Superyacht Business
Home News Latest Issue About SB Business Directory Subscribe Contact Us
spacer

Latest news

YachtsXL teams up with Sea-Things.tv
Companies to provide video content for superyact clients

Astilleros de Mallorca expands facilities
Refit and repair yard opens mechanical workshop in STP's RS Global building

Greenock marina looks to expand and attract more superyachts
Vessels up to 92m could be accommodated

BSE Maritime Solutions completes acquisition of Cairns Slipways
The ship repair specialist was appointed preferred bidder in March 2011

Port Adriano hosting first 'Mallorca Superyacht Days'
Exclusive event is by invitation only

Dona Amélia leaves Pendennis after successful refit
Project is first since re-branding from Devonport Yachts

Hall ships its largest ever mast to Italy
New carbon structure will stand 66m high

New CEO for Mondo Marine
Roberto Zambrini to take helm at Italian yard

BWA Yachting to promote America's Cup Superyacht Programme
Marine agency named operational partner

Superyacht auction site on target for first bidding event
Fifteen craft listed for February sell-off

New partnership for Cantiere delle Marche
Sailornet wins contract to handle aftersales service

Cheoy Lee launches Mediterranean dealer
Yacht builder to market new Alpha 76 alongside Serenity, Bravo, and Global range

New slipway at Hakvoort Shipyards
Dock facility will enable builds up to 58m

Project Stimulus to create 100 jobs at Palmer Johnson
Sturgeon Bay to benefit from 66m new build

Heesen Yachts delivers 55m superyacht
Serenity is the Dutch yard's largest displacement vessel to date

Derecktor returns to bankruptcy protection
Connecticut yard files for Chapter 11

Oyster 625 wins 'Best Luxury Cruiser'
Düsseldorf success for Rob Humphreys design

Feadship launches 67m Drizzle
Owners inspired by De Voogt design for Twizzle superyacht

Sunreef Yachts up and running after fire
Production begins again at Gdansk yard

Expansion predicted for Beirut Boat 2012
Superyachts up to 85m welcome

Porto Montenegro expands facilities
Plans include refit facility and berths up to 100m

Fire rocks Sunreef facility in Gdansk
Thursday night's fire destroyed one hull and damaged others

Millennium Cup organisers to deliver superyacht spectacle
New Zealand sailing event designed to draw huge crowds

Croatian superyacht marina ahead of schedule
Mandalina development now due to open next month

Sunseeker plans new flagship for 2014
Owners to get a say on superstructure styling

Hainan Rendez-Vous 2012 sold out
Asia's largest yacht show sees third year success

Moore Stephens names executive VP
Kathy Kennedy to be based in the USA

Horizon Group launches expedition superyacht for sea trials
EP148 is Asia's largest private yacht built-to-date

Marina Projects joins AYSS as an Associate Member
Design and consultancy business to promote Olympic superyacht berths

Superyacht Australia merges with AIMEX
Alliance expected to increase industry recognition

London gears up for superyachts visiting the Olympics
Berthing options up to 170m

Princess Yachts keen to go beyond 40m
Superyacht success vindicates GBP35m yard investment

Sunreef signs contract for 24m catamaran
Delivery is expected in early 2013

Fairline appoints Lebanese dealer
Alkhalil Trading will trade from an office in Beirut

Ferretti sold to Chinese bulldozer manufacturer
Creditors sell 75 per cent share to Shandong Heavy Industries

IAG appoints Ensign Yachts to handle superyacht line
Australian brokerage firm to cover Australia, New Zealand, Thailand and Malaysia

Oyster signs two new contracts
The UK boatbuilder starts 2012 on a positive note

Virgin Gorda marina completed
Marina and clubhouse in the British Virgin Islands officially opens

Aga Khan criticised for superyacht plan at Bahamas Islands home
Locals fear ecological damage will be caused by dredging

Falklands Islands to build superyacht facility
South Atlantic territory keen to become 'gateway to Antarctica'

St Kitts invests to become favoured superyacht destination
Major marina and private jet terminal to open in 2012

UCINA leads call for Italian govt to rethink mooring tax
Monti urged to consider negative economic impact

Halyard founder awarded OBE
James Grazebrook honoured by Queen for services to the UK marine industry

Yacht Brokerage Festival postponed
This year's Cannes event postponed until April 2013

Yachting Developments to platinum sponsor NZ Millennium Cup
Superyacht builder commits to three-year partnership

Rhode Island marina acquires larger facility in Massachusetts
Bristol Marine buys J&J Marine out of receivership

Horizon appoints preferred partners for US sales
Galati Yacht Sales, the Marine Group and Epic Yachting make the cut

Superyacht Business Newsletter returns in January
Merry Christmas and a Prosperous New Year from everyone at Superyacht Business

