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BENETTI (164)
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AZIMUT (145)
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BROWARD (107)
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WESTPORT (101)
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FEADSHIP - ROYAL VAN LENT SHIPYARD (78)
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Middle East:
Yards Featured:
Platinum Yachts, IGY, Abu Dhabi Mar, Aldar, Al Seer Marine, Paul Alan
Contributor: Tork Buckley
Synopsis: Before the Superyacht cup in Palma the last stop on my World Tour was in the UAE. I had the chance to visit Dubai and Abu Dhabi – two places of greater contrast both superficially and in depth than one might expect. All at once complicated, unexpected and expected, the state of the superyacht industry in the region (and indeed the economy in the UAE) is far from simple.
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UK:
Yards Featured:
Brooke Marine Yachts, Devonport, Fairlie Restorations, Pendennis and Sunseeker
Contributors: Tim Wiltshire, Christopher Ling, Simon Wakefield, Albert Levy, Paul Holland, Richard Lambert, Robin Thatcher, Robert Braithwaite and Toby Allies
Synopsis: All things considered a majority of new build shipyards in the UK are still in a growth period and are receiving plenty of new business; this can be seen with their new orders – especially with the likes of Sunseeker – and the new ventures, such as Palmer Johnson starting to build in Hythe and Southampton. On the down side, Devonport – one of the main UK players – has announced their plans to cease superyacht production after completing their current projects, as you’ll read below. Is this a sign of the times ahead for the UK and international shipyards or just a tiny blip in the grand scheme of the superyachting world?
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Asia:
Yards Featured:
China – Cheoy Lee, Kingship, Raffles Yachts, The Megayacht Group, Tricon Marine
Singapore – Dauphin Shipyard
Taiwan – Horizon Yachts, Jade Yachts, Johnson Yachts, Kha Shing Enterprises, New Ocean Yachts, Ocean Alexander, President Yachts
The Philippines – Ocean Pacifico
Contributors: John Chueh, Dave J. Adams, Memphis Han, John Lu and Peter Cannon
Synopsis: The sleeping dragon of the east is beginning to awaken. Over the last decade China and Taiwan have cemented their places amongst the top ten of superyacht building nations, with Horizon and Ocean Alexander consistently placed amongst the world’s most prominent shipyards. This report on the state of the emerging Asian markets is split into three sections. The first a comprehensive introduction to the region by Adrien Magnan, of Marine Dragon consulting, explores the factors that have lead to the exponential growth in superyacht orders seen across Asian countries from China to Vietnam. He explains how low labour costs, improving brand reputations and cheaper raw materials are closing the production gap between the established European yards and the leading Asian competitors. He also explores how the future looks increasingly bright, despite the economic slowdown in America, with the rampant rise in personal wealth leading to a boom in homegrown consumers. The second section looks individually at the continents main yards and examines their recent build histories, facilities and predictions for future growth. The final section is a set of comprehensive interviews with five highly respected industry figures. Exploring a diverse range of issues from build quality to geographical location, the worldwide economic slowdown to the constraints in the supply chain – we find a market full of optimism for the future, but still coming to terms with its new found position at the forefront of global superyacht production.
This report is definitive reading for those interested in the ability of emerging manufacturers to challenge the established status quo of the European and American markets.
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Holland:
Yards Featured: Holland Jachtbouw, Heesen, Moonen, Jongert, Royal Huisman, Shipyard Balk, Oceanco, Amels, Feadship, Icon Yachts, Bloemsma Van Breeman, Vitters, Hakvoort and Van der Graaf
Contributors: Nico van Breemen, Jacco Jongkind, Klaas Hakvoort, Louis Hamming, Rob Luijendijk & Jan-Piet Jongert
Synopsis: Dutch craftsmanship is synonymous within the Superyacht industry as a byword for quality. In this special report John Mitchell, Head of Digital Media at Synfo.com, traveled to Holland to visit ten of the countries most iconic shipyards and canvass the opinions and insight of the regions most prominent business leaders. Finding the Dutch market in good health, his report forms two parts. The first looks individually at the main yards and examines their recent build histories, facilities and predictions for future growth – in what are in most cases still family-owned and operated businesses.
