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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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            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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            yacht Project Setteesettanta at Heesen Yachts
            Yacht Project Setteesettanta Is for Family and Friendship

            July 23, 2026 By Marie Cullen

            Sirena Superyachts 42M launch
            Sirena Superyachts 42M Makes Her Debut

            July 22, 2026 By Diane M. Byrne

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

            July 21, 2026 By Marie Cullen

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            Abeking yacht 4K interior refresh by Nauta Design
            Legendary Sailing Yacht 4K Spruces Up for Thousands More Sea Adventures

            July 15, 2026 By Diane M. Byrne

            Vitters yacht Zero transport
            Yacht Zero Introduces Fossil-Fuel-Free Superyacht Sailing: Sunday Superyacht Video

            July 12, 2026 By Marie Cullen

            Baltic 80 Café Racer yacht
            Baltic 80 Café Racer Brings Maxi-Yacht Thinking to Weekend Sailing

            July 6, 2026 By Marie Cullen

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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

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            Superyacht Asset Management: Why Family Offices Need Stronger Governance

            April 24, 2026 By Dominique Gruber

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            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

            B-Craft Akoya
            B-Craft Akoya Roadshow Lets You Try Before You Buy

            July 3, 2026 By Diane M. Byrne

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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
            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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            AB Yachts and Maiora metal superyachts
            AB Yachts & Maiora Enter Metal-Superyacht Market, First Yacht in Build

            July 23, 2026 By Diane M. Byrne

            Giovanni Costantino, CEO The Italian Sea Group
            Giovanni Costantino & Gianmaria Costantino Resign From The Italian Sea Group

            July 20, 2026 By Diane M. Byrne

            Brabus Yachts teaser
            Brabus Yachts, New Brand From AB Yachts Collaboration

            July 8, 2026 By Diane M. Byrne

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            Asia-Pacific Superyacht destinations
            More Asia-Pacific Superyacht Destinations Are About to Come Into Focus for Owners

            June 28, 2026 By Marie Cullen

            Tropic Air Rescue
            Tropic Air Rescue Provides Helicopter Medevac When Time Counts in The Bahamas

            June 27, 2026 By Marie Cullen

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            Majority Stake in Camper & Nicholsons Selling to New Investor

            June 1, 2026 By Diane M. Byrne

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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

            charter yacht Big Sky
            Charter Yacht Big Sky in French Polynesia: Sunday Superyacht Video

            August 17, 2025 By Marie Cullen

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            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

            Port 32 Palm Beach Gardens marina topping-out ceremony
            Port 32 Palm Beach Gardens Marina Opening in December

            June 13, 2026 By Ken Kremsler

            Harbor Island West Marina redevelopment
            Harbor Island West Marina Expanding Superyacht Slips & Services

            June 12, 2026 By Ken Kremsler

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            Bob Leslie, N&J broker
            Remembering Bob Leslie, 50-Year Yacht-Brokerage Veteran

            July 25, 2026 By Diane M. Byrne

            Buddy Haack with Lurssen
            Buddy Haack, 40-Year Shipyard and Owners’ Rep Veteran, Dies

            July 21, 2026 By Diane M. Byrne

            Shelby Nicholson
            Shelby Nicholson, of Nicholson Yacht Charters Family Dynasty, Dies  

            July 16, 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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            Marc Friedland - Viva superyacht guest experience
            Marc Friedland Designs Yacht Experiences Before Guests Board

            July 24, 2026 By Kim Kavin

            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

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

            July 14, 2026 By Megayacht News Staff

            sailing yacht Legacy and Peter Halmos
            FWC Says Yacht Legacy Is Derelict, Owner Claims Vandals Sank Her

            June 25, 2026 By Diane M. Byrne

            Inside the Owner's Suite podcast
            Inside the Owner’s Suite: First Podcast Featuring Superyacht Owners

            June 17, 2026 By Megayacht News Staff

    • Yard Staff
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            Giovanni Costantino, CEO The Italian Sea Group
            Giovanni Costantino & Gianmaria Costantino Resign From The Italian Sea Group

            July 20, 2026 By Diane M. Byrne

            Eric Boers of Heesen Yachts
            Eric Boers Tapped for Technical Services & After Sales at Heesen Yachts

            July 7, 2026 By Marie Cullen

            Evan Kortmann and Enrico Theuns at Van der Valk Shipyard
            Evan Kortmann Becomes Van der Valk Shipyard CEO

            July 6, 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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            Megayacht News boat show accessibility survey
            2026 Boat Show Accessibility Survey Seeks Experiences—and Solutions

            July 20, 2026 By Megayacht News Staff

            2026 Cannes Yachting Festival
            2026 Cannes Yachting Festival Superyacht Premieres to See

            July 10, 2026 By Megayacht News Staff

            Monaco Yacht Show Adventure Area
            Monaco Yacht Show Adventure Area Adapts for Next Gen of Superyacht Tenders

            May 19, 2026 By Diane M. Byrne

    • 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
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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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            July 14, 2026 By Megayacht News Staff

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            Why Is There No U.S. Large Yacht Code?

            June 26, 2026 By Megayacht News Staff

            Inside the Owner's Suite podcast
            Inside the Owner’s Suite: First Podcast Featuring Superyacht Owners

            June 17, 2026 By Megayacht News Staff

    • Yacht Videos
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            See Yacht Nixie Go From Concept to Completion in 3 Minutes: Sunday Superyacht Video

            July 26, 2026 By Diane M. Byrne

            Sanlorenzo yacht SHE launch day
            Sanlorenzo Yacht SHE Is as Stylish as Can Be: Sunday Superyacht Video

            July 19, 2026 By Marie Cullen

            Vitters yacht Zero transport
            Yacht Zero Introduces Fossil-Fuel-Free Superyacht Sailing: Sunday Superyacht Video

            July 12, 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

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