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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 membership
            Armada Club Redefines Superyacht Access With Private Members’ Model

            February 27, 2026 By Diane M. Byrne

            understanding yacht classification
            Understanding Yacht Classification: Why It Matters for Safety & Value

            December 2, 2025 By Marie Cullen

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            Camper & Nicholsons
            Majority Stake in Camper & Nicholsons Selling to New Investor

            June 1, 2026 By Diane M. Byrne

            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

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            Antonini Navi XPD95 yacht bow lounge
            Antonini Navi XPD95 Yacht, the Swagger of an Explorer Without the Expedition

            September 3, 2026 By Diane M. Byrne

            Bering 130 yacht explorer
            Bering 130 Yacht Introduces Builder’s “Vector Yacht” Approach

            September 2, 2026 By Diane M. Byrne

            Mobu 33 yacht concept BAZ Yacht Design
            Mobu 33 Yacht Concept: 32 Knots, 2 Decks United by 1 Dramatic Atrium

            September 2, 2026 By Marie Cullen

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            yacht Alice Baltic Yachts
            The Yacht Alice Is Nimble, Natural, and a Potential “Star Performer”

            August 28, 2026 By Ken Kremsler

            sailing yacht Ouzel in Maine
            The Unique DNA of the Sailing Yacht Ouzel

            August 20, 2026 By Carol Cronin

            ketch yacht Simena
            5 Fascinating Facts About the Sailing Yacht Simena

            July 31, 2026 By Megayacht News Staff

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            redefining a superyacht as a governed asset vs status symbol
            Redefining a Superyacht as a Governed Asset Vs. Status Symbol

            June 1, 2026 By Dominique Gruber

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

            May 12, 2026 By Dominique Gruber

            superyacht asset management
            Superyacht Asset Management: Why Family Offices Need Stronger Governance

            April 24, 2026 By Dominique Gruber

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            Pirelli 44 RIB
            Pirelli 44 “Maxi RIB” Maximizes Performance-Oriented Dayboating

            September 7, 2026 By Ken Kremsler

            Nocs Provisions binoculars
            Nocs Provisions Binoculars, Spotted Aboard Below Deck Yachts

            July 22, 2026 By Megayacht News Staff

            177-foot superyacht audio system
            Superyacht Audio System Brings Concert-Grade Sound to Every Deck of This 177-Footer

            July 18, 2026 By Diane M. Byrne

    • The Superyacht 6
          • The Superyacht 6 Recent Posts
            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
            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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            Amor à Vida
            Designing Amor à Vida Around Light, Life, and the Sea

            June 30, 2026 By SPONSORED CONTENT

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            Palumbo Upfit, rebrand for Palumbo Superyachts Refit
            Palumbo Upfit: Rebrand of Palumbo Superyachts Refit Signals Lifecycle Support

            September 4, 2026 By Diane M. Byrne

            The Italian Sea Group
            The Italian Sea Group Opens Bids for Brands, Yards, or Full Company

            August 11, 2026 By Diane M. Byrne

            Savannah Yacht Center shiplift - Safe Harbor Marinas
            Safe Harbor to Buy MarineMax

            August 10, 2026 By Diane M. Byrne

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            America's Cup superyacht berth bookings Naples 2027
            America’s Cup Superyacht Berth Bookings Open for Napes 2027

            September 3, 2026 By Ken Kremsler

            The Superyacht People and SeaKeepers partnership
            The Superyacht People & SeaKeepers Bring Conservation Into Yacht Charters

            August 24, 2026 By Diane M. Byrne

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            From Runway to Water, Wheels Up & Fraser Yachts Forge Partnership

            August 22, 2026 By Marie Cullen

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            Why Montenegro Is Attracting More American Superyacht Cruising Enthusiasts

            August 9, 2026 By Diane M. Byrne

            Pontine Islands Italy - superyacht charter destination
            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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            Summer’s End Marina Permits Spur Lawsuit Against U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

            August 19, 2026 By Diane M. Byrne

            Savannah Yacht Center shiplift - Safe Harbor Marinas
            Safe Harbor to Buy MarineMax

            August 10, 2026 By Diane M. Byrne

            Coinjock Marina & Restaurant, ex-Acme Marinas now Port 32 Marinas
            Port 32 Marinas Takes Over Acme Marinas, Creating 17 Properties in Iconic Superyacht Destinations

