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Hong Kong gearing up for “pivotal”LYC Boat Show

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Hong Kong gearing up for “pivotal” LYC Boat Show

October 3, 2025
1:46 pm

Camper & Nicholsons is exhibiting three superyachts at the Lantau Yacht Club Boat Show – Festa Nautica, with mainland exhibitors and large flybridge motoryachts by Ferretti Yachts, Wally and Sunseeker also among highlights.

The 65m Global

Camper & Nicholsons plans to exhibit the 65m Global expedition yacht at this year’s Lantau Yacht Club Boat Show – Festa Nautica, which will be held from October 17-19 (click here to register for free entry). Built in the US by Bender Shipbuilding & Repair in 1982, the steel-hulled 212-footer has undergone 21^st-century conversions and refits to become a renowned explorer or support vessel.

Global will be joined in the Camper & Nicholsons display by the 37m all-aluminium Zeepaard (2003) built by the JFA shipyard in France, and the 32m Mirae (2023), the only MCY 105 Skylounge built by Monte Carlo Yachts.

Wally’s 89ft wallywhy200

Ferretti Group will also be among leading exhibitors at Lantau Yacht Club, where the Italian conglomerate will exhibit Wally’s wallywhy200 – the 89ft, 200GT flagship of its ‘spaceship’ series – along with a Ferretti Yachts Infynito 80 and a Ferretti Yachts 580.

DCH Marine, the Asia-Pacific dealer for Sunseeker, Saxdor and Williams, will exhibit a Sunseeker 90 Ocean Enclosed flybridge motoryacht (formerly known as Ocean 182) with a Williams SportJet 435, as well as a Saxdor 320 GTO.

Sunseeker 90 Ocean Enclosed

DCH Marine will also provide a new Saxdor 400 GTC for a complimentary shuttle service that will operate between the Discovery Bay Pier and Lantau Yacht Club every 30 minutes from 11am-5pm on the Saturday and Sunday of the show.

The event’s provisional line-up of motoryachts includes the Prestige X60 (Asia Yachting), Absolute 52 Fly and 56 Fly (Absolute Marine), Beneteau Antares 7 (NextWave), Selene 53 (Jet Tern Marine) and Parker 790 Explorer (Wah Hing Marine).

Powercats include the Aquila 42 Fly (Marine Italia) and Fountaine Pajot MY6 (Asia Yachting), while Asiamarine is exhibiting the Lagoon 51 sailing catamaran, Beneteau Oceanis 37.1 sailboat and Four Winns TH36 powercat.

Gilles Vaton Design, a France-based naval architecture studio, is among on-land exhibitors. Exhibiting equipment companies include Grandtech International Engineering – which represents Volvo Penta, GoFilter and French Eaux – and Express Marine Electronics, while Marine Service Asia (MSA) is offering sea trials on an Oceania 45WA for visitors to experience Cox Marine diesel outboard engines.

For the first time, the show includes exhibitors from mainland China, with the Zhuhai Jinwan Yacht Industry Development Association showcasing the district’s yacht industry chain and services for international clients, notably the optimised entry, maintenance and regulatory procedures for yachts from Hong Kong and Macau.

The show’s lifestyle offerings include a Rolls-Royce motor car, a display by Jacob & Co, the show’s official watch brand, and a cigar experience by Migratory, while KEF provides its high-fidelity sound systems as the show’s official audio partner.

Sporting activities include pickleball with coaching sessions by Asia Aces Pickleball Academy, putting challenges organised by Discovery Bay Golf Club, and outdoor ice skating on a synthetic rink by Genius Skate. Drone technology by DJI and classic carnival games are also among attractions.

The clubhouse patio will be the show’s gourmet hub, featuring culinary experiences from Caffè Napoli, Discovery Bay Golf Club, Auberge Discovery Bay Hong Kong and Peony Chinese Restaurant. Guests can enjoy artisanal takeaway specialties crafted by acclaimed chefs, and drinks by Only Beverages.

Franklin Mak, Executive Vice President of Hospitality at HKR International Limited, said: “Festa Nautica has always celebrated yachting excellence, but 2025 marks a pivotal occasion. The participation of Zhuhai industry partners and association builds bridges between two of Asia’s most dynamic marine communities.

“Our premium exhibitors and engaging programming create a unique platform where industry leaders can forge partnerships, and where enthusiasts can discover new horizons. This is more than an event; it’s the cultivation of a maritime community that will shape the future of yachting in our region.”

The show will be open from 10am-6pm each day, with the first day including a 4.30pm opening ceremony followed by a welcome reception. Lantau Yacht Club is the only marina in Hong Kong awarded 5 Gold Anchor Platinum Marina and Superyacht Ready Marina accreditations by the Marina Industries Association.

