The value of the Monaco superyacht fleet was put at at 3.9 billion euros. But will billionaires keep buying superyachts? Billionaires are prospering, particularly in China, the US and Germany, according to Dr Martin Mendes, partner and director, Boston Consulting
Berths for big superyachts will increasing command higher prices. Pictured is OneOcean Port Vell at the Spanish city of Barcelona. Superyacht berths at popular locations are likely to command higher prices in the years ahead, as demand outstrips supply, according
Brad Rodgers: “… we feel that momentum is growing for European-style yachts …” Pictured is Sunseeker’s 131 Yacht. Superyacht brand Sunseeker is opening a new base on Australia’s east coast to supply what its distributor describes as the growing demand
The Malaysian government has agreed to sell the Equanimity superyacht for $126 million. The government has agreed to sell the superyacht – previously attached from its former owner government official Jho Low – after it was arrested in Indonesian waters
Perini Navi has confirmed the sale of the first 42-metre unit in the new E-volution line. The yacht has been sold to an Italian owner. Built entirely from aluminium and fitted out as a sloop, the unit is a concept
Northrop & Johnson has sold a 32.2 metre Lazzara superyacht Gale Winds. Sales broker Kristen Klein sold the yacht after it was taken into the yard for an extensive refit in 2016 and where it received a new paint job
The 35.2 metre Tansu expedition yacht Ceylan has been sold to a new owner. Ceylan was built at Tansu’s Istanbul shipyard and delivered to its original owner in 2010. It was put back on the market in at the start
Dutch Shipyard AMELS has sold a new 55-metre AMELS 180. The AMELS 180 is set to be delivered in Summer 2018. The buyer was represented by Burgess senior sales broker Peter Brown. He said: ‘’It has been a pleasure working with AMELS
Benetti has sold the seventh of its Fast 125′ superyacht range, BF107. The 38.1-metre Fast 125 is designed by Stefano Righini and was bought by a Turkish owner. She is powered by a Rolls-Royce Azipull Carbon 65 Propulsion system. BF107 can
Netherlands shipyard DAMEN has sold its fourth support vessel, the 70-metre Game Changer. It is not being shipped straight to its owner, however. It is heading back to DAMEN’s shipyard in Gorinchem, Holland, for unspecified modifications. DAMEN’s subsidiary AMELS handled
