AZIMUT / BENETTI (LUSBEN SHIPYARD)

An insight into The Superyacht Captains' Forum during the ninth edition of YARE

It is the sixth Fast 140’ model launched from the Italian yard

Four key voices from the Italian superyacht market provided a frank and concise insight into their market at the Superyacht Captains’ Forum.

At the annual Azimut | Benetti Yachtmaster collaboration of superyacht captains, crew quality was the order of the day.

Brands such as Ferretti, Azimut-Benetti, Baglietto and Amico & Co are looking at forming a new association following their departure from UCINA.

Perini Navi is the latest brand to leave Italian association, UCINA, and has also suffered the loss of a client for a 60m sailing yacht.

Argo Finanziaria, a holding company within Gavio Group has signed a preliminary agreement with Ferretti SpA for the acquisition of Bertram Yachts...

The Azimut Benetti Group will stage the 15th edition of its YachtMaster event at the Spa Boutique Terme Saturnia in Tuscany from 4-6 February. The three day event is designed to maintain the longevity of the group's relationship with its captains and offers both education and enjoyment for those in attendance.

As part of the annual Azimut Benetti Yachtmaster event, Fraser Yachts' Jonathan Holloway discussed the challenges facing superyacht captains and managers.

A host of industry experts and captains of superyachts 50m and above are set to descend upon Viareggio next Tuesday 4 February to discuss the Italian refit market.

Ferruccio Luppi, CEO of the Azimut Benetti Group, will also serve as CEO of Azimut Yachts, taking over from Paolo Casani who is leaving the company to pursue other professional opportunities.

Although the Italian election failed to a definitive result Paolo Vitelli's election to parliament has bolstered a feeling that the country's superyacht industry will have a greater say on the national stage.