Yacht News

Dutch shipyard, Moonen, announced the seventh yacht in the 37m (121ft) Martinique series is currently under construction, under the project name YN205. The yacht is currently for sale with a projected delivery date of April 2025. Image Source: Moonen Yachts – Moonen 37M Martinique Yacht Top View Martinique Series  With four Martiniques currently on the […]

Turkish shipyard, Bering Yachts has announced two of their five B80 hulls have completed their initial construction phase in Istanbul and have been moved to the Antalya facilities to complete the final touches ahead of their launch. About the Bering B80 The B80 is one of the company’s most popular models offering superyacht-level quality and […]

Built by Feadship in 1939, this classic 109-foot (33.5m) cruising ketch was beautifully refit in 2022. IDUNA is currently for sale and residing in Valencia, Spain for those looking to arrange a viewing. Soaked in history and a pedigree only Feadship can offer, IDUNA was actually built by one of the founding fathers of Feadship, […]

Looking to the future of yachting, YATCO interviews several fresh faces in the industry to discover how they got their start, their career highlights so far, and what they predict for the future of the yacht market. This month, we are speaking with Sinan Ulug, Co-founder and Managing Partner for Yates Yachting. Featuring Sinan Ulug, […]

The Turkish shipyard, Numarine has introduced the fastest 85-footer in her class at 31 knots. Building on the success of the 26XP, the team’s expedition-style motor yacht, the Numarine 26XP Fast is fitted with twin MAN 1800hp engines for a top speed of 31 knots. Image Credit: Ryan Alexander – Numarine 26XP Fast Yacht Designed […]

Arguably one of the most highly anticipated events on the calendar, the Monaco Grand Prix returns to Port Hercule in Monaco from May 26 – 28 to kick off the summer in the Cote d’Azur. To celebrate this iconic race, we’ve compiled some of the hottest charter yachts of the summer in case you want […]

Burger Boat Company recently announced the superstructure was lifted into place on their first 180-foot motor yacht, while a second 180-foot yacht is also under construction and available for sale. The two yachts are currently under construction at Burger’s shipyard in Manitowoc, Wisconsin, with the first already sold and the second being built on spec. […]

The Palma International Boat Show will return to Palma’s Moll Vell in Mallorca from April 27-30, helping to kick off the Mediterranean summer season. Image credit: Stuart Pearce Showcasing Technology, Tenders, Toys & More Being held at the island’s largest marina, the 2023 edition will once again bring a wide selection of luxury yachts, latest […]

The Italian Sea Group announced the launch of 55m (180.5ft) Admiral S-Force series, SILVER STAR with interiors completed by Giorgio Armani. Giovanni Costantino, Founder & CEO of The Italian Sea Group shared with the announcement, “This superyacht is the further result of the exciting partnership with Giorgio Armani of which I am extremely proud and […]

First revealed at the 2019 Monaco Yacht Show, Heesen’s Project Akira has been sold during construction by Wes Sanford of Northrop & Johnson and James Corts of MarineMax bringing the buyer. Image credit: Heesen Yachts First in Class Project Akira represents the first in the Dutch shipyard’s 57m (187ft) all aluminum series of fast yachts […]

Oceanco has officially handed over the world’s largest sailing yacht, KORU, to her new owner. Measuring in at an impressive 416.8 feet (127m), she departed the yard’s facilities en route to Gibraltar following completion of her sea trials in February. Image credit: Superyacht Times – Y721 yacht on sea trials Record Breaking Launch  The new […]

As the yachting industry continues to grow, more and more women are making a significant impact on this traditionally male-dominated space. Here, YATCO takes the time to get to know some of these women – from all areas of the market – and highlight the important work that they contribute to the industry.   Laura Yager […]