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Genoa show attracts 124,000 visitors

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Genoa show attracts 124,000 visitors

September 25, 2025
12:17 pm

Organisers of the Genoa International Boat Show announced another growth in attendance, and exhibitors from 45 countries at the six-day show.

Held from September 18-23, the 65^th Genoa International Boat Show attracted 124,248 visitors over the six days, according to Confindustria Nautica (Italian Marine Industry Association), marking a 2.8 per cent growth from 2024.

Figures shared by organisers included over 1,000 boats on display, 123 new products including 96 premieres, and 23 new shipyards among exhibitors from 45 countries. Boosting the show’s international profile, the Italian Trade Agency worked with the Italian Marine Industry Association to organise the attendance of journalists and foreign buyers from over 35 countries and five continents.

Piero Formenti (President, Confindustria Nautica) and Grant Dalton (CEO, America’s Cup Events)

Piero Formenti, the new President of the Italian Marine Industry Association, said: “The Italian Marine Industry Association has developed a 10-year programme that has realised the show’s full potential.

“This is a product that the world has been able to admire, displayed in a showcase that must be more visible and more accessible, especially abroad. We work in a marvellous but fragile territory, and it is for this reason that we must be supported by infrastructures that are adequate to the strategic value this event offers the industry and Italy.”

Among on-land highlights of this year’s show was the announcement of the Italian Marine Industry Association as a strategic partner of the Louis Vuitton 38th America’s Cup, which will be held in Naples in 2027.

Grant Dalton, CEO of America’s Cup Events, attended the announcement, saying: “The Genoa show is extraordinary, as are the boats and the culture it expresses. I hope to see all the people I have seen here in Naples [in 2027].”

On the water, the Amer 120 was the show’s largest yacht, while Azimut’s 11-model display included the Italy debuts of the Grande 30M and Fly 82, just days after both Alberto Mancini-designed motoryachts concluded their world premieres at the six-day Cannes Yachting Festival (September 9-14).

Azimut’s other boats included the Fly 53, 62 and 68, Seadeck 6 and 7, Magellano 60 and 66, S7 sportbridge and Atlantis 45 cruiser.

Ferretti Group staged the country premieres of the Ferretti Yachts 800, Riva 58’ Capri and Itama 54 after the three models debuted at Cannes, while the Pershing GTX70 returned to an Italian event after its world premiere at this year’s Venice Boat Show.

The four 2025 models were joined by Riva’s 76’ Bahamas Super from the Open line and 82’ Diva from the Flybridge series, along with Wally’s wallywhy150 (79ft, 150GT) and a wallytender43X.

Sanlorenzo hosted the Italy debut of the SL110A asymmetrical planing yacht, following its global premiere at Cannes. The Italian shipyard’s eight-model line-up also included seven other models that were on display at Cannes: the SL90A and SL86A, SD96 and SD90, SX100 and SX88, and the SP92 coupe.

Sister brand Bluegame staged the Italy premiere of the BGF45 powercat – also fresh from Cannes – as part of a varied display including the BG74 and BG54, BGX73 and BGX63, and BGM75 multihull.

Among British builders, Princess showcased seven models, with the S80, V65 and F58 making their Italy debuts alongside the Y80, V55, V50 Open and F50. Sunseeker staged the Genoa debuts of the 82 Ocean Enclosed (formerly Ocean 156) and Manhattan 68 (2025), along with the 75 Sport Yacht and Predator 55.

Italy’s Pardo hosted the local debut of the P43 from its Walkaround series in a display that included the P38, P50, the Endurance line’s E60 and E72, plus the GT52 and flagship GT75. Sister brand VanDutch hosted the country debut of its flagship 75 alongside the 56, 48, 40 and 32.

Invictus and sister brand Capoforte staged a large display headed by the Italy debut of Invictus’ new flagship TT550.

Among other Italian builders, Absolute showed its 52 Fly and 48 Coupé, Apreamare displayed the Gozzo 48 Cabin, 45, 38 Cabin and 35, while Cantiere Mimi celebrated its 50^th anniversary with eight models including world premieres of new versions of the Libeccio 9.50 Walkaround and Libeccio 13.5 Cabin.

Axopar showed models from its 22, 25, 29, 37 and flagship 45 lines, while fellow Finnish brand Saxdor displayed its 400 GTO and 400 GTC flagships, 340 GTWA and 320 GTO. Spain’s Maxim Yachts staged the Europe premiere of the Max 44 R, while Turkey’s Aiata staged the country debut of its Wayfinder 38 Cabin.

