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BAVARIA YACHTS

45 years of yachting, welcome to the world of bavaria yachts, sailing yachts.

Sailing is the passion to experience the sea and the wind. Discover pure joy of sailing and your personal sailing yacht.

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Modern design, powerful and safe driving characteristics and plenty of space for the most beautiful hours on the water.

Catamarans from NAUTITECH combine unforgettable sailing moments and maximum comfort for owners, who love the sea.

News from the world of BAVARIA YACHTS

Gaining additional practical experience, learning new things and exchanging ideas with each other - more than 35 service technicians from our dealers were able to do all of this during a week-long BAVARIA service workshop at our shipyard.

It is the Oscar of the yachting industry, the European Yacht of the Year Award. The BAVARIA YACHTS team is all the more proud that the BAVARIA C46 was able to beat six competitors in the "Family Cruiser" category

Last week, the last BAVARIA VISION 42 was completed in Giebelstadt. On Friday morning, part of the BAVARIA YACHTS team gathered to give her a fitting farewell. The sailing yacht celebrated its premiere at the boot Düsseldorf in 2012 and the almost 13 metre long yacht was built in the shipyard for just over 12 years. 

We will answer all your questions about spare parts supply and repairs, and provide tips and assistance.  We will help you to get your yacht back on the water!

At the beginning of last year, the BAVARIA SR41 won the "British Motorboat Award", the BAVARIA SR36 won the "Best of Boat Award" just a few months later and was nominated for the "European Powerboat of the Year". This year, the latest motorboat from Giebelstadt also remains true to this "award tradition".

BAVARIA YACHTS got off to a flying start at the Cannes Yachting Festival, where the German shipyard was represented with a total of eight motor and sailing yachts.

With the world premiere of the new BAVARIA C46, BAVARIA YACHTS starts the new boat show season at the Yachting Festival in Cannes. The new BAVARIA C46 develops, interprets and expands the design concept of the German shipyard's very successful C-LINE

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BAVARIA YACHTS – 45 Years of Yachting

BAVARIA YACHTS has been a manufacturer of innovative series yachts for 45 years. Over 42,000 sailing yachts and motorboats have been built on the 200,000 m² site since 1978.

What makes us special and what we especially show greatness in, is the experience of our employees. We deliver perfection, for which about 700 employees give their best. 

Every day, with every move - We are BAVARIA!

Visit us at the Salone Nautico in Venice from May 29. - June 02. and experience our motor and sailing boats live! We look forward to seeing you!

Experience the pure joy of yachting.

The new 3600.8

Available q4-2024.

Mulder present at Palma Int. Boat Show 2024!

Mulder is present at the Palma International Boat Show! Visit us for a tour onboard the Mulder ThirtySix Delta One, berth M-214.…

Mulder ThirtySix “DELTA ONE” Price Reduction

As the Palma International Boat Show approaches we offer prospective buyers the ultimate opportunity to acquire the Mulder ThirtySix DELTA ONE at an advantageous price through a major price reduc…

Mulder ThirtySix DELTA ONE at Palma International Boat Show

Mulder is delighted to announce the presence of the Mulder ThirtySix DELTA ONE during the upcoming Palma International boat show in Mallorca from the 25th until the 28th of April at the superyacht vil…

Mulder Shipyard

Luxury yacht builders since 1938.

Dear Visitor,

Welcome to Mulder Shipyard!

Mulder Shipyard is a family-owned shipyard in the Netherlands, employing more than 80 full-time workers over three locations in the Leiden area, and a fourth location in Enkhuizen.

At Mulder, our philosophy is to combine traditional craftsmanship with the latest technology, while always focusing on delivering superb quality, outstanding comfort and exceptional seaworthiness.

Mulder yachts are built from aluminium, are semi-displacement and can achieve top speeds up to 24 knots. Known throughout the industry for our signature designs, we advise, develop and build boats for experienced yacht owners up to 500 Gross Tons.

Feeling inspired? Take a look at our online fleet: an overview of Mulder yachts built over our long heritage (since 1938!).

For more information and to explore the options for your future Mulder yacht, get in touch with us today.

Nick Mulder Managing Director +31715601009

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Linssen Yachts Quality yachts since 1949...

luxury steel motor yachts from 9 - 16 meters

Linssen Yachts builds luxury steel motor yachts in the 9-16 metre segment and has grown into a market leader in steel yacht building.

Linssen Yachts stands for steel motor yachts - displacement yachts - with superior quality and for continuous innovative product and process development. Since the company was founded in 1949, Linssen Yachts has been the driving force behind innovative improvements in yacht building.

Our yachts   Explore the 4 series of motoryachts from Linssen

Linssen Yachts 4 yacht series

Unique characteristics of a luxury Linssen yacht

All steel Linssen motoryachts are characterised by quality, space and excellent sailing characteristics.

Linssen Linssen Grand Sturdy series

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Latest news.

Linssen Yachts receives second Mitsubishi electric forklift from Lima for eco-friendly transport on yard

We have received a second Mitsubishi electric forklift from Lima. With this new addition, we can now move the larger yachts in our yard electrically and silently.

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New Volkswagen Crafter L5 for Linssen Yachts

Linssen Yachts has received a new Volkswagen Crafter L5 (extra long version) for transporting goods.

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The time has come: in 2024, we’re marking our birthday and would love to celebrate it with all of you. We kicked off...

Jacky Cruijsberg: “I only get one chance...”

Jacky Cruijsberg (43) has been working at Linssen for over 17 years, but started his career...

New developments in the dealer network: Sanzi Yachts, Sneek

Linssen Yachts has appointed Sanzi Yachts in Sneek as official dealer for the northern Netherlands. With this...

“Linssen delivers a quality product that includes our own quality work. Isn’t that wonderful?”

Linssen Yachts replaces diesel forklifts with electric ones

Linssen Yachts is replacing the two current diesel forklifts at the boatyard with state-of-the-art electric forklifts from the renowned Mitsubishi brand,

Sanzi Yachts appointed as Linssen Yachts dealer for northern Netherlands

Linssen Yachts, European market leader in steel displacement motor yachts, has appointed Sanzi Yachts in Sneek as official dealer for the Northern Netherlands.

