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Mike Kelsey Jr. ran the superyacht shipyard Palmer Johnson

Mike Kelsey, Jr., Former Head of Palmer Johnson, Loses Battle With Cancer

By Diane M. Byrne on 01.06.20

Martin Kelsey III, a.k.a. Mike Kelsey, Jr., whose lifelong love of boating and the family business, the shipyard Palmer Johnson, led him to its helm, died of cancer on January 4. He was 57 years old. Born February 12, 1962 in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin, Kelsey had boating in his blood. His grandfather, the late PatrickContinue Reading

Khalilah superyacht Palmer Johnson

The Krazy-Kool Khalilah: Sunday Superyacht Video

By Marie Cullen on 11.11.18

One hundred and sixty-one feet (49 meters) of glimmering gold paint make it impossible to miss Khalilah. So does her edgy, audacious styling. Then consider a cruising speed of 27 knots and a sporty, color-coordinated tender. Bottom line, you’ll find it tough to take your attention away. As dramatic as the megayacht is on theContinue Reading

PJ World megayacht

PJ World to Restart Build, Decade After Start

By Diane M. Byrne on 02.01.18

Termed the “ghost yacht” and “rust hole” by Norwegian media, the long-dormant, partially built PJ World megayacht has a new owner. PJ World, a.k.a. PJ-801, started construction in 2008 at a former commercial shipyard in Norway. Palmer Johnson had acquired the yard the year prior, through bankruptcy proceedings. At 267 feet (81.4 meters), PJ WorldContinue Reading

Bugatti Palmer Johnson Niniette

Vroom! Bugatti, Palmer Johnson Building Niniette Series

By Marie Cullen on 12.04.15

Buckle up: Palmer Johnson is now licensed to build fast yachts under the brand of fast-car maker Bugatti. They’re being called Ninette yachts, the same name Bugatti used when it offered racing boats in the 1930s. Just one megayacht is part of the three-boat Niniette series: the PJ88 Niniette. She’s the largest of the models,Continue Reading

Holland Jachtbouw

Palmer Johnson Taking Over Holland Jachtbouw

By Diane M. Byrne on 09.22.15

UPDATE, SEPTEMBER 25, 2015: A spokesperson for Holland Jachtbouw tells us that Palmer Johnson did not acquire the yard. We have asked what the business arrangement between the two companies is, but have not received a reply. Read on for the original article.   Following its announcement earlier this month that it is moving allContinue Reading

Khalilah superyacht Palmer Johnson

Palmer Johnson Leaving USA, Opening Dutch Yard

By Diane M. Byrne on 09.03.15

Palmer Johnson, the shipyard founded on the shores of Lake Michigan in 1918, is closing its American operations and shifting all construction to Europe. The move comes as a result of what the company tells the yachting media is strong interest in its SuperSport series (above). Those yachts are made of carbon composite and featuringContinue Reading

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