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Each day, 1,000 to 2,000 employees and subcontractors walk through the gates of the Ferretti Group Super Yacht Yard. Situated in Ancona, Italy, the yard originally was CRN’s headquarters. Since 2014, though, it’s also where the large Pershing and Riva projects see construction, along with all Custom Line projects. In fact, of the nine buildContinue Reading
A Dutch court has placed Moonen in bankruptcy. The news comes shortly after the yacht builder announced discussions with a new investor. Despite the financial straits, according to a yard spokesperson, those discussions continue. Court records reveal the bankruptcy filing took place last week. According to the Dutch newspaper Het Financieele Dagblad, the shipyard wasContinue Reading
In late 2018, British builder Pendennis acquired the majority share in Barcelona-based Vilanova Grand Marina. The interest went beyond the 48 slips on site. The duo is developing a service center on adjacent land. Opening in the early fall as Pendennis Vilanova, it expands Pendennis’ refit reach into more of the Mediterranean, plus transforms theContinue Reading
An Italian shipyard that produced some of the most famous yachts in Europe for 50 years is operating again. Cantiere Navale Santamargherita is looking to its own roots for inspiration, too. Starting with its first project, the Bulldog 88, it’s offering entirely custom construction. In addition, it’s taking a more modern approach to marketing, aimingContinue Reading
Palumbo Superyachts is the yachting arm for the Palumbo Group, a 52-year-old international shipbuilding company. Despite the yachting division being far younger, it quickly has amassed five locations for new-build and refit work, all in the Mediterranean. Naturally, being an Italian company, the headquarters are in Italy. Specifically, the city of Ancona, along the AdriaticContinue Reading
The Delta 88 Carbon Sport Yacht (above) is the flagship for Delta Powerboats, the Swedish builder offering spirited performance and carbon fiber construction. Delta Carbon Yachts, the Americas importer, is now under the management of YachtCreators, for further expansion. YachtCreators is a Fort Lauderdale-based firm working with owners, builders, and other industry companies in notContinue Reading