The Grand Soleil 46 LC, a completely Italian boat built by Cantiere del Pardo with interior and exterior design by Nauta Design and hull, appendages and sail plan by Marco Lostuzzi, was unanimously voted European Yacht of the Year 2016 in the Luxury Cruiser category on January 23rd during Boatshow Night at boot Düsseldorf 2016.

Ferretti Group is diversifying its expansion strategy with the advent of the FSD Division - Ferretti Security and Defence - officially presented today at the conference room at the Temple of Hadrian in Rome.

Perini Navi is glad to announce that its US branch Perini Navi USA completed the brokerage sale of P2, the celebrated 38 m sloop built by Perini Navi.

BAVARIA YACHTS came away from boot 2016 with a new sales record. At precisely 6pm on the Sunday, the last day of boat show, the 120th order for a BAVARIA was signed.

Sanlorenzo's first Explorer, Moka, unveiled at the past Monaco Yacht Show 2015, has just successfully concluded her maiden voyage: a transatlantic ocean journey that brought her to American shores where she was met by her Owner. 

Heesen Yachts announced the hull and superstructure of YN 17850 Project Nova were joined together. Project Nova is the world’s first Fast Displacement Hull Form (FDHF) equipped with hybrid propulsion.

Two of the leading superyacht builders in the Netherlands have joined forces. Vitters Shipyard and the management of Claasen Shipyards have together acquired Claasen Shipyards and will now form the new owners and management team of the yard.

The future of one of the best-loved British-based boat builders, Fairline Boats, has been secured, thanks to a deal that sees assets of Fairline Boats bought out of administration for an undisclosed sum.

“I baptize you BAVARIA E40 and wish all powerboats with this name at their hulls always a safe journey”, with this statement godmother Nele Henkel gave the new semi displacement motor yacht by BAVARIA YACHTS her name at the boot 2016 Düsseldorf boat show.

Overmarine Group is proud to announce the sale of yet another unit from the new Mangusta 132 series.

Zuccon International Project opens the year 2016 triumphantly: Custom Line Navetta 28, designed by the Studio for Ferretti Yachts’ Custom Line brand, wins the tenth edition of the Motor Boats Awards 2016 in the Custom Yacht category.

PRESTIGE is proud to announce the selection of its latest model by Motor Boat Awards. Presented in exclusive engagements at European and American boat shows in the fall of 2015, the PRESTIGE 680 features all of the best qualities of the brand.

Benetti has the pleasure to announce the sale of the 50 meter custom displacement yacht FB802 Breeze, the second yacht of the series built on spec, to be delivered by June 2016. A third yacht of the series is already in construction with delivery in 2017.

In support of the business plan initiated in 2014, the new resources will be destined to reinforce the production facilities, strengthen the Service & Refit services, improve commercial relations as well as relationships with strategic suppliers and support research and innovation.

The nautical cluster of Barcelona (Spain), ​​the association of institutions and companies working for the competitiveness of the marine industry, closed the year 2015 with 71 members. For its third year, the cluster seeks to reach the hundred members.

Jim Clark and Kristy Hinze-Clark’s super maxi Comanche pulled off an incredible feat tonight, taking line honours in the 71st edition of the Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race, winning the Illingsworth trophy and a Rolex Yacht Master II timepiece.