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Where two seas meet
Craig Armstrong, co-owner of Rua Moana, shares the story of building and chartering a uniquely New Zealand superyacht
Owner
23 May 2022
S/Y Miss Sliver completes 10 month refit in New Zealand
The 36m sloop from Alloy Yachts and Dubois marks 25 years of operation with a return to the water in Tauranga
Fleet
23 May 2022
What do you think of yacht management?
The relationship between management companies and onboard operations is crucial, we are asking where the strengths and weaknesses lie
Operations
19 May 2022
Cox Marine expands into the UAE
British diesel outboard manufacturer, Cox Marine, signs agreement with UAE partner Gulf Yachts
Business
18 May 2022
Medical support, superyachts & sanctions
Steven Bates, general manager of aviation and maritime at Medaire, discusses the company's history, and the evolution of medical support onboard
Operations
18 May 2022
Fastmount changes tack
Gregg Kelly, Founder of NZ-based Fastmount, has stepped down as director and head of technical, 18 years after founding the company
Business
18 May 2022
New Zealand’s sea and air borders are opening
The long-awaited announcement from the New Zealand government is welcome news for the local marine sector
Operations
17 May 2022
The eastern yachting hub
Limassol Marina and Cyprus have quietly become the perfect year-round destination.
Owner
16 May 2022
Victor Vescovo - exclusive interview
Where to next for the most capable private deep-sea exploration vessel on earth, and its intrepid owner
Owner
13 May 2022
The heart of the Bay of Plenty
As New Zealand's maritime border finally opens, why not head to Vessel Works Tauranga, a unique superyacht refit specialist
Operations
13 May 2022
Sailing ahead with Southern Spars
Mark Hauser, co-director and founder of Southern Spars, discusses the AC, carbon technology and the future of the sail
Technology
12 May 2022
Leading the Chase
Out on the water with Emirates Team New Zealand, and their game-changing foiling hydrogen chase boat
Technology
11 May 2022
Orams Marine yard tour
Behind the world-class refit centre development in downtown Auckland
Operations
10 May 2022
Bi-weekly brokerage analysis
A steady 14 days for the brokerage sector, as the wheels of the market keep turning
Fleet
09 May 2022
Insecurity and superyachts
In a preview of an investigative feature in The Superyacht Operations Report, we examine the working conditions of the men who keep the fleet safe
Operations
09 May 2022
Sanctions Update
FBI board Amadea in Fiji, “freezing decree” issued against Scheherazade in Italy
Owner
08 May 2022
Putting The Sea of Cortez on the superyacht map
Baja California and pristine cruising in northern Mexico deserve more attention from the fleet
Operations
04 May 2022
The Pasifika Collective
Introducing a non-profit organisation that aims to connect Pacific Island culture to the superyacht sector
Operations
04 May 2022
Fiji High Court rules in favour of US seizure of Amadea
The case represents a continued extension of US sanctions influence globally, and is likely to be appealed
Owner
03 May 2022
Triton and REV Ocean unveil DSV Aurelia
First in class deep-submergence vehicle presented in Barcelona ahead of sea trials
Technology
02 May 2022
An Octopus in Antarctica
Camper and Nicholsons confirm that the iconic explorer will be available for charter in Antarctica in late 2022
Owner
29 Apr 2022
New Zealand waits on maritime border opening
Ben Osborne, director of 37South, looks ahead to the next cruising season for the New Zealand charter market
Owner
28 Apr 2022
Where is the anchor?
