The net is beginning to close on some Russian oligarch’s superyachts, as sanctions imposed by the US, EU, UK and other nations begin to bite. Two vessels were seized in Europe and others are relocating to countries with no US
The electric catamaran builder Silent-Yachts has rebranded as Silent-Group and is boosting global production capacity to meet soaring demand, after forging a new partnership with VisionF Yachts. Last year the company sold a record 21 yachts, with 17 more in
The refit of 146m (479ft) semi-submersible support yacht, OK has been completed by Turkish-based Karmarine Shipyard. Built back in 1982 by Oshima Shipbuilding and originally named AS Super Servant 3, the vessel is now back on the water as an
Cantiere delle Marche (CdM) has launched its all-new Darwin 106 explorer yacht, Uptight, following a two-year construction for an American owner. The launch is a further indication of CdM’s growing presence in the US market, according to co-founder and Sales
Italian shipyard Cantiere delle Marche has announced the second sale of a Flexplorer 146 in a month. Commissioned by an American owner, the 44.34m yacht is configured as a four-deck explorer featuring design work from both Sergio Cutolo and Hydro
Heesen Yachts has launched the largest all-aluminium yacht ever built from its Oss-based shipyard. Project Cosmos is 80 metres long, with a gross tonnage of 1,700GT and a top speed of almost 30 knots. Due for delivery to her owners
Dutch shipbuilder, Oceanco’s Project 721, the largest superyacht it has ever built, has just launched at the builder’s Zwijndrecht-based facility, on its way to Alblasserdam, where the final fitting-out will take place. Delivery is scheduled for 2022 after the sailing
UK-based shipbuilder, Arksen has sold Project Pelagos, the second hull in its Arksen 85 flagship series. The firm, based out of the Wight Shipyard in East Cowes, Isle of Wight, currently has the 27.3m vessel in-build and is due for
Norwegian shipbuilder, VARD has secured a contract to build the world’s largest superyacht, measuring 222m with a 27m beam. At 33,500gt, the $600m superyacht Somnio has been unveiled as the first ever residential “yacht liner”, featuring 39 apartments. Captain Erik
Raymarine has created what it says is the recreational marine industry’s first object-recognition and motion-sensing assisted-docking solution. The solution, Raymarine DockSense has been worked on by the firm’s engineers over a period of four years and is now available for
