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Metstrade 2026 Gives Marine Startups a Dedicated Stage
Yachting Ventures has announced the first exhibitors for two dedicated startup areas at Metstrade 2026, with Fort Insurance supporting the programme.
5 October 2026 · 1 min read
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Mulder 122 Gives a Proven Superyacht Platform More Room to Live
Mulder’s new 37.2-metre model develops the ThirtySix platform through revised outdoor spaces, a larger swim platform and an individually designed interior.
5 October 2026 · 1 min read
Olympia Returns to the Water After an Extensive Lusben Refit
The 40-metre Perini Navi sailing yacht Olympia has been relaunched at Lusben’s Viareggio yard following a wide-ranging technical and exterior refit.
5 October 2026 · 1 min read
TYKUN XII Expands the Role of the Superyacht Tender
TYKUN XII combines an aluminium platform with configurable guest spaces, positioning the tender for transfers, independent outings and time spent aboard.
5 October 2026 · 1 min read
EST-Floattech Batteries Support a New Hybrid CSOV for Marco Polo Marine
Siemens Energy has selected EST-Floattech’s Octopus High Energy batteries for a hybrid offshore support vessel designed with room for future battery expansion.
5 October 2026 · 1 min read
Azimut Builds Its New Zealand Presence with The Nautical Group
The Nautical Group has become Azimut’s official New Zealand dealer, combining new yacht sales with warranty, servicing and continuing owner support.
5 October 2026 · 1 min read
Marine West Extends Fountaine Pajot Distribution into the Indian Ocean
Through Destination Yacht, Marine West is extending Fountaine Pajot catamaran distribution to the Seychelles, Mauritius and Reunion, with charter management also planned in two markets.
5 October 2026 · 1 min read
Liebherr Tower Crane Brings a New Approach to Shipyard Lifting
Niederstatter is positioning the Liebherr 630 EC-H 40 as a lifting solution that combines controlled component handling with more usable shipyard quay space.
5 October 2026 · 1 min read
Stella Fiera II: A Classic Feadship with a New Ownership Chapter Ahead
Offered through Worth Avenue Yachts, the 60.55-metre Feadship combines a 1979 pedigree with scope for its next phase of restoration.
4 October 2026 · 1 min read
AMAALA and Shura Secure Operating Licences on the Red Sea
Operating licences for two Red Sea Global marinas advance a connected coastal offering for yacht owners, captains and guests.
4 October 2026 · 1 min read
PORT 32 Strengthens Fort Lauderdale’s Yacht Service Offering
Expanded service capabilities and new leadership bring a broader maintenance and refit offering to PORT 32’s New River facility.
4 October 2026 · 1 min read
Azimut Joins Ferrari Hypersail with a Dedicated Test-Support Yacht
Azimut’s Ferrari Hypersail partnership combines a specialised Fly 72 tow boat with support for the ocean-racing project’s operations in Livorno.
2 October 2026 · 2 min read
Offshore Racing’s Next Influence: The Everyday Fast Cruiser
New cruising designs are drawing on offshore racing experience to rethink hull balance, deck handling and the relationship between speed and life aboard.
2 October 2026 · 2 min read
MIASF Promotes Gabriella Ramirez to Marketing and Brand Manager
Gabriella Ramirez takes on a broader communications role at the Marine Industries Association of South Florida, covering brand strategy, member publications and programme promotion.
2 October 2026 · 1 min read
Genoa Puts Yachting’s Energy Transition on the Business Agenda
The fifth World Yachting Sustainability Forum places AI and energy infrastructure within the wider conversation about yachting’s future competitiveness.
2 October 2026 · 1 min read
Bellini Astor 38: A Sporting Brief with Room to Stay
Bellini’s Astor 38 carries ideas from a bespoke motorsport-inspired commission into a walkaround yacht designed for both daytime cruising and overnight stays.
2 October 2026 · 2 min read
Why a Superyacht’s Paper Trail Travels with It
A yacht moves between ports, providers and jurisdictions. Clear, current records help its owner and professional team keep the vessel’s operation understandable across those changes.
30 September 2026 · 2 min read
Italian Boating Revenue Reaches €8.72 Billion for 2025
New industry figures put Italian recreational boating turnover at €8.72 billion in 2025, up 1.4 percent, while pointing to different conditions across market segments.
