2026 is ‘functioning but unforgiving’ market for superyachts, says Ocean Independence
The superyacht brokerage market in early 2026 is proving less about volume and more about precision. According to Ocean...
Superyachts
Marina Vela Barcelona secures IPR permit for non-EU flagged yachts
Barcelona’s Marina Vela has received a permit enabling non-EU flagged yachts with non-EU owners to operate under Inward Processing...
Next Yacht Group expands Adriatic sales network
Next Yacht Group, the Viareggio-based shipyard that produces superyachts under the AB Yachts and Maiora brands, has launched Next Yacht...
Baglietto unveils 30-knot FAST50 as new yacht line redefines speed and space
Baglietto has launched the first hull in its new FAST50 series, marking a significant evolution of the Italian builder’s...
Heesen unveils 72m Project Ananda ahead of 2030 delivery
Heesen Yachts has unveiled YN 21872 Project Ananda, a 72m superyacht developed with Netherlands-based studio Sinot Yacht Architecture &...
Superyacht design association launches at Blue Design Summit 2026
A new international organisation representing naval architects and exterior and interior designers working in the superyacht sector has been...
Lürssen delivers 117m Boardwalk
The 117-metre Boardwalk superyacht has been delivered by Lürssen. The exterior of the traditionally style yacht was led by...
Heesen hires a superyacht captain to shape future yacht design
What separates a technically impressive yacht from one that truly works at sea? Heesen believes the answer lies in...
Lürssen delivers 114m Nausicaä, featuring advanced glass engineering
There are yachts that push boundaries, and then there is Nausicaä. Delivered by Lürssen at 114.2 metres, the vessel...
Global superyacht industry worth €54bn, new study reveals
A new study, conducted by Deloitte and Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, reports that the superyacht sector generates approximately €54bn in...
Balearics facing rising global competition in refit sector
The nautical sector of the Balearic Islands is at a key moment in its evolution. The Balearic Marine Cluster...
