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What do owners want from marinas today?
Charles ‘Buddy’ Darby, the co-owner of S/Y Andromeda la Dea and luxury resort developer, feels that the financial crisis has resulted in owners becoming more involved in the business side of their yacht charters. TSO talked to Darby, w
Owner
27 Mar 2013
What to pay your crew: more points to consider
No owner should feel they are not getting value for money. Here are some of the other areas that might affect how much owners pay crew or what additional benefits they choose to offer their crew.
Operations
19 Dec 2012
What to pay your crew
Knowing how much to pay your crew can be a perplexing decision for any owner. Salary costs for a yacht can be one of the biggest outlays over the year, so it is important to understand the crew salary picture.
Operations
14 Dec 2012
What do owners want from marinas today?
The global financial crisis has resulted in owners becoming more involved in the business side of their yacht charters, says Charles ‘Buddy’ Darby, the co-owner of S/Y Andromeda la Dea and luxury resort developer. He also feels that crew
Owner
26 Nov 2012
US election and fiscal cliff: the impact on yachting
As the US 2012 election results sink in, the superyacht industry will be questioning how the Obama victory and impending fiscal cliff might affect the spending patterns of its clients, the ultra wealthy.
Business
09 Nov 2012
Christensen signs contracts for three projects
In late October Christensen Shipyards signed two new construction contracts for the first of its 50m Custom Series, as well as closed new customers for an existing 48.8m project, the yard has announced.
Business
07 Nov 2012
Furuno releases latest navigation suite
Furuno released its latest navigation suite, the new NavNet TZtouch Black Box multi function display system, which is elevated to a multi-touch interface, last week at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show.
Fleet
02 Nov 2012
Dania Cut River peninsula to improve superyacht services
Florida property developer Glenn Straub, the owner of the cluster of superyacht-related properties in Dania Cut River peninsula, has stated that improvements to the location should improve its capabilities for serving yachts over 30m within the next 1
Business
24 Oct 2012
California eases entry regulations for superyachts
In the lead up to the 34th America’s Cup finals in 2013, the state of California has made headway to improve its attraction for cruising superyachts, led by a group of businesses in San Diego.
Business
15 Oct 2012
Hodgdon Custom Tenders delivers 10.5m limousine
Hodgdon Custom Tenders, a part of Hodgdon Shipbuilding, has delivered the third of its custom superyacht limousine tenders, which will join the Oceanco mothership.
Fleet
12 Oct 2012
New monitor matrix system to debut at FLIBS
Unlimited Marine Services, Inc. will be debuting its new customisable monitor matrix system later this month at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, 25–29 October.
Fleet
06 Oct 2012
Stumbling blocks: The fiscal planning of a superyacht
If operational and maintenance costs are wildly misaligned with expectations it is frustrating, confusing and – in the worst cases – enough to cause abandonment of the yachting dream altogether.
Business
05 Oct 2012
Industry figure John Joseph Ciullo passes away
On 29 September John Joseph Ciullo, 54, yacht captain and longstanding member of the superyacht community, passed away. His career spanned positions running yachts from both on board and ashore.
Business
04 Oct 2012
Years of work behind new SuperSport series, says Palmer Johnson director
A labour of many years has gone into the recently launched SuperSport yacht series, said Palmer Johnson director Mike Kelsey Jr hours after the company unveiled the latest evolution of its sport yacht concept.
Business
01 Oct 2012
Crescent Yachts suspends operations and reduces in-build superyacht price
Crescent Yachts has suspended operations after a client defaulted on payments for a 43.9m composite-hulled tri-deck motoryacht, now priced at $14.5m.
Business
18 Sep 2012
Trinity launches M/Y 'Lady Sura'
Trinity Yachts has launched 49.9m (164ft) tri-deck M/Y 'Lady Sura', project T-059, at its New Orleans facilities. The latest vessel to be built by the US shipyard, she is due for delivery to her owner later this month after sea trials.