We have short lines of communication with Linssen and can always adapt quickly

Thijs makes sure HR goes swimmingly

Like a fish in water. This is how Thijs Moonen (52) from Nederweert feels at Linssen Yachts. So it’s no surprise that he celebrated his 25th anniversary there last April...

Why a luxury steel motor yacht from Linssen Yachts?

Timeless yet modern.

You will soon recognise our boats when you look over the rivers, canals and lakes. The unmistakable silhouette - the DNA of Linssen Yachts - will always remain intact. This way, you will have a motor yacht that is exceptionally valuable and stable in value.

All of Europe's waterways, rivers, canals and lakes are at your feet with a Linssen steel motor yacht. But of course you can also look for the big water and sail the North Sea, Mediterranean or Baltic Sea and visit countries and places you have never seen from the water.

In addition to new yachts, you can of course also come to Linssen for used Linssen yachts. We offer used yachts in three categories: the Linssen Collection with 12 months boatyard guarantee, Linssen Pre-owned yachts with 3 months boatyard guarantee and brokerage yachts. The range changes regularly and sometimes very quickly. If you would like to be kept up to date with our offer, please register for our newsletter.

Linssen Yachts is - and remains - 100% made in the Netherlands.

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The luxury steel motoryachts from Linssen Yachts

From the first sketch, development, prototyping and full production. Everything is done in-house.

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Linssen yachts sponsors three charities and calls on customers to also do their bit for a nicer world..

At Linssen Yachts, we are not only celebrating our 75th anniversary as a leading name in the world of yacht building, but we are also taking this special occasion to give something back to the society and environment that has always inspired us. In our anniversary year, we are proud to support three great charities that all have a clear link to water, an element so central to our work and passion. We will donate €750 to each charity plus €25 per charity for each “75 Edition” yacht sold.

Water for Toubacouta: Water is not only the source of our existence, but also of livelihood and well-being for communities worldwide. This is why we enthusiastically sponsor Water for Toubacouta. Linssen and Linssen Boating Holidays partner Aqua Libra is the initiator of this organisation which works to ensure access to clean drinking water in remote areas of Toubacouta, Senegal. Our deep connection with water allows us to fully understand and appreciate the value of clean water, and we are determined to improve lives elsewhere by sharing this precious resource.

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Actie Pepernoot (Stichting Kinderhulp): Just as water unites us, the festive spirit of St Nicholas unites us all. Action Pepernoot, supported by the Children’s Aid Foundation, reaches out to give children from financially vulnerable families an unforgettable Sinterklaas experience. As a company committed to creating unforgettable moments on the water, we also want to contribute to the magic of Sinterklaas for children who need it most. And of course, every year Saint Nicholas navigates European waters to provide our children with fun presents.

Maas Cleanup: Our love of water goes hand in hand with our responsibility to protect it. That is why we are also a sponsor of Maasclean-up, an organisation dedicated to removing waste and pollution from the Maas River and its banks. Our anniversary year is an opportunity to strengthen our sustainability efforts and actively participate in preserving our beloved waterways.

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Why build a yacht with Burgess?

Build a yacht

Discover the Burgess difference

Commissioning a bespoke superyacht is an exhilarating yet complex journey. With multiple decisions to make along the way, we guide you from your initial vision to maiden voyage and beyond.

We share your vision to achieve the remarkable

We reduce the risk and increase your enjoyment. Whether seeking a fully customised vessel or looking at the latest semi-custom platforms, our highly-skilled Technical Services team provides decades of experience and expertise, working together with you to realise your dream.

Dedicated in-house team working on your behalf

Every project offers a unique set of challenges, and for each we offer the complete range of technical, engineering and project management services in‐house, collectively serving as your personal project consultant. We have every angle covered, every step of the way.

Providing an unforgettable build experience

From vision to design brief to build, sea trials and delivery, we continue to be involved throughout the agreed construction period, offering peace of mind and a single point of contact. Your dream, our knowledge, one unique result.

• Delivered yachts

We successfully deliver more yachts in the 30-180m and over market than any other new construction team in the world.

• Length: 80.1m (262.8ft)
• Built: 2023
• Bilgin, Turkey

• Length: 87m (285.4ft)
• Built: 2020
• Lurssen, Germany

• Length: 60.6m (198.8ft)
• Built: 2022
• Heesen, The Netherlands

• Length: 107.6m (353ft)
• Benetti, Italy

• Length: 57m (187ft)
• Built: 2019
• Damen, The Netherlands

• Length: 56m (183.7ft)

• Length: 55m (180.4ft)
• Amels, The Netherlands

• Length: 93m (305.1ft)
• Feadship, The Netherlands

BRAVO EUGENIA

• Length: 109m (357.6ft)
• Built: 2018
• Oceanco, The Netherlands

• Length: 74.5m (244.4ft)
• Abeking & Rasmussen, Germany

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Abeking & Rasmussen

Founded in 1907, Abeking & Rasmussen is globally renowned for producing high-quality custom motor yachts from 45-125m.

AKYACHT is an ISO 9001, Lloyd's-certified shipyard in Turkey. Its first breakthrough project was the spectacular 85m VICTORIOUS, the biggest superyacht ever built in Turkey.

Alia Yachts

Alia Yachts was founded in 2008 in Antalaya, Turkey. Its Lloyd's certified facilities are equipped for cutting edge yacht construction in carbon reinforced composite, steel and aluminium up to 80m.

Established in 1854, Cantiere Baglietto Spa specialises in the construction of new planing aluminium yachts between 35-50m in length, and steel and aluminium displacement superyachts over 40m.

With three facilities spread across Viareggio and Livorno in Italy, and rich brand heritage, Benetti is a leading light in the production of 35-70m superyachts.

Cantiere delle Marche

The Ancona-based Cantiere delle Marche (CdM), founded in 2010, builds 26-48m explorer yachts in steel and aluminum. CdM is the No.1 expedition yacht builder worldwide for the third year running.

With origins dating back to 1825, Codecasa is a family company specialising in the building of large yachts in steel and aluminium up to 72m in length and fast motoryachts up to 50m in length.

