Latest yachting news, industry updates, and breaking stories on regulations, technology, and everything shaping the superyacht world.
New MCA rules require affected UK-certified captains and crew to complete updated PSSR training on preventing and responding to violence, harassment, bullying, and sexual misconduct by March 31, 2027.
BWA Yachting has opened berth bookings for superyachts planning to attend the 2027 Louis Vuitton 38th America’s Cup Regatta.
SEP 3, 2026
A violent storm off Cape Greco drove three anchored yachts onto rocks Saturday, leaving one person dead, six rescued from the water, and two vessels destroyed.
SEP 2, 2026
The PYA’s annual Sea Changes Forum returns to Monaco on Sept. 24, with industry leaders discussing changes to crew certification, training and maritime regulations.
SEP 1, 2026
Monaco Yacht Show has named 15 finalists for its 2026 Blue Wake Awards, recognizing independently assessed innovations in sustainable materials, energy efficiency, yacht construction, tenders, and marine services.
AUG 31, 2026
The 50-meter (164'1") motor yacht ELENI has joined the sales market, represented by The Superyacht People as Central Agent and now available to view on YATCO.
AUG 30, 2026
A fire destroyed Maxi Dolphin’s shipyard in Erbusco, Italy, along with three boats.
AUG 28, 2026
Inventor Arthur Lih turned a father’s fear into LifeVac, a suction device designed to help during choking emergencies. Now, he wants to see the device aboard yachts around the world, where emergency help may be far away and every second counts.
AUG 27, 2026
The Flying Roos claimed their fifth SailGP win of the 2026 season in Sassnitz, Germany, extending their championship lead to 14 points with four events remaining.
AUG 25, 2026
Oceanco has confirmed that the 111-meter M/Y Leviathan will attend this year’s Monaco Yacht Show, where it is set to take the title of the largest yacht on display.
AUG 24, 2026
Capt. Charl Dettmer has launched The Handover App to help streamline rotational crew handovers on board.
AUG 22, 2026
Safe Harbor is leading a coordinated effort to position St. Kitts and Nevis as a premier Caribbean destination for the global superyacht industry.
AUG 21, 2026
The International Superyacht Society is seeking nominations for its 2026 Awards of Distinction, including the Distinguished Crew Award. Nominations close Aug. 31.
AUG 19, 2026
The Oct. 28 event at Lauderdale Yacht Club will raise funds for ocean conservation research and education while honoring marine science and conservation leaders.
AUG 18, 2026
As French authorities examine how foreign crew enter the country for training and employment, the PYA has issued detailed guidance on what yacht crew and recruitment agencies can and cannot legally do.
AUG 17, 2026
MARAD awarded $35.18 million to 45 shipyards across 24 states and one U.S. territory through its 2026 Small Shipyard Grant Program.
AUG 17, 2026
A yacht’s name may be deeply personal to its owner, but for the captain and crew, it’s an everyday working tool — and one that needs to be distinctive, easy to pronounce, and clear over the radio.
AUG 16, 2026
From improvised pulleys and battery banks to homemade tools and AI software, yacht crews share the ingenious MacGyver fixes that kept things running when the unexpected struck.
AUG 15, 2026
A newly delivered $9.1 million motor yacht sank off Porto Cervo, Sardinia, following a reported fire that damaged seals aboard the vessel.
AUG 14, 2026
The Marine Industries Association of South Florida’s (MIASF) Fill That Boat Back-to-School Provisioning campaign reached 100% capacity.
AUG 12, 2026
NOAA maintains its below-normal Atlantic hurricane outlook, forecasting seven to 13 named storms, including two to six hurricanes and up to two major hurricanes.
AUG 11, 2026
MarineMax and Safe Harbor Marinas, a portfolio company of Blackstone Infrastructure, announced that the two have entered into a definitive agreement.
AUG 10, 2026
Sportfisher Mister Pete of Charleston, South Carolina, claimed the 53rd White Marlin Open’s top prize on Saturday.
AUG 10, 2026
As large yachts increasingly seek major refit work overseas, U.S. builders and industry leaders say expanding domestic capacity, skilled labor, and long-term service support could help keep more projects — and their economic impact — at home.
AUG 9, 2026
Superyacht builders are turning to hybrid propulsion, hydrogen, methanol and smarter energy systems as they work toward a cleaner, more efficient future at sea.
AUG 8, 2026
FHG Marine Engineering announced the acquisition of Scott Marine Power, expanding its marine service capabilities across South Florida.
AUG 7, 2026
Chris Cecil-Wright, founder of Cecil Wright & Partners, is suing Nik Storonsky, co-founder and chief executive of Revolut, for €17.5 million over a superyacht deal.
AUG 5, 2026
Bosun Eleisha Mealing announced the winners of the inaugural #TheCrewMess challenge, recognizing yacht crew for sharing authentic moments of life on board.
AUG 5, 2026
