megayachts – Professional Mariner

29 Sep

Sunken WWII-era yacht raised, taken to Port Townsend

Professional Mariner StaffCasualty Newsmegayachts, Salvage, U.S. Coast Guard

(SEATTLE) — A unified command consisting of the U.S. Coast Guard, Washington Department of Ecology, and Washington Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has concluded its response to the 108-foot vessel Cairdeas, which sank in Sinclair Inlet near Bremerton on Sept. 7. On Saturday, responsibility for continued actions and custody of the vessel was transferred to the DNR. After being raised,…

06 Aug

Open hatch likely led to megayacht sinking in Chesapeake Bay

Professional Mariner StaffCasualty Newsmegayachts

(WASHINGTON) — On July 27, 2024, at about 12:35 p.m. local time, the yacht Lovebug was transiting Chesapeake Bay in the West River north of Shady Side, Md., when the vessel started listing heavily to starboard. The four crewmembers and one owner on board abandoned the vessel and were rescued by nearby vessel crews. The 122-foot yacht partially sank in…

17 Oct

Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show expanding footprint

Professional Mariner StaffIndustry Newsmegayachts

(FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.) — The Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (FLIBS) is set to make a grand return for its 64th edition, Oct. 25-29, in downtown Fort Lauderdale. The show will boast new features, the debut of new yachts, and the return of the Superyacht Village and Windward VIP Club. Making waves with an expanded footprint and a showcase of…

22 Nov

Megayacht demand remains strong in North America despite virus impacts

Professional Mariner StaffAmerican Ship Review, ShipbuildingCOVID, COVID-19, megayachts, pandemic, shipbuilding, yachts

Twelve months ago, 2020 looked to be a banner year for megayachts. Sales were on the rise, clients were interested and yards were buzzing with projects. The 2019 fall boat shows, which informally kick off the yachting industry’s year, saw record attendance both in terms of exhibitors and visitors. The Marine Industries Association of South Florida reported that the 2019…