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BWA Yachting Gibraltar has announced a collaboration with Gibdock shipyard to help strengthen Gibraltar’s reputation as a premier destination for superyacht services. The historic Gibdock shipyard has a maritime legacy dating back to 1893 and is situated at the crossroads more »

The Balearic Marine Cluster (BMC) is at the forefront of efforts to redefine the Mediterranean as a premier hub for the global superyacht industry. Building on its established reputation as a leader in the maritime sector, BMC has announced plans more »

The MB92 Group has announced the completion of their acquisition of GYG Limited, a specialist in superyacht painting, services, and supply, in order to enhance their industry capabilities. This transaction closed on 31 December 2024, after their negotiations were announced more »

Ocean Independence has announced the sale of a 70-metre berth in Marina Port Vell. Facilitated by Anton Foord of Ocean Independence, the berth is located in Reloy’s Dock. Offering for the concession until March 2035, the berth is situated in more »

Yachts can spend up to 90 per cent of their life in a marina, so onshore ESG practices are more important now than ever… Improving a yacht’s environmental impact can be addressed at various stages, from its construction in shipyards more »

STP Shipyard Palma has announced that construction has begun on an €8 million investment project into the expansion of its technical areas. The expansion project aims to enhance the company’s service capacity, to meet rising demand from the superyacht industry. more »

2024 has seen a slight improvement in activity The Spanish boat rental market appears to be heading towards recovery in 2025, according to the GlobeSailor website. The rental/charter of pleasure boats in Spain has stabilised following strong growth during the more »

Puerto de Málaga has started building a new fence which it says is to strengthen the security of vessels moored in its facilities. This comes after controversy in recent years from local residents who say that their view of the more »

The yacht services provider now has a presence in St Vincent and the Grenadines International yacht services provider BWA Yachting has extended its Caribbean coverage to include St Vincent and the Grenadines. The expansion adds to the company’s existing regional more »

New group collaboration announced to help improve the industry’s safety and environmental impact… During the Monaco Yacht Show, leading global classification societies DNV, Lloyd’s Register (LR), RINA, Bureau Veritas (BV) and ABS announced the establishment of the Yacht Safety and more »

BWA Yachting, a provider of superyacht services, has announced the opening of several new offices in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), marking a significant expansion. In partnership with Faisal M. Higgi & Associates Co., the company is establishing strategically more »

The MB92 Group, a superyacht refit and repair player, has announced its control of the Golfe-Juan shipyard in the South of France. This move underlines the group’s ongoing strategic expansion plan, aiming to enhance its global presence. The marina group, more »

The superyacht industry is often portrayed by mainstream media as slow to innovate or adapt to environmental challenges. However, this perspective overlooks numerous initiatives and organisations at various levels, from international to local, that actively facilitate a more sustainable approach more »

MB92 La Ciotat, which provides repair and maintenance solutions for superyachts, has announced their takeover of operations of the Golf-Juan shipyard based in the South of France. This latest addition to MB92’s portfolio spans 9,000-square-metres, and is able to service more »

Superyacht concierge and maritime services agency BWA Yachting has announced the launch of its operations in Saudi Arabia, as part of its continued expansion within the Middle East. In partnership with Faisal M. Higgi & Associates, the company will provide more »

The MB92 Group has announced its intent to acquire GYG Limited, a specialist in superyacht painting, services, and supply. The agreement comes after the two companies signed a Heads of Terms agreement, laying the groundwork for the acquisition. GYG Limited, more »

Transaction documents to be sent to shareholders as early as October Superyacht refit, maintenance and repair group MB92, based mainly in Barcelona and La Ciotat, has reported that it is in advanced negotiations to acquire GYG Ltd, formerly known as more »

Brokerage house Camper & Nicholsons has announced a partnership with Numarine, as the exclusive sales representative for the Turkish yacht builder in the Asia-Pacific region. This strategic partnership is poised to transform the luxury yachting experience for their clients in more »

Located in the sprawling metropolis of Barcelona, the blissful Marina Port Vell is this year’s Preferred Superyacht Marina for the 37th edition of the America’s Cup, which is set to take place from August to October 2024. The America’s Cup more »

