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An investment and improvement strategy by its parent company is allowing Nobiskrug to offer additional new-construction and refit capabilities. In fact, one of its significant-size superyachts will continue construction at a facility under the same ownership. The Nobiskrug sister shipyard Lindenau, at the entrance to Germany’s Kiel Canal, will see that yacht’s arrival by theContinue Reading
Metal Shark, an American shipyard specializing in commercial and military craft, has a new yachting division. Metal Shark Yachts is constructing long-range catamarans for cruising and remote exploring. The first of a few megayacht designs and sizes is already in the water, too, the 27-knot Magnet. Focused on aluminum and steel, Metal Shark has shipyardsContinue Reading
Not long ago, after a yacht owner took delivery, he or she really didn’t have much interaction with the shipyard. Maintenance and refit tasks, for instance, were the domain of independent service facilities. These days, however, more yacht builders recognize the importance of fostering and keeping closer ties to customers. Nautor’s Swan Global Service isContinue Reading
Compared to other countries, the United States of America is not all that old. However, 244 years of existence is still longevity, in anyone’s book. Speaking of longevity, several American megayacht shipyards still in business have long histories. Here are five of the oldest ones, which further regularly and actively promote their capabilities. While threeContinue Reading
It already has a sales presence in the United States. Now, the Ferretti Group has a dedicated service shipyard. The Group is acquiring part of Lauderdale Marine Center in Fort Lauderdale to handle maintenance and refits. The Ferretti Group, which includes brands such as CRN, Custom Line, Ferretti Yachts, Pershing, Riva, and Wally, has madeContinue Reading
UPDATE, JUNE 3, 2020: Westport employees are returning to work and resuming production, since Washington State has begun lifting stay-at-home orders. The shipyard is following state- and county-required measures for social distancing and other guidelines. Read on for our original article. While no state remains immune to the coronavirus crisis, the depths of theContinue Reading