CRN Shipyards

Founded in Ancona in 1963, CRN yachts are often characterised by a distinctive pointed bow, which has become something of a signature for this Italian yard.

Custom Line

Founded in 1996, brand of Ferretti Group and based in Ancona, Italy, Custom Line designs and builds planing and displacement yachts in composite from 30-42m in length with over 250 yachts delivered.

Damen Yachting

Damen Yachting is the master yacht builder behind more than 100 Amels superyachts, SeaXplorer expedition yachts, yacht support vessels and major yacht refits.

Delta Marine

Located in Seattle, Washington, Delta Marine has a worldwide reputation for producing custom-built luxury yachts of up to 100m in length.

Based in the Netherlands and with roots dating back to 1849, Feadship is recognised as the world leader in the field of pure custom superyachts.

Fincantieri

Fincantieri Yachts, part of the leading Western shipbuilder Fincantieri, is a world leader in both superyacht and cruise ship design and construction.

Heesen Yachts

Renowned for its innovation, Heesen is the world leader in aluminium construction, and dominates the 50-60m semi-custom market.

Located in Ancona, ISA Yachts builds luxury superyachts from 44-80m in steel, aluminium and fibreglass.

Lürssen

Based in Germany, Lürssen is the leading shipyard for large luxury yacht building as well as refit of yachts from 50-200m.

Mariotti Yachts

Mariotti is a world leader in the fields of ultra-luxury cruise shipbuilding, superyachts and supply vessel construction.

Located in Northern Germany, Nobiskrug has built over 750 seagoing vessels, delivering a select portfolio of custom superyachts including the 143m Sailing Yacht A.

Oceanco builds award-winning large custom yachts, such as the 106.7m Black Pearl, the world's largest and most sustainable sailing yacht, and the 110m Jubilee, the largest Dutch-built yacht.

Pendennis is a world-class custom build and refit yard in Falmouth, UK, specialising in luxury sail and motor yachts between 30-100m.

Perini Navi

Renowned for pioneering automation and furling systems in large sailing yachts, Perini Navi today builds both sailing and motor yachts, most famous of which is MALTESE FALCON.

Established in 1980, Rossinavi builds custom superyachts between 40-70m in four locations between Viareggio and Pisa.

Royal Hakvoort

A family shipyard since 1919, Royal Hakvoort builds luxury yachts in steel and aluminium up to 65m in length.

Royal Huisman

A family-owned shipyard established in 1884, Royal Huisman specialises in the build and repair of custom luxury sailing yachts, as well as motor yachts.

Founded in 1958, Sanlorenzo builds a limited number of high quality, made to measure superyachts at its shipyard in La Spezia, Italy. Today, Sanlorenzo ranks highly among builders of Superyachts over 40m.

Tankoa Yachts

Tankoa specialises in semi-custom and custom yachts of 50-90m with Northern European quality and Italian DNA for design and flexibility.

The Italian Sea Group

TISG operates in the new-built industry with the brands Admiral (yachts over 50m) and Tecnomar (yachts up to 45m) while it works in the refitting industry with the brand NCA Refit (yachts over 60m).

Turquoise Yachts

Turquoise Yachts (formerly known as Proteksan Turquoise) is a builder of custom power and sailing superyachts, and Dr. Al Barwani, owner of Oceanco, recently became the majority shareholder.

Based in Zwartsluis, The Netherlands, Vitters has established a reputation for delivering sailing yachts of uncompromising quality and innovative design.

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Bannenberg & Rowell Design

A luxury yacht and jet design company based in London’s Fulham. Headed up by Dickie Bannenberg, son of the great Jon Bannenberg, the studio is renowned for creative, contemporary and approachable design – both interior and exterior.

Espen Oeino

Under the leadership of the eponymous Norwegian naval architect, Espen Oeino International has been designing iconic superyacht interiors and exteriors since the 1990s. Based in Monaco the studio has worked with Burgess on several projects, most notably the 72m Trinity Yachts-built ALBATROSS and the 156m Lurssen DILBAR, the largest yacht afloat by volume.

H2 Yacht Design

Jonny Horsfield established H2 Yacht design in London in 1994. Today it is a multi-disciplined exterior and interior styling team that has earned a reputation for challenging conventions in yacht design. The studio has so far collaborated on five projects with Burgess, most recently with Heesen.

Harrison Eidsgaard

International yacht designers and architects, Harrison Eidsgaard Design is headed up by its three partners, Peder and Ewa Eidsgaard and Ben Harrison. Undertaking both exterior and interior styling, the studio’s most notable yachts to date include the award-winning TANGO and ELANDESS, the latter being the studio’s first project with Burgess.

Jonathan Quinn Barnett leads a talented team of award-winning yacht designers. Established in 1995, the studio has created original exterior yacht designs and interior architecture for discerning clients in the luxury marketplace. With a critical eye on proportion and detail, designs of distinction associated with Burgess include the interior of OCTOPUS and popular charter yacht MUCHOS MAS.

Michael Leach Design

Established in 1997 by Mick Leach with Mark Smith joining in 1999, MLD is an multi award-winning design practice specialising in marine, aviation and residential projects. With over 60 years’ industry experience collectively, having worked in various top design offices, MLD is now established as one of the industry’s leading and most successful design offices.

Reymond Langton Design

Headed up by design duo Pascale Reymond and Andrew Langton, the London-based studio was founded in 2001. The studio has since delivered 28 motor and sailing yachts, including the 134m SERENE, the largest yacht built in Italy at that time. Originally based in London, the studio’s HQ has since moved to the historic city of Bath.

Situated in the stunning surrounds of Beaulieu in the New Forest, RWD is best known for the design of superyachts such as motor yacht HASNA and sailing yacht TWIZZLE. Founded in 1993, RWD has to date completed six collaborative projects with Burgess.

Sorgiovanni Designs

Established by yacht designer Sam Sorgiovanni in 1997, the eponymous design studio is based in Perth, Australia, and undertakes both exterior and interior designs. The studio’s unique location lends a point of difference to its body of work and it has become well-known for designing superyachts with an exotic feel, as well as great attention to detail.

