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An international consortium led by Index Consulting has been selected to develop and operate the new Uraga Marina in Yokosuka, following a competitive public tender process initiated by the city. The group, known as Team Perry’s, brings together global expertise across development, financing and infrastructure, with Ocean Capital Partners
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Rafael Nadal has taken a minority stake in Ocean Platform Marinas (OPM) through his investment vehicle Aspemir, marking a notable crossover between global sport and the superyacht infrastructure sector. Backed by Ocean Capital Partners, OPM focuses on the development and operation of marinas designed for large yachts, with an active
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The 38-metre Cangarda, widely recognised as the world’s only surviving US-built steam yacht, has been relaunched following an extensive restoration at RMK Yachts. After completing her latest works, the historic vessel will take up permanent residence at the Rahmi Koç Museum in Istanbul, where she will serve as a
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After months of industry speculation, Safe Harbor Marinas has confirmed the acquisition of Front Street Shipyard, the full-service shipyard, marina and custom refit facility located in Belfast, Maine. Founded in 2011, Front Street Shipyard recently marked its 15th year in operation. The transaction follows an announcement from president JB Turner
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A devastating fire broke out in the early hours of Thursday morning at Zea Marina, near Piraeus, Greece, resulting in the sinking of four yachts, including the 43.1-metre Overmarine superyacht Sanctuary. Local authorities reported that the blaze began around 3:00 a.m., rapidly spreading through several neighboring vessels
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The Government of Canada has announced plans to eliminate the controversial “luxury tax” on high-value yachts and private aircraft as part of its 2025 Federal Budget, a decision hailed as a major victory for the country’s marine and aviation sectors. Introduced in 2022, the levy applied to boats priced
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One of the most celebrated names in modern yacht design, Terence Disdale, is marking over half a century at the helm of creative innovation with the release of a new book and documentary film. Terence Disdale: My Art of Yacht Design, published by Assouline, offers an unprecedented look at the
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YachtWay, the world’s most advanced digital platform for yacht discovery and ownership, has announced an industry-first integration of yacht insurance directly within its platform, marking a major step forward in the evolution of connected yacht ownership. “This partnership is another step toward building the operating system for yacht ownership,
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They don’t call Fort Lauderdale the “Yachting Capital of the World” by accident. With 300 miles of navigable waterways, year-round sunshine, and a harbor that welcomes vessels from every corner of the globe, few places capture the essence of luxury boating quite like South Florida. Whether you’re slipping
Monaco Yacht Show
Over the past decade, major international boat shows have seen a surge in demand, with the largest shows clocking tens of thousands more visitors, and previously small shows winning bigger crowds, bigger yachts, and bigger budgets. The cost of attending a boat show, though, has remained notably reasonable— except Monaco,
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Turkish shipyard Numarine has officially introduced its latest addition to the explorer yacht lineup: the 27XP. Debuted at this year’s show, the new model builds on the success of the acclaimed 26XP series, which first launched in 2018 with Gioia. The 27XP offers a notable upgrade in both length
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Saudi Arabia launches first yacht regulations to boost Red Sea marine tourism, ensuring safety, environmental protection, and streamlined licensing.