            June 20, 2026 By Ken Kremsler

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            Wilsonhalligan
            Acquera Group Adds Crew Recruitment & Estate Staffing By Acquiring Wilsonhalligan

            September 5, 2026 By Marie Cullen

            Lurssen yacht Nixie sea trials; owner Nik Storosky
            Nik Storonsky, Owner of Yacht Nixie, Sued Over “Effective Cause”

            August 5, 2026 By Diane M. Byrne

            Carlo Borlenghi in 2005
            Carlo Borlenghi, Renowned Regatta & Superyacht Photographer, Dies

            August 3, 2026 By Diane M. Byrne

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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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            Gresham Marshall
            Gresham Marshall, New Name But Same Team for Gresham Yacht Design

            August 29, 2026 By Ken Kremsler

            Paolo Allasia
            Paolo Allasia, Co-Owner of Exe Design Italia, Dies at Age 48

            August 25, 2026 By Diane M. Byrne

            Marc Friedland - Viva superyacht guest experience
            Marc Friedland Designs Yacht Experiences Before Guests Board

            July 24, 2026 By Kim Kavin

    • Leadership Series
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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

    • Owners
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            Jasmine Chong and Jason Tabalujan, yacht Celestia
            Jasmine Chong & Jason Tabalujan: Building Celestia to Bring Their Family Home

            August 17, 2026 By Megayacht News Staff

            Lurssen yacht Nixie sea trials; owner Nik Storosky
            Nik Storonsky, Owner of Yacht Nixie, Sued Over “Effective Cause”

            August 5, 2026 By Diane M. Byrne

            Richard Hadida
            Richard Hadida: Carpe Diem With the Sailing Yacht Lush

            July 14, 2026 By Megayacht News Staff

    • Yard Staff
          • Yard Staff Recent Posts
            Sipke Halbertsma
            Sipke Halbertsma Takes Over as Heesen’s Commercial Director America

            September 8, 2026 By Marie Cullen

            Dmitry Vasiliev, Bering Yachts shareholder & partner
            Dmitry Vasiliev, Bering Yachts’ New Investor, to Oversee Superyacht Division Collaborations

            August 15, 2026 By Ken Kremsler

            David King founder Princess Yachts
            David King, Princess Yachts’ Founder & Longest-Serving Employee, Dies

            August 10, 2026 By Diane M. Byrne

  • Events
    • Awards
          • Awards Recent Posts
            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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            August 18, 2026 By Megayacht News Staff

            Simena - 2026 Monaco Yacht Show
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            August 16, 2026 By Megayacht News Staff

            2026 Monaco Yacht Show premieres
            2026 Monaco Yacht Show Superyacht Premieres—and Why They Matter

            August 14, 2026 By Megayacht News Staff

    • Fundraisers
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            Yachting Day Gala for Mercy Ships
            Mercy Ships Yachting Day Gala: “We Can Make a Difference”

            August 13, 2026 By Diane M. Byrne

            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

    • Rendezvous & Events
          • Rendezvous & Events
            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
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            The Superyacht Cup Palma Richard Mille
            The Superyacht Cup Palma Richard Mille Marks 30 Years

            June 22, 2026 By Ken Kremsler

            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

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            Cecil Wright Storonsky superyacht broker commission lawsuit
            Inside a €350-Million Superyacht Broker Dispute

            September 1, 2026 By Megayacht News Staff

            Jasmine Chong and Jason Tabalujan, yacht Celestia
            Jasmine Chong & Jason Tabalujan: Building Celestia to Bring Their Family Home

            August 17, 2026 By Megayacht News Staff

            IMO rules for 2030, 2050
            IMO Rules & the Future of Superyachts

            July 30, 2026 By Megayacht News Staff

    • Yacht Videos
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            Mangusta GranSport 50 yacht
            Sneak Peek Inside the Mangusta GranSport 50: Sunday Superyacht Video

            September 6, 2026 By Marie Cullen

            yacht Fast Naan launch
            Yacht Fast Naan Is Fearless and Fast: Sunday Superyacht Video

            August 30, 2026 By Marie Cullen

            Sunreef 43M Eco catamaran
            Sunreef 43M Eco Catamaran on the Move: Sunday Superyacht Video

            August 23, 2026 By Marie Cullen

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            Riva 96 Argo Super yacht
            Riva 96 Argo Super Yacht Is Ready for Fast Fun

            July 21, 2026 By Marie Cullen

            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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