Next month sees an exciting calendar of events for Barcelona when the 37th America’s Cup and other sailing competitions descend on the Catalan capital… This year has perhaps been one of the best ever for sporting events, with the football more »

The new build boom spurred the turnover of the new build sector to highs of €33 billion in 2022, with experts forecasting more growth… The new-build market has enjoyed a strong financial upturn in recent years, but as the sector more »

The industry must adopt comprehensive and cohesive strategies that transcend traditional practices to secure its future, says MB92 Group… The yachting industry must urgently address environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues if it is to survive, according to MB92 Group’s more »

Altagamma-Deloitte’s study shows the Italian sector contributes €27.7 billion annually and employs around 157,000 people, with further untapped potential… The Italian nautical industry grew three times faster than the country’s GDP between 2012 and 2022, according to findings from an more »

Superyacht refit and repair facility MB92 Barcelona has been selected by the Louis Vuitton 37th America’s Cup Event Authority (ACE) and BWA Yachting as the preferred shipyard partner for superyachts attending the show. This, the company says, underscores the partners’ more »

Business leaders gather to create a roadmap for the implementation of a regenerative strategy for yachting… At the end of May 2024, at the HQ of Feadship, a stone’s throw from Schiphol airport, a gathering of approximately 50 superyacht industry more »

Our Sustainability Editor explores a new direct air-capture technology and puts the current state of the carbon offsetting industry under the microscope… It is claimed that a new direct-air capture technology will significantly increase the amount of carbon dioxide that more »

This year a new superyacht has joined the global charter fleet and at 112-metres, Renaissance is set to be the largest yacht available for international charter. Able to sleep up to 36 guests and with six spectacular decks, she offers more »

Phil Richards, technical recruitment consultant and Y1 marine engineer, advocates quality over quantity to improve the crew recruitment process… While recruiters in the industry often harp on about the importance of longevity, one thing is for certain: no matter how more »

A look at the different technologies built into Feadship’s Project 821 and Sanlorenzo’s Almax, both powered by hydrogen while using distinct approaches… Who said that the new year starts in January? For the yachting industry, the real New Year, or more »

MarineMax is creating a superyacht division from its previous shopping sprees. The acquisitions of Fraser Yachts, Northrop & Johnson, Fairport Yacht Management, SuperYacht Management (SYM), and Atalanta Golden Yachts means it’s become the largest superyacht services company in the world. more »

Today brokers must do more than bring cash to the table and then sign off, with clients now considered long-term assets rather than a one-time source of income… The superyacht industry has changed immensely over the past decade, and so more »

Superyacht agency BWA Yachting is opening a new office in Sweden in partnership with SDK Group. The new office, located in Stockholm, is being opened under the umbrella of BWA Yachting Scandinavia. BWA says it will serve as a hub more »

Some key findings have emerged in a report, revealing insights into the billion-euro local nautical sector at the inaugural Balearic Superyacht Forum… The Balearic nautical sector’s significant economic impact, generating over a billion euros annually, stood out as a key more »

Located in the sprawling metropolis of Barcelona, the blissful Marina Port Vell is this year’s Preferred Superyacht Marina for the 37th edition of the America’s Cup, which is set to take place from August to October 2024. The America’s Cup more »

The yacht brokerage firm Fraser has announced that Tim Langmead will join their London-based team of sales brokers. With over 20 years of experience in yachting under his belt, Landmead has a history of buying and selling around €200 million more »

MB92 Group, a superyacht refit and repair company with shipyards in Barcelona and La Ciotat, has introduced The Bridge. According to Rubén Carmona, IT & digitalisation director, this is a ‘pivotal milestone’ in the company’s digitalisation strategy. It’s a digital more »

MB92 Group, a superyacht refit, repair, and maintenance company with facilities in Spain and France, has joined with Pinmar to build a new plastic recycling centre in collaboration with the Barcelona Port Authority. The new 200m2 plastic recycling centre has more »

Join us in Palma for the key event on the superyacht calendar for the Balearic Islands to explore an agenda brimming with compelling topics and insights… The programme is officially confirmed for the first-ever Balearic Superyacht Forum on the 24th more »

