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OneOcean: Serving up cuisine, refit and advice
Redefining the scope of “full-service” in the superyachting world, OneOcean opens its world-class Club in the heart of Barcelona and discusses its refit and advisory plans.
Owner
04 Feb 2015
The new Lazzara: Welcome the third generation
Joe and Steve Lazzara have formed Avanti Ocean Group with investor Geoff Bond and relaunched the well-known Florida yachting brand as Lazzara Custom Yachts and Tampa Marine Services.
Business
16 Jan 2015
Wild Group partners with German specialist Färben
Superyacht vinyl wrapping firm Wild Group International has announced a new marine specific fabrication partner, German foil maker Färben.
Fleet
09 Jan 2015
Let's stop glossing over the issue
At the International Superyacht Coatings Conference in Amsterdam, paint professionals wrangled with what owners want versus what actually makes sense
Business
17 Dec 2014
Benetti warranty in works as 100m projects set up
One of the busiest superyacht yards in the world is finalising plans for a full extended warranty programme which would cover key components of their products for up to four or five years, the company has confirmed.
Business
17 Dec 2014
This is Paradise: Inside Horizon's latest
The Taiwanese yacht builder is one of the biggest in the world, with strong sales in Australia and around the world. We take a look inside their latest launch and chat with CEO John Lu...
Owner
10 Dec 2014
Rebuilding My Seanna: Joseph Leone
The 2001 Delta My Seanna emerged from an 18 month rebuild at Rybovich this autumn and has wowed the charter market, not least because of the extend of her renovation. Don Hoyt Gorman speaks with the owner's autonomous representative, Joseph Leone about th
Owner
05 Dec 2014
N&J to cater to Silicon Valley & Hollywood
Northrop & Johnson’s new LA office is being headed by former Quintessentially manager Brian Lucey, who says the new office will cater to celebrities and Silicon Valley executives alike
Business
03 Dec 2014
A cheaper, better connection to the internet
An advance-look at what’s on the horizon for superyacht owners and operators when it comes to keeping the vessel connected with fat bandwidth at the lowest reasonable cost
Business
27 Nov 2014
Low-emission anti-fouling research shows progress
Research from Boero YachtCoatings, SP Technical Research Institute of Sweden, the University of Portsmouth and the University of Gothenburg demonstrates new biocide technology with ultra-low emissions
Business
27 Nov 2014
Future satcoms may come bundled from shipyards
Revelations and predictions from and for the superyacht satcoms market leads to a sale for e3 Systems at METS 2014
Business
21 Nov 2014
Singapore yacht associations will merge by Spring
Singapore’s two industry yachting and marine associations have agreed to merge and relaunch in time for the Singapore Yacht Show in April 2015, the chairmen of the associations confirmed
Business
14 Nov 2014
Aileen Rodriguez: My soul is in 'Solandge'
The interior stylist and designer sits down with Don Hoyt Gorman and discusses her approach to the owners' brief of something truly special...
Fleet
13 Nov 2014
Luxury markets upbeat while data use is questioned
The latest survey from Wealth-X indicates the luxury industry is positive about its relationship with UHNWIs while highlighting how wider markets are working to optimise their products and services with customer data.
Business
10 Nov 2014
Smart refit: address ballast water treatment now
We speak to one of the leading large yacht managers who advises taking advantage of 5-year surveys to fit ballast water treatment plants
Business
06 Nov 2014
US Superyacht Association builds on continued success
The US Superyacht Association held its annual general meeting here at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, and set it's agenda for the coming 12 months.
Business
03 Nov 2014
Aboard the schooner Columbia with owner Brian D'Isernia
One of the hidden gems of the 2014 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show is the passion project of a former professional fisherman turned shipbuilder. Don Hoyt Gorman chats to Brian D'Isernia.
Owner
03 Nov 2014
Rossinavi announces new 62m
Italian yacht builder Rossinavi are set to announce a new 62m project, SuperyachtNews.com has learned.
Business
31 Oct 2014
ZF Marine's US division shows higher than expected sales
The American yachting division of global marine propulsion company ZF Marine has posted higher than expected sales figures so far this year, explained its director, Wolfgang Schmid.
Business
29 Oct 2014
Westport grows services in Florida
After the acquisition of Westport Yachts by the family-owned marine conglomerate Edison Chouest Offshore, the prolific builder is set to benefit from Chouest's broad marine network.
Business
28 Oct 2014
Lunch with Christina Lotter and Patrik von Sydow
We chat with the president and owner of Danish Yachts about the technological achievements of the visionary yard that's pioneered over a decade of construction in carbon fibre
Fleet
24 Oct 2014
Refit activity increases in Port Denia, Spain
The refit yard and marina complex, located on the Spanish coast, is expanding - with a 130m alongside berth now available, while the marina is nearly fully booked and the yard proceeds with refits, including major works on a 60m Feadship.
Business
23 Oct 2014
At the intersection: Murat Vargi in Istanbul
At a dinner overlooking the Bosphorus, yacht owner and founder of TurkCell Murat Vargi reflects on Turkish yacht building and ownership.
Owner
17 Oct 2014
Take me to Tuzla: Dunya, Numarine and Alen Yachts
SuperyachtNews.com's exclusive tour of the Turkish superyacht industry concluded with a trip to Istanbul to visit Dunya Yachts, Numarine and Alen Yachts.
Business
17 Oct 2014
In the Free Zone 2: Alia and Sarp Yachts
On the second day of its tour of Antalya's Free Zone, SuperyachtNews.com discovers two lesser-known examples of genuine Turkish superyacht building quality at Alia Yachts and Sarp Yacht.
