“Maghreb V” Burger Goes BIG! by Capt. Chuck Gnaegy So personal, like choosing the soubriquet for a beloved pet, is naming a yacht. Whether intentionally or no, the result artfully tells something about the owner, something cherished, perhaps; some hidden dream, or personality quirk, even something outlandish, for some. And so it was with Mirgab, […]

THE YACHT REPORT The leading business magazine for the construction, management, ownership & operation of luxury yachts THE BROKERS REPORT News, Comment, Interviews, Updates and Reports from the Brokerage & Charter Industry Robert Moran Heavyweight Broker pulling no punches report News, Comment, Interviews, Updates and Reports from the Brokerage & Charter Industry Captain Michael Howorth […]

TV by Lurssen Yachts, Espen Oeino Naval Architects and Alberto Pinto. A high tech yet visually appealing superyacht with harmonious forms and an eye-catching colour scheme. The hull is painted a baby blue colour typically used for smaller sized sports hulls, setting TV apart from other yachts as a marvellous “toy”. A very personal yacht, she conveys […]

Built by a triumvirate of talent and driven by an owner who knows what will impress guests, Kismet is striking with her sheer size and décor. Roger Lean-Vercoereports. Not so long ago – ten years perhaps – a 164ft yacht was considered quite large enough to provide an owner with the optimum blend of space, facilities […]

Eyeing Record, Tycoon Builds a Bigger Yacht; Challenging the Saudis At a shipyard in Hamburg, Germany, on a construction dock hidden from public view, workers are toiling away on a special boat. It”s called “Eclipse.” And if all goes according to plan, it will become the largest privately owned yacht in the world. Mr. Abramovich. […]

Moran Yacht and Ship is pleased to announce the formation of a brand new Production Yachts Division. Since its inception in 1986, Moran Yacht and Ship has a carved out a solid reputation within the industry as the forerunner for luxury megayacht brokers. With the inception of the new Production Yachts Division, Moran Yachts will […]

This is not your average yacht. This is the only yacht of its kind — and suddenly everyone wants one. Steve Florio, the president and CEO of the publishing giant Condé Nast, had gathered the company”s top sales executives for an important retreat. In the midst of a key meeting, someone came in to tell […]

It isn’t always about getting from point A to point B. For those who can pay the freight, it’s about doing so in the most luxurious private jets, megayachts and motor coaches that money can buy. South Florida Business Journal May 5, 2006 by Brian Bandell.  South Florida is one of the best markets in the […]

From a state-of-the-art SCUBA diving system, to kayaks, Segway human transporters and mountain bikes, Hakvoort Shipyard’s expertly crafted 151ft ALLEGRIA is abundantly equipped for fun, and also has a 6-000 nautical mile range at 12 knots. Ready for anything. That’s the phrase that comes to mind after you spend time aboard Hakvoort Shipyard’s latest build, 151ft […]

Can”t find that perfect vacation for the coming months? Chartering a yacht can be the most luxurious thing you could ever think about doing, save for Beluga caviar body wrap. With all the choices out there, you might need a little guidance to help you find the yacht that is right for you. Well, we […]