Acting, leadership and the future of command
What acting classes taught me about yachting – by Captain Carsten Franik
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Future directions for crew-safety risk mitigation
A critical evaluation of Captain Rod Hatch’s article, “The professional yachting world – some inconvenient truths”...
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Benetti rolls out first AI integration project
The Italian shipbuilder will begin integrating AI tools across logistics, planning, production engineering and safety at its Livorno yard
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The state of superyacht marketing and the return of Make Your Mark
Budget disparity, social media literacy and boat show returns are among some of the key discussion points in our latest market report ahead of MYM in 2026
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Royal Huisman moves to build world’s tallest sloop
The Dutch shipyard will construct an 81-metre sloop built around a record 93-metre carbon mast, with engineering almost complete and delivery due in 2030
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Ancient invests in Burgess amid rising consolidation
Ancient’s partnership with Burgess comes as corporate owners and private capital reshape the sector
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Another inconvenient truth
Adam Parnell, Director of CHIRP Maritime’s Superyacht programme, sets out why silence is the real danger in professional yachting
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Burst the bubble of hierarchical structure
Why a regulatory system that functions only in the wake of disasters is not a resilient one – by Dr Emma Gillett DC, CEO & Founder of SeaFeedback
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What is The IYM MASTERPIECE?
An invitation from Martin H. Redmayne to take a seat at the table of a unique and engaging event
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Disrupt or be disrupted
Hot off the press from METS, Prof. Dr Christoph Ph. Schließmann comments on the new paridigm facing the superyacht industry
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The silent threat on the water
Sarah Willis, founder of digital-privacy and online-reputation consultancy SABLR, spells out how AI is rewriting risk for superyacht owners
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Gratuities and the legalities
A contributor who wishes to remain anonymous highlights how lack of clarity around the distribution of gratuities can have a serious impact on those servin
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Oceanco – going against the grain
From laminated plantation wood to cork and solar-integrated surfaces, the Dutch yard is redefining the boundaries of what decking can be
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MarineMax posts full-year loss
The US retailer eyes a 2026 rebound as superyacht services offset retail softness following a $31 million net loss for fiscal 2025
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Metstrade 2025: the only place that matters
If you’re not at the RAI from 18 to 20 November, what are you even doing? Amsterdam awaits the industry’s most valuable gathering
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A legal labyrinth
Why regulatory fragmentation threatens the Mediterranean’s dominance
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Croatia resets near-shore operations
Prof. Dr Christoph Ph. Schließmann explains the strict 500-metre tender rule introduced recently
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Knock on wood
After more than a decade of research, timber trials and a jv into production, Lürssen hopes it’s found the next best thing to old-growth teak
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The future of decking with Feadship
An interview with Martijn van Wijngaarden from Feadship’s Knowledge & Innovation team about its approach to the future of decking
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Donerail dials up pressure on MarineMax
The hedge fund is calling for leadership change and a possible sale of the US yacht retailer and marina operator, citing years of underperformance
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Deck to the future! – Part II
The second part of our report on the teak industry reveals how eco-conscious thinking about alternative decking materials can result in sustainable innovation
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Sale of Amadea: a precedent that could shape Europe’s frozen yacht market
Seasoned superyacht auctioneer, Emmanuelle Votat dissects the challenges and opportunities emerging from the latest development in the sanctions saga
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Charter – it’s more than just about looks …
The golden rules to optimise charter income from a superyacht while still protecting the owner’s valuable asset
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British Superyacht joins Seawork as UK marine tech gains momentum
British Superyacht’s Southampton forum highlights the UK’s growing influence in propulsion, AI and regulation ahead of its Seawork debut
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Drawing the line between commercial and private use
Substance over weekends: private use inside commercial yacht structures is the EU-compliance frontier
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All change for the yachting industry
How the evolution of the yachting landscape has created a much more complex but highly competent and professional environment for today’s mariners
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A mistress of the sea
Chairman Martin H. Redmayne reveals his latest infatuation: SHE, the brand-new concept evolving from Sanlorenzo’s Heritage
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Yacht crew safety culture and well-being
Lloyd’s Register on why the industry needs to go beyond compliance and focus on human-centred safety.
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US government sells sanctioned Amadea
Authorities have confirmed the sale of the 106-metre Lürssen yacht at auction. But a pending appeal could still complicate the transfer…?
