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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Feadship unveils 100-metre Project 824 at Kaag facility
The second largest yacht ever built at Feadship Kaag, Project 824 combines a diesel-electric propulsion system with distinctive design and detail
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V.Ships launches V.Yachts service for superyachts
One of the world’s largest ship management companies moves into yacht management, in response to what they describe as growing demand for professional ser
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IMO sets new global net-zero shipping rules
The IMO’s new emissions framework targets shipping but the likely impact on superyachts in the future may be profound
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How contracts shape successful collaboration
Svetlana Mojic Džakula, architect and yacht designer and the founder of Salt & Water, on how a lesson learnt early on in her career has enhanced both profes
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Can frozen yachts be thawed?
Sanctioned yachts have been locked in limbo for years, but could a new legal mechanism allow legitimate sales?
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Lloyd’s Register launches safety survey
With greater scrutiny on industry-wide safety standards, the classification society urges you to have your say in its Yacht Safety Culture & Wellbeing Surve
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When elephants fight
The “most beautiful word” has dominated international headlines for weeks. But will yachting be flattened under the weight of global trade wars?
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Ocibar acquires stake in Marina d’Arechi
In its first venture outside Spain, Ocibar has acquired a 25 per cent stake in Marina d’Arechi, located in Salerno, Italy
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A peek into the pockets
A look at the significance and quality of the 24 to 40-metre entry-level yachts, and what can be done to operate them more efficiently and safely
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SAY Yachts secures new ownership
Having been saved from the brink of insolvency, the carbon fibre yacht builder is set to expand its fleet with three new models
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CHIRP report: Life raft maintenance ignored
Service company’s serious lack of safety culture left yacht crew with equipment that would not function in an emergency
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Time for a sea change
Dr Emma Gillett DC, CEO and founder of SeaFeedback, highlights the historic and endemic issues faced by crew and how they can be addressed
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Bringing legal coherence to the Spanish customs system
Miguel Ángel Serra, founding partner of Llegalley+, explains Spanish customs authorities’ new criteria for the temporary admission and sale of yach
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Tariff fallout hits superyacht sector as global stocks slip
Yacht builders including Ferretti, Sanlorenzo and TISG among those seeing multi-day declines following Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs
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Explorer yachts – seen from a different perspective
Oscar Siches on how the modern explorer yacht differs from mighty sea creatures like Seawolfe, which carry the weight of history
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Galley design: Why yacht chefs are the missing ingredient
Head chef Brennan Dates explains that the involvement of a marine catering professional is vital when designing galleys for new builds
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Are sailing-yacht owners the smartest owners?
A deep dive into some of the most iconic sailing-yacht projects to see what stimulates billionaires and UHNWIs to invest in them
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Brakenhoff, McKeon, Pomati & Perotti
An exciting blend of top-name talents brings a significant partnership to the sailing-yacht market
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Navigating contractual waters
Stephenson Harwood's Rebecca Crookenden and Ezio Dal Maso dissect the findings of the Winch v Somnio Superyachts ruling
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Trust trumps all
Is AI really the answer? And how will Trump’s second term affect the market? News Editor Conor Feasey offers some insights from Superyacht Investor
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Captains on Tour – YARE’25
YARE is a perfect mix of shipyard tours from La Spezia to Viareggio, with great social hospitality in perhaps the best gourmet hub of superyachting
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Benetti for Life
The new 85-metre engineering platform, with Burgess, Øino and Zurretti, is perhaps the final spec-built concept that now makes the Benetti fleet complete
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Demystifying HVO
HVO’s role in reducing the environmental impact of the yachting industry
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Where would we be without…?
A new generation of digital billionaires from global brands has entered the superyacht market – and they’re spending big on standout legacy projects
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Understanding the future of our industry
A message from the Chairman about the value and importance of intelligence, strategy and analysis
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What’s next for Amadea?
The recent ruling may have provided some clarity on the UBO, but what happens now in a complex political climate offers more questions than answers
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Cracking the glass ceiling
As glazing projects in superyacht design become increasingly ambitious, will the industry meet the demand or is the situation approaching a breaking point?
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Project 821 – A Breakthrough
The first green-hydrogen-powered superyacht, built by Feadship, is a breakthrough in terms of green technology and exterior design
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Smart Spanish tax structure brings substantial savings
Miguel Ángel Serra, founding partner of Llegalley+, reveals how it’s possible to sell a new-build vessel 20 per cent cheaper than competitors
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What’s in a name?
Oscar Siches’ view on how the use of language within the shipyard setting can play an important role in easing project management
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UN Ocean Conference in Nice – potential major disruption and security alert
A message from PYA CEO Christophe Bourillon concerning logistics around the event in Nice next month
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New-build paint jobs: Five key steps to aesthetic heaven
Rory Marshall sets out the key fundamentals for yacht owners and captains to consider to ensure they achieve a visually stunning finish
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Engineering a sea change
Why it’s time for the industry to make a clean break from conventional fossil-fuel-burning engines
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