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            ISO standard - environmental performance of superyachts
            First-Ever ISO Standard Assesses Environmental Performance of Superyachts

            February 28, 2026 By Diane M. Byrne

            Armada Club - private membership club
            Armada Club Redefines Superyacht Access With Private Members’ Model

            February 27, 2026 By Diane M. Byrne

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            Understanding Yacht Classification: Why It Matters for Safety & Value

            December 2, 2025 By Marie Cullen

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            Westport yacht Serengeti
            Well-Known Yacht Serengeti Being Auctioned in March

            February 18, 2026 By Diane M. Byrne

            yacht ViviRae II
            The Yacht VivieRae II Has Covered 24,000 Miles—and Can Be Yours

            February 11, 2026 By Diane M. Byrne

            Burgess Palm Beach office opens
            Burgess Palm Beach Office Marks 5th U.S. Location

            February 3, 2026 By Diane M. Byrne

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            Yacht Awatea Swaps Baby Blue for Bigger Benefits

            May 26, 2026 By Marie Cullen

            Lürssen yacht Nausicaä
            Yacht Nausicaä Pioneers Cleaner Propulsion & Unconventional Living

            May 25, 2026 By Diane M. Byrne

            FTX110 yacht by Humphreys Yacht Design
            FTX110 Yacht Pledges Fast Cruising Between Remote Locations

            May 24, 2026 By Marie Cullen

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            Baltic 78 Custom Yacht Coming for Get-Up-and-Go Family

            May 26, 2026 By Ken Kremsler

            launch of the yacht Fortissimo
            Sailing Yacht Fortissimo Makes Her Presence Known

            May 22, 2026 By Diane M. Byrne

            buying a superyacht - the illusion of simplicity
            Buying a Superyacht: The Illusion of Simplicity

            May 12, 2026 By Dominique Gruber

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            Superyacht 101 Series: Advice From Fellow Owner Buddy Darby

            November 9, 2016 By Diane M. Byrne

            Mark Robba
            Superyacht 101 Series: Advice From Fellow Owner Mark Robba

            October 31, 2016 By Diane M. Byrne

            AJ Anderson, yacht owner's representative
            Selecting a Yacht Owner’s Representative

            July 29, 2016 By Diane M. Byrne

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            Aethic Sunscreen Is Reef-Safe—Really

            May 22, 2026 By Megayacht News Staff

            the X Shore Eelex 8000
            X Shore Is Back in Business

            April 27, 2026 By Diane M. Byrne

            Sea-Doo RXP-X-325
            Sea-Doo RXP-X-325 Is the Watercraft for Thrill-Seekers

            April 17, 2026 By Megayacht News Staff

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            The Superyacht 6: 6 Superb Charter-Yacht Crews

            October 23, 2011 By Diane M. Byrne

            The Superyacht 6: 6 Must-See Megayachts at the Fort Lauderdale Show

            October 9, 2011 By Diane M. Byrne

            The Superyacht 6: 6 Editor’s Picks From the Monaco Yacht Show

            September 24, 2011 By Diane M. Byrne

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            The Yacht Asani Welcomes You Through Visual Storytelling: Photo Gallery

            December 5, 2024 By Diane M. Byrne

            the Arcadia A96 yacht
            Arcadia A96 Yacht Is Solar Powered, Silent in Operation: Photo Gallery

            January 16, 2024 By Marie Cullen

            the Sanlorenzo yacht La La Land
            Yacht La La Land Exemplifies Sanlorenzo’s Redefinition of Space: Photo Gallery

            December 19, 2023 By Diane M. Byrne

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            RMK Merrill-Stevens hosts the Miami office for RMK Yachts
            New Miami Office for RMK Yachts Represents Turkish Yard’s Bigger Press for U.S. Clients

            May 20, 2026 By Marie Cullen

            Tim Kershaw at Delta Marine
            Tim Kershaw Joins Delta Marine to Head Sales

            May 19, 2026 By Marie Cullen

            Tankoa Yachts’ Civitavecchia site
            Tankoa Yachts’ Civitavecchia Site Seeing 4 Projects Started Per Year

            May 18, 2026 By Diane M. Byrne

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            Bahamas Cruising Permit Fees Adjusted