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Seeing the wider picture
Oscar Siches asks whether too much focus is making us blind
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A shift in scale: The Monaco Yacht Show 2025
With 120 yachts on display, the show pointed to a structural shift toward more semi-custom builds and the technologies defining the next design cycle
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Yachting deliberately
Aino Grapin sets out how she believes the industry is on the cusp of change in embracing sustainability, where shipyards and visionary owners can work together
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When charm outshines competence
A contributor raises the issue of how the role of manager and consultant is often overlooked in comparison to the profile of the more visible broker
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Sanlorenzo unveils 74Steel flagship as demand for larger yachts rises
With the first hull nearing launch, the Italian shipyard has already sold three yachts in its new flagship series, with another 1,900gt unit under negotiation
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Royal Huisman to build new 81-metre sailing series
Sea Eagle II’s platform is serving as the blueprint for a new series offering full custom design and a faster, three-year delivery window
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The countdown commences: The Superyacht Forum 2025
Six weeks from TSF 2025, we explore the programme highlights and sessions shaping this year’s conversations in Amsterdam. Secure your tickets today
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Liechtenstein family holdings for superyachts
Governance first, tax re-thought after Germany’s 2025 ruling – how Liechtenstein family holding stands as a yacht vehicle
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Royal Huisman to trial improved wing sail and fuel cell systems
The Dutch shipyard’s new concept aims to bridge experimental clean-energy tech and real-world yacht design with a 50-metre wing-sail catamaran
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The Marketing Madness in Monaco
Time to Make Your Mark in 2026
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Crew spend their whole careers trying to come ashore … why I went the other way
Emily Beck, Director at The Build Purser, explains the vital role of purser and her decision to move from an onshore position to one at sea
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Brokers’ crossfire
Commission wars in superyacht S&P and new builds – what the law really says, what the market really pays and how to stay out of the crossfire
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Royal Hakvoort sells its largest vessel yet for undisclosed fee
In a landmark moment for the Dutch shipyard, YN258 will be built with Sinot and Diana Yacht Design, delivery due in Sept 2029
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Ferretti Group reports strong growth as superyacht share doubles
The Italian builder has 47 vessels over 30 metres currently under construction and six premieres at this year's Monaco Yacht Show
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Luca Dini joins Albanian government bid to spur superyacht growth
The design house will work alongside authorities as Albania looks to position itself as a new Mediterranean yachting hub
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Are private equity firms eyeing marina sell-offs?
Private equity owners are reportedly looking to cash in on rapidly rising marina valuations, as the order book expands and berth scarcity intensifies
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Lateral and Foster + Partners to challenge the 2,000 GT rulebook
The latest platform from the naval architecture stalwarts looks to feature attributes only found on vessels above 5,000 GT
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Water Revolution Foundation launches Ocean Assist Programme
Following its debut at the UN Ocean Conference (UNOC3), Water Revolution Foundation has now officially launched Ocean Assist at Monaco
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Pressure to adopt biofuels mounts as regulation bites
Lloyd’s Register’s latest Fuel for Thought report positions HVO as the most practical near-term alternative to conventional marine fuels
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Setting the standard
What to demand from superyacht glass
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The Superyacht Report 226: Owners Focus – out now!
From Oceanco, the PYA to MYBA, read the inside stories of the leaders shaping the future of yachting. Read TSR 226: Owners Focus today
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The Big Brokerage Market
Chairman Martin H. Redmayne looks at what a good broker can bring to the table and who’s been doing the deals this year
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Substance over personalisation
Prof. Dr. Christoph Ph. Schließmann responds to MYBA’s “Right to Reply”, its own response to his original article about the updated MYBA
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Arrest in the Med: when the harbour writes the headline
Deepening the Croatia playbook, and how it compares across key Mediterranean forums – with a sanctions twist
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MYBA – right to reply
An update on the recently revised MYBA Charter Agreement
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Bringing smart streaming to superyachts
Rami Moussawi, Senior Product Manager at ST Engineering iDirect, on a new approach to help alleviate the strain on network connections at sea
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CHIRP Report: Identifying enclosed spaces on a superyacht
Enclosed spaces exist on all vessels and superyachts are no exception: why crew concerns should not be ignored
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Cork – the natural choice
Cork has long been recognised for its durability and versatility in marine applications, but not always in yachting. Udo Kleinitz, business development at
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Teak decks, wood options and sustainability in yacht decking
An interview with André Hofmann, head of marketing & sales series yachts at Wolz Nautic, on the current situation in the teak market and plantat
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When the MYBA charter contract evolves
Navigating 2025’s compliance currents, the template’s market monopoly and the EU-consumer course corrections you can’t skip
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Build it and they will come
An interview with Richard Strauss, CEO of Teakdecking Systems, on ethical and sustainable teak alternatives that offer all the properties owners
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Regulations and compliance – meeting standards that matter
With systemic issues plaguing the industry, Emma Gillett, founder and CEO of SeaFeedback, raises a call for compliance to be held to a standard that must be met
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The right to reply
Nautilus International responds to the recent post by the Professional Yachting Association
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Transfer of ownership – the future of Oceanco
A brief history of the shipyard and what the future may hold under its new owner
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Mazu Yachts’ owner missing after wreck found
Turkish authorities have identified the semi-submerged wreck of designer Halit Yukay’s yacht as the search continues
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Deck to the future!
