Visit Superyachts at the Extraordinary World of Luxury at the 28th Monaco Yacht Show: The world’s most impressive meeting of superyachts, their owners, builders and anyone associated with the industry is once again about to embark at the 2018 Monaco Yacht Show at the emblematic Port Hercules on the Mediterranean Sea, September 26-29. Just as…
Mega Yachts At Monaco! Could 2018 MYS Be Your Ticket to Owning a 60m-Plus Mega Yacht?: Although the yachting world has seen a number of new boat shows in recent years, nothing matches the glitz and glamor of the luxury yachting industry like the Monaco Yacht Show (MYS). Some industry insiders have said that the…
Notable Yacht Debuts at Cannes Yachting Festival: The Cannes Yachting Festival continues to attract large numbers of visitors to view offerings from notable yards such as Ferretti Group, Azimut/Benetti, Cantiere delle March and Sanlorenzo. The 2018 edition saw 638 boats ranging in size from 2.4 meters to 50 meters. Of those, 219 boats were new,…
$145 Million Superyacht Illusion Plus Heading to Europe for MYS: Following a lengthy construction saga that saw several starts and stops M/Y Illusion Plus is on her maiden voyage to Europe, arriving in time for the Monaco Yacht Show at the end of September. Almost eight years have passed since the keel for the 80-meter-plus…
Superyacht Equanimity Holding Company Condemns Malaysian Government: A statement from the holding company of the 91.5-meter superyacht Equanimity condemns the Malaysian government, claiming misuse of the vessel has lead up to a court-ordered sale. The holding company, Equanimity (Cayman) Ltd. Has stated that no legally valid notice on the sale of the vessel has ever…
The Biggest Mega Yachts on Display at Cannes: When it comes to mega yachts, the Cannes Yachting Festival represents the kickoff of the fall boatshow season, taking place September 11-16 in southern France. With close to 600 yachts on display, over 150 models wwill make their world debut, posing no shortage of new, fast, large…
600 Yachts To Be Featured At 2018 Cannes Festival: The first major yachting show of the season is also the largest. The Cannes Yachting Festival kicks off on September 11 and runs through September 16 at the Vieux Port and The Port Canto in Cannes, France. Nearly 600 boats from 5 to 55 meters will…
New Law Enables Mega Yachts Over 300GT to Fly the U.S. Flag: A recently enacted legal amendment makes it possible for owners of mega yachts over 300GT to fly a U.S. flag. The move updates legislation passed in 1920 that defined yachts as vessels with a maximum volume of 300GT. U.S. Superyacht Association (USSA) Chair…
Former Patriot National CEO to Lose Mega Yacht Lady Sara in Court-Ordered Auction: September 6 is the day set by the United States Marshal to sell a superyacht currently owned by former Patriot National Steve Mariano. The auction of the 57-meter vessel built by Trinity Yachts in 2012 as Lady Linda stems from an unpaid…
Fire-Damaged Mega Yacht The One Getting a New Life: More than two years have passed since the Lürssen build The One was extensively damaged from a fire at the Marmaris Marina in Turkey in 2016. The German-built 70.68-meter superyacht will apparently once again ply the seas as she has been purchased from her current owner.…