As advanced technologies continue to disrupt the industry, today’s shipyards are leveraging these tools to unlock more customisation … A yacht refit spans a broad spectrum of scope and scale, from projects encompassing modest interior makeovers to the ambitious task more »

With a myriad of connectivity options now available, Valour Consultancy’s Joshua Flood assesses the current state of the market and its future… Following a recent report on maritime cellular technologies, Joshua Flood, Senior Research Consultant at Valour Consultancy, dissects an more »

IGY Marinas offer three reasons why in-water shipyard services are a game changer for superyacht owners… 1. Substantial cost savings compared to traditional shipyard services. 2. The marina arranges ancillary services and provides logistic support, allowing the focus to be more »

Version 1 of the Environmental Crew Guidelines has been released by Water Revolution Foundation. Written for and by crew, the guide highlights best practices, offering information and inspiration for more eco-friendly behaviour onboard yachts. Aimed at achieving a substantial accumulated more »

By Mid Jan 2024, Camper & Nicholsons says it has already sold four boats, the latest being a 27m Azimut. The 2020 model comes with five cabins, with exterior design by Stefano Righini. C&N brokered a 44.65m Feadship Blue Sky more »

Tickets are now on sale for our inaugural event of 2024, The Balearic Superyacht Forum in the heart of Palma, Mallorca commencing April 24th… Palma is the only place to be on the 24th and 25th of April 2024 as more »

Brokerage firm Camper & Nicholsons will be lending its yachting expertise to NEOM’s luxury island development Sindalah, which aims to become one of the premier yachting destinations in the Red Sea. Opening later this year, Sindalah will offer 86 berths more »

MB92’s Rob Papworth and Philippe Bernard discuss the changing landscape of refit, new technologies and a shortage of skilled workers… Yachting has undergone significant transformations in recent years, and MB92 La Ciotat’s managing director Rob Papworth remains at the forefront more »

Quay Crew’s most detailed salary report to date reveals a rise in captains’ wages following a slight decline in recent years, amongst other findings… After a slight decline in recent years, Captain salaries are back on the rise according to more »

Remy Millott, CEO of GYG shares insights on what we can expect from this beloved event’s comeback in 2025… The potential revival of the Pinmar Golf Tournament, to coincide with Pinmar’s 50th anniversary in 2025, has been a hot topic more »

Released on 1 January, this revision from the Red Ensign Group represents the first major update since 2019… The Red Ensign Group (REG) has announced a significant revision to its hallmark Yacht Code, a comprehensive framework that has helped set more »

Della Pearce has joined Camper & Nicholsons as a Yacht Sales Advisor in Singapore. Della brings a wealth of experience in the yacht sales industry, specifically in the Asia-Pacific region. https://www.superyachttimes.com/yacht-news/della-pearce-joins-camper-and-nicholsons

Effective yacht management is integral to ensuring that a superyacht’s operation is aligned with the preferences and expectations of the owner. Leading this critical function at world-renowned yacht company Camper & Nicholsons is Marianne Danissen, head of the firm’s yacht more »

Brokerage firm Camper & Nicholsons has announced an exclusive sales agreement with Nuvolari Lenard for the sale of the Plus Capsule collection. The partnership sees Camper & Nicholsons appointed as the exclusive seller worldwide for the innovative Plus Capsule models, more »

Alison Vassallo discusses Malta’s plans to build a thriving superyacht jurisdiction as it moves to provide more than just regulatory frameworks… The Maltese government has proposed a strategy detailing its vision for a thriving domestic superyacht industry, which was announced more »

Embarking on the construction of a superyacht marks a substantial and enduring endeavour, representing a significant investment. Against the backdrop of heightened demand and evolving owner preferences, the new build market is experiencing rapid transformations. SuperYacht Times spoke with Daniela more »

Anchored in Barcelona’s historical and cultural tapestry, Marina Port Vell is a world-class marina specialized in superyachts perfectly positioned in the heart of Barcelona. Initially constructed during the 1992 Olympic Games, the marina has since evolved into an industrial player more »

Camper & Nicholsons have announced the launch of Camper & Nicholsons Corporate Services, their new service for yacht owners, appointing Vincent McCartney as Managing Director. https://www.superyachttimes.com/yacht-news/camper-nicholsons-corporate-services