Terence Disdale Design

Terence Disdale Design is an award-winning design studio located in London, and responsible for the interior and exterior design of the some of the world's most significant yachts. Renowned for a ‘beach house’ style, the studio’s most notable yachts include ECLIPSE and PELORUS, and it has no fewer than 10 collaborative projects with Burgess to date.

Tim Heywood Design

A multi-award-winning exterior yacht designer, Tim Heywood Design has produced some of the largest yachts on water, including the 133m AL MIRQAB. Located in Hampshire, the eponymous yacht designer cut his teeth under the guidance of Jon Bannenberg and in the 40 years since has completed six collaborative projects with Burgess.

Winch Design

A full-service award-winning British design and architecture studio specialising in the exterior and interior styling of motor and sailing yachts, aircraft, residential and commercial properties, Winch Design was established in 1986 and has to date completed seven collaborative projects with Burgess.

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Motor yacht manufacturers

Luxury yacht manufacturers are spread all over Europe and all over the world. Most of motor yacht manufacturers are based in Europe. Leading super and mega yacht builders are from Northern Europe — Netherlands and Germany. Dutch shipyards specialized in sailing yachts are also the best. Italy has very strong yachtbuilding traditions as well, their yachts of various sizes are truly excellent vessels. Italian shipyards are one of the most successful, they build and sell very well. Great Britain is very good at building luxury motor yachts in GRP with sizes up to 40 m. France for now is less about building super yachts, but stunning sailing yachts and extremely performant multihulls are their success.

United States have numerous shipyards of their own. Each with great history and unique technologies. But european production is getting more and more popular among american clients. Benetti, Overmarine Group | Mangusta, Wider, Feadship, Luerssen — twice a year they all come to the american boat shows with their newest launches and the most successfull yachts.

Asian manufacturers have only recently entered the market. Although some strong production has been already organized in Taiwan.

Australia builds motor yachts rarely but builds very well. Their production is of true luxury. As for New Zealand, it's a unique country with very strong yacht building traditions. They are experts at sailing yachts, brilliant at building motor yachts.

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The Best Luxury Yacht Builders in the World

With build times of around four years, it pays to know which shipbuilder is best for your dream superyacht.

By Kim Ayling

The superyacht industry has refound its mojo. Following the turbulence of the pandemic, yacht builders have resumed business as usual. Following recent growth in the UHNW population, order books remain full. New superyachts are rolling off the production line at an impressive rate of knots. If you’re considering a new superyacht now, you’ll be waiting over three years to take delivery of a ground-up build. Go with one of the leading yacht builders in the world, though, and it’ll be worth the wait.

This list of luxury yacht builders not only looks at what they have done in the past but also celebrates the stellar efforts they are making to reduce the environmental impact of their products. From lighter materials and onboard energy solutions to hybrid motors and marine conservation funding, these luxury yacht builders are not only leading the superyacht industry’s future but also protecting the oceans.

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Recognized as a world leader in building pure custom yachts, Feadship has been in pursuit of building the perfect ship since its inception in 1949 – although the brand can trace its roots back another 100 years. With each new ship that Feadship builds, its team employs the most cutting-edge methods and materials available, which when paired with its unpromising attitude toward fulfilling its clients’ desires, promises to deliver some of the most technically advanced yachts in the world – including Project 817 , which has now been delivered as Viva.

Viva remains a groundbreaking yacht build, with Feadship revealing ambitious aims to keep her environmental impact as low as possible. The 308-ft eco-friendly yacht features an advanced hybrid propulsion system that allows the yacht to travel at 12 knots on diesel-electric power. The ship’s hull has been designed with efficiency as a priority to reduce the energy needed to travel through the water.

The Dutch company has locations throughout The Netherlands, with its headquarters and design and engineering center found in the northern city of Haarlem.

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Dutch yacht building outfit Oceanco was initially founded in 1987 – but it was only in 2002 (when Oceanco found itself in the hands of new owners) that the switch was made to focusing on 260-foot plus superyachts, drawing on old-world Dutch craftsmanship to build the yachts of the future. The award-winning company prides itself on its design-led builds, and in addition to employing its own forward-thinking design team, works with industry-leader designers such as Andrew Winch, Terence Disdale and Sam Sorgiovanni.

Environmental awareness is core to each Oceanco project, with the aim of not only meeting but surpassing environmental legislation with each build. Even its largest yacht to date – the 394-foot Redentore, which is still under construction – is impressively efficient thanks to her hybrid propulsions system, which keeps fuel consumption to a minimum. Other noteworthy Oceanco’s builds are the striking three-masted Black Pearl , which is powered by a combination of wind power and electric propulsion motors, and one of its latest concepts, Esquel  – an advanced expedition vessel.

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Most notably, Oceanco delivered the world’s largest sailing yacht, Koru , to Amazon founder Jeff Bezos. The colossal 417-ft vessel cost a rumored $500m to build and was delivered in 2023. It has since been spotted in Italy, Florida and the South of France. Perhaps more impressive than the yacht itself is the support vessel (built by Damen Yachting), a 250-ft superyacht-in-its-own-right capable of carrying a wealth of billionaire toys including submersibles, helicopters and cars.

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Dutch luxury shipbuilder Heesen has received worldwide recognition for its engineering and design prowess since launching in 1978. Heesen proudly pioneers the use of aluminum, which is widely regarded as the premium yacht-building material thanks to its lightness owing to better efficiency. As well as full custom builds, Heesen offers a platform concept that features semi-custom yachts already under construction in order to dramatically cut down delivery waits, without compromising on quality.

One of Heesen’s most notable yachts is Alive, which was the first to feature the revolutionary Hull Vane technology (underwater foil) for greater efficiency and speed, resulting in up to 30% less fuel consumption than a regular yacht. Other celebrated Heesen’s builds are Home and Electra , delivered in 2017 and 2020 respectively, both of which were in the award-winning 5000 FHDF aluminum hybrid class and came as a result of Heesen’s strive to limit the environmental impact of yachting.

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Part of the Azimut-Benetti Group, Benetti Yachts can trace its shipbuilding heritage all the way back to 1873 when the Fratelli Benetti shipyard was founded in the Tuscan city of Viareggio – the center of classic Italian shipbuilding. While much has changed in Benetti’s near 150-year lifetime, its focus on building state-of-the-art yachts to impeccably high standards has not, cementing its status as one of the best luxury yacht builders in the world.