30 September 2026 · 1 min read
Rossinavi’s HEED Reveals a Different Approach to Space at Sea
Rossinavi’s 53-metre custom yacht HEED brings together Alberto Mancini’s exterior design and interiors by Achille Salvagni in a project built around a distinct owner brief.
30 September 2026 · 2 min read
Pearl 100 Hybrid Completes Its First Sea Trials
The first Pearl 100 Hybrid has completed initial sea trials, bringing Pearl Yachts’ new flagship a step closer to its planned public debut.
30 September 2026 · 1 min read
Joe Hill Joins Sanlorenzo Yachts UK to Lead Brokerage
Sanlorenzo Yachts UK has appointed Joe Hill as Senior Sales Broker and Brokerage Director, reinforcing the distributor’s sales and brokerage work in the UK and Ireland.
30 September 2026 · 1 min read
Qatar Boat Show Returns to Old Doha Port in November
Qatar Boat Show returns to Old Doha Port from 4 to 7 November 2026, placing international yacht brands and the region’s marine industry in a distinctive waterfront setting.
30 September 2026 · 2 min read
Riva 54Metri Brings the Brand’s Signature Style to a New Scale
At 54.83 metres, the all-aluminium Riva 54Metri is the largest yacht the builder has completed, combining a four-deck layout with expansive spaces close to the water.
29 September 2026 · 2 min read
Three Yachts That Showed Different Sides of Monaco 2026
Oceanco’s Leviathan, Lürssen’s Nixie and Turquoise Yachts’ Angelique gave Monaco visitors three very different scales and approaches to contemporary superyacht design.
29 September 2026 · 2 min read
Genoa Prepares a Broader Waterfront Showcase for 2026
The 66th Genoa International Boat Show is scheduled for 1–6 October, with more than 1,000 vessels expected and a larger in-water display.
29 September 2026 · 2 min read
Kaohsiung Sets the Stage for Taiwan International Boat Show 2026
From 13 to 15 November, Taiwan International Boat Show will bring yachts, marine equipment and industry meetings to four waterfront venues in Kaohsiung.
29 September 2026 · 2 min read
Monaco 2026: What Builds Confidence in Superyachting Beyond the Show?
After Monaco Yacht Show 2026, the industry’s most useful conversations may be those that turn striking presentations into clearer decisions for owners and buyers.
29 September 2026 · 2 min read
Benetti’s Clear Waves Concept Brings the Outdoors Into Yacht Living
Developed with Luca Dini Design & Architecture, Benetti’s 70-metre Clear Waves concept places natural light, greenery and a glass-covered living space at the centre of its vision for life at sea.
28 September 2026 · 2 min read
The Quiet Art of Yacht Ownership
A yacht offers a rare kind of freedom: the ability to leave familiar shores on your own terms. Making room for that freedom begins long before the lines are cast off.
28 September 2026 · 3 min read
Southampton Boat Show Sets an Eight-Day Course for 2027
The Southampton International Boat Show will return from 18 to 25 September 2027 with a shorter eight-day schedule. Fairline, Princess Yachts and Sunseeker have already confirmed their participation.
28 September 2026 · 2 min read
Feadship HIVE Puts Life on Board at the Centre of a 115-Metre Concept
Unveiled at the Monaco Yacht Show, Feadship's 115-metre HIVE concept begins with the way people might live together at sea. A four-deck central space anchors the design, while a proposed electrical architecture brings batteries and fuel cells into the same conversation as scale and comfort.
26 September 2026 · 2 min read
Jeddah's Next Yachting Ambition Is Behind the Scenes
Sela and ICON Saudi have signed a memorandum of understanding to explore a dedicated yacht-maintenance facility in Jeddah. The proposal addresses a practical question for the Red Sea's growing yachting network: where major servicing will take place as more yachts use the region.
26 September 2026 · 2 min read
IL Monte Galala Moves from Marina Planning to Operation
Tatweer Misr has signed a new agreement appointing IGY Marinas to operate IL Monte Galala Marina on Egypt's Red Sea coast. The step advances a relationship that began with marina planning and signals a more concrete operating framework for the planned waterfront destination.
26 September 2026 · 2 min read
Princess Odyssey 108: A New Scale for Long-Range Living
Princess Yachts has presented the 32.9-meters Odyssey 108, a tri-deck project that brings the British builder back above the 100-foot threshold. Its emphasis is on volume, light and the ability to travel farther, with the first launch planned for 2029.
26 September 2026 · 2 min read