Heesen responds to Russian owner’s UK sanctions
Dutch superyacht builder Heesen Yachts has issued a statement condemning ‘violence in every form’ and saying it’s ‘saddened by...
Ukraine marine sector
Marine industry news focused on the war in Ukraine and its affects on Ukraine’s boats and boat builders and maritime sector.
Volvo Group comments on impact of Ukraine crisis
Volvo Penta’s parent company Volvo Group has issued a statement on the financial impact of the continuing Russia-Ukraine conflict....
Should seized Russian yachts be decommissioned?
Seized maritime assets could pose a ‘significant risk’ to ports, harbours and marinas if there is no requirement to...
VIDEO: FBI and Spanish police seize Russian superyacht in Mallorca
The Spanish Guardia Civil police, along with FBI agents and US Homeland Security (USHS), have seized a 255ft superyacht...
Here are the Russian superyachts sanctioned so far
Numerous superyachts linked to Russian oligarchs have now been immobilised or detained across Europe, under sanctions levied in response...
Cruise ship becomes temporary home for Ukrainian refugees in the Netherlands
Holland America Line’s Volendam will be used to accommodate Ukrainian refugees as part of an agreement announced by Netherlands...
Ukrainian boat manufacturer gives update
BRIG, the Ukrainian RIB manufacturer headquartered from Kharkiv, has issued a statement updating the industry on its situation following...
Engineer who attempted to sink Russian superyacht speaks out from Ukrainian bunker
The Ukrainian nautical engineer who attempted to sink Lady Anastasia – the yacht reputedly belonging to Alexander Mijeev (CEO...
Video: Abramovich-linked superyachts dock in Turkey
Two superyachts linked to Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich have docked on Turkish shores, outside the reach of sanctions imposed...
Yacht seizures causing charter market uncertainty, experts say
Global Marine Business Advisors (GMBA) held its first face-to-face meeting in Palma on 14-16 March, with several key issues...
‘Yachties for Ukraine’: how to support crew affected by the Ukrainian crisis
Members of the yacht community have joined forces to offer assistance and shelter to crew affected by the war...