Beneteau and Jeanneau of France’s Groupe Beneteau showed new motor and sailing models following their world premieres at Cannes, while Grand Soleil of Italy’s Cantiere del Pardo included its flagship 72 in the largest brand display among sailing monohull exhibitors. Lagoon, Fountaine Pajot, Bali and Excess were among catamaran exhibitors.

Beneteau’s Oceanis 52 won the Sailboats over 14m category at the show’s Design Innovation Award evening hosted by Katia Damborsky, while other winners included the Pardo 43 (Motorboats up to 14m LH), Ferretti Yachts 800 (Motorboats over 14 m LH), Sanlorenzo SL110A (Superyachts, over 24m LH) and Bluegame BGF45 (Multihulls).

Winners at the 6^th Design Innovation Award

Silvia Salis, Mayor of Genoa since May 2025, said: “This Genoa International Boat Show was the first for me and full of emotions. This is the great international brand of our city, an event that should be protected and constantly nurtured.

“The City Council, Liguria Regional Council and Italian Marine Industry Association need to keep working together for this growth to continue. It’s also important to invest in the ‘Fuori Salone’ (events outside the show), like in the Milan Design Week, by creating a brimming events programme, such as the Rolli days in Genoa, that will extend visitors’ stay.”

Silvia Salis (third left), Mayor of Genoa, and Marco Bucci (second right), President of Liguria

Marco Bucci, President of the Liguria Regional Council, added: “Once again this year, the Genoa International Boat Show has demonstrated its role as the beating heart of the Italian boating industry, overflowing with visitors, exhibitors, events and conferences.

“Now the goal is to do even better for the next edition. All of us, starting with the institutions and the companies that make up the sector, must commit to making this the most important boat show in the world.”

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Teji | Cowie superyacht law firm launches in UK and Hong Kong

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Teji | Cowie superyacht law firm launches in UK and Hong Kong

September 25, 2025
11:02 am

Announced ahead of its presence at the 34th Monaco Yacht Show, the company is a partnership between London-based Alex Teji and Hong Kong-based Antony Cowie.

Offering a combined 40 years of experience in maritime, corporate and finance law, Alex Teji and Antony Cowie have partnered to create Teji | Cowie, ‘The Superyacht Lawyers’, a new practice specialising in legal matters relating to the superyacht sector. The pair both attended the 34^th Monaco Yacht Show soon after the announcement of the new company.

Serving superyacht owners and industry stakeholders worldwide, Teji | Cowie has been formed to combine “decades of maritime law expertise with a client-centric approach to deliver discreet, high-touch legal services across Europe, the Middle East, Asia, Australia, New Zealand and the US”.

With a presence in both London and Hong Kong, the firm provides end-to-end legal support for those involved with new build contracts, sale and purchases, yacht financing, charter agreements and new build contracts, as well as establishing ownership structures and resolving corporate disputes.

Antony Cowie, Partner, Teji | Cowie

Cowie, who founded Cowie & Co in Hong Kong in October 2023 before recently co-founding Teji | Cowie, has over 20 years of experience in corporate, finance and maritime law. He has held senior roles at top-tier maritime law firms and worked in both private practice and on the client-side, as Head of Legal.

“We are thrilled to introduce Teji I Cowie to the industry, and we look forward to supporting our clients through the life-cycle of their experiences in yachting,” Cowie said. “Partnering with Alex represents an exciting force multiplier in the evolution of superyacht legal services.”

Alex Teji, Partner, Teji | Cowie

Since 2009, Teji has been an advisor to ultra-high-net-worth individuals, family offices, brokers, designers, technical managers and shipyards in the superyacht industry, specialising in all aspects of superyacht ownership, construction, sales and purchases.

“Over the last three decades, both the superyacht and legal industries have developed and matured significantly. Clients require an efficient, streamlined service from their trusted advisors,” Teji said.

“Ultimately, they want to know who to pick up the phone to: a lawyer who will both challenge and advise with transparency; a right-hand who they know they can trust to have their best interests as their sole focus. Having listened to our clients, we have launched Teji | Cowie for exactly that purpose.”

enquiries@tejicowie.com

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Sanlorenzo SL86A arrives in Asia-Pacific

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Sanlorenzo SL86A arrives in Asia-Pacific

September 25, 2025
10:50 am

Sanlorenzo Asia Pacific has announced the delivery of the region’s first SL86 Asymmetric planing yacht.

Sanlorenzo Asia Pacific has announced the delivery of the region’s first Sanlorenzo SL86A. With more than 80 Sanlorenzo yachts commissioned within Asia-Pacific in the last decade, the arrival of the 26.6m asymmetric planing yacht reflects the Italian shipyard’s continued focus on the region.

