
Industry
Saxdor integration into Malibu progresses well despite reshuffle
Malibu executive Eric Lindquist is interim CEO while the Finnish builder seeks a successor

People
34-metre private yacht takes aid to Papua New Guinea's atolls
After the cyclone, Iceberg, a 33.8-metre FPB 97 built by Circa Marine, headed for Rossel, the Conflict Group and Budibudi.

Yachting
Lagoon follows demand into catamarans of 24 metres and over
Demand for big models has grown for a decade; most Eighty 2 and Eighty 3 buyers are new to Lagoon, and a larger model is not ruled out

Industry
More superyachts sold than last September, but deal value falls €189M
BOATPro: 34 deals worth €771.9M against 23 worth €961.1M; Lürssen Project M made up over half the value

Theory and practice
Lightning protection splits sailors over grounding their boats
float compares grounding, DDCE and Forespar; Pantaenius and BoatUS count the claims

Industry
Yachts over 20 m hold their ground
EU exports of motor yachts over 24 m have nearly doubled since 2022

Megayachts
Inkfish fleet to add former Game Changer after Oceanco refit
The 72m support yacht, now Indratus, brings a certified helideck and a hangar

Lifestyle
Superyacht owners head to sea for a year or more
Planners map routes of 12–18 months, some up to three years


