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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Hill Dickinson and Alley Maass sign transatlantic partnership
Two of the industry’s leading law firms have signed an alliance to better serve clients in their respective jurisdictions amid growing market demand
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Gulf Craft – The majestic nomads of the desert
A shipyard built on passion, integrity, determination and remarkable belief, it’s hard to imagine any other shipyard being so brave over the years
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Syncing the link
The founder of Holistic Yacht Interiors on the importance of bridging the gap between yacht construction and the realities of day-to-day on-board operation
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A deal 30 years in the making
As MB92’s GYG takeover cements a three-decade-long bond, Remy Millott and Pepe García-Aubert discuss what it means for the future of refit
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Sustainability leadership at Azimut|Benetti
The number one builder takes an important step towards reducing our industry’s impact
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Balk Shipyard acquired by Dutch owner
Ownership of the Urk-based refit specialists has changed hands as an unnamed entrepreneur looks to lead the shipyard forward
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The power of the POD
Senior naval architects at Lateral investigate whether traditional shaft lines are becoming obsolete
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Introducing M/Y Lady Luna
A luxurious experience on the water
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MB92 earmarks multi-million investment at Golfe-Juan
Refit services for yachts up to 43 metres are now underway at the newly acquired shipyard as the refit specialist looks to enhance its capacity in the Med
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Risk exposure in the private charter yacht sector
Felix Christians on the misconception that a yacht-based helicopter can operate under private-use rules while carrying paying customers
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Greenwashing explained
TSG’s Sustainability Editor on the traps and pitfalls of greenwashing, and what the industry can do to avoid them
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Building superyachts with purpose
REV Ocean – the largest superyacht standard research vessel is on a mission
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The Superyacht Report: New Build Focus 224 – Out Now
The first edition of The Superyacht Report in 2025 is now live and ready to read online, dissecting the topics that really matter to the new-build market
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The Lusben lifecycle
Announcing a new long-term after-sales service for the Benetti fleet
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The return from Antarctica
Having returned from the Southern Ocean, Conor Feasey reflects on his journey, discusses future projects and the imminent publication of TSR
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LILY by Oceanco
Is this the future of superyacht concepts?
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The luxury of convenience: eVTOLs
Law firm Reed Smith takes an in-depth look at the practical considerations of the use of electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft on yachts
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The Med’s Meeting of Minds
Martin H. Redmayne invites you to have your say in formulating the objectives that will give the market what it wants
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Chirp Report: Working aloft without proper PPE (again!)
Reporting on the dangers of working aloft when the crew’s safety is completely disregarded
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Aga Khan IV passes away aged 88
Yachting bids farewell to His Highness Aga Khan IV, a spiritual leader, philanthropist and true connoisseur of the sea
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To B Corp or not to B
Sustainability Editor Megan Hickling explores how companies like RWD are achieving meaningful sustainability solutions through B Corp accreditation
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FBI “lied” in Amadea court case
Unsettling testimony from Amadea’s captain reveals US authorities manipulated evidence and pressured crew to make false statements in the forfeiture case
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Lesson learnt from Baton Rouge
The MAIB investigation has revealed that the death of a crew member was preventable, so what urgent measures can be taken to prevent future incidents?
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Spanish mat tax and use of the yacht by the UBO
Miguel Angel Serra, founding partner of Llegalley+, on how two recent rulings provide legal clarification on the application of Spanish matriculation tax
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Millions in unpaid wages secured for crew
Crews recovered £2.17m in unpaid wages via Nautilus in 2024, bringing to the fore persistent challenges as union support in the sector increases
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Another yacht on fire
The recent blaze near Marseille is just one of the latest in a spate of yacht fires. Philippa Langton, Partner, and Jessica Slater, Solicitor, in the
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Sunseeker reveals plans for superyacht division
At this year’s boot Düsseldorf, UK shipyard Sunseeker International announced plans for a new division focusing on superyachts
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Sanlorenzo and MAN partner on bi-fuel engine
Sanlorenzo, in partnership with MAN, presents first yacht project with bi-fuel green methanol propulsion
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Yacht engulfed in blaze on the Miami River
A yacht being chartered by a legendary hip-hop artist was engulfed in a blaze in the early hours of Sunday morning, resulting in a total loss
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The value of a yacht broker and owner representative partnership
Explaining the differing roles of the broker and owner representative and what each can bring to the yacht purchase process
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No win, no Phi
Phi is but a “pawn of policy”, heard Supreme Court judges, while Captain Guy Booth discusses the next steps for the stranded superyacht
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Dutch Design unveils “wellness-first” Sea Rover project
Dutch Design announces its first project, the 42.5-metre Sea Rover
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The Big Mediterranean Debate – Special Research Project
What is the future of the Mediterranean? Here is your opportunity to join the big debate
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Smoke on the water
The latest marina fire is indicative of a greater shadow looming over the industry, and until we utilise proper training, we are doomed to repeat our mistakes
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Dr Paolo Vitelli – The God Father of Superyachts
Martin Redmayne invites you to join him in paying respects to the founder of the Azimut-Benetti Group
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Chirp Report: Battery explosion on a superyacht
How a build-up of hydrogen gas, a by-product of the chemical reactions that occur when charging batteries, can cause serious damage
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MB92 Group acquires GYG
MB92 seals the much-awaited GYG deal in year-end push to deepen its foothold in the superyacht sector
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Alfa Nero crew to receive six-figure payout
Crew of the previously sanctioned yacht are set to receive hundreds of thousands of pounds in unpaid wages, with Nautilus looking to secure even more
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Edmiston secures €1.25 billion in sales
The London firm closed 2024 with over a billion euros from yacht transactions as it now eyes the sale of a highly anticipated delivery
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Covering your asset
An opinion piece on why incorporating a helicopter hangar at design stage should be considered, whether yacht or support vessel
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New Year yachting resolutions
An open letter to yacht owners and family offices from the Water Revolution Foundation
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Preventing sexual harassment on board yachts
Hill Dickinson’s Francesca Conn, Legal Director, and Caroline Prosser, Partner, offer advice on how best to prevent sexual harassment on board
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The Big Refit Brains Trust – part 3
CEOs and leaders at established refit yards share their thoughts on where the sector stands today and what should be done to secure its future
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The bigger the fleet, the harder the challenge
Nowhere else in the industry are the strains of the growing fleet and expansion more pronounced than on refit. But alongside the household names, the emergence
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Happy crew, happy you
Captains who lead by example, showing respect, fairness and support, will not only boost on-board morale, but also mean crewmembers will work more efficiently,
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