Plans for San Francisco superyacht marina revised
America's Cup organisers agree to compromise on location

Italy proposes new Berthing Tax
Superyachts to be billed €250,000 to stay in country

West Istanbul Marina opens for business
Short and long-term moorings available up to 55m

Isle of Wight prepares for superyacht visits
Historic pier due to open for large craft at Yarmouth Harbour

Pendennis delighted with Palma progress
Six refits completed since July

Azimut-Benetti Group makes key changes
Italian yard integrates Atlantis brand into its Yachts division

STAR Capital Partners acquires Blohm & Voss Shipyards
Buy-out includes all of ThyssenKrupp's non-military interests


Port of Miami gets go-ahead for new superyacht marina

Massive development due for completion in 2035

Andre Peens joins IYC
He takes on the role of director of yacht management

Owen Clark Design diversifies into superyacht industry

Latest designer to cross over from the racing world

Trinity launches largest yacht to date

US yard celebrates completion of new 74m New Horizon

British confirm gun law changes for Indian Ocean
Armed guards now legal on UK vessels

Horizon launches 30m Muses
Taiwan yard's second superyacht sold to China

Superyacht UK hosting 2nd annual Technical Seminar
Next event will be held next month at the London Boat Show

Benetti launches second superyacht in 10 days
Diamonds Are Forever and the Classic 121 hit the water


New superyacht auction site launched
First sale date scheduled for February

Oceania Marine appoints new superyacht liaison contact
Former captain joins New Zealand refit yard

Nautor Swan commences two 30m new builds
First project due to be delivered in 2013

Williams expands into US market
Performance Tenders USA to represent Williams Turbojet and Dieseljet tenders

New owners for Bristol Harbor Boats
Assets of US boatbuilder acquired by Maritime Marine Group

Vulkan lets out premises to America's Cup team
Record Artemis Racing seals deal with Valencia yard

Indonesia relaxes superyacht regulations
Government keen to stimulate coastal economies

Derecktor hit by lawsuits
US yard facing US$12m claim by yacht owner and legal actions by subcontractors

Entries announced for Pendennis Cup 2012
At 62m, Athos is the largest superyacht entrant so far

Green Marine completes Wally Cento hull
High performance yacht expected to launch in July 2012

YCO shares slump after profits warning
Company warns that 2011 income will be "significantly lower" than expected

British Columbia superyacht marina on hold
Developers wait for decision by federal government on permit

ADMShipyards launches 141m Yas
Ex-frigate hull delivers top speed of 26kt

Antigua & Barbuda to launch its own yacht registry
Initiative aimed at superyacht sector

SeaNet invests in Benetti fractional ownership fleet
New network created outside US waters

Andrew Williams steps down from Princess board
He leaves his role as marketing director at the end of the month

Couach sold to French investors
Vial family sells French superyacht builder to Nepteam

Hat-trick of new orders for Jongert
Dutch yard wins contracts for two motor craft and one sailing yacht

Heesen sells Project Zentric
All-aluminium 44m vessel due for delivery in 2012

Rodriguez Group reports 15 per cent sales increase
French firm sees annual new-build sales rise 63 per cent

Sleipner delighted by METS superyacht success
Positive response from yards heartens thruster specialist

Gulf Craft signs Marvair agreement
UAE builder offers three year contract to air-con specialist

Ocea Commuter 155 Handed Over
Elisabet's reinforced hull set for polar cruising

Plans underway for first folding trimaran superyacht
Renowned French watchmaker invests in 48m project

Campaign launched to build 157m vessel for British royal family
Appeal to raise Ł80m to fund project gets underway

FLIBS attendance flat with 2010
Show organisers report many exhibitors pleased with 'serious buyer' traffic

Dometic Marine secures order with Skipper
Company to supply Cruisair climate system aboard a 32m motoryacht

Queensland developer buys Mariners Cove for AUS$13m
The property, which was in receivership since 2009, was originally purchased for AUS$49m

Mulder Shipyards begins construction of 98 Flybridge
The 30m yacht will be the first yacht launched from the new facility

RS Global opens new refit centre in Palma
New facility able to accommodate 60m yachts

Oyster to build new semi-fractional rigged sloop
Delivery expected mid-2013

Pendennis supports Wetzels Brown Partners on Heavenly Daze refit
Classic 1972 Feadship due for completion in May 2012

Tecnomar buys Admiral yacht brand
Acquisition to create synergies and new growth opportunities

Southern Spars fits new mast and rigging to Salperton IV
Performance 45m sloop now heading to Caribbean race

New AUS$3m marina announced in Tasmania
Completion of the 160-slip marina is expected by March 2012

Blohm Voss partners with ISS for METS Mixer
Annual membership event to be held at Superyacht Pavilion on 15 November

