Gabrielle Lazaridis

The Superyacht Builders Association (SYBAss) has announced several key changes to its executive leadership structure, including a new president, vice-chair and executive director.

The Government of Canada announced plans to rescind the "luxury tax" placed on high-value vessels and aircraft, as part of its 2025 Federal Budget.

News about company financial performance, new developments, acquisitions and industry movements across the superyacht sector.

The auction of Lürssen's 106.1-metre Amadea is officially underway, following the yacht's forfeiture by order of a US District Court in New York.

After 15 years with her current owner, the 44.2-metre classic motor yacht Rena has been listed for sale by BR Marine Group.

New Zealand Yachts has announced its return to the global superyacht market under the renewed leadership of founder and chairman Allen Jones.

BOAT trials the new SAY 52 model from SAY Carbon Yachts during its debut at the Palma International Boat Show.

Finnish sailing yacht builder Nautor Swan has revealed the first renders of its 44-metre Swan Alloy 44 during Swan Talks at the 2025 Monaco Yacht Show.

BOATProsits down with CEO Will Green for an exclusive update on where the famed British yacht builder stands today, and where it is going next…

Boats Group, the owner of online listing platforms Yacht World, Boat Trader and boats.com, is being sued in a US federal court for allegedly stifling competition in the marketplace.

As part of the continued development of Informa’s luxury and lifestyle portfolio, Informa Prestige, Stewart Campbell has been appointed as managing director of BOAT International.

Axopar Boats Oy has announced the appointment of Kari Kulojärvi as its new CEO, effective 4 August 2025.

A group of global leisure marine industry associations have issued a joint statement in response to the recent trade announcement made by EU Commission President von der Leyen and US President Trump on Sunday (27 July).

Sanlorenzo Asia Pacific (APAC) has announced a new partnership with industry entrepreneur Vrit Yongsakul to form Sanlorenzo Thailand, dedicated to the sales of Sanlorenzo and Bluegame yachts exclusively in Thailand.

UAE-based shipyard Gulf Craft is now offering a fully regulated crypto-payment solution for all leisure craft purchases, servicing and refit operations.

IGY Ibiza Marina has officially opened a newly enhanced facility with a reconfigured layout designed to accommodate vessels ranging from 20 to 150 metres in length.

Princess Motor Yacht Sales has appointed a new dealer partner to represent the Princess Yachts brand in Cartagena, Costa Cálida and Alicante, Costa Blanca.

RINA, the multinational inspection, certification and engineering consultancy firm, has acquired 100 per cent share capital of Foreship, a Finnish company specialising in naval architecture and marine engineering.

Canadian shipyard Crescent Custom Yachts has announced that its 36.6-metre motor yacht project named Maximus III has been launched and is currently undergoing sea trials. She is expected to be delivered to her owner "in the near future" (2025), according to the yard.

International Superyacht Coatings (ISC) has announced the appointment of Gary Ward as its new chief commercial officer (CCO), helping the company along its next major phase of development.