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N&J has new broker in Monaco

Northrop & Johnson has hired Sébastien Clavé as a broker with its Monaco team. Born and raised in Normandy, France, Clavé brings more than 10 years experience as a yacht…

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Van der Valk delivers Nicostasia

Dutch shipyard Van der Valk recently delivered the fourth yacht in its raised pilothouse semi-custom range, the 85-foot (26m) Nicostasia. Built for a repeat client, the interior and exterior were…

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MarineMax Vacations opens BVI base

MarineMax Vacations has opened a base at Nanny Cay on the island of Tortola in the British Virgin Islands. According to the company, the base was specifically built for MarineMax…

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Benetti launches third of ‘007’ trio

Benetti recently launched its FB269 project, christened M/Y Spectre by owner John Staluppi, a New York businessman who has a penchant for James Bond movies. Spectre, a 226-foot (69m) custom…

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Tankoa launches Solo project

Tankoa Yachts’ S701 Solo was launched this month in Genoa, Italy. The 236-foot (72m) project, sold in September 2016 to an experienced European client, is expected to be delivered in…

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USCG stops illegal charter in Miami

Officers from a Coast Guard Station Miami vessel terminated the charter trip of M/Y Golden Touch II, a 147-foot Sensation, on Aug. 19 near Nixon Beach at Key Biscayne, Miami,…

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Below-average hurricane season still predicted

Colorado State University hurricane researchers continue to predict a below-average Atlantic hurricane season, saying the two primary reasons for this are the tropical Atlantic remaining much colder than normal and…

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Professional Yachting Association can join ISS membership

Full members of the Professional Yachting Association are now eligible for free membership in the International Superyacht Society in a new partnership between the two organizations. The partnership will focus…

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Expect changes at Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show

The 59th annual Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show has some changes in store, including a redesigned and repositioned entrance, according to the show’s organizers.   Those who attend the 2018…

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Large yachts can now carry US flag

Americans who own yachts larger than 300 GT can now flag them in the U.S., thanks to an amendment included on a bill signed Aug. 13 by U.S. President Donald…

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