Ned Wood, technical sales director, at Manson Anchors, discusses the evolution of the submarine anchoring system
Technology
27 Apr 2022
Nawi Island Marina nears completion
Ron Valenta, Nawi Island Marina investor advisor, discusses the long road to completion for this unique project in Northern Fiji
Business
25 Apr 2022
Inmarsat to launch Fleet Safety
John Dodd, director of safety services at Inmarsat, hopes to change the way we think about GMDSS
Operations
22 Apr 2022
The right to be picky
The industry should move on from the idea that green crew should be thankful for their first job
Operations
20 Apr 2022
Regional update: Fiji
The largest of the Pacific Island nations is open for superyachts and expanding its marina network
Operations
19 Apr 2022
Superyacht transport responds to fuel challenges
Matt Penfold, managing director of Peters & May USA, explains the market in response to COVID and Ukraine
Operations
16 Apr 2022
Superyachts and Sea Monsters
A secret expedition to the darkest corner of the Pacific...Luke Passmore, creator of the hit podcast Last Known Position, elaborates
Operations
13 Apr 2022
Bi-weekly brokerage analysis
Steady growth in the brokerage sector suggests a buoyant market in the face of uncertainty
Fleet
12 Apr 2022
The road to Barcelona for the 37th America's Cup
Aaron Young, commodore of the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron, looks ahead to Barcelona and discusses the decision to take The Cup north
Business
08 Apr 2022
MCA dyslexia policy updated
In line with the latest guidance, the MCA gives extra time to examination candidates with dyslexia
Operations
07 Apr 2022
Is the anchor dragging?
Swiss Ocean Tech managing director, Thomas Frizlen, hopes to revolutionise environmentally conscious safe anchoring practices…
Operations
06 Apr 2022
The Pacific continues to relax entry procedures
Canada and Fiji are the latest Pacific nations to issue clarifications as the season approaches
Operations
05 Apr 2022
California steaming
Ted McCumber, captain and managing director of Feadship America, shares his Pacific West Coast experience
Operations
15 Mar 2022
Bi-weekly brokerage analysis
March has seen a drop in sales for the brokerage market, compared to February, with the 58m Unbridled the highlight
Fleet
14 Mar 2022
Ferretti Group adopts Watchit grounding and collision safety software
Aqua Marina Tech's founders explain the system and their ambitions to revolutionise navigational safety at sea
Technology
11 Mar 2022
Lloyd’s Register withdraws services to Russia
Maritime professional services organisation disengaging from the provision of all services to Russian owned, controlled or managed assets or companies
Business
10 Mar 2022
Saltwater Recruitment suspends work with Russian owned yachts
As the list of recruiters taking a similar stance grows, the attention remains with crew still working onboard Russian owned vessels
Operations
09 Mar 2022
Italian builders issue statements on order book impacts from Ukraine Crisis
The official statements from Ferretti and Sanlorenzo affirm minimal exposure to sanctioned clients at present
Fleet
09 Mar 2022
ptw Shipyard announces takeover
Xavier Mercado, CEO and founder of ptw Shipyard, outlines the position the shipyard hopes to take in the Spanish refit network
Business
08 Mar 2022
Gruppo Boero to host sustainability strategy 2030
Gruppo Boero provides digital login to join the networking event on sustainable innovation issues for the superyacht supply chain at Expo Dubai
Business
07 Mar 2022
San Diego - at the heart of the West
Todd Roberts, Marine Group Boat Works president, shares his thoughts on the development of the region as a year-round destination
Operations
04 Mar 2022
Ukraine crisis - short term fuel supply impacts
Chris Warde, yacht manager at Peninsula, gives a supplier's perspective on the unfolding implications for the yachting sector
Operations
03 Mar 2022
What does it mean for a yacht to be seized?
Duncan Bateson, Partner at Ince, gives insight into the latest developments related to Russia, sanctions and the superyacht industry
Business
03 Mar 2022
EYOS announces Arctic and Antarctic expeditions in 2022
Ben Lyons, EYOS Expeditions CEO discusses the draw of Greenland and the capabilities of MV Nansen Explorer
Owner
03 Mar 2022
Nobiskrug re-signs contract for 77m Black Shark
The positive growth at the Rendsbrug Shipyard continues after the 2021 takeover
Fleet
02 Mar 2022
Operating with YETI
Crew will play a fundamental role in the sustainable future of yachting, Water Revolution Foundation welcomes the engagement
Operations
28 Feb 2022
Benetti Yacht Master 2022
A memorable three days in Venice sees Benetti outline a path to a more sustainable future
Owner
26 Feb 2022
Once you hit the Pacific, turn right
The Pacific coast of the Americas is fast becoming an interconnected web of superyacht infrastructure and cruising grounds
Operations
25 Feb 2022