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Wilson Fittipaldi Jr., the Brazilian race car driver turned yacht builder, faces arrest the next time he comes to the United States. It stems from a lawsuit over an unfinished megayacht constructed by his now-defunct Fittipaldi Yachts. A U.S. District judge in Miami issued the warrant in March. This follows the same judge holding Fittipaldi Continue reading
The yachting industry, and indeed yacht lovers around the world, lost a legend today. Carlo Riva, who took his family business, Riva, to global prominence in the 1950s, died today in his native Sarnico, Italy. Often called the Engineer by Riva staff, he was 95 years old. Carlo Riva was born into a boatbuilding family. Continue reading
For the first time in its 133-year history, Royal Huisman no longer has a Huisman family member involved in operations. Following nearly four decades at the shipyard, Alice Huisman (pictured) has ceded all responsibilities to the majority shareholder, Royal Doeksen. Royal Doeksen now owns all shares as well. For the past two years, Alice Huisman Continue reading