            April 6, 2026 By Diane M. Byrne

            Arksen's Ultimate Lofoten Islands Adventure
            Book the Ultimate Lofoten Islands Adventure Charter in Norway

            January 17, 2026 By Ken Kremsler

            Andaman Islands superyacht cruising
            Andaman Islands Superyacht Cruising Becoming Easier

            January 11, 2026 By Marie Cullen

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            The Pontine Islands, a Must-Visit Superyacht Charter Destination

            February 22, 2026 By Megayacht News Staff

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            Where to Charter a Yacht in 2026

            November 30, 2025 By Megayacht News Staff

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            Charter Yacht Big Sky in French Polynesia: Sunday Superyacht Video

            August 17, 2025 By Marie Cullen

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            Marina Ibiza Contributes to Restoration of Talamanca Bay

            May 5, 2026 By Ken Kremsler

            Port Nimara
            Port Nimara in Anguilla Aims to Be the Quiet Retreat of the Caribbean

            April 25, 2026 By Diane M. Byrne

            Port Amador marina Panama
            Port Amador Intends to be a Pacific Superyacht Hub

            April 13, 2026 By Diane M. Byrne

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            Rick Thomas Joins Balk Shipyard as U.S. Representative

            February 9, 2026 By Diane M. Byrne

            Savannah - biggest yacht news stories 2025
            5 Biggest Yacht News Stories of the Year

            December 31, 2025 By Megayacht News Staff

            Leah Werner
            Leah Werner to Lead Water Revolution Foundation

            December 27, 2025 By Ken Kremsler

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            Bayesian salvage, Bayesian resurfaces
            Italian Prosecutors Blame Bayesian Crew, Not Weather, for Sinking

            May 2, 2026 By Diane M. Byrne

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            Yacht Adventurer II Owner Peter Holt & Former Captain File Lawsuits Claiming Drug Smuggling, Extortion

            April 30, 2026 By Diane M. Byrne

            Savannah - biggest yacht news stories 2025
            5 Biggest Yacht News Stories of the Year

            December 31, 2025 By Megayacht News Staff

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            Nick Boksa of Boksa Marine Desgin
            Boksa Marine Design Leadership Changes & Office Expansion Positioning Firm for Future

            February 21, 2026 By Ken Kremsler

            Winch Design directors
            Winch Design Marks 40th Anniversary

            January 24, 2026 By Marie Cullen

            Kristian Pascoli and Carla Guilhem
            Carla Guilhem Design & Pascoli International Strike Partnership

            November 11, 2025 By Ken Kremsler

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            Alexander Dreyfoos
            Megayacht News Leadership Series: Alexander Dreyfoos, Silver Cloud Owner

            September 6, 2016 By Diane M. Byrne

            Roberto Zambrini
            Megayacht News Leadership Series: Roberto Zambrini, Mondomarine

            August 1, 2016 By Michael Verdon

            Antonio Romano Hot Lab Yacht & Design
            Megayacht News Leadership Series: Antonio Romano, Hot Lab

            July 1, 2016 By Frances and Michael Howorth

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            Yacht Adventurer II Owner Peter Holt & Former Captain File Lawsuits Claiming Drug Smuggling, Extortion

            April 30, 2026 By Diane M. Byrne

            Erik Vonk and his yacht Scintilla Maris
            Erik Vonk Shares How His Yacht Scintilla Maris Has “a Soul”

            April 3, 2026 By Megayacht News Staff

            owner of the yacht Zembra, by Delta Marine
            Owner of the Yacht Zembra: “The Goal Is to Take Us on All These Adventures”

            April 1, 2026 By Diane M. Byrne

    • Yard Staff
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            Tim Kershaw at Delta Marine
            Tim Kershaw Joins Delta Marine to Head Sales

            May 19, 2026 By Marie Cullen

            Stassi Anastassov
            Stassi Anastassov Takes Over as Ferretti Group CEO

            May 15, 2026 By Diane M. Byrne

            Burak Akgül, Thom Conboy, Mohammed Al Barwani - Turquoise Yachts
            Thom Conboy Named Turquoise Yachts Representative for the Americas

            March 20, 2026 By Diane M. Byrne

  • Events
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            The Honours 2026
            The Honours 2026 Nominations Open – and Need Your Recommendations

