The Italian Sea Group (TISG) has released a statement today confirming the launch of a negotiated settlement pursuant to Articles 12 et seq. of Legislative Decree No. 14 of 12 January 2019, as the company responds to financial challenges that have come to light in recent weeks. The negotiated settlement procedure is a legal framework […]
Smaller builders may not be able to compete on scale, but they can compete on identity, says Marcello Conti, head of PR at Sculati & Partners, an international yachting communications firm based in Milan, and as the market shifts, differentiation is essential. For companies still unsure where PR sits within the communications mix, Conti says […]
The first edition of the Seaquip – Mediterranean Yacht & Marine Equipment Trade Fair has delivered on the goals set by Easyfairs for the event’s debut in the nautical sector, with more than half of the exhibitors in attendance confirming their participation for 2027. The second edition of Seaquip is scheduled to take place 3 […]
The Yacht Club de Monaco (YCM) has installed a hydraulic mooring damper system in part of its marina to help protect vessels, particularly during wintering periods. YCM has equipped part of its marina with the Seadamp solution, whereby hydraulic devices effectively absorb the energy generated by swell and water movement. The marina claims this reduces […]
The 62m sailing superyacht Simena has departed the Ares Yachts shipyard in Antalya, Turkey, and is travelling to Monaco for the start of its first Mediterranean season. Simena – a 62-metre classically inspired ketch-rigged sailing yacht launched in July 2025 – is the first superyacht from Turkish shipyard Ares Yachts. It features a steel-carbon composite build, […]
Argentinian naval architects Germán Frers and his son Mani Frers have formed a design office partnership focused on production sailing yachts. The arrangement formalises a working relationship that has seen the two designers collaborate on numerous projects and design studies in recent decades. The partnership focuses on the development of future production yacht ranges for […]
Extra Yachts has introduced its latest project, the X70 Shadow, a 21-metre GRP planing yacht, marking the introduction of a new line for the Italian builder. Designed inside and out by Lorenzo Berselli of Agon Studio, the X70 Shadow is a high-performance day cruiser and support vessel intended to serve a range of roles, from […]
As of 13 March 2026, at least six or seven vessels – including oil tankers – have been struck by projectiles or explosive-laden boats in the Strait of Hormuz and the wider Persian Gulf within a 48-hour period, according to information gathered by Marine Industry News. The surge in attacks is severely disrupting shipping through […]
The Callegari inflatable boats brand is returning to the market following its acquisition by the Recchia Industrial Group, which has also taken control of associated assets and technical know-how. Callegari, an Italian builder of inflatable boats, produced a large number of vessels from the 1970s onwards and established a presence in several international markets during […]
An ongoing collaboration between ABB and Dutch yacht builder Oceanco highlights that the shift to electric propulsion is taking place with superyacht specification. ABB is set to supply an integrated electric power and propulsion package for two superyachts currently under construction and scheduled for delivery in 2031 and 2032. ABB says yacht owners are increasingly […]
Italy accounts for an outsized share of the world’s luxury yacht market, with prestigious brands producing everything from handcrafted inflatables to superyachts. Boatbuilders answer as much to heritage as to market demand, aware that each vessel carries the yard’s name into the future. MIN visits northern Italy to discover whether engineering can produce great beauty. […]