The second part of the report is a set of comprehensive interviews with six highly respected industry figures. Exploring a diverse range of issues from the growth in semi-bespoke hulls, to the value of the Euro and the threat poised by the emerging Asian yards – he reveals some fascinating insights into the need to balance heritage with growth – but nonetheless finds boundless optimism and opportunity in this most traditional of markets.
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France and Spain:
Yards Featured:
France – 30 Metres Plus Yachts, CIM Shipyard, Classic Works, CMN, Compositeworks, Couach, Nautor Swan, H2X Yachts & Ships, ITM, JFA, Monaco Marine, OCEA Shipyard, Yapluka Yachts, Blubay Yachts
Spain – Astilleros Armon, Astilleros Astondoa, Astilleros de Mallorca, Barcos Deportivos, Monty North Yard, Oasissive, Vulkan
Synopsis: Whilst they lack the build numbers of Italy, the GTs of the German gigas or the perceived ‘pedigree’ of Holland – French and Spanish yards continue to produce major and award-winning builds, whilst remaining amongst the world’s primary refit bases. In this report Tork Buckley, editor of The Yacht Report analyses both the French and Spanish markets, through a detailed examination of the major shipyards in each country. Starting in France he looks at how working practices and expensive labour costs are inhibiting the potential growth of several yards – but also sees how massive increases in refit activity is leading to a consolidated movement towards this specialisation. The second half of the narrative concentrates on Spain, a country that has seemingly embraced the model of refit yards – whilst at the same time fostering a sustainable new build sector. Drawing on the opinions of several notable business leaders from both countries, the report finishes by detailing the opportunities and threats that exist to both sectors – detailing how market growth is leading to inward investment in these two geographical significant superyacht hubs.
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New Zealand and Australia:
Yards Featured:
New Zealand – Alloy Yachts, McMullen & Wing, Orams Marine, Sensation Yachts, NZ Yachting Developments, NZ Yachts Group
Australia – Hanseatic Marine, Evolution Yachts, Azzura Marine, Warren Yachts, Sulis Marine
Contributors: Tony Hambrook, Clive Peers, David Porter, Craig Park, Ivan Erceg, Ian Cook, Allen Jones
Synopsis: Whilst the superyacht industry in the Southern Hemisphere is comparatively young – it has over the past 25 years developed a reputation for excellence and quality. This regional report focuses on the enduring appeal of yachts produced ‘down under’ where the yachting is amongst the best in the world. In the first section Editor-in-Chief of The Yacht Report, Martin Redmayne, explains his enduring love of New Zealand yacht building by exploring how a small number of yards have consistently delivered ground breaking and innovative designs. Touring Alloy Yachts, he discovers that rapid expansion and bulging order books are being threatened by the migration of skilled labourers to Australia. He goes on to visit the countries most prominent shipyards including YDL and Fitzroy Yachts, gaining unprecedented exposure to their order books, and finds that whilst each yard has their own views on expansion – the future is full of opportunities, for a country that consistently delivers yachts of the highest pedigree. The second section, narrated by David Robinson, says that when it comes to its superyachts, Australia has no simpler strategic objective than to attract as many of them to its waters as it can! In a comprehensive critique he examines this unique approach by visiting Australia’s premier yards and finds an industry struggling to keep up with its potential. Highlighting the growth in refit facilities, marina projects and ancillary suppliers – he paints a portrait of a country trying to rapidly position itself at the centre of pacific and global yachting. The final section is a set of comprehensive interviews with seven highly respected industry figures. Exploring amongst other issues, market growth, sustainable resources, government intervention and the global labour shortage – the responses represent the opinions of the business leaders at the forefront of what is a rapidly expanding and undoubtedly important market.
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Turkey:
Yards Featured: RMK Yacht Division, Proteksan Turquoise, Logos Marine, Dunya Yachts, and Sunrise Yachts
Contributors: Mike Burnham, Necdet Salgur, Cem Tuncyurek, and Captain Yilmaz Dagci
Synopsis: Turkey has forged a reputation over the last decade as one of the leading superyacht builders of the world, with involvement in projects such as ‘Maltese Falcon’ solidifying its reputation for excellence and banishing the stigma of poor quality to the past. In this regional report, David Robinson examines this burgeoning market and questions to what extent success is guaranteed for the Turkish superyacht industry. The first section of the report provides a narrative history of the region. Traveling to the Tuzla & Pendik regions outside of Istanbul, where shipbuilding activities dominate, he examines the factors that are contributing to the rapid levels of growth in the area. From increasing FDI, improving quality standards, a ready supply of labour and the development of ancillary industries to service charter-yachts, he paints a vibrant and optimistic picture. He goes on to give a detailed account of the country’s main shipyards and examines the growth in sales, expansion of capacities and technological improvements that are accelerating Turkeys ascent into the top shipbuilding nations of the world. The second section is a set of comprehensive interviews with four highly respected industry figures. Exploring amongst other issues, sales growth, marketing, the conflict of commercial shipping vs. yachting and the threats to the market from more established brands – the responses represent the opinions of the business leaders at the forefront of a country that has made great strides, but has the thirst for even greater success.
