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Bi-weekly brokerage analysis
Most productive two-week period of 2022 for the brokerage market with 15 sales
Fleet
24 May 2022
Woe is me
Are oft-repeated numbers selling the industry short?
Owner
23 May 2022
Heesen under Dutch ownership
The ownership of Heesen has been transferred to an independent Dutch Foundation
Business
19 May 2022
Just around the corner
As the Mediterranean season approaches the impact of the sanctions on the superyacht market will become clearer
Business
13 May 2022
Developing trust and value beyond a word
People often say “we have to think green”, not “we are thinking green"
Technology
10 May 2022
Scheherazade arrested in Italy
After some initial speculation about the vessel’s ownership, 140m Scheherazade has been officially arrested
Business
09 May 2022
April new build fleet analysis
As 2022 wears on, the unbridled optimism expressed at the tail end of 2021 begins to feel naïve
Fleet
06 May 2022
Evolve or Repeat
The Superyacht Forum Live is putting its motto where its mouth is as we push for change
Event
05 May 2022
Camper & Nicholsons selects crypto partner
Through the use of BitPay, C&N creates improved customer acquisition opportunities globally
Technology
04 May 2022
What do you think of brokers?
Exploring where value is added and where improvements can be made to this essential sector
Owner
03 May 2022
IGY Trident launches membership programme for superyacht owners
The new programme aims to “simplify and enhance” superyacht ownership through a variety of benefits
Business
02 May 2022
US to use funds from seized Russian assets to aid Ukraine
Who is going to buy an aggravated oligarch's superyacht, one who doesn't believe that the asset should have been seized in the first place? Not I.
Business
28 Apr 2022
Express yourself
Are we expressing with our full capabilities?
Owner
27 Apr 2022
Seeing through the silence
Questions marks remain over the maintenance of arrested Russian superyachts...or do they? Insurance and incidents appear to be the more pressing issues
Business
26 Apr 2022
Begum at Sea, Begum on Land and Begum in the Air
We explore the growth of Begum Yachting from humble beginnings to market leader 25 years on
Business
26 Apr 2022
Bi-weekly brokerage analysis
A slower couple of weeks for brokerage, but a behemoth enters the fray
Fleet
25 Apr 2022
Ibiza is back
The Balearic hotspot is back in full swing with Evolution Yacht Agents at the helm
Business
22 Apr 2022
Oyster Yachts to re-enter the superyacht market
The new project, which is in early development, is expected to be 40-45m
Business
22 Apr 2022
You don’t know what you don’t know
A call to action for greater industry engagement across the board
Business
21 Apr 2022
Heesen responds to sanctioning of UBO
Heesen puts some distance between its business operations and ultimate beneficial ownership
Business
20 Apr 2022
ISA launches 45m ARIA SF
This launch represents ISA's first and only scheduled launch/delivery for 2022
Fleet
14 Apr 2022
The real perception problem
How can the superyacht market better show the opportunities it holds for young professionals?
Business
14 Apr 2022
Another minimum standard?
Have the IMO's cyber security requirements had the desired impact on the superyacht community?
Technology
13 Apr 2022
OneWater Marine completes acquisition of Denison Yachting
The acquisition of Denison Yachting is further proof that the market is likely to continue consolidating in coming years
Business
12 Apr 2022
METSTRADE reveals plans for 2022
The Superyacht Forum Live returns alongside METSTRADE in 2022, with significant improvements to both
Business
12 Apr 2022
MB92 Group appoints new CEO
Jean-Marc Bolinger joins MB92 as CEO, Pepe García-Aubert will continue as Chairman of the group
Business
04 Apr 2022
March new build fleet analysis
With a quarter of the year gone only 3.6 per cent of scheduled deliveries have been completed
Fleet
01 Apr 2022
Beyond the symbol
It is important to remember that superyachts are not ethical decision-making entities, they are amoral, and largely loss-making, assets
Business
01 Apr 2022
A 35m project with purpose
Project Fox: the adventurous spirit is not reserved for people with 60m-plus superyachts
Fleet
31 Mar 2022
365 Education
The Superyacht Forum Live Tour's 365 programme enriches, enlightens and educates across all platforms
Business
30 Mar 2022
Barcelona to host 37th America’s Cup
Emirates Team New Zealand and the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron have announced that Barcelona will host the 37th America’s Cup in September and October of 2024
Business
29 Mar 2022
Bi-weekly brokerage analysis
How accurate have assumptions been about the war in Ukraine and superyacht brokerage performance?
Fleet
29 Mar 2022
Flying Fox detained in the Dominican Republic
This detention is significant because it’s the first time the US has extended its arm beyond its own waters
Business
28 Mar 2022
The State of the Market - Future Forecasts & Blue Sky Thinking
Martin Redmayne discusses the state of the market, with a particular emphasis on future thinking and considerations for the refit sector
Business
25 Mar 2022
Ferretti S.p.A announces proposed listing on Hong Kong stock exchange
Ferretti S.p.A announced on 22 March the proposed listing of its shares on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong
Business
25 Mar 2022
Gulf Craft and Porto Montenegro partner for complimentary berthing
Buyers of new Gulf Crafts are being offered complimentary annual or seasonal berthing by Porto Montenegro
Owner
24 Mar 2022
MB92 reaches major milestone
MB92 La Ciotat reaches a major milestone ahead of September shiplift delivery
Business
18 Mar 2022
The medicine that killed the patient
With demand for superyachts so high, is this an opportunity to limit exposure to clients with ethical question marks?
Business
17 Mar 2022
Where next?
With flag and class de-registering and de-classifying Russian-owned superyachts, where do they go?
Business
16 Mar 2022
An end to Russian new builds?
How an amendment to Council Regulation (EU)2022/ 328 could have a more serious impact on the superyacht market than sanctions
Business
16 Mar 2022
Acquera group partners with Venetian Heritage
Acquera Group aims to align agency and concierge services to create more unique and diverse superyacht experiences
Owner
15 Mar 2022
Sanlorenzo announces consolidated financial results for 2021
The brand confirms its strong performance and reaffirms its limited exposure to the impact of sanctions
Business
14 Mar 2022
Looks like Putin’s, smells like Putin’s…it’s probably Putin’s
Scheherazade has been pictured in Carrara, Italy. We consider how proof that a superyacht is not owned by Putin constitutes no proof at all.
Fleet
11 Mar 2022
Explaining Oceanco’s NFT model
The project's success will be determined by how effectively Oceanco can create value within its NFT model through the building of a community
Owner
10 Mar 2022
First new build project for sale through NFT
63m Project Metaverse will be sold via a smart contract on the blockchain and be built by Delta Marine in the US
Owner
09 Mar 2022
Crew thoughts and trends
Understanding the thoughts and feelings of superyacht crew are absolutely vital for helping the market to evolve
Operations
08 Mar 2022
OneWater Marine reaches agreement to acquire Denison Yachting
This news of acquisition follows Denison Yachting's expansion into Europe at the tail end of 2021
Business
07 Mar 2022
Freezing not seizing
Why the distinction between freezing and seizing is important to understand the application of sanctions in Europe
Business
07 Mar 2022
The Superyacht Forum Live – Captains Edition
Only 12 days to go until The Superyacht Forum Live – Captains Edition takes place during YARE 2022
Business
04 Mar 2022
February new build fleet analysis
The slow start to the year continues with the projected order book beginning to look unrealistic
Fleet
03 Mar 2022