Nick Stratton, Chief Sales Officer at Sanlorenzo Asia Pacific, said: “The arrival of the first SL86A in Asia-Pacific represents more than just another delivery – it demonstrates our commitment to bringing the most innovative yacht designs to this vital market.

“The SL86A’s revolutionary asymmetric layout precisely addresses the discerning requirements of our Asian clientele, offering exceptional living space, fluid indoor-outdoor connectivity, and the hallmark Italian elegance synonymous with Sanlorenzo.”

Stratton added that “this milestone further consolidates Sanlorenzo’s standing as the premier luxury yacht brand in the region and paves the way for sustained growth across all APAC markets”.

According to Sanlorenzo Asia Pacific, the design of the SL86A “resonates strongly with Asian owners”. The SL86A has been designed to evoke a seamless flow between the decks, with all stairs hidden from view and floor-to-ceiling windows on the main deck offering panoramic vistas. Twin 2,000hp MAN 12V engines deliver a top speed of 29 knots and a cruising range of 900nm.

The SL86A motoryacht builds on the brand’s Asymmetric concept first introduced with the Chris Bangle-designed SL102A model launched in 2018. Along with the SL86A, the current SL series of composite planing yachts includes the SL90A, SL96A, SL110A and series-flagship SL120A.

Following the arrival of the SL86A, Sanlorenzo Asia Pacific stated that there are more projects currently under construction and due for delivery in the region, which accounts for a “vital share” of the brand’s global order book.

Stratton stated t hat an SL120A is in build for delivery to the region and that Sanlorenzo Asia Pacific is “eager to welcome” the new SL110A, a world premiere at the 2025 Cannes Yachting Festival.

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Damen Yachting sells fourth YS53

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Damen Yachting sells fourth YS53

September 25, 2025
10:36 am

The fourth 53m Yacht Support vessel has been sold, with delivery scheduled for May 2026.

The fourth unit from Damen Yachting’s YS53 series has been sold, with delivery to the owner scheduled for May 2026. The sale was announced just a few weeks after the delivery of hull three, Emotional, which went on to exhibit at this year’s Monaco Yacht Show.

Construction on YS5304 is currently underway at the Damen Yachting facilities in Antalya, Turkey.

Jan van Hogerwou, Damen Yachting’s Sales Director North America, said: “This YS53 is the perfect addition to the owner’s existing fleet and provides the extension of facilities the owner is looking to achieve with the addition of a support vessel.

“We would like to thank Stuart Larsen for his collaboration throughout this project. We look forward to the remaining build period as we prepare for delivery in spring next year.”

Larsen, a US-based broker, stated that YS5304 “was acquired by a longstanding client and keen yachtsman who selected her on account of her performance, versatility and aesthetically pleasing design coupled with her green credentials and the ability to carry his ever-increasing fleet of tenders and toys”.

According to Larsen, the 200sqm aft deck on his client’s YS53 will carry a 31ft sportfisher, a 36ft folding trimaran, a 31ft walkaround or RIB, and a 23ft wake boat.

YS5304 is characterised by a military-style inspired profile and an axe bow. The standout feature is a 15-tonne crane on the aft main deck, which is capable of handling heavy-duty tenders and personal submersibles.

Featuring an overall length of 53m and an interior volume of 499GT, the YS53 is designed fully in-house by Damen Yachting as a support vessel for larger superyachts, offering accommodation for eight guests and 11 crew, enormous water toy storage and a helipad.

Other highlights include a swimming pool on the main deck and a bridge deck with an alfresco entertaining space. The model has an extended cruising range of 5,000nm and a top speed of 19 knots.

The sale of the fourth unit follows the earlier deliveries of Bad Company Support 175 (2024), Five Oceans (2024) and Emotional (2025). The fifth YS53 is in build and due for delivery in 2028.

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Benetti creating new Oasis flagship

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Benetti creating new Oasis flagship

September 25, 2025
9:30 am

The Italian shipyard has revealed details of its Oasis 42M, with RWD and Bonetti/Kozerski collaborating on the 415GT series flagship.

RWD designed the exterior of the Oasis 42M

Developing on the runaway success of the Oasis 40M, which has sold about 30 units, Benetti has revealed the design of its successor, the all-new Oasis 42M, with the first unit scheduled to debut in 2027.

Benefiting from feedback from owners, captains and crew, the new model features an enhanced, enlarged Oasis Deck® and the option of a new full-beam, multi-purpose wellness area forward on the main deck, with the master suite able to occupy the aft end of the upper deck.

The tri-deck superyacht has an overall length of 42.5m

Pierluigi Ausonio again handles naval architecture, with the upcoming model retaining an 8.5m beam but featuring an overall length of 42.5m, which is 1.7m longer or 4 per cent longer than the Oasis 40M (40.8m). The Oasis 42M integrates a data-driven engineering package that reduces fuel consumption and emissions, while a hybrid Siemens E-Mode package offers an even lower-impact option.

