Ferretti Group has shared new details and a first look at the Riva 54Metri, the largest vessel built in the brand’s 180-year history. Constructed entirely from aluminium, the superyacht has a length overall of 54.83 metres, a beam of 9.18 metres, and sits just below the 500 GT threshold. The vessel is the result of […]
Milan-based rigid inflatable boatbuilder Lomac is expanding its sales and service footprint with the appointment of six new dealers across Italy, the Mediterranean and Asia, taking its global dealer network to around 70 partners. The move highlights the company’s focus on strengthening distribution and customer support alongside product development. “The development of our distribution network […]
B2B leisure marine show Seaquip is launching its Advisory Board, bringing together key industry figures to guide the strategic development of the components-focused exhibition. Comprising professionals from leading shipyards across both the sailing and motor yacht sectors, the board marks a deepened engagement from the supply chain, with members actively contributing to the exhibition’s future direction. […]
Frydenbø Marine has appointed Calle Olsson as CEO, with the appointment taking effect on 1 September 2026. The move sees Olsson return to a business where he has previously held senior roles. Frydenbø Marine is a boatbuilder and distributor headquartered in Sarpsborg, Norway. It produces and distributes popular Nordic leisure boat brands such as Nordkapp, […]
The Andalusian Public Ports Agency (APPA) has opened a tender for a €1.95 million ($2.21 million) upgrade to the wave barrier system at the Port of Punta Umbría in Huelva, southern Spain. The project, commissioned by the Regional Ministry of Public Works, Territorial Planning and Housing, aims to improve protection for the marina basin and […]
An investigation is under way after a Royal Navy uncrewed surface vessel (USV) collided with Lutine, a 55-foot X-55 racing yacht owned and operated by Lloyd’s Yacht Club. According to the Royal Navy, the incident involved a Rattler craft and occurred during a ‘controlled training exercise’ within Portsmouth Harbour. The collision draws attention to a […]
The slipway launch of Benetti’s latest Class 44M yacht, M/Y Lumina, has marked the start of a new €100 million investment programme in Tuscany as the Azimut-Benetti Group continues to expand its superyacht operations. The investment follows a period of significant growth for the group, which says its production value doubled from €758 million in […]
For many luxury yacht owners commissioning builds, the experience begins long before a vessel is launched and continues long after it leaves the yard. At Spirit Yachts, that reality is reshaping how projects are managed, how technology is integrated and how customer relationships are maintained. MIN visits Ipswich to find out more. From weekly build […]
HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has issued updated guidance that aims to clarify the rules on how fuel duty applies to superyachts and their support vessels in UK waters, and makes clear when those vessels should be treated as private pleasure craft (PPC) rather than commercial operations. The guidance, shared this month (June 2026) does […]
A new generation of boat owners is beginning to challenge traditional marina infrastructure. According to EZ Dock’s Ohio-based vice president of sales Mike O’Loughlin, a rise in first-time boaters is pushing marina operators to think beyond slips and square footage towards safety, accessibility, user experience and environmental performance. “Traditionally, docking infrastructure was evaluated almost entirely […]
Freedom Boat Club, a business of Brunswick Corporation, has opened its 450th global location at Liberty Landing Marina in Jersey City, New Jersey. The latest opening marks another stage in the company’s expansion since Brunswick acquired the business in 2019, with the network now covering more than 35 US states, Canada, Europe, Australia, New Zealand […]