Fleet
05 Sep 2012
OA 120 delivery due post sea trials
The first of the OA120 series constructed at Christensen Shipyards for Ocean Alexander is about to undergo sea trials and is close to delivery. The collaboration has brought multiple mutual benefits, including increased buying power for Christensen, s
Business
03 Sep 2012
Trinity Yachts unscathed by hurricane, full operations return Monday
Trinity Yachts' facilities in New Orleans, LA and Gulfport, MS have survived the recent Hurricane/Tropical Storm Isaac with little or no damage.
Business
31 Aug 2012
Do you Bucket?
This weekend a collection of owners, race crews and guests came together on 17 yachts for a regatta like no other in the racing calendar: the Newport Bucket.
Owner
29 Aug 2012
Commercial refit methods offer valuable lessons for superyacht industry
The ex-crabbing vessel 'SuRi' has undergone an 11m mid-body extension at Bay Ship & Yacht Co. in San Francisco. The former shadow vessel to a 50m Hakvoort now measures 62.8m.
Fleet
24 Aug 2012
New builds must demonstrate genuine value for market to grow
As the second hand inventory of superyachts has increased over the last four years, arguably more than ever before superyacht builders need to offer a better value and quality product to compete with the instant gratification of buying cheaper, exis
Business
22 Aug 2012
SuRi: Extending the dream
Sometimes life finds you in unexpected places, as discovered the owner of M/Y 'SuRi'. Over three refits, he has transformed the commercial crabbing vessel first into shadow boat and then a luxurious explorer yacht in its own right
Owner
10 Aug 2012
Bringing sailing superyachts back to the US
A new 50m modern classic sailing yacht concept will be presented by Hodgdon Yachts at this year's Monaco Yacht Show. SuperyachtNews.com asks what has happened to the US sailing superyacht pedigree and could it see a revival?
Business
03 Aug 2012
New builds could provide gateway to yachting
Two 41m motoryacht contracts for Broward Shipyard with WorldSea Yachting will provide a gateway to yachting for many potential clients traditionally used to luxury cruise ship holidays, says the company
Business
24 Jul 2012
In conversation with owner Tom Saylak
The property businessman and owner of S/Y Genevieve talks about his decision to buy a second hand yacht rather than build one, and how he runs his yacht for financial efficiency.
Owner
23 Jul 2012
Derecktor's 820T lift to double capacity
Derecktor of Florida has received the first components of its 820T mobile boat hoist, expected to be operational by mid-September, which will more than double the refit and repair yard’s capacity out of the water, it says.
Business
16 Jul 2012
Marine industry hearing in Washington DC
A hearing in Washington DC yesterday put on formal record for the first time the importance of the leisure marine industry to small businesses in the US, with proposals made for changes to existing regulation in order to promote economic growth.&nbs
Business
13 Jul 2012
Like coming home
The views of Charles ‘Buddy’ Darby, a resort development expert with over 25 years’ experience in creating luxuriant homes, are particularly informed when it comes to yachting and the vessel as a residence.
Owner
02 Jul 2012
Bradford Marine co-founder dies aged 95
On Friday 15 June a memorial service was held in fort Lauderdale for the co-founder and chairman of the Bradford Marine companies, Dieter Cosman, who passed away on 12 June.
Business
18 Jun 2012
Audio released as USCG confirms hoax
Following a US Coast Guard search and rescue effort to find 21 people reportedly abandoned ship from the distressed 'M/Y Blind Date' 17.5 miles east of NJ, the USCG this morning confirmed that the call has been determined to be a probable hoax.
Business
12 Jun 2012
FYBA to petition Congress on boat show bond
Following the proven success of Florida’s $18,000 sales-and-use tax cap, local yacht brokers are looking to petition Congress for amendments to the nationwide boat show bond to increase superyacht sales activity in the US.
Business
08 Jun 2012
Proteksan Turquoise founder Hayati Kamhi dies
On Monday 4 June, Hayati Kamhi, 62, died at his home in Istanbul. Kamhi was one of the founding partners of Turkish superyacht builder Proteksan Turquoise.
Business
05 Jun 2012
Owners at ASF
Superyacht owners addressed the superyacht sector about their greatest concerns, frustrations and thoughts on US superyachts during the 10th American Superyacht Forum, hosted by The Superyacht Group in Fort Lauderdale at the end of May.