RWD, the UK-based studio that has worked on all Oasis and B.Now models, has notably evolved the Oasis 40M’s exterior design for the Oasis 42M. Inspired by contemporary architecture and automotive design, the Oasis 42M has been designed to embody “timeless elegance”, so “ensuring relevance well into the 2030s”.

The Oasis Deck has been enlarged to 100sqm

Mark Gardner, RWD’s Director of Exterior Design, said: “The Oasis 42M is an evolution, not a revolution. Its softer, pebble-like lines create a yacht that feels sleek, natural and enduringly elegant.”

The yacht’s overall volume is 415GT, representing an almost 8 per cent increase compared to the Oasis 40M (385GT), while RWD stated that the window surfaces around the tri-deck superyacht have increased by 20 per cent.

Bonetti/Kozerski Architecture, the New York-based architectural firm co-founded by Enrico Bonetti and Dominic Kozerski, has developed upon the interior design created for the Oasis 40M – the studio’s first project with Benetti – but stated that “the focus is still on an open and fluid plan”.

Bonetti/Kozerski Architecture designed the interior

Bonetti said: “In the Oasis 40M, we were excited to bring a fresh eye to the design of a boat that ended up being a groundbreaking step toward a more dynamic and relaxed yachting experience. With the Oasis 42M, we’re very proud we have a chance to create a true evolution of that concept.”

The Oasis Deck® – which has since been offered on the entire B.Now series (50M, 60M, 67M, 72M) – has been enlarged from 80sqm to 100sqm, which is about the same size as the beach club space on the B.Now 50M with Oasis Deck®.

The 8.3sqm pool can be covered

On the Oasis 42M, the Oasis Deck® is centred around a newly designed 8.3sqm pool, which Benetti states is “among the largest in this size category”. Among notable new features, the pool can be covered by a sliding deck section beneath the large island sunpad.

The Oasis Deck® also features drop-down bulwarks either side, while a spacious garage accommodates a 6.25m tender, jet-ski and water toys. Another notable change is that the pool-deck level has been raised, so it’s just one step – instead of three – up to the main deck, with most of the rise in height hidden within the huge aft-facing C-shaped sofa.

The saloon can include an aft dining table

The interior starts with a saloon that can be configured with aft dining, presenting the option of fresh air and aft sea views across the Oasis Deck®. Forward is a lounge with sofas and a ‘feature wall’ that disguises the port door to the galley and crew areas.

For the Oasis 42M, Bonetti/Kozerski Architecture is also introducing a new range of natural and alternative materials, such as tiles, metal or travertine inserts in the saloon finishes.

A wellness area or cinema are among options forward on the main deck

Among the biggest layout changes is the use of the forward room on the main deck. Most often used on the Oasis 40M as the master suite, the Oasis 42M offers the full-beam space as a well-being area configurable as a gym, spa or cinema.

The 45sqm room is also able to be enhanced by slide-out balconies, with the bottom half of each side wall sliding out and the top half folding upwards and outwards.

Owner’s suite at the aft upper deck

In the standard layout, the owner’s suite is offered on the aft end of the upper deck, which creates a 50sqm owner’s panoramic apartment featuring vast windows and facing aft onto a private 40sqm terrace.

However, the Oasis 42M has been designed to allow owners flexibility and customisation, so a main-deck master suite and an upper-deck skylounge are among the many ways spaces can be used and configured.

Aft upper deck and sundeck

The outdoor areas also include a 17.3m-long sundeck, which Benetti describes as “the largest in the 40-45m yacht segment”. Designed for sunbathing, dining and entertaining, it can be tailored to include features such as a spa pool, bar or lounge. Forward on the upper deck, a generous bow lounge adds yet another open-air retreat with a C-shaped sofa and a large sunbathing area.

Benetti stated: “The Oasis 42M was designed around conscious choices – expanded living spaces that reinforce wellness on the water, coupled with sustainable engineering that ensures a 3-star SEA Index rating. It is the ultimate private retreat for owners seeking a new dimension of yachting under 45m.”

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New wave of yachts on show

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New wave of yachts on show

September 25, 2025
8:31 am

Fraser predicted a busy Monaco Yacht Show following a recent rise in completed new superyachts, while revealing that brokerage orders remain healthy.

Anders Kurtén, CEO, Fraser

In his latest Column for Yacht Style (Issue 85), Fraser CEO Anders Kurtén admitted he was looking forward to the 34^th Monaco Yacht Show, largely due to the wave of new builds completed this year.

