The 75m sailing yacht, Enigma (previously called Phocea), caught fire Sunday morning (February 21st) off an island near Langkawi, Malaysia. The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) rescued all seven crew uninjured from the sinking yacht. Once the fire was detected
Even if you are not a soccer fan, the 2005 Champions League may still linger on in the mind. Despite being a Manchester United supporter. I remember it clearly. Liverpool 3-0 down at halftime, went on to beat AC Milan
Amels and Damen Yachting have confirmed the sale of the 55m yacht support, Gene Chaser. The name of the yacht was unveiled during a ceremony held at the Dutch builder’s yard in Vlissingen. Complete with a research laboratory, the support
Yamaha Motor Europe and Invictus Yacht are partnering to “push the boundaries of marine development and engineering”, according to Fabrice Lacoume, Yamaha’s European marine director. The company said the decision to partner was customer-driven, as UNHW clients want the very
As the old adage goes: ’Everything comes in threes’. The same could be said for when the global pandemic became a reality in the superyacht sector. Covid-induced anxiety aside, travel and quarantine restrictions and, in a business sense, a fear
Inmarsat has released a free report covering new International Maritime Organization (IMO) obligations and what they mean for yachting professionals. The obligations enter into force in 2022 and the report aims to help owners, managers and captains work to protect
Superyacht charter specialist, Yomira, has launched as a charter consultancy service to offer UNHW clients a modernised option when chartering – as would be expected when chartering an aircraft or booking a hotel. With almost 50 years collectively in the
MarineMax has posted record sales and earnings growth for the quarter ending December 31st, 2020. W. Brett McGill, President and CEO, said: “We delivered record sales and earnings growth in the quarter on top of very strong performance a year
Italian superyacht yard, Perini Navi has been declared bankrupt after its debt structuring plan was thrown out by an Italian court. According to Italian media (Il Tirreno and Milano Finanza), the Court of Lucca — just west of Florence —
The team at Amels and Damen Yachting has given a first look at the custom SeaXplorer 58 now under construction. Due for delivery in 2022, she will be a globetrotting expedition vessel with an ice class hull. Having already constructed
