for their families, friends and contacts, Michel Buffat, from Credit Suisse, told…

Nobiskrug’s search for investment makes ‘promising start’

Superyacht Investor Contributor

30 Apr 21

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“My goal is to find an investor by the end of June,” said Hendrik Gittermann, the preliminary insolvency administrator assigned to Nobiskrug, following its recent…

Nobiskrug insolvency ‘no complete surprise’

Superyacht Investor Contributor

16 Apr 21

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The insolvency of German shipyard, Nobiskrug, was no “complete surprise” Jay Tooker, partner, HFW told Superyacht Investor. The yard, which constructed Sailing Yacht A, filed…

SEA Index receives endorsement from Lloyd’s Register

Superyacht Investor Contributor

7 Apr 21

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The Superyacht Eco Association’s (SEA) Index has been endorsed by Lloyd’s Register. The endorsement of the free-to-use superyacht environmental ratings tool was announced by the…

Hydrogen Viking, dictating play?

Superyacht Investor Contributor

7 Apr 21

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A superyacht powered solely by hydrogen which should be sea ready by next summer and up for private sale – sounds a little farfetched? Well,…

VAT in Spain falls mainly without wane

Superyacht Investor Contributor

24 Mar 21

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As the gateway to the Mediterranean, shouldn’t Spain be a dead cert as one of the most popular charter destinations in Europe? The reality is…

Flagship: Unchartered waters (but not for long)

Superyacht Investor Contributor

29 Jan 21

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Over the past decade or so superyacht charter has begun to separate from tradition. A growing trend of exploration and philanthropic work has led to…

Coutts reshaping offering for UHNW clients

Superyacht Investor Contributor

27 Jan 21

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Coutts is redeveloping its Private Office offering under the name of Coutts Family Office (CFO). The new-look service offer combines strategic partnerships from within NatWest…

Inmarsat passes 10,000-vessel Fleet Xpress installation milestone

Superyacht Investor Contributor

25 Jan 21

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Inmarsat has completed its 10,000th Fleet Xpress vessel installation. Fleet Xpress is a global connectivity platform for vessels, with ship data consumption doubling during 2020,…

Flagship: Old is gold, or is it?

Superyacht Investor Contributor

22 Jan 21

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Classic yachts, like classic cars or steam locomotives, are a labour of love to own or operate. Owners typically have owned a range of sailing…

A first look at Molniya’s ‘Lightning Foil’

Superyacht Investor Contributor

4 Jan 21

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A fast, all-electric, silent sports yacht is being built in Russia. The Molniya Lighting Foil, marketed as a world first by its creators, looks to…

Flagship: Rock down to Electric Avenue

Superyacht Investor Contributor

11 Dec 20

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Eddy Grant named his famous song Electric Avenue after the first market street to be lit completely by electricity in the south London district of…

Yacht show cancellations continue into 2021

Superyacht Investor Contributor

7 Dec 20

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The cancellation and postponement of yacht shows, which has become a common theme of this year in response to the global pandemic, is set to…

Cybersecurity: ‘A problem of naivety’

Superyacht Investor Contributor

4 Dec 20

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You wouldn’t leave your house open to burglars, then why leave your yacht open to hackers? We are well used to locking doors and shutting…

The secret to successfully launching a new build yacht

Superyacht Investor Contributor

25 Nov 20

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Superyachts are a business and staff are the most important cog in the wheel, according to Tim Clarke, managing director, Quay Crew. He explains how…

Flagship: A charterer for all seasons

Superyacht Investor Contributor

16 Nov 20

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This summer’s charter season really did require a charterer for all seasons – much like the 1966 movie A Man For All Seasons. Charterers needed to…

Sanlorenzo: ‘Solidity and resilience’ reflected in Q3 results

Superyacht Investor Contributor

11 Nov 20

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Sanlorenzo’s third-quarter results demonstrate “solidity and resilience” are reflected in the third quarter results Massimo Perotti, the company’s Executive Chairperson, said during Monday’s meeting of…

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