“After a strong kick-off to the 2025 European yacht show season at Palma, where Fraser had 10 yachts up to 64m in length on display, we’re looking forward to a further successful event at the Monaco Yacht Show for both Fraser and the industry as a whole,” Kurtén wrote.

Yachts launched January-July: 2025 (black) and 2024 (grey)

“In fact, we’re expecting the busiest Cannes and Monaco shows of recent years, after a surge in deliveries of new-build yachts following orders placed during the boom years of 2021 and 2022.”

Kurtén also stated that the brokerage superyacht market remained healthy, particularly for the larger sizes, while charter bookings were also strong through the summer.

Fraser exhibits at the 2025 Monaco Yacht Show include Energy (2022), a 77.8m Amels

“We are seeing a continued robust appetite for brokerage yachts, particularly in the 50-65m sector, which saw a 50 per cent increase in number of yachts sold (year to date) from 2024 to 2025,” Kurtén wrote in his Column.

Yachts sold by size segment January-June: 2025 (black) and 2024 (grey)

“Similarly, the summer charter season for 2025 saw demand remain very high, particularly for last-minute escapes. Across both 2024 and 2025, the top three regions remained the same in terms of both total charter fees and number of bookings: the Caribbean, Western Mediterranean and the Bahamas.”

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Maiora developing M|30 superyacht

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Maiora developing M|30 superyacht

September 25, 2025
1:31 am

Part of the Next Yacht Group, Maiora expects to launch hull one of the M|30 designed by Quartostile in 2026.

Maiora has revealed details of its new M|30, the successor to the brand’s best-selling Maiora 30, which has sold nine units in the last five years and was on display at this year’s Cannes Yachting Festival.

Like the M|36 and restyled 36 Exuma models, the upcoming M|30 was created in collaboration with Turin-based design studio Quartostile, while the Next Yacht Group brand’s flagship 42 Exuma features an exterior design by Giorgio Maria Cassetta of Cassetta Yacht Designers.

The exterior of the 190GT M|30, which measures 30.4m with a 7.5m beam, is described by the yard as having a “coupé-like profile” and a “slender superstructure”, with full-height windows and glass finishes on the bulwarks.

A three-level beach club includes an aft cockpit with a transparent parapet, while the saloon features aft dining and a lounge featuring a sofa facing a large TV in the forward bulkhead.

The flybridge has a clear aft area free for sunloungers or other furniture, while the hardtop covers a port lounging area and starboard dining table. A full walk-around design enables easy access to the sunbathing area forward of the helm station. Maiora states that the bow features a water toy garage that can be converted into a pool or sunbathing area.

Interiors by ACube Design can accommodate up to 12 guests. Four guest cabins and five crew berths are located on the lower deck, while the full-beam owner’s suite is situated on the main deck. The panoramic owner’s cabin contains an en-suite bathroom, walk-in wardrobe, vanity corner and a desk area that can be used as either an office or a private breakfast space.

The 100ft composite motoryacht has a fuel capacity of 12,800 litres and will be powered by two MAN V12-2000 engines, for a top speed of 21 knots. The first unit of the M|30 will be delivered in summer 2026.

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Camper & Nicholsons opens new design studio

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Camper & Nicholsons opens new design studio

September 25, 2025
1:12 am

The global brokerage house has opened a yacht design studio in Italy, offering design and project coordination services for new-build and refit projects.

Camper & Nicholsons has opening a new yacht design studio in the Tuscan shipbuilding hub of Viareggio, Italy. The opening marks the addition of a new department to the company, which started life as a shipyard in England back in 1782, and now focuses on yacht brokerage and management services through offices across Europe, North America and Asia.

Paolo Casani, CEO of Camper & Nicholsons, said: “Today isn’t just about a new address. It’s about a new chapter. With this studio in Viareggio, we reaffirm our roots and expand into areas that strengthen our heritage: new build sales, project management, refit and design. Our promise is to provide a seamless service, from concept to cruising.”

The team at Camper & Nicholsons’ new design studio will work on refits, new build sales and project coordination for new builds, as well as the interior and exterior design for both yachts and residential projects. The design concepts curated at the new Viareggio studio will benefit from a dedicated materials lounge and a digital configurator to allow owners to visualise their projects.

Daniela Duck, Managing Director of Camper & Nicholsons Italy and Group Head of New Build, will manage the new Viareggio site with support from New Build Sales Manager Francesca Ragnetti and a full creative design team.

“Our clients can now experience a truly collaborative environment,” commented Duck, detailing that the new studio “is where owners, shipyards and our team come together to create yachts of the highest quality”. Duck further explained that “with the materials lounge and digital configurator, decisions become faster and more accurate”.

