Dutch and German shipyards are the most respected by crew searching for new build positions, according to a Quay Crew survey. The survey found that most crew would consider taking on a new build position. Quay Crew expect the new
Hurricane Hole Superyacht Marina in the Bahamas has opened following an extensive redesign and expansion. Philip Davis, Prime Minister of The Bahamas, officially reopened the marina last week. Owned by private equity and real estate investment firm Sterling Global Financial,
The shareholders of Rönner Group and Gustav Zech Stiftung have promoted Friedrich Norden to the role of MD at the Lloyd Werft Bremerhaven shipyard. The appointment is effective from Wednesday, December 1st. Previously a project manager at the shipyard, Norden
Rolls-Royce Power Systems and EST-Floattech have signed a contract to supply the hybrid propulsion pack for a 76m (250ft) Turquoise Yachts superyacht (pictured as project). Hamburg-based lithium battery producer EST-Floattech confirmed the ‘Green Orca 1050’ battery for the yacht is
Refit work at The Italian Sea Group’s (TISG) shipyard in Viareggio (pictured), northern Italy, has restarted. The first vessel to undergo a refurbishment is the 53m (174ft) sailing yacht Jasali II. The 24-year-old sailing vessel from the group’s Perini Navi
Gulf Craft has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Dubai Institute of Design and Innovation (DIDI) intended to promote superyacht innovation. The partnership aims to bring the next generation of designers to the superyacht industry, with particular focus on
Pearl Yachts has partnered with Hong Kong-based VP Yachts, which will now act as the British shipyard’s official representative in Asia. Iain Smallridge, MD, Pearl Yachts said: “We always celebrate growth and new friends, especially in affluent and interesting markets,
Luxury travel is recession proof. That’s the view of Geordie Mackay-Lewis, co-founder of luxury travel company Pelorus – and probably the view of most people in the yachting industry. In the aftermath of the pandemic and lockdowns, there’s no shortage
Superyacht refit shipyard MB92 La Ciotat has inaugurated its new 4,300t Atlas shiplift at its facility in the south of France. The new platform, representing a total investment of €47.5m, is expected to boost business for the shipyard with knock-on
Seven top trends will shape the luxury travel industry for superyacht owners and charter clients over the next five years, according to the latest report from bespoke travel specialist Pelorus. Ocean Exploration, High-Impact Conservation and Metaverse Previews were among the
