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Prestige Yachts reveals new M8 flagship catamaran

Prestige Yachts, the luxury motor yacht brand of the Beneteau Group, used the occasion of Boot Dusseldorf to announce the new M8, which will be the 85-foot flagship of the brand’s new M-line of luxury multihulls. The announcement follows the launch of...

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Beneteau and Volvo Penta to develop electric hybrid yacht prototype

French boating giant Beneteau Group and Volvo Penta are teaming up on a new hybrid electric yacht pilot project, the companies recently announced. The trial vessel will have a fully integrated Volvo Penta hybrid electric system installed on a Groupe Beneteau concept...

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Silent-Yachts releases video of new electric superyacht

Austrian electric yacht pioneer Silent-Yachts has released its first video showcasing the design of the new 36m Silent 120 Explorer superyacht, which the company says an unlimited range on her photovoltaic cells and batteries. When built, it will be the largest all-electric...

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Wider gives construction update on flagship WiderCat 92

Italian shipbuilder Wider Yachts has confirmed that construction of the first unit of the WiderCat 92 is going "smoothly", with launch still on course for summer 2023.  The two hulls of the WiderCat 92, the current flagship of the serial hybrid propulsion...

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Beneteau’s two game-changing eco-sailing yachts

Practical impact-making changes were visible on the recently unveiled First 44e and the Oceanis 30.1e sailing models. Both are built with recyclable resin, electric or hybrid power, and teak deck and fittings alternatives, among other conservation-minded features. Benteau brand officially says, “they...

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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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Spotlight: Benetti's Triumph: Tranquillity and spirit

Benetti has been building magnificent vessels in Italian yards since 1873 and has adamantly refused to follow fashion, preferring instead to define their own classic style — their latest 65m megayacht is no exception. MY Triumph was custom built for a private...

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Silent-Yachts reveals all-electric Speed 28, with speeds up to 60 knots

Austrian-owned yacht brand Silent-Yachts, a global leader in solar-electric catamarans, is launching a new line of high-speed performance boats powered by electric propulsion. The boat builder revealed the news at the Cannes Yachting Festival this week, and confirmed the first boat in the...

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Ferretti Group announces yet another bumper year on Cannes Yachting Festival day 1

The first day of the Cannes boat show, in September, saw Italy’s multi-brand luxury yacht maker and purveyor Ferretti Group present not only a striking range of new models in its various styles and sizes but also some teasers of forthcoming projects....

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Interview: Nightlife mogul Allan Zeman reveals why he 'loves boating more than ever' – but won't cruise overnight

"I love boating more than ever these days, as I haven't left Hong Kong for three years – except to go to Beijing – because of Covid," says Allan Zeman. We're speaking to the multifaceted entrepreneur in his bright, airy office surrounded...

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Elon Musk launches new Starlink internet service for boats at US$5,000 per month

Elon Musk's SpaceX has launched a new internet service for boats, thanks to its Starlink satellite internet system. The Starlink Maritime website claims users can enjoy high-speed, low-latency internet that reaches download speeds of 350 megabits per second, even in "the most...

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Sunreef unveils 100 Sunreef Power Eco

Polish shipyard Sunreef has unveiled the 100 Sunreef Power Eco. The luxury catamaran, designed to be a 'green' motoryacht, combines superyacht comfort with cutting edge sustainable technology for long cruises, offering "ultra-silent propulsion, unrivalled energy efficiency and eco-responsible finishing materials." The 100...

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Thailand Yacht Show Pattaya 2022 teases lineup

Organisers of the Thailand Yacht Show (TYS) have teased details of the show's exhibitor lineup. The first part of the 6th edition of TYS will now be held at the Ocean Marina in Pattaya from June 9-12, delayed from the original dates...

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U-Boat Worx launches new 9-person flagship submersible

Dutch submersible manufacturer U-Boat Worx has launched its new flagship nine-seater submersible, Nexus. Founded in 2005,  the company delivers crewed submersibles for exploration, research, yachts and tourism applications. Since 2017, the company says it has sold more than 20 of its highly successful...

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Silent-Yachts unveils hybrid Silent VisionF 82

Silent-Yachts, the Austria-based builder of solar-powered catamarans, has revealed details of its new 24-metre, full-aluminium hybrid catamaran, designed in collaboration with VisionF Yachts. In comparison to the Silent 80, the builder says the new Silent VisionF 82 is slightly longer but less...

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Spotlight – Tankoa Yachts' Olokun: The dark side

Recently launched at Tankoa's shipyard in Genoa, Olokun features clean lines that lead the way inside and out, with a nod to Japanese design. The 50-metre all-aluminium yacht has an interior layout by renowned Milan-based Francesco Paszkowski and interior decor by Miami-based...

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Silent-Yachts to become Silent Group

Austrian yacht brand Silent-Yachts is to become Silent Group, a move designed to bring together distinct business divisions under the Silent name. Silent-Yachts builds all-electric catamarans. The group will continue to offer fully electric, solar-powered catamarans from 60-120 feet for zero-emission cruising....

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Charged up: How far can electric boats go?

At the 2021 Cannes Yachting Festival, there were crowds to rival the 2019 show. Apart from Covid precautions, one thing was markedly different: show organisers had set aside a pontoon dedicated to the all-electric boats proliferating among European and American builders. There...

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20 for '22: Ones to watch in 2022

As the luxury yacht industry continues to boom, and stakeholders react to shifting demands and unpredictable supply chains, 2022 is set to be a year filled with both surprises and successes across Asia-Pacific. We pick 20 dynamic people making things happen in...

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Asia-Pacific Boating's top 10 most popular online stories in 2021

Asia-Pacific Boating's top ten most popular online stories in 2021 touched on a range of things, from nostalgia for Hong Kong's maritime history to the effects on the charter market due to Covid restrictions. Interest in the America's Cup and foiling registered...