As concerns on the environmental impact of private yachts have grown over time, Benetti has adapted its methods accordingly, utilizing hybrid technology to ensure its ships are at the forefront of sustainability. For example, when the Luminosity was first delivered in 2019 she was hailed as one of the greenest superyachts on the sea. The 352-foot yacht features advanced diesel-electric hybrid power, with her powerful battery providing up to 12 silent and emission-free hours at anchor.

Of course, sustainability doesn’t come at the cost of style: the Luminosity features a stunningly designed interior courtesy of Zaniz Jakubowski, with full-length windows drawing the outside in, and tasteful nods to contemporary artists creating a true home away from home.

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Europe rules the roost when it comes to the top yacht builders in the world – the fifth in our list hails from Germany, with eight yards dotted throughout the country including main sites in Bremen, Hamburg and Rensburg. As with most yacht building companies, Lürssen is family run having been first founded in 1870 by Friedrick Lürssen. Since then the company has developed an esteemed reputation as one of the best in the world, breaking many records along the way, including the longest yacht in the world with Azza in 2015, which measures 592 feet, and Flying Fox which is the largest superyacht available for charter.

Lürssen’s latest superyacht is the sizeable 465.5-foot Nord (previously called Project Opus). Nord transcends the typical design of a superyacht thanks to the work of Italian design studio Nuvolari-Lenard, which was responsible for the yacht’s striking interior and exterior.

As is becoming standard for leading yacht builders, Lürssen is acutely aware of the negative environmental impact of both building and owning yachts. It is taking appropriate action to help mitigate this damage, including providing significant funding to marine life charities and conservation projects and implementing pioneering technologies such as onboard compact silencers and hybrid motor concepts.

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Royal Huisman

With a history that dates back to 1884, Dutch shipyard Royal Huisman proudly stakes a claim as one of the oldest yacht builders in the world. While the company was originally founded to build modest wooden fishing boats, its operations have deftly grown with the times, and Royal Huisman is now responsible for some of the finest and most luxurious yachts cruising the ocean today.

Although best known for its stunning sailing yachts ( Sea Eagle II, Ethereal  and  Aquarius  are particular knock-outs) Royal Huisman has also successfully branched out into the world of motor yachts. Its most recent build is the 192-ft Phi,  which was delivered in 2021. This super-slick aluminum yacht has space for up to 12 guests and since her maiden voyage, has been seen cruising on the Thames through London’s financial district. An apt setting for a yacht of this caliber.

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Damen Yachting

Damen Yachting, which falls under the umbrella of the wider Damen Shipyards Group, is another Dutch yacht builder dominating the world stage. Operating as Damen’s building division, Damen Yachting was only formed in its existing state in 2019 and is now responsible for the building of the famous Amels yachts, as well as the SeaXplorer expedition ships and yacht support vessels. Since moving its Amels building operations to Vlissingen in 2003, Damen Shipyards proudly boasts the largest superyacht facility in the Netherlands.

As a company of this magnitude, Damen Yachting naturally has some impressive builds under its belt, including the newest in the Limited Editions semi-custom range: the Amels 60 . Currently under construction with an estimated delivery of 2022, the 197-foot Amels 60  uses a fuel-efficient hybrid propulsions system to slash emissions, cut noise pollution and minimize fuel and maintenance costs.

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Italian-born Sanlorenzo is continuously regarded as being among the best in class when it comes to yacht builders and has been the recipient of numerous awards in its near-65 year lifetime. Despite Sanlorenzo’s longevity and established status, it remains a truly boutique luxury yacht builder at heart. To ensure the attention to detail and high quality for which it is famous for, as well as securing exclusivity for its clients, Sanlorenzo is committed to working with a limited number of customers each year.

In true Italian style, the superyachts that leave Sanlorenzo’s main La Spezia shipyard transcend trends; instead, they exude classic style and authentic craftsmanship. Combined, this guarantees a truly timeless finish – of which the current flagship Attila is a perfect example. Sanlorenzo specializes in fiberglass, steel and aluminum, ensuring that each owner can select a material to befit their needs.

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Despite dating back over a hundred years, German luxury yacht builder Nobiskrug always has one eye on the future with a steadfast commitment to innovation. Nobiskrug offers fully custom yacht builds, working directly with owners to fulfill their unique vision, as well as working on ship refits. The company operates out of world-class yacht-building facilities in the city of Rendsburg, which include a climate-controlled superyacht hall.

The need to strive for innovation extends to Nobiskrug’s environmental commitments, where it applies advanced technologies in order to limit the impact of its builds. For example, Artefact – which was first delivered in 2020 – was one of the first superyachts to be built in line with the IMO Tier III regulations (which focus on reducing emissions). Artefact uses onboard solar panels and a battery storage system to allow for a limited period of engineless operation, as well as adopting a waste-water recycling system.

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Timmerman Yachts is a Russian builder of quality luxury motor yachts. Based in Moscow, it is owned by a group of Dutch and Russian investors and operates out of Moscow Shipyard. Several noted naval architecture and yacht design firms are involved with Timmerman, including Vripack, Guido de Groot Design, Ginton Naval Architects, Jon Bannenberg Ltd., and Francis Design Ltd.

Founded in 2003, the company was named for 17th century Dutch boat builder Franz Timmerman who brought Dutch boat manufacturing techniques to Russia and co-founded the Russian navy. Timmerman Yachts has more than 1,000 employees working at the Moscow Shipyard.

Timmerman has delivered a number of semi-custom luxury yachts between 26-47 metres in length, including TM26 and Timmerman FD-51, designed by Francis Design Ltd. Other notable Timmerman yachts include Victoria M, Alexandra (now Latitude) and Olsten 125′.

One of the 10 largest yacht builders in the world, Timmerman is focused on building high-quality luxury yachts at more competitive prices. Its Russian-Dutch partnership provides great yacht-building capabilities. Timmerman builds yacht to the highest standards and holds DNV, MCA and Russian River Register certification. The company reportedly has more than a dozen yachts in some phase of construction.

