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The Superyacht Technology Show takes off

One of the world’s newest superyacht events is the Superyacht Technology Show, hosted by the Superyacht Technology Network, founded by Jack Robinson, a long-time superyacht industry and media veteran. Robinson and his team are now working on the third edition of the...

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Sirena's new superyacht range is designed with 'younger owners’ in mind

Turkish shipyard Sirena Yachts has revealed details about its new range of 35-50m superyachts, which the builder says has been 'tailored' to suit younger owners. The new line was originally unveiled at the Monaco Yacht Show 2022, where the Istanbul-based shipyard said...

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Lürssen's showstopping superyacht Ahpo: on sale for €330m

It's time to check those lottery tickets -- Lürssen's showstopping 115m superyacht Ahpo, which was delivered in 2021, has gone on the market for 330 million euros. Ahpo is currently the largest and most expensive superyacht on the market, according to brokerage...

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Edwin and Jamie Ho: Starship Yachts to build up after-sales service in Hong Kong

Some big news has come from Starship Yachts, one of Hong Kong’s best-known dealerships. Edwin Ho has been in the Hong Kong yacht business for decades and was one of the original members of the Hong Kong Marine Industry Association. Now, Starship...

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Boot Düsseldorf 2023 sees nearly 237,000 visitors

After a three-year hiatus, Boot Düsseldorf was back on at the enormous Messe Düsseldorf show grounds in western Germany, running from January 21 to 29. Cold, damp weather did nothing to dampen the enthusiasm for the return of one of Europe’s biggest...

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Heesen Yacht’s 'Moon' – a modern classic

Created as a sanctuary for the owner’s friends and family, the 60m steel fast-displacement hull form (FDHF) motoryacht Lusine, which made its public debut at Monaco Yacht Show 2022, has a bold silhouette. “This is a design that represents next-level shipbuilding for...

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Boot Düsseldorf 2023 opens

Boot Düsseldorf, the world’s largest yachting showcase, opens its doors for nine days, starting on January 21, 2023, after a two-year hiatus due to Covid restrictions. Though other major events, such as Cannes, Monaco, Fort Lauderdale, restarted in 2021, Boot Düsseldorf, as...

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Tankoa sells Sportiva 55 hull number two

Tankoa Yachts has announced the sale of its second Sportiva 55, the first of which, MY Kinda, debuted at the Monaco Yacht Show 2022. The Sportiva 55 series was designed by Luca Dina, and hull number two is due for delivery in...

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Spotlight – MY Rio: A star of the show

The bold exterior lines of the 62-metre custom superyacht Rio made their world premiere at the 2022 Monaco Yachting Show in late September. This steel and aluminium motoryacht is by Italian shipyard CRN, a Ferretti Group brand based in the north-eastern city...

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Benetti plans record-breaking 23 launches

Benetti is embarking on a period of 'important milestones', Azimut-Benetti Group CEO Marco Valle has revealed during a conference held during the thirty-first Monaco Yacht Show in Monte Carlo. “We have invested heavily in R&D in recent years to develop new boats...

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Review: Custom Line 140

The Custom Line 140, the new 42.6-metre flagship from the brand’s planing series, offers plenty of speed and power, and a brilliant interior styling. The first of the models was sold to a Hong Kong client, so Asia-Pacific yacht owners will no...

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Sanlorenzo Asia sells first hull of new SP110

Sanlorenzo Asia, represented by Simpson Marine, has announced that Asia's first hull of the new 2022 model Sanlorenzo SP110 has been sold shortly after her world premiere at the Cannes Yachting Festival, and is set for delivery in spring 2024.  The SP110 is the first...

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Lürssen and Rolls-Royce partner on methanol propulsion

Lürssen and Rolls-Royce Power Systems announced a further strengthening of their partnership on methanol-based propulsion for emissions-free superyachts at the 2022 Monaco Yacht Show. The partnership will see the development of a methanol demo system capable of handling the propulsion and hotel...

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Gulf Craft announces new Majesty 160 superyacht at Monaco Yacht Show

Gulf Craft has unveiled production plans for the company's second largest superyacht – the brand-new Majesty 160 – at the Monaco Yacht Show.   Unveiling the details of the brand-new Majesty 160 superyacht at a press event aboard the Majesty 120, Gulf Craft’s...

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Sirena Yachts reveals new superyacht line

Turkish yacht builder Sirena Marine announced a new range of superyachts at the 2022 Monaco Yacht Show. Sirena has been known for developing a range of stylish and affordable mid-range motor yachts that are gaining appeal among global buyers. The new superyacht...

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Meet APB at Monaco Yacht Show 2022

The publishers of Asia-Pacific Boating are returning to the leading superyacht showcase, the Monaco Yacht Show, for 2022. APB's co-publishers Grace Chien and Loup Thomazo will be in attendance throughout the show, which runs from 28 September until 1 October 2022. We...

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Spotlight – Lürssen MY Ahpo: Five stars afloat

One of the impressive world premieres that will be turning heads at Monaco this year will, without doubt, be the striking 115m Ahpo, which is expected to be the largest yacht at the show. A look at some of the extensive photo...

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Oscar anti-collision system rebrands to Sea.ai

The inventors of the Oscar AI anti-collision systems have changed the brand name to Sea.ai. Sea.ai systems can detect and identify any floating objects near a boat and alert the crew in real-time. The Sea.ai system comes in a wide range of...

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Team Italia presents futuristic Dharma Next bridge at Monaco

Team Italia has confirmed the innovations it is presenting at the 2022 Monaco Yacht Show, which runs from 28th September – 1st October. Launched in 2021, Dharma Next is the futuristic bridge, which Team Italia says is further enhanced with new features...

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Monaco Yacht Show: 'Planet Superyacht' looks to stars at 26th Captain's Forum

Under its tagline: ‘Monaco, Capital of Advanced Yachting’, Yacht Club de Monaco is organising another of its Captains’ Forums for superyacht captains. It's just one of the activities organised by the Captains’ Club, which unites 150 professionals with the Captain 500 diploma...