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Rien Moonen founded the pocket-size-superyacht builder Moonen Shipyards

Rien Moonen, Founder of Eponymous Superyacht Builder, Passes Away

By Diane M. Byrne on 03.30.21

Rien Moonen, who established the Dutch superyacht builder Moonen Yachts, died suddenly on March 29. He was 84 years old. Born in 1936, Moonen was one of 11 children, and the second-born son. His father owned a painting company, which he took interest in at a young age. In fact, he was just 15 whenContinue Reading

Albert Hakvoort Sr. of the megayacht shipyard Hakvoort Shipyards

Albert Hakvoort, Hakvoort Shipyards’ Former Director, Dies at Age 80

By Diane M. Byrne on 03.15.21

Albert Hakvoort, who spent more than six decades at his family-run Hakvoort Shipyards, has died. Often referred to as Albert Sr. due to multiple generations bearing the same name, he was 80 years old. Born in 1940, Albert Sr. was actually a junior, since his father, Albert Hakvoort, started the shipyard in 1919. Indeed, theContinue Reading

Bob Roscioli became legendary in the superyacht industry

Superyacht Industry Passings in 2020: Gone But Not Forgotten

By Diane M. Byrne on 12.29.20

Dating back centuries, the ringing of a ship’s bell eight times signifies the end of a watch duty. The phrase eight bells further signifies that a sailor has died (finished his or her final watch). Sadly, several superyacht industry passings occurred this year, a few being especially emotional. 1. Jan Henry, longtime charter broker. Unfortunately,Continue Reading

Giancarlo Ragnetti was instrumental in establishing the superyacht yard Perini Navi

Giancarlo Ragnetti, Former Perini Navi Powerhouse: 1946-2020

By Diane M. Byrne on 11.10.20

Giancarlo Ragnetti, the founder of Perini Navi who went on to oversee the famed sailing-superyacht builder for three decades, died on November 8 in Viareggio, Italy, which he had called home for nearly as long. He was 74 years old. Born in Italy in the Marche area, along the Adriatic Coast, Ragnetti spent his entireContinue Reading

Kiran Haslam is helping to reinvent Princess Yachts among yachting and megayacht customers

Megayacht News Radio: Kiran Jay Haslam, Princess Yachts

By Megayacht News Staff on 08.31.20

Princess Yachts is a well-known British luxury yacht builder, with offerings ranging from small sportboats to luxury superyachts. But, it’s more than a manufacturer. In fact, Kiran Jay Haslam, the chief marketing officer, and the management team are trying to ensure that current and future clients are receiving an authentic consumer experience. It may soundContinue Reading

Bob Roscioli became legendary in the superyacht industry

Bob Roscioli, Legendary Shipyard Owner: 1944-2020

By Diane M. Byrne on 07.28.20

Robert “Bob” Roscioli, who began his 50-plus-year yachting career in his 20s sanding boats on the New River in Fort Lauderdale, died yesterday. He was 76 years old. Raised in Philadelphia, Roscioli arrived in South Florida with his mother at the age of 12. After high school, he spent his early working years splitting timeContinue Reading

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