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Top 10 luxury yacht builders 2023

The design and build of a luxury yacht is a truly personal experience. Whether customising a design to be built, or striving to create a completely new concept altogether, superyacht owners will seek to work with a yacht builder that truly understands their vision, and can translate their dream design into a real vessel.

As Royal Huisman proudly state, “If you can dream it, we can build it!”

Those buying a new superyacht will therefore have many questions to ask themselves before settling on a suitable yacht builder and shipyard facility to carry out the project. Thankfully for these prospective owners, there are a number of luxury superyacht brands that have the ability to turn the biggest mega yacht dreams into reality.

Yachting Pages lists the world’s top luxury superyacht builders and their shipyard facilities , from A to Z, identifying some of the best superyachts in the world along the way.

Best luxury superyacht builders

1.  amels, netherlands.

Located in Vlissingen, Amels operates the largest superyacht boatyard in the Netherlands, and is known to be one of the best superyacht builders in the world.

Amels has been operating for over 100 years and offers both Full Custom and Limited Editions, ranging from 55 to 83 metres (180 to 272 feet) LOA. Built on a proven platform and delivered in half the time expected of standard construction superyachts, all 20+ Limited Editions projects have so far been delivered on or ahead of contract, with 55-metre (180-foot) Galene among the most recent to emerge from the yard. With several new projects currently under construction, Amels is likely to be among the top superyacht shipyards for many years to come.

2. Benetti, Italy

Founded in 1873 and headquartered in Viareggio, Benetti is the world’s largest builder of superyachts by number built, with a production capacity of 100 units per year.

Most famous for building Sir Philip Green’s 90-metre (295-foot) Lionheart in 2016, 2019 was its breakthrough year with its first 100-metre+ (328-foot+) deliveries of Lana, Luminosity and IJE. This gave Benetti 2 nd , 3 rd and 4 th spots on the Top 10 Largest Superyachts Delivered in 2019 . Luminosity is widely believed to be valued in excess of €200,000,000 and is listed with Fraser and Burgess (as of November 2020).

3. Feadship, Netherlands

The home of full-custom superyachts, Feadship is one of the few shipyards worldwide that works to create completely custom yachts. It has worked with superyacht owners since the 19 th century to create one-off luxury motor yachts that are truly unique.

Feadship currently has four shipyard facilities in the Netherlands, with expansion underway at its Amsterdam facility in Western Harbour to offer the ability to build motor yachts as long as 160 metres (525 feet). To date, there are over 250 Feadship yachts in navigation, including 99-metre (324-foot) Madame Gu, 99.95 (327-foot) Moonrise, 101-metre (333-foot) Symphony and 110-metre (361-foot) Anna.

4. Fincantieri Yachts, Italy

Fincantieri Yachts specialises in full-custom luxury pleasure yachts over 70 metres (230 feet) with no upper limit to the size or volume that it can produce. The builder currently has a range of concepts and projects, including 70-metre (230-foot) superyacht Blanche.

Having manufactured in excess of 7,000 vessels in its 230-year history, Fincantieri has a network of 18 shipyards across four continents, two design centres and a research centre, making it one of the largest Western shipyards in the world.

5. Heesen Yachts, Netherlands

Heesen Yachts is known as one of the world’s luxury yacht builders, specialising in custom superyachts in the 30- to 65-metre (98- to 213-foot) range, but with the additional capability of building vessels of 80 metres (262 feet) and above.

With a focus on quality and innovation, Heesen has created many custom yachts with no two yachts the same. Founded in 1978, it was the first Dutch shipyard to employ aluminium for yacht hulls. In its 42 years, it has delivered more than 170 yachts, with aluminium, steel, displacement, semi-displacement and revolutionary fast displacement yachts making up its fleet. Its most famous vessels include the 65-metre (213-foot) Galatica Star, 70-metre (230-foot) Galatica Super Nova and 55-metre (180-foot) Serenity.

6. Lürssen, Germany

Based in Germany, Lürssen is one of the world's leading shipyards for large luxury yacht building, with a focus on excellence in custom-built superyachts. A family-owned shipyard for four generations, it can claim the accolade of building the world’s first motor yacht back in 1886.

Responsible for building more than 13,000 vessels since 1875, Lürssen currently has eight shipyard facilities in Northern Germany, each specialising in a specific size of yacht ranging from 60 to 220 metres (197 to 722 feet) in length. Together these facilities offer 1,125,000 metres squared of space for new builds, as well as refit, repair and maintenance services.

Lürssen builds some of the largest luxury yachts in the world, including the iconic Azzam, the world’s current largest superyacht at 180 metres (590 feet) LOA.

7. Nobiskrug, Germany

Having just celebrated its 115 th anniversary, Nobiskrug began shipbuilding long before the term ‘superyacht’ was even coined. Drawing on its extensive experience in seagoing vessels, the shipyard turned to yacht building in 2000 with the completion of its inaugural superyacht project, the 92-metre (302-foot) Tatoosh. It has since delivered an impressive portfolio of innovative custom-built superyachts, pledging to work on a single project for a single client to build superyachts ready for the 22 nd century. A big statement of intent.

With two facilities in Northern Germany, the boatyard can currently build vessels ranging from 60 to 426 metres (197 to 1398 feet) in length. Over 1000 in-house employees work across the two sites, where they have developed and built numerous award-winning superyachts, including one of the industry’s most talked about vessels, 142-metre (466-foot) Sailing Yacht A.

2020 saw the launch of 80-metre (262-foot) Artefact. At 2,999 GT, Artefact is now the largest 80-metre superyacht by volume in the world and is one of the world’s first superyachts to meet IMO Tier III emissions regulations.

8. Oceanco, Netherlands

Oceanco specialises in building sophisticated custom yachts ranging from 80 to 140 metres (262 to 459 feet) in length. Offering a highly personal service to clients, Oceanco is positioned with state-of-the-art yacht building facilities in the Netherlands, and a design, sales and marketing office in Monaco.

