the trusted source for megayacht and superyacht information
In seafaring tradition, the ringing of eight bells pays respect to a deceased sailor. It signifies that his or her “watch” is over. Several watches in the yachting industry ended this year—far too soon, at that. Indeed, while many a person’s passing leaves colleagues and admirers at a loss for words, 2018 seemed to hitContinue Reading
Thankfully, megayacht owners are getting smarter about cybersecurity. Unfortunately, there’s another potential threat to keep in mind: listening devices, a.k.a. bugs. This is according to Matt Horan (below), security director of C3IA Solutions. Horan, whose company works with the UK military, corporations, and private individuals, says his bug sweepers have begun checking megayachts in recentContinue Reading
For decades, yachting businesses and owners have fielded criticisms. Some center on conspicuous consumption that irreparably impacts the environment. A popular—unfortunately so—term motoryacht builders and owners likely know, for example, is “stinkpot.” Several industry representatives believe it’s time the industry took matters into its own hands. They’ve launched Water Revolution Foundation. While it’s an initiativeContinue Reading
Divergent Yachting is a new yacht-management company, with a twist. Sure, it can handle the same needs as other yacht managers, from owner representation to safety and security compliance and to financial services. Derek Munro (above), the founder and director, was the owner’s rep for Black Pearl (below), the 350-foot (106.7-meter) sailing superyacht. He hasContinue Reading
Editor’s note: Due to reader requests, and a special effort to educate newcomers to yachting, MegayachtNews.com publishes “superyacht 101” stories from time to time. This latest article explains what a superyacht management company does, and why you should have one. The advice comes from the team at SuperYachtsMonaco. Choosing a superyacht management company can beContinue Reading
Tom Allen, who joined Fraser Yachts nearly four decades ago, died of a stroke on June 17. His age is unknown. In his bio for Fraser, Allen credits being one of 11 children with spurring “an early desire to get out of the house and be adventurous.” Like many professionals in the yachting industry, heContinue Reading