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In our recent monthly newsletter, our editor Diane M. Byrne shared her early experiences of sexism in the yachting industry. Furthermore, she shared how MegayachtNews.com has become a Supporting Organization of She of the Sea, a two-year-old initiative to promote diversity and inclusion across yachting. Clearly, both struck nerves, as more than 2,000 people haveContinue Reading
In yachting, regulations come from a variety of sources. One of them is the International Maritime Organization (IMO), a specialized agency of the United Nations. Due to a focus on pollution prevention, the IMO has a set of emissions standards, commonly referred to as the Tier III regulations, applicable to small- to medium-size megayachts startingContinue Reading
While working for a fine restaurant, Jaclyn Sienna India noted key aspects of luxury hospitality. For instance, the chef not only knew where every ingredient came from, but also could talk in detail about their origins. The same held true with the sommelier for the wines. Why, she wondered, were other luxury-hospitality professionals, especially inContinue Reading
As the CEO of Sunseeker, Andrea Frabetti naturally is confident in his shipyard’s abilities. Specifically where the Sunseeker Superyacht Division is concerned, he has further reason to be confident. The British builder has delivered 141 megayachts exceeding 100 feet (30.5 meters) since 2001. As he shared with us last year, the division is “a dedicatedContinue Reading
Robert van Tol, the executive director of the non-profit Water Revolution Foundation, is focused on driving and accelerating sustainability in the superyacht industry. In fact, as you may remember from a popular podcast we did with van Tol last year, Water Revolution Foundation is proving to shipyards, designers, suppliers, and more that they can pro-actively establishContinue Reading
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