The builder celebrated its first launch in 1992, and almost 30 years later its portfolio now includes well-known superyachts such as the 95-metre (311-foot) Indian Empress, 82-metre (269-foot) Alfa Nero, 88.5-metre (290-foot) Nirvana and 91.5-metre (300-foot) Equanimity.

9. Perini Navi, Italy

The Perini Navi Group is made up of four independent companies that operate in five specific markets: sailing yachts up to 60 metres (197 feet), large sailing yachts more than 60 metres, racing sailing yachts, fast cruising sailing yachts and Picchiotti motor yachts.

To date, the group has launched 58 sailing yachts and four motor yachts. Its track record for innovative sailing yachts has seen it set the standard for excellence in the sector, launching more yachts over 50 metres (164 feet) than any other builder. It's responsible for the iconic 88-metre (288-foot) three-masted schooner Maltese Falcon, which currently holds the title of the sixth largest sailing yacht in the world, and other award-winning sailing yachts, such as the 73-metre (239-foot) Nautilus, 70-metre (229-foot) Badis I and 64-metre (210-foot) Spirit Of The C’s.

10. Royal Huisman, Netherlands

Established in 1884, Royal Huisman is the only shipyard with two entries in the top 10 largest sailing yachts ever built. The 2020 launch of 81-metre (266-foot) Sea Eagle II was its tenth sailing yacht over 50 metres (164 feet) and its biggest yacht since 90-metre (295-foot) Athena in 2004, which was then the largest sailing yacht in the world. Despite being renowned for its luxury performance sailing yachts, Royal Huisman’s largest delivery in 2021 is expected to be “Project 403 PHI”, a featherweight 55-metre (180-foot)+ aluminium motor yacht under 500GT.

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Here is our list of the best yacht builders on earth. Deciding which shipyard will build your luxury yacht is a complex and deeply personal choice, depending on many factors including the level of customization you want, your budget, the location of the shipyard, and the ‘feel’ you get for the yard’s vision and people.

Our list of the best yacht builders is naturally subjective and will not feature every well-known brand. Our short selection includes a range of shipyards, from manufacturers of the some of the most iconic custom-built superyachts to hugely popular production yacht builders.

Here are the best yacht builders on earth, sorted by region.

Usa – best yacht builders.

Westport is one of the dominant players in the American yacht-building market, with a hugely popular range of tri-deck and raised pilothouse motoryachts built from composite materials. Their models range from from the 112′ to 164′ (34m to 50m) series, allowing the yacht owner to customize the interior layout without the high cost and long timescale of fully-custom construction. As the largest American yacht building company in operation, Westport has a proud history of high quality yacht manufacturing dating back to 1964, with over 100 superyachts and over 170 fishing vessels launched from their Pacific Northwest Shipyard. Westport yachts are extremely popular in the US brokerage and charter market and have a reputation for holding their value well. View current Westport yachts for sale .

Christensen Yachts prides itself on the construction of American-built custom and semi-custom superyachts from fiberglass, including well known yachts M/Y CASINO ROYALE, M/Y SILVER LINING and award-winning M/Y ODESSA. Founded by superyacht owners, Christensen has a loyal following of yacht owners, many of whom are repeat customers. Currently producing yachts at its Vancouver, WA yard between 100’ to 165’ (35m to 50m) in length, Christensen was bought out in 2015 and is in the process of building America’s largest superyacht facility in Tennessee, which will construct vessels up to 70m. View current Christensen yachts for sale .

Northern Europe – Best Yacht Builders

German superyacht builder Lurssen is the builder of the largest superyacht in existence, the 590’ (180m) M/Y AZZAM, which was completed in an astonishingly quick three years. Known for superb build quality and large projects across its superyacht, naval vessel, as well as its’ yacht refit and management divisions, Lurssen is a family-run shipyard with a prestigious yacht building heritage spanning back to 1875, when it constructed the first ever motoryacht. Lurssen is the builder of 5 of the top 10 largest yachts in the world. View current Lurssen yachts for sale.

Feadship, Netherlands: For some yacht owners, the only name worth knowing is Feadship. This prestigious brand is synonymous with Dutch superyacht quality, and has a legion of steadfast and loyal fans. Dating back to 1849, Feadship creates fully custom yachts from a ‘blank slate’ beginning, priding themselves on creating supremely unique, innovative yachts that stand the test of time. There are 450 bespoke yachts currently afloat in the Feadship fleet, including M/Y HASNA, a 239’ (73m) with a revolutionary layout. Read more on Dutch yacht builders . View current Feadship yachts for sale .

Amels’ vast and high-tech superyacht facility is the largest in the Netherlands, producing iconic, high-value yachts up to 330’ (100m), including their 2017 flagship yacht, 272’ (83m) M/Y HERE COMES THE SUN. Amels offer a fully custom yacht building service, as well as their exceedingly popular Limited Edition Series, whereby the yacht owner retains control over interior and exterior design but the yacht is built on a proven platform, thereby slashing the build time. Amels also builds support yachts through their parent company, DAMEN, a heavyweight in global shipbuilding. View current Amels yachts for sale .

Dutch yacht builder Heesen is known for its aluminum and steel superyachts and innovative use of technology, as seen in the revolutionary fast displacement hull form first seen in the multi-award winning M/Y GALACTICA STAR, and the hybrid propulsion utilized in the 2017 launch of M/Y HOME. With a fleet of over 170 yachts launched since inception in 1978, Heesen is known for pushing the boundaries of what is possible in superyacht design and engineering. Heesen builds motoryachts between 100’ to 265’ (30m to 80m) in length at its Oss shipyard. View current Heesen yachts for sale .

Now owned by Lurssen, Blohm + Voss is a yachting powerhouse in its own right, constructing magnificent large superyachts including the iconic MOTOR YACHT A and 531’ (162m) M/Y ECLIPSE, currently the third-largest yacht in the world. The vast Blohm +Voss facility in Hamburg, Germany creates striking custom motoryachts and sailing yachts. View current Blohm +Voss yachts for sale.