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Italy:
Yards Featured: Aicon Yachts, Azimut Yachts, Benetti, Bugari Custom Yachts, Canados, Cantieri di Baia, Cantieri di Pisa, CN Baglietto, CN Lavagna, CN San Lorenzo, CN Rizzardi, CN Spertini Alalunga, CRN, Ferretti, Dominator Yachts, Falcon Yachts, Fincantieri, FIPA Group, ISA, Mondomarine, Overmarine, Perini Navi, Pershing, Rodriquez, VSY & Wally
Contributors: Vincenzo Poerio, Maurizio Cei, Giancarlo Ragnetti, Mimmo Beltramone, Paolo Moretti
Synopsis: As a producer of superyachts – Italy is arguably the most prolific country in the world. Consistently ranked as the top producing nation of luxury yachts, with venerable institutions such as Ferretti and Azimut-Benetti continuing as market leaders, this report examines the state of the Italian market and asks what the future holds. Split into three sections, the first is narrated by The Yacht Report’s Italian editor – Justin Ratcliffe. Providing an introduction to the Italian market he tours some of the most prominent yards and explains how shipbuilding is a vital component in Italy’s wider economy, with Italian builders employing up to 40,000 people and enjoying a 45% market share in worldwide production. He continues by explaining how rampant merger and takeover activity is allowing Italian yards to consolidate and remain competitive at the forefront of the market. He concludes by identifying the threats that exist. The second section is a set of comprehensive interviews with five highly respected industry figures. Offering their opinions on the current stability and success of the large yacht market, they explore issues ranging from the benefits of mergers to the need for re-evaluation of the manufacturing and design processes. The final section comprehensively details all of the regions yards and provides data on their personnel, operations and facilities. This report offers a fascinating insight into a developed market, whose yards have offered a blueprint for success to builders the world over.
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Germany:
Yards Featured: Abeking & Rasmussen, Drettmann, Farmont, Kaiserwerft, Kusch Yacht Projekte, Lurssen, Thyssenkrupp – Blohm & Voss, Thyssenkrupp – Nobiskrug
Synopsis: Germany is home to some of the most famous and respected shipyards in the world. Whilst not the world leader in the overall production of yachts, the Germans consistently lead the market in terms of gross tonnage delivered. Hence, Germany may build fewer yachts - but on average they are amongst the biggest in the world. In this regional snapshot, Tork Buckley, Editor of The Yacht Report, examines how Germany has exploited its competitive advantage in the production of gigayachts and offers opinions on how the market can remain profitable and competitive in the face of strong global competition, by examining the multinational nature of the major German shipyards. The second half of the report comprehensively details all the preeminent yards in the country by providing key data on their personnel, operations and facilities, as well as all deliveries since the yard started and their orders under contract as of 2007. Germany is a juggernaut of the industry and this report will be specifically useful for those interested in the breakdown of the pan-European superyacht marketplace and the comparisons that can be drawn between Italy and Holland.
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Industry Activity:
Items Featured: Superyacht Intelligence
Contributor: Ellie Brade
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Industry Activity:
Items Featured: Order Book and Global Fleet Update, Recent Launches, Yard News, Refit Update
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Industry Activity:
Items Featured: Order Book and Global Fleet Update, Recent Launches, Yard News
Contributor: Ellie Brade
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Industry Activity:
Items Featured: Order Book and Global Fleet Update, Recent Launches, Yard News
Contributor: Ellie Brade
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Industry Activity:
Items Featured: Recent Launches, Order Book and Global Fleet Update, Yard News
Contributor: Ellie Brade
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Industry Activity:
Items Featured: Order Book and Global Fleet Update, Yard News, Recent Launches
Contributor: Ellie Brade
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