Jill Bobrow, Editor-At-Large, Yachts International

Serial yacht owner Bob Book settles in with his second Westport 112

Cor D. Rover is everyman’s designer.

On October 1st, Oceanco launched its 384-foot/ 117-meter motoryacht—the largest yacht to date from Oceanco and the largest yacht from any shipyard in the Netherlands.

The month of October marks Abeking & Rasmussen’s 114th birthday.

Baglietto has sold the third unit of its T52 model prior to the first hull’s completion.

Heesen’s new 50-meter steel motoryacht, code-named Project Oslo24, has officially begun construction.

Shinkai, the new 180-foot /55-meter explorer vessel designed by Philippe Briand’s Vitruvius Yachts studio was recently transferred from Feadship’s construction hall in Aalsmeer to the builder’s outside dock for final outfitting ahead of her sea trials.

The new 24-meter Zattera that is currently under construction at Castagnola Yacht in Lavagna, Italy began with an idea from Renzo Piano and Olav Selvaag.

With ‘No Time to Die’ newly released in movie theaters… this wild yacht concept —M/Y BOnd Girl—by George Lucian and Hannah Hombergen is rather timely.

SCREEN – 70 is a fully defined superyacht platform designed by naval architect Frank Neubelt, principal of Frank Neubelt Yacht Design (FNYD).

The Baltic 146, Path, was commissioned by an experienced yachtsman with a specific vision of what he wanted in his new yacht.

Videoworks presented an exclusive preview of its "Pop Up Speaker,"an audio innovation for external areas.

Inspired by the unique design of fastback cars, Luiz DeBasto’s new 70- meter yacht concept features similar sporty lines. DeBasto explains: A fastback car has lines that run from the roof of the car all the way down to the rear bumper.

The lightweight construction of the 151-foot (46-meter) performance cruiser—Royal Huisman’s Project 405 aka Reichel / Pugh - Nauta 151—employs the shipyard’s new “Featherlight” method which combines the best of both worlds: performance and comfort.

This week at the Monaco Yacht Show, Water Revolution Foundation is introducing its collaboration with yacht designers specifically on sustainability via the Water Revolution Foundation’s collaborative platform.

Zeelander’s new 48-foot motor yacht is expected to hit the water in mid-2022.

With a dramatically expanded perimeter and the first fixed T-docks installed, the magnificently re-imagined marina readies to welcome yachts before year’s end.

Baglietto has sold four units in the Stefano Inglese Vafiadis-designed DOM 133 series in a matter of a few short weeks. The shipyard started building this line on speculation and it is proving very popular.

Sanlorenzo has developed three new models: in its Semi-displacement series there is the SD118, and in the Asymmetric series —SL90A, and the SL120A

“We are very glad that this experienced Owner decided to entrust us to build his Darwin and proud for the confidence he has placed in our team,” says Vasco Buonpensiere, co-founder and sales and Marketing Director at CdM.

NEXT Yacht Group, as the name suggests, has been established with an eye to the future, going beyond conventional paradigms to offer its own vision of excellence and a different, innovative interpretation of Luxury Lifestyle.

FUTURE-E synthesizes the nautical, aeronautical and automotive industries to create a vehicle that flies on the waves supported by four foils with maximum sustainability.

ISA Yachts, a brand of Palumbo Superyachts, launches Zeffiro a new innovative 130-foot power catamaran.

Collaboration—with one another, and with clients—brings yacht ideas to life at the London design studio Harrison Eidsgaard.

A charter in the GalÁpagos Islands brings surprise at every turn.

Bilgin Yachts has evolved over Five generations of family ownership, and this year the builder delivered Turkey’s largest private vessel, Tatiana.

Hot Lab, a Milan-based design studio recently completed a custom project on motor yacht, Fifty Five.

Kitson Yachts announced the sale and delivery of the 104-foot /31.8 meter Mangusta REV yacht to an American client.

Burger Boat Company has completed construction on its newest yacht, the Burger 50 Cruiser — a powerful and luxurious aluminum cruiser developed in conjunction with Vripack Naval Architects interior by DeBasto Design.

M/Y "FFA", superyacht designed by Inace Yachts and delivered to her owner in 2012 underwent a major refit at the Lusben yard in Italy with work commencing in November, 2019.

SEE, is a stunning new 212-foot/64.5 meter E-hybrid superyacht concept, designed by Gill Schmid Design in collaboration with Lateral Naval Architects

With a little over a month to go before the opening of the 2021 edition, the Monaco Yacht Show is fine-tuning its brand-new format dedicated to superyacht end users.

Sabrina Monte-Carlo, based in Monaco, offers services for superyachts, residences, private aircraft, and luxury offices that range from interior design to in-house production of custom furniture, furnishings, and textiles and much more.

Columbus Yachts, a brand of Palumbo Superyachts, presents the two new yachts from its Atlantique line ranging from 121 feet to 180 feet (37 to 55 meters).

The Marine Industries Association of South Florida and Informa Markets have announced the return of the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (FLIBS), which will be taking place October 27th – 31st at the Bahia Mar Yachting Center.

A year after arriving at Amels and Damen Yachting shipyard in the Netherlands, the Amels refit HERE COMES THE SUN has been successfully launched following a large scale rebuild.

The new 180-foot /55-meter Al Waab II is Alia’s first superyacht to be launched from the new 2205-ton/ 2,000-tonne capacity ship lift, part of a wider investment by the Antalya Free Zone into its yacht building infrastructure that includes bigger cranes and travel lifts as well as new hangars for superyacht construction and refit projects.

The new, Mangusta Oceano 44 developed jointly by the Group's Engineering department and designer Alberto Mancini, who designed both her exterior and interior, this ultra-modern sea loft is a perfect blend of glass, charm and audacity.

PHI features sensuous lines designed by Cor D. Rover, who based the general concept, exterior design and interior layout on many in-depth conversations with the owner over a period of years.

EVO120 is a sporty high-performance yacht with an avant-garde design.

Moonstone, with exterior design by Tim Heywood and a custom interior by Luxury Projects, is the second yacht to be delivered from the Amels 200 Limited Editions design features exterior design by Tim Heywood and a custom interior by Luxury Projects.

On Sunday, June 27th, 2021, the International SeaKeepers Society participated in The Crossing For Cystic Fibrosis, a long-distance endurance paddle challenge that takes paddlers 80 miles across the Gulf Stream from Bimini in the Bahamas back to the Florida mainland.

Lürssen revealed that they will be displaying the latest delivery from the yard at the Monaco Yacht Show this year. Project 13800 will be delivered during this summer and will have her world debut at the show.

Heesen’s 187-foot (57-meter) Project Akira’s design and engineering work is proceeding on schedule.

Baglietto signed a new 171-foot/52-meter with a Francesco Paszkowski Design both for the exterior and the interior, the latter in collaboration with Margherita Casprini.

Maiora, the FIPA group's brand of large-volume flybridge yachts, two 99-foot (30-meter) models —a Maiora 30 Walkaround and a Maiora 30 Convertible —are already cruising the seas.