            March 2, 2026 By Marie Cullen

            The Honours awards 2025
            The Honours Awards Honor Trailblazers in Yachting

            November 1, 2025 By Diane M. Byrne

            International SeaKeepers Society Is Honoring Jimmy Buffett
            International SeaKeepers Society Is Honoring Jimmy Buffett & Emily Cunningham for Ocean Advocacy

            September 26, 2025 By Diane M. Byrne

    • Boat Shows & Seminars
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            Monaco Yacht Show Adventure Area
            Monaco Yacht Show Adventure Area Adapts for Next Gen of Superyacht Tenders

            May 19, 2026 By Diane M. Byrne

            Monaco Yacht Show's Blue Wake
            Monaco Yacht Show’s Blue Wake Now Including Superyachts, Charter Yachts, & Concept Designs

            April 23, 2026 By Marie Cullen

            superyachts appearing at the Palm Beach show
            100+ Superyachts Appearing at the Palm Beach Show—Here’s What to See

            March 11, 2026 By Megayacht News Staff

    • Fundraisers
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            Yachting Day Gala for Mercy Ships
            Mercy Ships’ Yachting Day Gala Returns to Cannes

            April 18, 2026 By Diane M. Byrne

            SeaKeepers’ Sail4th 250 ocean advocacy event is in 2026
            SeaKeepers Hosting Sail4th 250 Ocean Advocacy Event in New York

            November 8, 2025 By Diane M. Byrne

            Mercy Ships Yachting Day Gala
            Mercy Ships Yachting Day Gala to Raise Funds & Awareness

            July 14, 2025 By Diane M. Byrne

    • Rendezvous & Events
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            Pier Sixty-Six hosting World Boating Day events
            How to Participate in World Boating Day This Week

            May 18, 2026 By Ken Kremsler

            America's Cup Superyacht Programme
            BWA Yachting Named America’s Cup Superyacht Programme Partner

            March 14, 2026 By Marie Cullen

            Ibiza JoySail
            Ibiza JoySail Regatta Coming in September: Sunday Superyacht Video

            March 8, 2026 By Ken Kremsler

    • The Superyacht Cup
          • The Superyacht Cup Recent Posts
            sure to file The Superyacht Cup Palma registration is Halekai
            Ready, Set, Go: The Superyacht Cup Palma Registration Is Open

            December 8, 2023 By Ken Kremsler

            the Superyacht Cup Palma 2023 is the 27th year of the race
            Superyacht Cup Palma 2023 Setting Sail: Sunday Superyacht Video

            January 29, 2023 By Marie Cullen

            The Superyacht Cup Palma regulars and newcomers are excited
            Superyacht Cup Palma Regulars and Newcomers Set to Race

            January 29, 2022 By Marie Cullen

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            Unjust Enrichment in Yachting: How Courts Fix Unfair Deals

            April 6, 2026 By Megayacht News Staff

            worldwide asset freezing orders - ChatGPT
            How Worldwide Asset Freezing Orders Are Reshaping Yacht Deals

            February 24, 2026 By Megayacht News Staff

            pay-first clauses in yachting contracts
            Untangling Pay-First, Pay-If-Paid, & Other Clauses in Yachting Contracts

            January 28, 2026 By Megayacht News Staff

    • Yacht Videos
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            Yacht Simena, Graceful Under Sail: Sunday Superyacht Video

            May 17, 2026 By Marie Cullen

            games onboard the yacht Leviathan
            Onboard the Yacht Leviathan: Sunday Superyacht Video

            May 10, 2026 By Diane M. Byrne

            yacht Sedici, Charles Leclerq's Riva 102 Corsaro
            Sweet 16: Charles Leclerc’s Yacht Sedici Launches

            May 8, 2026 By Diane M. Byrne

    • Builder Videos
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            Henk de Vries
            Henk de Vries Retires, Becomes Feadship Ambassador: Sunday Superyacht Video

            April 27, 2025 By Diane M. Byrne

            Feadship's Diamond Jubilee year saw Mira restored
            Feadship’s Diamond Jubilee Year: Sunday Superyacht Video

            December 22, 2024 By Diane M. Byrne

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