Business
16 Oct 2014
In the Free Zone 1: Arkin Pruva and Sunrise
On the first day of a week-long tour of Turkey's superyacht industry, SuperyachtNews.com visited shipyards Arkin Pruva and Sunrise Yachts.
Business
15 Oct 2014
Shipping owner sees the coming changes
Harry Vafias, the Greek owner of Stealth Gas as well as three superyachts, sees the rules and regulations that are starting to impact the superyacht industry from a long way off
Owner
10 Oct 2014
US taxman targets yacht owners
Word on the dock is that the US taxman is paying particular attention to superyacht owners these days, with a focus on overseas charter income. We take a closer look...
Owner
02 Oct 2014
MTN's Maestro and Transas' T-Bridge highlight yachting's tech future
Among the many new technologies showcased at the recent Monaco Yacht Show, two products pointed to the importance of open-platform development that lets competitors work together.
Fleet
01 Oct 2014
We're throttling up says Westport's Daryl Wakefield
Daryl Wakefield, president of Westport Yachts says the American shipyard has re-hired workers and is developing a new line after the company's recent acquisition by one of their own customers, Gary Chouest
Business
30 Sep 2014
Y.CO to launch 'oceans.eleven' captains’ committee
Mission to address industry issues and improve management and operational standards will be headed by retired Royal Navy Rear Admiral Scott Lidbetter, director of fleet protocol at Y.CO.
Business
22 Sep 2014
Blohm+Voss' BV80: A semi-custom comeback
German shipbuilder enters the semi-custom business with a bold 80m Eidsgaard designed motoryacht in a move to reinvigorate its new-build operation
Business
15 Sep 2014
Paint surveyor pilot course underway
SYBAss in conjunction with ICOMIA and working with the International Institute of Marine Surveyors (IIMS) and the Institute of Corrosion (ICorr) has launched a course, qualification and certification system that aims to end costly subjective opinions on m
Business
10 Sep 2014
Music to your cruise
DJ and music consultant Natalie Earp’s company Sound Purpose provides a bespoke music compilation service tailored to clients’ tastes, settings and activities. Now she’s partnered with Y.CO to offer an enhanced music service that last
Fleet
09 Sep 2014
La Rochelle on next step to develop superyacht refit
The port authority of La Rochelle, France has selected superyacht refit firm Atlantic Refit Center and the industrial engineering company Eiffel Industrie as joint winners of the 'Your Atlantic Yachting Shipyard' competition, launched last October.
Business
04 Sep 2014
Stanley Bey: "I'm out for good."
Insight and advice on yachting as a business and a hobby, from one of the most passionate and outspoken owners who has left the fleet
Owner
21 Aug 2014
Trimline’s new CEO sees scope for global expansion
“We’re always going to be in the superyacht market,” says new Trimline CEO, Andrew Richards. “But it will be balanced alongside our cruise and ferry work, which is more stable. We’re going to pick superyacht projects carefull
Business
20 Aug 2014
Charter market heats up with advance bookings
Insight from charter brokers tells us the Med is booked solid at the 40m size range, while the Caribbean and Bahamas heats up as New England stays quiet
Owner
15 Aug 2014
ISO 14885 could save OEMs and yards money
A new harmonised standard covering safe installation of diesel engines on yachts under 500gt should prevent confusion arising over different class society rules. The next step, say the authors, is to have it included in MCA's next update to LY3
Business
14 Aug 2014
Zeus Twelve to build White and Gold project
Eduard Gray’s new company puts the priority on delivering built products, starting with a trio of motorbike, car and tender
Fleet
12 Aug 2014
Sanctions and superyachts
The deteriorating relations between the West and Russia could have an impact on the superyacht industry if clients for new build and charter find themselves on the receiving end of financial and travel restrictions
Business
11 Aug 2014
Brokers on the Long Tail
While the big brokerage firms continue to dominate sales, small houses are able to turn a trade in the competitive world of superyachts
Owner
08 Aug 2014
Italian ‘occasional leasing’ fails to attract business
Despite the option to charter up to 42 days under a revised tax rule, few Italian-flagged yachts have taken up the option, experts say
Business
01 Aug 2014
6 things charter clients are demanding this summer
Speaking with charter brokers around the world, we list the six most common requests they've been getting from their customers
Owner
28 Jul 2014
GE & Lloyd’s Register join forces on gas turbine tech
GE Marine and Lloyd’s Register have signed a memorandum of understanding to identify potential gas turbine-powered projects
Business
25 Jul 2014
IMAX on your yacht. Why not?
Yacht Intelligence, Ken Freivokh Design and IMAX team up to create an on-board experience like no other...
Fleet
21 Jul 2014
Couach CEO: We’re on the comeback
Christophe Kloeckner tells SuperyachtNews.com exclusively about exceeding their demanding client’s expectations, their new order and how technology transfer within their group holds the key to the future
Fleet
16 Jul 2014
Porto Montenegro close to deal with a major Northern European shipyard
A potential deal could establish “one of the most significant yacht refit facilities in Europe,” within the Bay of Kotor and as part of the Porto Montenegro development, says MD Oliver Corlette.
Business
11 Jul 2014
Get in close with Rossinavi Bahamas Series
With an eye on getting enthusiasts of secluded coves and secret beaches closer to the tranquillity of shore, Rossinavi and designer Horacio Bozzo have come up with a shallow-draft explorer yacht inspired by the Exumas
Fleet
10 Jul 2014
Superyacht on the geordie shore
Captain Dale Smith of the 55m, 1100gt motor yacht Sovereign tells SuperyachtNews.com why they're up the River Tyne in his hometown of Newcastle. The arrival of the yacht has captured the imagination of the local media and citizens who have been excite
Business
04 Jul 2014