A deep dive into the drive to replace the endangered-teak supply chain with upcoming deck materials that are fast becoming the sustainable replacement options
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Bridging the gap: The human side of superyacht operations
Marianne Danissen at Camper & Nicholsons explains how knowledge sharing can help alleviate the demands of crew life while raising industry standards
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The importance of yachting’s role in whale conservation
Matthew Zimmerman, CEO of FarSounder, explores how the industry can help to protect these gentle giants
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Phi’s appeal sinks at Supreme Court in watershed ruling
Following a landmark judgement, the stranded superyacht remains detained in a London lock, with its future cast into further doubt
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PYA – the voice of yacht crew
A reminder from the CEO of PYA, Christophe Bourillon, of the fundamental behind-the-scenes role the organisation plays in yacht crew representation
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Keeping crew safer
How the industry can – and should – go above and beyond to ensure crew are not put at risk from insufficient vetting and background checks
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Shifting tides in superyacht law
Francesca Conn, Legal Director at Hill Dickinson, on what the MYBA Charter 2025 terms mean for brokers
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The value in crisis
In this interview, Brendan O’Shannassy calls for a values-based revolution to future-proof the industry and reclaim its potential
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150+ years to 150+ metres
Chairman Martin H. Redmayne on the impact of Lürssen
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Rethinking superyacht operations: a call for culture change
Christophe Bourillon, CEO of PYA, on the cultural gap between the standards owners apply in their corporate lives and those they bring to their yachts
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Keeping up appearances
Rory Marshall, owner and director at Newmar Overseas, offers a captain’s guide to exterior surface maintenance
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InNORvation’25 – the Movie
Capturing the essence of this expert experience
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Sea Lady II ‘likely to sink’ after Saint-Tropez blaze
Authorities in Saint-Tropez are continuing recovery and pollution control operations following a fire aboard a 41-metre yacht last week
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Man charged with murder of stewardess Paige Bell
A 20-year-old stewardess was found dead aboard Far From It in the Bahamas. A fellow crew member has been charged with her murder
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Let’s not overreact to nuclear
Exploring a powerful topic of conversation and confusion
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Where safety meets style
Protecting yachts through proactive risk management
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Have Your Say … on SuperyachtNews.com
The only free platform in the industry that offers the opportunity to make your voice heard
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The Lotus position
Solving a coastal social capacity problem
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Ferretti finalises Wally deal
The Ferretti Group has sealed the deal on the remaining shares of Monaco-based yacht builder Wally Yachts, completing its full acquisition of the brand
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The Superyacht Report 225: Captains Focus – out now!
Real stories from the helm on leadership, operations, culture and life at sea hot off the press. Get your digital copy of TSR 225 here
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When labour law meets luxury
Professor Dr Christoph Ph. Schließmann outlines the new MLC imperatives for superyacht owners
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Sunseeker jobs at risk following Trump’s tariffs
The Poole-based yacht builder could lose hundreds of its workforce amid ongoing challenging market conditions and US export issues
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Bayesian: a canary in a coal mine
Was the Bayesian tragedy a perfect storm of design ambition, regulatory blind spots and operational margins tested to failure?
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The Crew Conundrum: What the industry really thinks
From mental health to training, pay and progression, the conversation around superyacht crew is louder than ever. But what does the industry itself think?
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CHIRP Report: MLC living conditions
When an opportunity to address crew safety and welfare concerns raised during repair period was ignored by management
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Relocated Royal Romance under armed escort amid legal reforms
The seized superyacht is being moved for maintenance. But is Kyiv preparing it for a flash sale?
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When courtrooms meet the quarterdeck
Professor Dr Christoph Ph. Schließmann dissects two landmark insurance cases every superyacht player should know
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Water Revolution Foundation announces Roadmap 2050
Quantified environmental targets set for a yacht’s life cycle to reach net zero by 2050
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Fragmented EU customs rules leave yacht owners exposed
Conflicting EU customs rules risk massive VAT bills for superyachts. A recent case exposes why harmonised enforcement is urgently needed across member states
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Turning legal limbo to public value
Emmanuelle Votat calls for a European framework to manage frozen and seized yachts ethically and transparently based on lessons from judicial practice in France
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Success and succession
With a hydrogen breakthrough and a changing of the guard, could 2025 be Feadship’s most formative year yet?
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Italy’s top builders post steady Q1s as sector shifts
With strong backlogs and increased focus on bigger builds, Sanlorenzo, Ferretti and TISG offset macro headwinds in a cautious first quarter
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Hill Robinson to support its crew with new helpline
The yacht management firm will now provide a 24-hour, confidential emotional support service operated by ISWAN to all crew working in its fleet
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Will AI replace recruiters?
Chief technology officer and co-founder of recruitment platform yacht.ee Ivalo Pajumets on the future of yacht recruitment in the age of AI
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Everyone knows a Dodgy Dave
The silent risks of poor vetting – why thorough and proper background checks matter in the crew recruitment process
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Royal Huisman announces super-sized sailing yacht
80-metre-plus Project 412 will rank among the largest yachts ever built by the yard
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