Superyachts and Soft Power: Why States Notice Where Billionaires Moor
Superyachts are unusually visible forms of private wealth, so where they berth can carry reputational as well as legal significance. Soft power begins with attraction, while …
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Historic Yachts: Nahlin — Edward VIII, Wallis Simpson and the 1936 Mediterranean Cruise
- Yacht
- Nahlin
- Company
- G.L. Watson & Co.
Nahlin is a 91.44-metre classic motor yacht built by John Brown & Sons in 1930 to a G.L. Watson design. Her 1936 Mediterranean charter by Edward …
Historic Yachts: SS Delphine — From Dodge Family Steam Yacht to U.S. Navy Flagship
- Yacht
- SS Delphine
Built for Horace Dodge in 1921, SS Delphine survived sinking, wartime service as USS Dauntless and decades of uncertainty before a landmark restoration returned her to …
25m Oyster 825 Viva La Vida Capsizes After Reef Strike and Ballast Bulb Loss
- Company
- Oyster Yachts
- Destination
- Whitsundays
The 25.15m Oyster 825 Viva La Vida capsized in the Whitsundays after striking a reef during Hamilton Island Race Week. All 10 people aboard were rescued.
Historic Yachts: Savarona — Atatürk’s Final Yacht and a Turkish National Symbol
- Yacht
- Savarona
- Company
- Blohm & Voss GmbH
- Destination
- Istanbul
Built in Hamburg in 1931, Savarona became Mustafa Kemal Atatürk’s presidential yacht in 1938, later served as a naval training ship and returned to state service …
Historic Yachts: Christina O — From D-Day Frigate to Onassis Legend
- Yacht
- Christina O
Built for war as HMCS Stormont, Christina O survived Atlantic convoys and D-Day before Aristotle Onassis transformed her into one of history’s most famous private yachts.
Historic Yachts: Marala — The 1931 Classic That Went to War
- Yacht
- Marala
- Company
- Camper & Nicholsons Shipyard
Built by Camper & Nicholsons in 1931, Marala later served the Royal Navy as the anti-submarine yacht Evadne. Her survival, original machinery and extensive Pendennis restoration …
What Defines a Superyacht — and Why Is an Explorer Yacht Still a Superyacht?
- Yacht
- Stellamar
- Company
- Cantiere delle Marche
A superyacht is defined by more than appearance or luxury. We examine the 24-metre threshold, the importance of a vessel’s purpose, and why explorer and expedition …
Historic Yachts: Royal Yacht Britannia — Britain’s Last Floating Palace
- Yacht
- HMY Britannia
HMY Britannia carried Queen Elizabeth II and the Royal Family around the world for more than four decades, combining the roles of royal residence, naval vessel …
USS Potomac: The Extraordinary Life of Franklin D. Roosevelt’s Presidential Yacht
- Yacht
- Potomac
Built as a Prohibition-era Coast Guard cutter, USS Potomac became Franklin D. Roosevelt’s presidential yacht, a diplomatic stage, wartime decoy and, decades later, one of America’s …
New 117m Lürssen Boardwalk Enters Her First Mediterranean Season
Newly delivered 117-metre Lürssen Boardwalk is well into her first Mediterranean season, with recent movements through the Adriatic and southern Italy marking the yacht's transition into …
122.5m Lürssen Project Elusive Sold Ahead of 2030 Delivery
- Yacht
- Project Elusive
- Company
- Lürssen
Moran Yacht & Ship has announced the sale of 122.5-metre Lürssen Project Elusive, a 5,500 GT custom superyacht now under construction in Bremen for delivery in …
Abbas Sajwani Bought 106m Lürssen Amadea for $187 Million
Dubai property developer Abbas Sajwani has emerged as the buyer of 106.1-metre Lürssen Amadea, acquired from the U.S. government for $187 million following one of the …
JFA Yachts Delivers 50m Hybrid Explorer Canoa
JFA Yachts has delivered 50-metre explorer Canoa, the largest yacht built by the French shipyard, combining hybrid propulsion with more than 5,000 nautical miles of range.
From Marina to Anchorage: How Captains Manage Guest Expectations Underway
A successful superyacht itinerary depends on more than destinations. Captains must balance guest preferences with weather, anchoring conditions, crew capacity and their overriding responsibility for safe …
62m Sailing Yacht Simena Revealed Under Sail for the First Time
New imagery of the 62-metre sailing yacht Simena under sail provides the clearest view yet of Ares Yachts’ first large sailing superyacht and the balance between …
Why the New Superyacht UK–Barcelona Partnership Matters Beyond Networking
Superyacht UK and Barcelona Clúster Nàutic have formed a new strategic partnership designed to connect British suppliers and expertise with Barcelona’s refit, marina and superyacht-service ecosystem.
How 67m Sea Raider X Became ISA Yachts’ New Flagship
The delivery of 67m Sea Raider X marks a major step for ISA Yachts, showing how the Italian builder has moved into a larger, more complex …
When a Superyacht Becomes an Embassy: Inside Boardwalk’s Diplomatic Tour of Italy
US Ambassador Tilman Fertitta’s use of 117m Boardwalk for a coastal diplomatic tour of Italy raises unusual questions about private ownership, public security and the role …
Can a Superyacht Really Operate Without Fossil Fuel? Inside the Technology Behind 69m Zero
Inside the technology behind 68.9m sailing yacht Zero, including a 5MWh battery, hydro-generation, solar thermal systems and a 700V DC architecture designed to reduce or eliminate …
Who Controls the Superyacht Berths? Italy Investigates Competition in the Gulf of Naples
Italy’s competition authority has opened a formal investigation into Luise Group and related companies over allegations concerning access to scarce superyacht berths and competition in yacht …
What the Suez Canal’s 26% Yacht Surcharge Really Means for Superyacht Owners
The Suez Canal Authority has increased the surcharge applied to yachts from 14% to 26%, adding new costs to superyacht repositioning between the Mediterranean, Red Sea …
Heesen Launches 57m Project Setteesettanta Ahead of December Delivery
Heesen has launched the 57-metre full-custom Project Setteesettanta, YN 20857, moving the 920GT aluminium yacht into commissioning ahead of North Sea trials and December delivery.
What the Sale of 60m Lürssen Caipirinha Reveals About Today’s Superyacht Market
- Yacht
- Caipirinha
The 60-metre Lürssen Caipirinha has been sold after a major asking-price reduction, providing a revealing example of pricing, refit investment and buyer behaviour in today’s large-yacht …
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