Look up the registered owner of almost any superyacht over 30 metres and the name on the paperwork will not be a person. It will be something like Example Maritime Ltd, incorporated in the Cayman Islands or the Marshall Islands, with a registered agent’s address and no obvious link to the person who actually paid...
Charter guests boarding a fifty metre motor yacht in Antibes rarely glance at the small lettering on the stern that names her port of registry, and most could not say which country’s law governs the vessel they are about to spend a week aboard. Owners, their lawyers and their insurers think about little else. The...
When does chartering actually beat ownership on the numbers, and when does owning win for reasons a spreadsheet can't capture? James Whitmore weighs the real economics....
A growing body of research, regulation and frontline testimony says crew wellbeing is close to the centre of yachting's safety record, retention problem and reputation. It's time the industry treated it that way....
Team Alive-Rampage wins line honours at the 2026 Rolex China Sea Race, completing the 565nm Hong Kong to Subic Bay passage in 49h 55m 57s, just short of their 2016 record....
Understanding yacht layouts helps you select a vessel that not only suits your itinerary but also reflects how you want to live, socialize, relax, and enjoy your time at sea. If you are still in the early planning stages, it can also help to review the key considerations outlined in our first-time charter planner’s guide....