Casani echoed Duck’s comments, adding: “This is just the beginning. We are shaping the future of yachting by uniting sales, new build, refit and design under one roof, creating a seamless journey from concept to cruising.”

Camper & Nicholsons has confirmed that the design team in Viareggio is already at work on its first new build project, with several refit projects simultaneously now underway.

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Amels 120m superyacht launched in Netherlands

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Amels 120m superyacht launched in Netherlands

September 18, 2025
1:49 pm

Amels has launched its largest ever new-build superyacht, the 120m Project Tanzanite. Scheduled for delivery in 2026, Project Tanzanite has been floated inside the dock of Amels’ Vlissingen City shipyard in the Netherlands.

Following the milestone, the yacht has entered her final outfitting stage. The shipyard revealed that a team of over 1,000 internal and external skilled workers will be involved in bringing the project to fruition over the course of the next year.

Named after a violet-coloured gem, Project Tanzanite is a fully-custom, five-deck superyacht penned by Norwegian designer Espen Øino. She has a volume of 6,083GT and will be able to host up to 22 guests, with quarters for an impressive team of 48 crew members including the captain.

To limit her environmental impact, Project Tanzanite will be powered by a hybrid diesel and electric propulsion package, which offers a top speed of 18 knots and a cruising range of 6,000nm. Amels has kept other details about the design of Project Tanzanite tightly under wraps, although photos show an exterior design featuring a raked bow.

Project Tanzanite easily surpasses the length of Amels’ previous flagship, Here Comes The Sun, which was 83m upon delivery in 2017 and extended to 89m following a major refit in the Vlissingen shipyard that was completed in 2021.

Project Tanzanite initially began construction in 2020, with the hull built at the Amels yard in Galati, Romania, before moving in 2023 to the Netherlands, where she’s currently the country’s largest superyacht in build.
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Aquila enters sailing cat sector

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Aquila enters sailing cat sector

September 18, 2025
1:42 pm

A world leader in powercats, Aquila is now developing a line of sailing catamarans, with the first model to debut in early 2026.

Aquila 50ES

Aquila, one of the world’s leading powercat brands, is developing a series of CE Category A sailing catamarans starting with the 50ES, which is set to debut at the 2026 Miami International Boat Show from February 11-15. Its range of masted models will then expand with the 44ES and 63ES, scheduled to launch in late 2026 and 2027 respectively.

The 50ES, available with four, five or six cabins, has an overall length of 49ft 1in, a 25ft 9in beam and an 82ft 6in mast height above waterline. Its Doyle sails comprise a 90sqm mainsail (optional 96.4sqm square-top) and a 66sqm furling genoa, while options include a 102.8sqm gennaker.

Aquila management said a major reason for the new series was the potential market, observing that between 150-200 powercats are sold into the US each year compared to about 300 sailing catamarans. As well as private sales, charter will be a major focus for the sailing models.

Aquila 50ES

“This expansion represents our next phase as a global boat manufacturer,” said Frank Xiong, CEO of Sino Eagle Group, which manufactures the Aquila portfolio at its 100,000sqm production facility in Hangzhou, China. “We’ve proven ourselves in power catamarans, and now we’re leveraging the deep sailing experience of our team to enter this market.”

Aquila’s team includes Executive Advisor Lex Raas, who co-founded Aquila in 2012 with Xiong and MarineMax founder Bill McGill, who retired last year. A lifelong sailor, Lex Raas is renowned for his pioneering role in developing both the sailing catamaran charter industry through The Moorings and Leopard, and the powercat sector through Leopard and Aquila.

Jean Raas, Lex’s son, is Aquila’s CEO and Chief Product Officer, and was a former member of the US Sailing Team. Jean’s brother Alain, Aquila’s Global Brand Director, also has a strong sailing background including multiple ocean crossings.

Aquila 44ES

Nick Harvey, Aquila’s Chief Revenue Officer, formerly spent over two decades with Groupe Beneteau, working in the US for brands including Lagoon and Jeanneau, while service manager Gareth Wood formerly captained sailing catamarans and is an experienced offshore sailor.

Jure Zule, Aquila’s Chief Designer, is another passionate sailor among the team, while Slovenia’s J&J Design, a long-time Aquila’s collaborator, has designed many sail boats among its portfolio of 400 production boat designs for 70 builders across 30 countries.

Jean Raas said: “This team brings decades of actual sailing experience to the drawing board.”

Distinguished by a sloping coachroof, Aquila sail cats carry some design features of Aquila’s powercats including the flybridge-to-bow stairs, while selling points include a solid foredeck, accessible by a forward saloon door. Each cabin has its own entrance and an en-suite bathroom with walk-in shower, while options include Aquila’s patented tender crane that extends aft from the flybridge overhang.

