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9 Fascinating Facts About the ‘Maltese Falcon,’ One of the World’s Most Iconic Sailing Yachts. A three-deck atrium, two master suites, two cinemas, and the innovative FalconRig are just a few of the secrets of this highly technical yacht. Read More: https://shorturl.at/jnvTY #LuxuryConnect #LuxuryCruxx

We are proud to share the remarkable results of our Group announced Tuesday evening during the event Navigate with Purpose at the Cannes Yachting Festival With revenues reaching €1.3 billion and a backlog of €2.6 billion, the Group is on track for a 15% growth in 2024/2025; with a gross operating margin (Ebitda) increasing by 30% compared with the previous year. A strategic investment plan of €160 million will drive continued innovation and expansion across key areas, including industrial capacity (€99.3 million), R&D and new models (€43.2 million), and digital transformation (€13.9 million). This success, underscored by a 55% revenue increase over the last four years, reflects our winning product strategy and global market presence. The balanced geographic distribution of our backlog, (40% Europe, 37% Americas, 23% MEA/APAC), demonstrates the strength of our position worldwide. #CYF24 #CannesYachtingFestival #AzimutBenettiGroup #AzimutYachts #BenettiYachts #Lusben #Yachtique

Have you already read the Monaco Yacht Show S.A.M. Market Report 2024 ? If not, I really recommend this lecture. You can lear all about the most important numbers in terms of the recent show, industry facts and updates, the market outlook and trends in yachting. This is a great recap of what has been happening in the #superyachtindustry recently, but the report also gives us a peek into its future. You can download the document from the SuperYacht Times page I share here. https://lnkd.in/dvdbVfsC #superyacht #superyachttimes #monacoyachtshow #yachtingworld #yachtingindustrynews #businessanalytics

Fine details in scale 1:20 from Cranchi Yachts Sessantadue 62 ft.

Flow Systems Systems, Marine Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Systems on-board

Every time I see her I’m just so blown away by her size. The 112m (367ft) superyacht RENAISSANCE was launched just last year by Freire Shipyard - C.N.P.FREIRE, S.A and has already cemented her name as one of the most iconic yachts in the current fleet. Renaissance’s volume is a whopping 7,200 GT, which is on the higher spectrum for a yacht that size. Just for reference, here are some yachts in the same size bracket as Renaissance, along with their gross tonnage: KAOS - Oceanco, 110m (361ft), 4,500 GT AL RAYA - Lürssen, 110m (361ft), 4,241 GT PELORUS - Lürssen, 115m (337ft), 5,403 GT LE GRAND BLEU - Bremer Vulkan, 112m (367ft), 5,556 GT LADY MOURA - Blohm+Voss, 105m (344ft), 6,359 GT

SHOWING YOU WHAT OUR MEMBERS ARE DOING: Fundamental Marine Developments

Venice Boat Show… this could have been an email. Beautiful location, but do we need all these smaller boat shows? I see an increasing number of shipyards doing intimate, private events for clients, brokers and dealers alike. These allow for a more personal connection over shared experiences and memories. There, the shipyard controls the environment and the narrative. As a result, the brand's status is raised, compared to being just another booth in a row of competitors. Boat shows are necessary, as they allow buyers access to a wide variety of yachts within walking distance. Yet only major shows such as Cannes or Monaco attract enough of the fleet and new models to truly make them interesting. The smaller yacht shows are limited in their scope, and therefore their usefulness is questionnable. Is the investment in time and capital worth it? In the current climate, everything is about ROI. Are fewer, bigger yacht shows combined with more private events the way to go? Let me know your thoughts below 👇

Part two of my interview with Heesen Yachts is going online tomorrow! In this conversation, we discuss Yacht’s experience and expectations, crew considerations, and the future of Yacht building in North America. I hope you enjoy this next episode. You can find all episodes of “Yachting USA“ on Yachting International Radio

Manufacturing is facing growing disruptions. Within an uncertain, cost-constrained economy, it must balance energy, sustainability, and localization restrictions, all whilst accelerating its shift to digital ecosystems. Let’s meet in Monaco and talk about specializing in sustainable solutions dedicated to yachting and together define the solutions that will allow you to reduce the environmental impact of the yachting industry! ⚓️