Superyacht Nibani Refloated After Running Aground Near Rome: The Port Authority of Rome helped refloat the 40m yacht Nibani after she recently ran aground on a beach in the tourist port of Ostia. Reportedly the yacht lost control after exiting the port’s breakwall, leading the vessel to slowly drift to shore. Upon hearing the situation,…
Yacht Sales In Third Quarter, European Volume Remains Level: Yacht sales of boats in Europe in the third quarter of 2015 were level with sales during the same period in 2014, but sold for an aggregate value that was 21 percent higher than the previous year. These figures represent a shift from the first two…
Megayacht 150 Project Genesi By WIDER 150 is Launched: Following two years of planning and thousands of hours in construction, the WIDER 150 Project Genesi has met the ocean for the first time at the Wider Superyacht headquarters in Ancona, Italy. With all yard-based operations done, Project Genesi’s interior is about 90% completed. WIDER have…
Luxury Yachting Center In Gibraltar Close to Being Built: The Mediterranean country of Gibraltar is in the final stages of planning to create a superyacht hub that will further entice vessels to moor in the tiny country. A £1.1 billion pound budget that will increase infrastructure for private yachts is slated to help establish “Blue…
Yacht Sales Boost American Market in Third Quarter, Powerboats lead the way: Third quarter 2015 brokerage boat sales in the United States increased 2 percent over the same period in 2014, numbering 8,763 units. Total value rose 6 percent with $871.6 million in sales. The average price increased to $99,466 from $95,478. Sales volume for…
Turquoise Yachts Showcased New Projects At FLIBS: Turkish manufacturer Turquoise Yachts has unveiled a new approach along with new models for the American market at the 2015 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show. The company’s new 77m Project NB63 is based on the 2012 award-winning 72m yacht Vicky. London-based H2 Design is once again responsible for…
Superyacht Builder Nobiskrug Developing 85m White Lion: German shipbuilding Nobiskrug is collaborating with yacht designer Igor Lobanov and interior design studio Nauta Yachts to develop an 85m motor yacht with a gross tonnage under 3,000. Currently in engineering, Nobiskrug expect to lay the keel for White Lion within several months and set estimated delivery just…
Piriou Presents 95m Multipurpose Explorer Yacht: Following the success of the 77m Yersin, the company’s first yacht., French manufacturer Piriou have now unveiled an even bigger vessel that will cruise the seas in absolute comfort and safety. With a 95m LOA, the Navire de Voyage 95 has been designed to meet strict environmental standards while…
Fort Lauderdale Boat Show Must See’s: Boasting the largest display of yachts on the annual calendar, the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, slated Nov.5-9, has a number of exciting superyachts making global or American premieres. Here are some of the outstanding boats that you won’t want to miss: Astondo 80 GLX, a megayacht in an…
September Yacht Sales Continue Upward Trend: For the fourth consecutive month in September, brokerage boats sold in the United States experienced increases over the same period in 2014. Sales volume increased 2 percent to 2, 473 boats sold. Powerboat sales topped the statistics, with 2,004 boats sold with a total price of $228.4 million, a…