Megayacht News

the trusted source for megayacht and superyacht information

  • Home
  • Yachts
    • Motoryachts
    • Sailing Yachts
    • Superyacht 101 Series
    • Brokerage
    • Tenders, Toys & Products
    • Associations
    • The Superyacht 6
    • Sponsored Posts
  • Builders & Shipyards
    • Yard News
    • Builders Directory
    • Sponsored Posts
  • Charter & Cruising
    • Charter & Cruising News
    • Destination Guides
    • Marinas News
    • Charter Yacht Brokers Directory
  • People
    • Leadership Series
    • Designers
    • Designer Directory
    • Yard Staff
    • Owners
    • Consultants
    • Crew
    • Organizations
  • Events
    • Boat Shows & Seminars
    • Fundraisers
    • Rendezvous & Events
    • The Superyacht Cup
    • Awards
    • Sponsored Posts
  • Photo Galleries
  • Videos & Podcasts
    • Yacht Videos
    • Podcasts
  • About
    • About Megayacht News
    • Our Team
    • Advertise With Us
    • Terms & Conditions
    • Privacy Policy
You are here: Home / Archives for People / Yard Staff
Michael Koppstein was the superyacht rep for Lurssen and previously Royal Huisman; his death made for one of the biggest megayacht stories of 2019

Biggest Megayacht Stories of 2019

By Diane M. Byrne on 01.01.20

As 2019 drew to a close, we decided to take a look back at the megayachts and megayacht-related newsmakers that made headlines over the past year. More so, though, we decided to research what captivated the attention of readers like you. It will probably come as no surprise that significant-size new launches were the subjectsContinue Reading

Andrea Frabetti is CEO of Sunseeker and speaks of growing the Sunseeker Superyacht Division strategically

Andrea Frabetti: Sunseeker Superyacht Division to “Cover all the Niches”

By Megayacht News Staff on 11.11.19

Sunseeker took the yachting industry, and customers, by surprise in announcing not only the Sunseeker 161 Yacht in 2018, but also that it was expanding into aluminum construction. While it was news to the public, it was actually part of a carefully crafted vision. In fact, the model was just the first in an officialContinue Reading

Todd Roberts of Marine Group Boat Works a superyacht refit facility

Megayacht News Radio: Todd Roberts, Marine Group Boat Works

By Diane M. Byrne on 06.04.19

Todd Roberts, the president of Marine Group Boat Works, has seen the superyacht-service industry change dramatically over his nearly 20-year career with the California-based yard. It has particularly changed over the past decade, which is the time that has passed since he was one of our first guests on the Megayacht News Radio podcast. AmongContinue Reading

Turquoise Yachts builds megayachts under the guidance of Mehmet Karabeyoglu and Mohammed al-Barwani

Patrik von Sydow Taking Over as Turquoise Yachts CEO

By Marie Cullen on 05.12.19

Mehmet Karabeyoglu (pictured, above left) established Turkey-based Turquoise Yachts, then known as Proteksan Turquoise, in 1997. Since that time, about 30 megayachts have emerged under the Proteksan Turquoise and Turquoise Yachts brands, under his watch. Come July, Karabeyoglu is stepping down as CEO. A veteran of the yachting industry, Patrik von Sydow (below) will assumeContinue Reading

Blanche Cook co-founder of superyacht yard Yachting Developments

Blanche Cook, Yachting Developments Co-Founder, Dies

By Diane M. Byrne on 04.01.19

Blanche Cook, whose business acumen and personal passion for yacht restoration made her a fixture in the superyacht scene, died following a battle with cancer on March 28. She was 58 years old. A native of Auckland, New Zealand, Blanche founded Yachting Developments shipyard there with her husband, Ian Cook. They did so about threeContinue Reading

Timothy Hamilton of Lürssen Americas megayacht office

Lürssen Americas Office Opens With Timothy Hamilton

By Diane M. Byrne on 03.25.19

To better reach clients throughout North and South America, Lürssen has a new office in Fort Lauderdale. Located at Pier Sixty-Six Hotel & Marina, Lürssen Americas is also assisting the German shipyard in better communicating its capabilities, particularly megayachts from 164 to 246 feet (50 to 75 meters). Heading the office is Timothy Hamilton (above),Continue Reading

« Previous Page
Next Page »

Popular Posts

  • Talisman Maiton charter megayacht Below Deck The 7 Megayachts of TV’s Below Deck
  • RSY 38M EXP megayacht RSY 38M EXP to Shine for Rosetti Superyachts
  • mangusta gransport 45 Discover Mangusta GranSport 45
  • Williamsburg Being Scrapped; Restoration Hopes Dashed
  • superyacht Sirocco deploys her FunAir slide Superyacht Sirocco Is Back in Bravo’s Below Deck Mediterranean

Copyright © 2019 RedHedInk LLC

Menu
  • Home
  • Yachts
    ▼
    • Motoryachts
    • Sailing Yachts
    • Superyacht 101 Series
    • Brokerage
    • Tenders, Toys & Products
    • Associations
    • The Superyacht 6
    • Sponsored Posts
  • Builders & Shipyards
    ▼
    • Yard News
    • Builders Directory
    • Sponsored Posts
  • Charter & Cruising
    ▼
    • Charter & Cruising News
    • Destination Guides
    • Marinas News
    • Charter Yacht Brokers Directory
  • People
    ▼
    • Leadership Series
    • Designers
    • Designer Directory
    • Yard Staff
    • Owners
    • Consultants
    • Crew
    • Organizations
  • Events
    ▼
    • Boat Shows & Seminars
    • Fundraisers
    • Rendezvous & Events
    • The Superyacht Cup
    • Awards
    • Sponsored Posts
  • Photo Galleries
  • Videos & Podcasts
    ▼
    • Yacht Videos
    • Podcasts
  • About
    ▼
    • About Megayacht News
    • Our Team
    • Advertise With Us
    • Terms & Conditions
    • Privacy Policy