Tecnomar holds keel-laying ceremony for 40m Impero
Yacht represents one of four important sales for the shipyard

Two marinas planned for Nicaragua
Joint venture worth US$15m (€10.9m)

Lürssen launches new website and slogan
Free apps available for iPad and iPhone users

Heesen signs contract for 50m yacht
YN 16750 features naval architecture from Van Oossanen

Superyacht Cup announces new sponsors for 2012
Zorab Insurance and McMaster Yachts get involved in Palma race

Gulf Craft holds yachting lifestyle show in Qatar
UAE builder keen to expand into emirate market

Britain gives go-ahead for armed superyachts
Law change will affect all Red Ensign vessels

Princess secures Ł5m in government funding
Money to kick-start construction of Plymouth facility

Second bailout for Ferretti
RBS and an American hedge fund to jointly invest up to €180m

US Marshalls confiscate Inace booth at FLIBS
Brazilian builder refused to pay court-ordered warranty claim

CDM Yachts names America representative
Worth Avenue Yachts to look after sales

Trend Marine invests in new facility
UK company to produce high specification insulated glazing units

Sanlorenzo SL94 wins Best Boat of the Year at Genoa
The 29m motoryacht was designed by Francesco Paszkowski

Fraser Yachts appoints commercial director
Mike Busacca to oversee all phases of sales in the USA

Millennium Cup superyacht race set for 2012
Competition to become annual event

Arcadia crosses the Northwest Passage
The 36m superyacht was commissioned to explore polar regions

First Superyacht Cup Cowes and new sponsors for 2012
Additional date to celebrate London 2012

Horizon launches 27m Mineral Water
The motoryacht is the company's fourth E88

Overmarine signs agreement with Brazilian group
Le'Mon Group will represent the Italian builder in Brazil

Abeking & Rasmussen launches 60m Excellence V
Superyacht to be delivered to owner ahead of schedule

Special recognition for Perini Navi Group founder
Fabio Perini wins Piacenza Cashmere Yacht Captial Award

Sunreef expands Ft Lauderdale office
Catamaran builder adding sales and brokerage to its charter services

Cowes invites yachts to special Superyacht Cup event
Programme to celebrate the lead up to the 2012 Olympics

Audi Hamilton Island Race Week 2011 concludes
Hailed as most successful in 28-year history

P&M ships Sunseeker superyachts to Hong Kong
Yacht transporter makes two separate trips from Poole

Rugby World Cup attracts record number of superyachts
Auckland's major infrastructure investment finally plays off

San Diego yard sold to hybrid specialist for US$30m
New owners aim to boost Knight & Carver's 'green' appeal

Second 30m berth sold at Grand Harbour Marina
Prices quadruple in eight years

J Class Endeavour re-launched after refit
Yachting Developments completes 18-month project

Galileo G delivered to new owner
New 55m superyacht sold by Perini Navi's Picchiotti division

Croatian superyacht marina receives Gold Anchor award
Mandalina wins nation's most prestigious environmental award

Horizon signs second build contract for Chinese market
New 36m project follows successful launch of 33m motoryacht

Derecktor idles workers in Bridgeport facility
Local officials say the company is not taking on new projects

Marina Port Vell to undergo €50m revamp
Barcelona project will be able to accommodate 180m craft

Valencia yard to open superyacht marina in 2012
VPD keen to win share of 40m-65m sector

Pendennis invests in Ł15m yard expansion
Infrastructure upgrade to encourage projects up to 100m


Belgian Yachting to boost superyacht involvement
Yacht organisation begins new campaign

NCP Group looks to expansion in 2012
Yard aims to handle larger yachts

Abu Dhabi Mar's Swift project moves forward
Superyacht entering water soon

Bureau Veritas revises superyacht rules
Specialist software launched to aid builders


Abu Dhabi Yacht Show to move to November slot 

Organisers keen to capitalise on 2012 F1 Grand Prix


Four new build contracts confirmed at Monaco show
Royal Huisman and Jongert announce two deals each

Massimo Perotti confirms interest in Baglietto
Sanlorenzo keen to buy one of three production sites

New superyacht dock for La Spezia
€15m Italian project will accommodate 90m craft

UK private equity firm to buy Blohm & Voss
Advanced talks after Lürssen approach is rejected

Formula Marine wins three yacht deal
Turkish projects to start with 43m ketch

La Rochelle refit group expands
Five new members for Atlantic coast alliance

JFA enters semi-custom cat market
Builder signs its first 26m (85ft) Marc Lombard-designed catamaran

Miami superyacht complex gets approval after ten-year wait
Island Gardens construction to start early next year

Italian superyacht visits now worth €220m
Five per cent rise leads to improved income

Cannes to host Med's first superyacht brokerage show
Port Canto event scheduled for April 2012