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World’s First Hydrogen-Electric Race Yacht Reveals Cleantech Partners

OceansLab has partnered with clean energy firms Genevos, Oceanvolt and Maxeon Solar Technologies as it ramps up the campaign to become the world’s first hydrogen-electric race yacht. The OceansLab race boat will compete in the IMOCA Globe Series exclusively with zero fossil...

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Microplastics 'Found in Every Sample' during The Ocean Race

Preliminary results from the initial legs of the current edition of The Ocean Race show microplastics in each one of the 40 samples analysed so far, with as many as 1,884 microplastics per cubic metre (pm3) of water in some locations. Samples...

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Maltese Falcon Completes Refit at the Lusben Shipyard

The legendary sailing superyacht Maltese Falcon has completed its refit at the Lusben shipyard in Italy. The refit of the three-masted 88-metre superyacht has taken more than six months and involved over 80 people working on various teams in synergy with the...

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Pershing 92

Built-in composite and with fast cruising in mind, "Super Veloce" is powered by twin MTU 2600HP engines (Serviced in February 2023), allowing a cruising speed of 35 knots and a top speed of 41 knots making her in the top 5% of...

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Vibe

Experience ultimate luxury on Vibe, a 78 ft sailing catamaran with a stunning design that boasts a single deck open plan layout. Unwind in eight comfortable cabanas and two daybeds while you soak in breathtaking views of the open sea. The large...

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America’s Cup Names Puig as Global Partner

Organisers of the America’s Cup have named Puig, a Barcelona-based fragrance and fashion firm, as its overall global partner and the official naming partner of the inaugural Women’s America’s Cup. The Puig Women’s America’s Cup aims to provide female sailors with a...

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Silent-Yachts Boosts Production at Italian Shipyard

Austrian boatbuilder Silent-Yachts has announced improved production capabilities at its recently acquired shipyard in Fano, Italy. The company's workforce is expanding in order to meet the growing demand for its vessels. With an area of 22,000m², both indoors and outdoors, the new...

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Azimut|Benetti and Eni Partner on Biofuel for Yachts

Azimut|Benetti Group and Eni Sustainable Mobility have signed an agreement for the supply and use of HVOlution, a biofuel made of 100% HVO (Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil) produced in Eni Sustainable Mobility’s Venice and Gela biorefineries from waste raw materials and vegetable residues,...

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Australia’s Rivergate Marina and Shipyard For Sale

In late May, the owners of Australia’s Rivergate Marina and Shipyard, a key facility for visiting superyachts, announced that the marina and shipyard is up for sale. The facility, located on the Brisbane River on Australia’s east coast, is now a major...

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Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show 2023 Attracts 47,000 Visitors

According to Mulpha Events, the organiser of Australia's Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show (SCIBS), this year's event (May 25-28) attracted 47,345 visitors, further establishing the event's position as the leading boating and marine exhibition in the Southern Hemisphere. Sanctuary Cove International Boat...

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Princess Yachts Greater China Hosts Boat Show in Hong Kong

Princess Yachts Greater China and Gold Coast Yacht and Country Club are inviting guests to a Princess boat show this weekend, running from 2-4 June 2023. The three-day event, which runs from 10am-6pm each day, takes place at the Gold Coast Yacht...

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Next Yacht Group Launches Latest Maiora 35 Exuma

Italy’s Next Yacht Group has launched the latest vessel in its Maiora Exuma line, which is a response to the growing demand for space and large onboard volumes at sea. The new 35m, 300GT yacht offers plenty of space and bright interiors,...

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Sebastian Vettel and Erik Heil Announce Germany SailGP Team

Two of Germany’s leading sports stars – four-time F1 World Champion Sebastian Vettel and double Olympic sailing bronze medallist Erik Heil – came together on Wednesday, alongside team owner Thomas Riedel, to announce the Germany SailGP Team. Germany is the latest nation...

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Wally Presents Space-Age Wallywhy150 at Venice Boat Show

Wally has presented the all-new Wallywhy150 in Venice at the 2023 Venice Boat Show, which runs until 4 June at the Arsenale of Venice. The Wallywhy150 was created by the Wally-Ferretti Group Engineering team, with Studio Vallicelli Design responsible for the interior...

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Simpson Marine to Exhibit at 2024 Thailand International Boat Show

Simpson Marine has confirmed its participation in the Thailand International Boat Show (TIBS), scheduled for January 2024 at the Royal Phuket Marina in Thailand. It is the first time that Simpson Marine will exhibit at the TIBS in Phuket. Show organisers have...

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New Brokerage Firm Opens in San Marino

A new brokerage company called Karma Yachting has been established by two long-time yachting professionals in San Marino.  Co-founders Mario Cicognani and Karin Paggi have a cumulative experience of 32 years in the purchase, sale, and construction of yachts ranging from 30...

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Cloud Yachts Launches World's First Tokenised Superyacht Experience

Offering unparalleled access to remarkable adventures aboard a fleet of luxury vessels, the new token experience merges the realms of blockchain technology and luxury yachts. By leveraging the power of blockchain technology and NFTs, Cloud Yachts connects the exclusive superyacht domain with...

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Maritimo Launches S75 Sedan Long-Range Motor Yacht

Australian luxury motor yacht maker, Maritimo, has announced the arrival of its new long-range Maritimo S75 Sedan Motor Yacht. “We are incredibly proud to be launching this majestic vessel and of what it represents for Maritimo,” says Tom Barry-Cotter, managing director of...

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The Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show

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Volvo Penta Launches Joystick Driving System

Since 2012, joystick steering has been an integral part of Volvo Penta’s trademark helm-to-propeller experience. Now, maneuverability, course adjustment, throttle and shift can be controlled through one joystick – and therefore, a single hand. Simplicity at your Fingertips A unique innovation for...