Aquila 44ES

Options also include Hybrid Ocean Drive™, Aquila’s integrated hybrid system developed with Torqeedo. Combining electric and diesel power, the hybrid system on the 50ES includes two 50kW Torqeedo Deep Blue inboard motors and two 50-75hp Volvo Penta Saildrive engines.

“Our hybrid system isn’t an afterthought – it’s integrated from day one,” Jean Raas said. “We designed the entire propulsion architecture around this dual-power approach, ensuring seamless transitions and optimal performance in every scenario.”

Aquila 63ES

Aquila is also banking on the build quality of its sailing cats, which are produced alongside the brand’s powercats at Sino Eagle’s purpose-built 100,000sqm facility. Hardware includes a 5-axis milling machine, while upholstery, 316 stainless steel components, electronics and woodworking are manufactured on-site.

Hulls, decks and bulkheads are built as complete components using one-piece moulds, with the shipyard using vinylester resin infusion, which “provides superior structural properties compared to standard polyester resins”, Aquila states. The company also announced that no wood is used in bulkheads, stringers or other critical, high-structural load areas.

Aquila’s dealers in Asia include Marine Italia in Hong Kong and Singapore, Primus Marine in Thailand, Europa Yachts in the Philippines and Indonesia, and Tam Son Yachting in Vietnam.

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Princess entering open dayboat market with C Class

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Princess entering open dayboat market with C Class

September 18, 2025
1:36 pm

The British builder is collaborating with American naval architect Michel Peters on the C48, the first Princess motorboat available with outboard engines.

Princess C48 Open

Princess is producing its first-ever outboard model as it enters the centre-console market with a new C Class of motorboats that will start with the C48, debuting in 2027. Available in Open or enclosed Deck Saloon styles, the 14-tonne cruiser is based on a 47ft 1in hull with a beam of 13ft 8in, which expands with the deployment of drop-down sides.

Will Green, CEO of Princess, said: “The introduction of the C48 marks a defining moment for Princess, representing our bold entry into an entirely new sector. This new yacht embodies freedom, excitement and pure performance, while setting the stage for a thrilling new chapter for our smaller models.”

Princess C48 Open

Michael Peters is responsible for the C48’s underwater naval architecture, centred on the American’s patented Stepped Vee Ventilated Tunnel hull. The SVVT design reduces drag and creates lift by channelling air beneath the running surface, improving performance and fuel economy. The central ventilated tunnel’s vertical sidewalls simulate the effect of a keel, enhancing grip and directional stability during turning.

Olesinski – Princess’s long-time collaborator for naval architecture – is responsible for the C48’s exterior architecture, while the shipyard’s in-house design team led by Andy Lawrence, Executive Director of Design & Development, is responsible for the styling and design.

Princess C48 Open

As Princess enters the high-powered outboard market, propulsion options include three 400hp Mercury Verado V10 petrol engines for an estimated top speed of 44-46 knots or triple 600hp Mercury Verado V12s for 52-54 knots, with a 2,250-litre fuel capacity. The inboard option features two 480hp Volvo Penta D6 inboard diesel engines for a top speed of 32-34 knots, a 1,500-litre fuel capacity and the option of a hydraulic swim platform.

The C48 Open is a departure for Princess, offering open-air boating that fits with the new market for luxury dayboats. Furniture starts aft with an island sunpad, while a moveable backrest can create a sofa facing forward to a table and an aft-facing sofa.

Princess C48 Open

A roomy two-part outdoor galley features an electric grill, drawer fridge, sink and storage, while a triple-seat helm station has the driver in the middle. The foredeck has forward and aft-facing sofas.

The lower deck includes an aft double cabin, a bathroom to starboard and, in the standard version, a lobby with storage and optional fridge-freezer, plus a convertible V-shaped dinette. Instead of the dinette, forward options include an enclosed owner’s suite or a lower galley.

Princess C48 Deck Saloon

The enclosed Deck Saloon variant has an outdoor cockpit with a table and facing sofas. Sliding doors lead to an interior with an L-shaped dinette to port and a galley to starboard, aft of a triple-seat helm station with steering to starboard and doors on both sides. A sliding sunroof is among options. The lower deck includes forward and aft cabins, and a bathroom, equivalent to the owner’s suite option on the Open.

“By uniting the extraordinary talent of Michael Peters, our long-standing partners at Olesinski, and our own design team led by Andy Lawrence, we have created a yacht that combines the very best of hydrodynamic engineering, exterior beauty and interior elegance,” Green said. “The C48 is not only a new direction for Princess – it also represents a new standard for the centre-console market.”

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