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“Corruption corridors”

John McCaughey of John Francis International raises the issue of yacht surveying, refitting and refurbishing fraud, and offers measures to mitigate such unethic

Opinion

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Stefano de Vivo steps down from Ferretti

The Group’s CCO is set to leave Ferretti after a decade of growth, transitioning to a CEO role, whilst maintaining a consultancy role within the firm…

Business

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Ocean Independence restructures leadership team

The Küsnacht-based brokerage has appointed André Mahr as COO and promoted Toby Maclaurin to CCO as the firm moves to foster further growth…

Business

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EU Court rejects plea for Meridian A

The 85-metre Lürssen will remain in the hands of Spanish authorities due to suspected ties to the Russian CEO of Rostec, Sergei Chemezov…

Fleet

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Ferretti Group profits surge in H1 2024

The first half of the year has brought record-breaking profits for the Italian shipbuilder, but does a decline in orders signal a cooling in demand?

Business

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ISWAN launches gender allyship at sea campaign

The seafarer welfare charity has launched a programme designed to support female crew members facing abuse and mental health challenges…

Operations

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Sustainable superyacht solutions built on maritime expertise

Drawing on the maritime heritage of Environmental Protection Engineering (EPE), EPE Yachting provides solutions that meet the expectations of superyacht owners…

Technology Partner Content

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Heesen appoints new CCO

The Dutch shipyard has named Ruud van der Stroom as Chief Commercial Officer, with the executive expected to start at the beginning of September…

Business

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Lessons from nature

Oscar Siches’ considered take on the tragic sinking of S/Y Bayesian…

Opinion

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The Bayesian disaster

An unprecedented and tragic superyacht event…

Operations

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SuperyachtIndex Press releases

West Nautical announces new sales central agency ahead of yacht shows

West Nautical are proud to add a new sales CA to our fleet. M/Y Ami, a Sanlorenzo SX112, which was delivered in 2023.

West Nautical, the superyacht specialists, launch a new office in Dubai

The yachting market in Dubai has experienced remarkable growth in recent years, attracting yacht enthusiasts from around the world, making this the perfect location for West Nautical to expand into. The office is located in the prestigious area of Bus

Superyacht specialists, West Nautical, continues to grow

West Nautical is a full-service superyacht company providing services including sales, charter, yacht and project management and crew recruitment. While the head offices are located in Newcastle upon Tyne in the UK, they also have international offices an

Fleet news

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EU Court rejects plea for Meridian A

The 85-metre Lürssen will remain in the hands of Spanish authorities due to suspected ties to the Russian CEO of Rostec, Sergei Chemezov

Fleet

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Tornado sinks yacht, leaving six missing and one dead

Fifteen people have been rescued after a tornado sank 56-metre sailing yacht Bayesian off the coast of Palermo, with searches underway for the remaining victims

Fleet

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Atina sinks in Sardinia

The 47-metre Heesen was engulfed in a blaze that reportedly started in the tender garage

Fleet

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Update: Steve Jobs’ “unmanned” yacht collides with Lady Moura

In an official update provided to SuperyachtNews, it appears Venus’ bridge was unmanned at the time of a minor collision that has sparked debate online

Fleet

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Lady Eleganza collides with ferry in Pašman Channel

The 50-metre yacht collided with a ferry in Croatia, and initial reports suggest the yacht's captain was absent during the incident

Fleet

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Several yachts destroyed in Greek marina fire

One firefighter has been hospitalised following a blaze that sank three vessels and damaged more in Marina Zeas

Fleet

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Ethos begins to sink near Kefalonia

This is the third instance in the same week of yachts of a similar size either grounding or beginning to sink due to water ingress

Fleet

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