50m VEGA Conversion Plans Recast Historic Icebreaker as Explorer Yacht
Damen Maaskant's 50m VEGA conversion in Stellendam aims to turn a 1964 Swedish icebreaking lighthouse-supply vessel into an ocean-capable explorer yacht.
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Damen Maaskant's 50m VEGA conversion in Stellendam aims to turn a 1964 Swedish icebreaking lighthouse-supply vessel into an ocean-capable explorer yacht.
Former berth concession holders warn that a proposed €159m tender for Porto di Imperia could face further legal challenges over historic rights and pricing protections.
Seares and New Time activate an Isola del Giglio pilot pontoon combining walkable solar panels with wave-energy-recovering mooring dampers, rated at 5.2kW.
Quick Group CTO Lorenzo Mongiardo says combining gyro, fin, interceptor and yacht-control technologies will matter more than simply adding separate new hardware.
Ultimo Yachts completes the sale of 2016 Sanlorenzo 26.76m motor yacht YAZ, formerly TWIN FISH and THE GREAT ESCAPE, after a €3.25m listing.
Metstrade's 18 November panel will bring Navico, West Marine, Saxdor and The Magenta Project leaders together to discuss future marine workforce skills and opportunities.
Dutch Design's 42.5m SEA ROVER has advanced with its aluminium superstructure installed on a steel hull, as engineering and wellness-focused interior work continues.
A newly sold 13m Bluegame BG42, now named PH3, will operate as a fast fishing-capable chase boat for 37m Benetti charter yacht EH2.
More than 40 superyacht interior stakeholders convened in Nice to examine how materials, supply-chain choices and shared accountability affect sustainability in yacht construction.
Burgess announces a further $350,000 reduction on 28.7m Italian motor yacht SAYONARA to $2.95m, with viewings planned at Fort Lauderdale 2026.
Fraser cuts the asking price of 38m Gulf Craft Majesty 125 GRAND CRU to €6.4m following upgrades through 2024 and fresh hull paint in June 2026.
The 42m Feadship SYNTHESIS 66 has joined IYC brokerage with a 2022 multimillion-euro refit, five guest cabins and a published 2,200nm cruising range.
The 60m Trinity superyacht IRON BLONDE has rejoined IYC charter, offering seven guest cabins, a three-level elevator, dedicated wellness facilities and an owner deck.
The 41m Baglietto motor yacht AQUILA joins IYC's sales fleet with a 2022 interior refit, updated generators and air-conditioning systems, and five guest cabins.
IYC brokers Matthew Stone and Richard Gray represented both sides in the sale of 34m Moonen MIDNIGHT SAGA, a 2023 Dutch-built yacht with 3,900nm range.
Benetti's Connecting Excellences programme brings around 100 design students into its Livorno yard, with a ten-month Future Deck competition culminating in March 2027.
Baglietto CEO Diego Michele Deprati outlines a planned 62m T62 accommodating the BZero hydrogen system and confirms early work on a new 75m model.
The first 39.8m Custom Line Saetta 128 entered the water at Ancona on 30 September, with three yachts already sold and a five-cabin, under-300GT design.
Acquera Group outlines how its 25-country yacht agency network, Wilsonhalligan recruitment operation and digital tools are being integrated around crew needs.
The 46.7m MAAI concept places a three-sided opening dining salon on the lower aft deck, with the rest of the yacht designed around different degrees of …
Daino Technologies is introducing algorithm-driven planning at Amer Yachts' Pisa site, with an Amer 106 construction programme identified for a pilot.
Turkish superyacht builder Mengi Yay has joined the international Superyacht Builders Association, with custom projects underway between 45 and over 60m.
Cala del Forte in Ventimiglia says nearly 300 requests from yachts over 28m could not be accommodated in 18 months despite 41 suitable berths.
Italian Vessels is expanding its steel and aluminium custom yacht proposals, including the 38m Ombra support yacht and high-volume shuttle concepts.
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