A veteran of the superyacht industry is supporting Turquoise Yachts sales and after-sales efforts in the United States. Thom Conboy (pictured, center) is further representing the Turkish shipyard across North and South America. Conboy’s career in the yachting business crosses continents and decades—specifically, four decades and Europe, North America, and South America. Through it all,…
For the first time, Baltic Yachts has appointed a U.S.-based representative, to strengthen its reach among performance-oriented sailing-superyacht enthusiasts. Gordon Kay (pictured, at left, with executive vice president Henry Hawkins) is the new vice president for sales for the country, the rest of North America, and South America. “The Americas are an important and growing…
Daniel Joseph O’Keeffe, better known as Don O’Keeffe, who personally designed more than 100 boats and yachts, has died. A naval architect for Burger Boat Company for about three decades, he was 90 years old. A native of Schull in West Cork, Ireland and born on June 15, 1935, O’Keeffe was one of nine children….
We often associate celebrations in yachting with happy occasions. The launch of a new yacht, for instance, is one of the most popular. The death of shipyard founders, superyacht owners, and other influential figures by contrast can be heartbreaking. The year 2025 was particularly difficult, with more than a dozen significant losses. However, these superyacht…
A well-known figure in yachting has joined GX Superyachts. Maurizio Magri is the new chief commercial officer plus a board member, focusing on customer care. “Young yacht brands often struggle to make their voices heard above other, more established names,” notes Vladimir Zinchenko, the builder’s founder (below left). Notably, he says, the team hasn’t experienced…
A familiar face is back at the helm of the Turkish shipyard Numarine. Patrik von Sydow has taken over as chief executive officer at what he calls “a pivotal moment.” Von Sydow may be best known for most recently being CEO of Turquoise Yachts. He spent the past six years there, in fact, where several…
Two years ago, Marine Group Boat Works established a superyacht agency, Marine Group Global Services. The division, offering owners and crew other assistance as well, has grown alongside the number of large yachts visiting San Diego. As a result, two key promotions have occurred. Firstly, Leah Yam Jones is now vice president of Marine Group…
Following a restructuring and refinancing, the longtime CEO of Sunseeker has departed. Replacing Andrea Frabetti (above) is Scott Millar, on an interim basis. According to statements, Millar’s tenure is effective on December 8. He’s the senior managing director and head of corporate restructuring advisory for Teneo Financial. The company is a global CEO advisory firm…
Turkish prosecutors are seeking prison terms for a commercial vessel’s captain and crew for the death of Mazu Yachts’ founder, Halit Yukay, over the summer. The captain of the cargo ship Arel 7 faces up to nine years in jail, and the crew may receive one to three years. According to the Turkish media outlet…
Effective November 30, Patrik von Sydow, who has served as Turquoise Yachts’ CEO for the past six years, is departing the shipyard. Burak Akgül, who has been the builder’s executive director for two years, is taking over the role, effective immediately. PHOTO: Facebook/Turquoise Yachts Mohammed al Barwani, founder and chairman of MB Group, which owns…
