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Classic Heesen Superyacht Finds New Owner Following a Multi-Million Dollar Refit
Classic Heesen Superyacht Finds New Owner Following a Multi-Million Dollar Refit

25 Sep 2024, 12:09 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Brazil was launched more than 30 years ago and a recent refit made it even more impressive and ready to explore parts of the Mediterranean

 
Meet NH3 Kraken, an Old American Tug Turned Into a Pioneering Ammonia-Powered Vessel
Meet NH3 Kraken, an Old American Tug Turned Into a Pioneering Ammonia-Powered Vessel

25 Sep 2024, 11:06 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / A Brooklyn-based startup retrofitted a vintage tugboat with its patented ammonia power system and celebrated its maiden voyage upstream from New York

 
World’s Largest Electric Ferry Is Coming to Life in Tasmania
World’s Largest Electric Ferry Is Coming to Life in Tasmania

25 Sep 2024, 10:06 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Brace yourselves for the biggest all-electric passenger/car ferry coming up next year. It will boast the power of hundreds of Teslas, operating in South America

 
Billionaire’s Outrageously Extravagant Superyacht Sold for a Whopping $140M
Billionaire’s Outrageously Extravagant Superyacht Sold for a Whopping $140M

25 Sep 2024, 09:20 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / One of the most iconic superyachts of the 2000s changed hands for the first time in 14 years and found another billionaire owner

 
Shipyard Disavows Lawyer Who Sued Owner's Widow in the Sinking of the 'Bayesian' Yacht
Shipyard Disavows Lawyer Who Sued Owner's Widow in the Sinking of the 'Bayesian' Yacht

25 Sep 2024, 08:51 UTC · By: Elena Gorgan / The Italian Sea Group, which owns builder Perini Navi, says the lawyer who filed legal action against the mourning widow of the owner acted "off his own back"

 
Huge Step Forward for the Futuristic Swap2Zero Green Luxury Cruise Ship
Huge Step Forward for the Futuristic Swap2Zero Green Luxury Cruise Ship

23 Sep 2024, 12:22 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / This groundbreaking cruise ship concept by French operator Ponant is unlike any other in terms of clean propulsion and sustainable features

 
Kiwi Millionaire’s Custom Luxury Yacht Changes Hands After a Steep Price Cut
Kiwi Millionaire’s Custom Luxury Yacht Changes Hands After a Steep Price Cut

23 Sep 2024, 11:23 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / The Kiwi mogul known for having purchased the Sultan of Brunei-owned Auckland properties commissioned this elegant yachts almost 20 years ago

 
Dutch Millionaire’s Secretive Superyacht Fetches More Than $25M
Dutch Millionaire’s Secretive Superyacht Fetches More Than $25M

23 Sep 2024, 10:19 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / This Italian pedigree superyacht has stayed mysterious since its debut seven years ago, and was only shown to the world when it joined the market

 
Hippolyta Superyacht Concept Blends Classic Elegance With Modern Scandinavian Minimalism
Hippolyta Superyacht Concept Blends Classic Elegance With Modern Scandinavian Minimalism

23 Sep 2024, 08:36 UTC · By: Ancuta Iosub / Behind its timeless exterior aesthetics, the four-deck Hippolyta yacht concept hides various luxury amenities for a modern yachting experience

 
Titan Sub Had Been in a 'Crash' Just Days Before Catastrophic Implosion
Titan Sub Had Been in a 'Crash' Just Days Before Catastrophic Implosion

20 Sep 2024, 07:22 UTC · By: Elena Gorgan / A U.S. Coast Guard hearing has kicked off to establish the causes of the June 2023 catastrophe, when the Titan submersible imploded on its way to the Titanic

 
Luxury Yacht Loaded With Live Ammo and Fireworks Catches Fire, Sinks in Cali Marina
Luxury Yacht Loaded With Live Ammo and Fireworks Catches Fire, Sinks in Cali Marina

20 Sep 2024, 06:02 UTC · By: Elena Gorgan / The $1 million yacht The Admiral caught fire at anchor in Marina del Rey, sank after two hours of burning, while fireworks kept going off

 
Historic Shipyard that Built the Titanic Files for Bankruptcy
Historic Shipyard that Built the Titanic Files for Bankruptcy

17 Sep 2024, 06:13 UTC · By: Elena Gorgan / For the second time in 5 years, Harland & Wolff is heading into administration after failing to secure a loan from the government that would've kept it afloat

 
This Innovative Solar-Electric Catamaran Blends Sustainable Technology With Opulent Luxury
This Innovative Solar-Electric Catamaran Blends Sustainable Technology With Opulent Luxury

14 Sep 2024, 08:06 UTC · By: Ancuta Iosub / The new Cosmopolitan 125 multihull showcases its maker's commitment to pushing design boundaries and setting a new standard in eco-friendly boating

 
Here's $175 Million Superyacht 'Viva' Stuck Against a Florida Bridge
Here's $175 Million Superyacht 'Viva' Stuck Against a Florida Bridge

12 Sep 2024, 09:11 UTC · By: Elena Gorgan / Delivered in 2021 by Feadship to UFC owner Frank Fertitta III, Viva isn't among the biggest superyachts in the world but it's the most eco-friendly for its size

 
Lucerne Electric Jet Craft Is an Unconventional Electric Boat With Sports Car Looks
Lucerne Electric Jet Craft Is an Unconventional Electric Boat With Sports Car Looks

11 Sep 2024, 16:40 UTC · By: Ancuta Iosub / Equipped with an electric hydro-jet propulsion system, this PWC promises to offer riders a sustainable, efficient, and thrilling way to glide over the water

 
Never-Ending Cruise Is Still Grounded, and Guests Have to Cover Their Expenses Now
Never-Ending Cruise Is Still Grounded, and Guests Have to Cover Their Expenses Now

11 Sep 2024, 10:08 UTC · By: Elena Gorgan / Villa Vie Odyssey should have set sail on May 15 but has been delayed numerous times. The latest update is grim, as company is asking guests to foot the bill

 
Gian Paolo Nari's New 142-Foot Yacht Concept Can Be Built in Two Different Styles
Gian Paolo Nari's New 142-Foot Yacht Concept Can Be Built in Two Different Styles

10 Sep 2024, 16:14 UTC · By: Ancuta Iosub / The explorer yacht Phobos and navetta-style cruiser Deimos have many common specs but also distinctive features that will appeal to different types of yachtsmen

 
NAVIX50 Explorer Yacht Blends Performance, Luxury, and Environmental Responsibility
NAVIX50 Explorer Yacht Blends Performance, Luxury, and Environmental Responsibility

9 Sep 2024, 20:18 UTC · By: Ancuta Iosub / New Dutch shipbuilder Leapher Yachts aims to become a leader in the industry and set new performance standards in the below-500GT class

 
This Minimalist Superyacht Concept Proves That True Elegance Comes From Good Taste
This Minimalist Superyacht Concept Proves That True Elegance Comes From Good Taste

6 Sep 2024, 11:24 UTC · By: Ancuta Iosub / Blending simplicity with luxury, the Fú superyacht concept also highlights the importance of functionality in yacht design

 
This $275M Megayacht Is the Hottest A-List Charter in the Med, Not Available to Normies
This $275M Megayacht Is the Hottest A-List Charter in the Med, Not Available to Normies

2 Sep 2024, 10:07 UTC · By: Elena Gorgan / Bradley Cooper, Gigi Hadid, and Benedict Cumberbatch are vacationing onboard Multiverse, one of the biggest and most secretive custom yachts in the world