Owner
29 May 2012
USSA makes progress in Washington
For the last four years, the USSA has been regularly heading to Washington DC for advocacy work. This year was a watershed moment for the Association at the American Boating Congress, hosted by the NMMA in late April.
Business
15 May 2012
Ferretti moves Bertram Yachts to Merritt Island
The Ferretti Group-owned Bertram Yacht is relocating its main facilities 200 miles north of its current Miami location to Merritt Island, Brevard County this year. After 50 years building sport fishers at the current location, the decision has been ma
Business
11 May 2012
Fire destroys 32m vessel in Seattle
Fire broke out on the 32m luxury vessel early Friday morning [at Fisherman's Terminal], causing more than $1m in damage, but no injuries. The 'Safari Spirit', owned by a local cruise line, was reported on fire at about 1am.
Business
03 May 2012
Marine manufacturers head to Washington this April
In 10 days, the NMMA and 12 other industry co-hosts will be welcoming a wide spectrum of those involved in the US marine industry to the American Boating Congress.
Business
13 Apr 2012
Longstanding broker joins Fraser Yachts US team
Georges Bourgoignie has joined the US sales team of Fraser Yachts in Fort Lauderdale. With a background in brokerage of both motoryachts and sailing yachts, the Belgian has over 30 years’ experience in yachting.
Business
10 Apr 2012
New addition to Palladium Technologies sales team
Palladium Technologies has recruited Fred Mayer as its new senior sales consultant. He brings to the company over two decades of experience in the marine electronics field.
Business
06 Apr 2012
Burgess expands team in Monaco and the US
In the first quarter of 2012, Burgess has hired six new team members in three offices across the globe - in Manhattan, Miami and Monaco - adding to its existing workforce of 130 after it reported a record year in 2011.
Business
03 Apr 2012
What to pay your crew: More points to consider
Yacht owners want to be able to enjoy their expensive investment, and crew retention dramatically improves owner satisfaction. But no owner should feel they are not getting value for money, either. Here are some of the other areas that might affect
Owner
02 Apr 2012
The yacht refit: a stitch in time
Speaking with the captain of the newly refitted M/Y Martha Ann earlier this year, it was interesting to learn how frequently the vessel is given a full-scale freshen-up. Captain Zak Matten explained that the 70m Lürssen undergoes a full refit e
Owner
13 Mar 2012
What to pay your crew
Knowing how much to pay your crew can be a perplexing decision for any yacht owner, and it is never one taken lightly. Salary costs for a yacht can be one of the biggest outlays over the year, easily running into the millions of euros for the more subst
Owner
12 Mar 2012
Happy crew, happy owners
There is an old saying, ‘A happy crew will make a happy yacht’. So how do you start in creating a harmonious atmosphere on board that will ensure maximum enjoyment from your investment?
Business
09 Mar 2012
VAVA II sets sail from Plymouth
On Friday 2 March, 96m Devonport-built M/Y VAVA II sailed out of the Babcock facilities in Plymouth for her maiden voyage. The vessel is the largest private motoryacht ever constructed in Britain, and is launched compliant with the Cayman Islands Passe
Fleet
06 Mar 2012
Yacht-specific MCA helicopter training introduced
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency has issued the first crew helicopter operations and training syllabus tailored specifically to large yachts, says the Agency.
Business
15 Feb 2012
Global Services Palma team expands into engineering and deck
Palma's Global Services team has expanded to include experienced marine engineer Paul Madeley. He joins the company's existing representative Angie Lenton, an agent and former superyacht chef.
Business
19 Jan 2012
Costa Concordia accident a warning to yachts?
The Costa Concordia accident provides a number of operational safety warnings similarly applicable to large superyachts as to the cruise ship fleet, including due care when sailing close to shore, awareness of all navigation systems without over-re
Business
17 Jan 2012
New Zealand PYA regional office announced
The Professional Yachting Association (PYA) has opened a new regional office in Auckland, New Zealand to join its existing Australasian presence in Sydney, Australia.
Business
06 Jan 2012
Special FX: Yamaha's Waverunner series revamp
Yamaha has announced the line-up for its 2012 ranges of personal watercraft (PWC), including a revised look for the "luxury performance" FX series.
Fleet
15 Dec 2011
