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Third Smart & Sustainable Marina Rendezvous Takes Place in Monaco

Candidates are preparing for the final stage in the International Smart & Sustainable Marina Awards, presented at the end of the Monaco Smart & Sustainable Marina Rendezvous from September 24-25 2023. The two-day industry-leading conference is organised by Monaco Marina Management (M3),...

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Swan 108 Set to Steal the Monaco Show

Built with a full carbon hull and a deck in epoxy Sprint technology from carbon moulds, the Swan 108 ‘Fancy’ has been built to charter classification. One of the most important innovations is the new dual-acting transom door. This simple yet robustly...

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Monaco Yacht Show 2023: 120 Superyachts to Go on Display

Established in 1991, the Monaco Yacht Show takes place each year in September, bringing Europe’s biggest in-water display of superyachts to the deep waters of Port Hercule. In recent years, Monaco Yacht Show has expanded its offering to exhibit ultra-high-end markets such...

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The Italian Sea Group Launches THIS IS IT Catamaran Superyacht

With a 14.5 metre beam and a weight of approximately 750GT, the THIS IS IT superyacht project sets a new benchmark in yacht design. THIS IS IT represents an exciting new presence on the catamaran landscape. The new Tecnomar yacht defines conventional...

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Studio KMJ to Showcase New Symbiosis Superyacht at Monaco

Symbiosis is ground-breaking. Studi KMJ broke the mould and placed nature first with the design of its 85-metre superyacht. The studio teased just two areas of Symbiosis – the Tree of Life and the Sanctum – last year, capturing worldwide media and...

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Baglietto Opens Singapore Office as it Targets Asia Market

Italian superyacht builder Baglietto has opened a new office in Singapore, saying 'it seeks to conquer new, important markets' in Asia. The new representative office will be managed by Alvin Chua of Monaco Yacht Asia, based in Singapore, who has over three...

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Asia Yachting Merges With Superyacht Brokerage BlackOrange

Hong Kong-based brokerage firm Asia Yachting has merged with BlackOrange, a full-service charter and brokerage company specialising in superyachts over 30m. Asia Yachting is a private yacht dealership and brokerage based in Hong Kong with a presence throughout Asia. The company services...

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Asia-Pacific Boating Autumn/Winter 2023 Issue Out Now

Welcome to another issue of Asia-Pacific Boating and one of our favourite issues to produce as we – and many in the global yachting industry – prepare to travel to the major boat shows in France and Monaco, where a huge array...

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Y.Co Joins The Superyacht Gathering Fiji as Sponsor

With less than a month to go until the 2023 Superyacht Gathering Fiji, organisers have confirmed that superyacht company Y.CO is sponsoring the event, which takes place from 23-24 August. Founded in 2004, Y.CO has established offices in Monaco, London and Fort...

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Eternal Spark Set for Debut at Monaco

Completed in 2022, Eternal Spark will make her industry debut at the Monaco Yacht Show 2023. Featuring exterior design and naval architecture by Unique Yacht Design alongside her Hot Lab interior, Eternal Spark represents the epitome of luxurious, modern maritime styling and...

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Monaco Yacht Club Celebrates its 70th Anniversary

The Monaco Yacht Club has held a celebration to mark its 70th anniversary. The ceremony was attended by 1,500 people who gathered on the Monaco Yacht Club quay to celebrate seven decades since its foundation.  The Monaco Yacht Club "has been able...

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Mulder Launches 36-Metre Seaflower

The launch of Seaflower at the yacht builder's Netherlands facility follows a successful building period after the hull arrived in September. Following an initial meeting at the 2022 Monaco Yacht Show, Seaflower was contracted by Mulder in November for a very experienced...

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6 of the Best Superyachts to Charter During the 2023 Monaco Grand Prix

Chartering a superyacht during the Monaco Grand Prix There’s perhaps no better time to charter a superyacht than during the Monaco Grand Prix. This highly anticipated annual event, which this year takes place from 26-28 May 2023, brings together the world’s elite...

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Top Superyachts to Charter During the 2023 Cannes Film Festival

Each May, the French Riviera undergoes a transformation into a superyacht hotspot. The arrival of the Cannes Film Festival from 16-27 May 2023 marks the beginning of the Mediterranean charter season, soon followed by the Monaco Grand Prix from 26-28 May 2023....

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Lürssen’s Superyacht Ahpo Sold For €330m

  The 115.1-metre Lürssen-built superyacht Ahpo has been sold in an in-house deal by Moran Yacht & Ship, a mere three months after being listed. In a statement, Moran Yacht & Ship says: “We would like to take this opportunity to congratulate...

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Elizabeth Taylor's Former Superyacht Involved in Shootout off Yemen

One person has been killed in a shootout involving the 50-metre superyacht Kalizma, formerly owned by legendary actors Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton, off the Yemen coast. The Yemeni Coast Guard (YCG) claims that the yacht's private guards mistakenly opened fire on...

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This Lavish Superyacht Can Dive 150 Metres Under the Sea

The Dutch submersible maker U-Boat Worx, which manufactures commercial and private custom subs, has released new images of the interior design for its Nautilus yacht-submarine concept.  The Nautilus submarine is a luxury vessel that dives to 150 metres under the ocean surface, and...

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Kobe, Japan: a New Superyacht Hotspot?

Nigel Beatty, founder of Super Yacht Logistics (SYL) and one of the first providers of superyacht support in Japan, is ever-more optimistic about the country’s future as a superyacht destination. In particular, he is eyeing Kobe, a key port city on the...

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Dates for 2023 Monaco Yacht Show Confirmed

The dates for the 2023 Monaco Yacht Show have been confirmed as September 27-30, 2023. Considered the largest annual gathering of superyachts in the world, the event is billed as a must-attend for private owners and new clients seeking a unique immersive...