A new US-based non-profit called the International Electric Marine Association (IEMA) was launched by its founding members at the Yacht Club de Monaco on 30 September 2023. The IEMA is an industry-backed association advocating for national and international policies to promote zero-emission throughout the recreational, service, public transportation, and maritime freight sectors by 2050. The […]
As well as premiering its Duchy Sport at this year’s Monaco Yacht Show, Cockwells Modern & Classic Boatbuilding says two of its boats are shortly set to achieve fame, starring alongside Cameron Diaz and Jamie Foxx in a forthcoming Netflix Original entitled Back in Action. “The film company approached us about using our beautiful launches, […]
Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri has debuted a new marine interiors brand, Operae Interiors, at the Monaco Yacht Show. Operae Interiors presents a range of turnkey solutions for the high-end yachting sector, from the creation of furnishings to complete interior fit-outs. The new brand is a collaboration with Marine Interiors, a Fincantieri brand that specialises in interior […]
Ares Shipyard has unveiled its new superyacht brand — Ares Yachts — at the 2023 Monaco Yacht Show, confirming that several superyacht projects are already under construction or in the design phase. Ares, which is based in Antalya, Turkey, was originally founded in 2006 by the Kalafatoğlu family. Since then, the yard has delivered over […]
The Italian Sea Group has revealed details of its new development strategy, unveiling four future projects under its Tecnomar and Admiral brands during a press conference held on the eve of the Monaco Yacht Show 2023, which runs from September 27-30 2023. The biggest project is Sea Flower, an 80-metre concept with a steel hull […]
Swiss studio KMJ has revealed details of its 85-metre, nature-led superyacht concept Symbiosis, which is being unveiled at the 2023 Monaco Yacht Show next week (27-30 September 2023). Studio KMJ, which is helmed by head designer and CEO Kurt Merki Jr., first teased two areas of Symbiosis – the Tree of Life and the Sanctum […]
The Italian Sea Group has launched the 43-metre motor catamaran This Is It under its Tecnomar brand. The 750GT vessel, which measures 43.5 meters in length and 14.5 meters in width, will make its world premiere at the Monaco Yacht Show next week, which takes place 27-30 September 2023 in Port Hercule. “The realisation of […]
A new superyacht management company, Dean & Waters, will present its range of services for the first time at this year’s Monaco Yacht Show (27-30 September 2023). The firm is led by industry veteran Nicholas Dean, who served as managing partner at brokerage firm Ocean Independence from 2005-2022. “Our foundation is built upon trust and […]
Nominations are now open for the inaugural Honours, a new awards ceremony for the superyacht industry. The Honours is organised by The Superyacht Life Foundation and the Monaco Yacht Show, with the ceremony to be held on 26 September 2023 in Monaco – the eve of the Monaco Yacht Show. Organisers say nominations for the […]
Rolls-Royce and Lürssen have partnered to work on specific projects to develop the use of methanol as an environmentally friendly fuel for superyachts. Speaking at the 2022 Monaco Yacht Show, the two companies confirmed they are already working on specific projects, including the propulsion of a Lürssen yacht using mtu methanol engines from Rolls-Royce. The […]
The world’s most important big-yacht show opens its doors today at the Port Hercules, as the annual Monaco Yacht Show returns for 2022. The lavish 115-metre Lürssen superyacht Ahpo headlines the four-day show, marking the largest yacht in attendance in the show’s history. There are a total of 117 superyachts over 24m on display this […]