Mediterranean – Best Yacht Builders

Benetti is a powerhouse of luxury yacht building, with a very healthy order list and a boat- building pedigree stretching back to 1873. Since 1960, Benetti has been constructing superyachts in Italy, including iconic yachts MY KINGDOM in 1980, then the largest yacht in the world at 280’ (85m), right through to recent launches such as the award-winning M/Y 11.11. Benetti is part of the Azimut-Benetti Group, the largest producer of luxury yachts in the world, building semi-custom and fully custom yachts between 100′ and 330′ (30m and 100m) long. Known for their Italian style and long history of yacht construction, Benetti has a loyal following of yacht owners who return to the yard each time they upgrade. View current Benetti yachts for sale .

The creators of one of the most well-known yachts on the planet, S/Y MALTESE FALCON, Perini Navi enjoys a superb reputation as a sailing superyacht builder, and also entered the large motoryacht market in 2007 under its Pichiotti brand. Perini Navi yachts are known for their superyacht luxuries and interior volume, as well as the technically brilliant sailing systems that allow these large yachts to be operated by a small crew. Perini Navi dominates the sailing superyacht market with its range from 130’ to 200’(40m to 60m), constructed at their three shipyards in Viareggio, La Spezia in Italy and also in Istanbul. View current Perini Navi yachts for sale .

UK – Best Yacht Builders

Sunseeker is one of the most instantly recognizable names in the yachting world, building performance luxury yachts known for their speed and sleek looks. Once better known for their smaller sport yachts, Sunseeker is now a major player in the superyacht market, with customizable yacht models from 75′ to 155′, as well as constructing the Predator range with a top speed of 45 knots. Built and engineered in Dorset, UK, Sunseeker is Britain’s most famous luxury yacht builder, creating the hand-finished yachts regularly featured on James Bond films. View current Sunseeker yachts for sale .

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The superyacht industry is a global network of diverse companies, all working together to create the world’s most luxurious and exclusive yachts. Yacht builders are a crucial part of this network, turning clients’ dreams into reality.

Currently, the industry is home to 165 builders located in 28 different countries, each with at least one yacht over 24 meters in the process of construction. Each year, around 400 yachts of this size are delivered to their owners. These yachts are built by shipyards that have carved out a niche for themselves by specializing in certain yacht categories or product segments, distinguishing them from other commercial shipyards.

Motor yachts and sailing yachts are the two primary types of yachts, each with its own unique style, size, hull shape, and material. Superyacht builders cater to a wide range of customer preferences, offering customization levels that span from fully custom to semi-custom and even production series.

North Europe Northern European countries, particularly the Netherlands and Germany, are renowned for their expertise in constructing fully custom and semi-custom motor and sailing yachts. They are industry leaders in the production of yachts exceeding 50 meters, offering both large volume and high value.

In Germany, esteemed builders such as Lürssen, Abeking & Rasmussen, and Nobiskrug are recognized for their full-custom yacht projects. In contrast, Dutch builders, including Amels/Damen Yachting, Heesen, and Moonen, specialize in crafting high-end semi-custom yachts based on model platforms.

When it comes to full-custom motor yachts, Feadship, Oceanco, and Royal Hakvoort are the go-to specialists. For made-to-measure sailing yachts, Royal Huisman leads the way. It’s noteworthy that both custom and semi-custom yachts constructed in Northern Europe tend to maintain a significantly higher resale value in the brokerage market, reflecting their superior quality and craftsmanship.

In Northern Europe, production series yards such as Sunseeker, Princess Yachts, and Pearl Yachts are known for offering motor yachts that range from 17 meters to 40 meters. These yards are direct competitors with yacht builders located in Southern Europe.

Mediterranean In the Mediterranean region, Italy and Turkey stand out as the primary producers of semi-custom and production series yachts that are up to 50 meters in length. Italian-built yachts, in particular, are often made from Glass Reinforced Plastic (GRP) and are typically part of a branded series for yards. Some notable examples of these include Sanlorenzo, Custom Line, Ferretti, Benetti, Arcadia Yacht, Maiora, Falcon Yachts, and Amer Yachts.

In the realm of speed, Italian yacht builders such as AB Yachts, Tecnomar, Azimut, Mangusta, Leopard Yachts, Riva, and Pershing are renowned for their exceptional planing and open vessels. However, the past decade has seen a surge of new entrants in the yacht building market, offering larger yachts and a broader range of customization options. These new builders are giving stiff competition to established heritage builders like Baglietto, Codecasa, and ISA Yachts.

Perini Navi continues to hold its position as one of the most exclusive sailing yacht builders, known for its blend of performance and style. However, when it comes to innovative design solutions, Columbus Yachts, Tankoa, Cantiere delle Marche, and the revived Admiral brand have made significant strides and are rising through the ranks.

Turkey, with its rich maritime heritage, has traditionally been known for the construction of wooden gulets. However, in recent years, Turkish shipyards have pivoted towards building motor and sailing yachts using modern materials such as Glass Reinforced Plastic (GRP) and steel. This shift has led to the emergence of several renowned yacht builders in Turkey, including Turquoise Yachts, Bilgin Yachts, Alia Yachts, Mengi Yay, Numarine, AvA Yachts, and Bering Yachts.

Middle East Further to the East, the Emirati shipyard Gulf Craft has been making waves in the industry. Thanks to its extensive range of semi-custom and production series yachts, Gulf Craft has seen a significant rise in reputation and success. This shift in the industry showcases the evolution and adaptability of yacht building practices in response to modern demands and materials.

North America Given the preference of American yacht owners for cruising in The Bahamas and Caribbean, it’s no surprise that the North American market is largely driven by shallow draft boats and sportsfisher brands. The production focus in this region is primarily on semi-custom motor yachts, with leading yacht yards such as Westport Yachts, Palmer Johnson, Viking Yachts, Hatteras Yachts, Jarrett Bay, Merritt’s Boats, and Jim Smith Tournament boats at the forefront of the industry.

In the segment of larger yachts, where there’s a greater scope for customization, Christensen Yachts and Delta Marine are renowned for delivering motor yachts that exceed 37 meters in length. This trend is mirrored in Canada, where Crescent Custom Yachts is a significant contributor to the market.

Asia Asia serves as a significant hub for the production of series motor yachts made from Glass Reinforced Plastic (GRP). This region boasts numerous advanced facilities that cater to the production needs of well-known brands such as Horizon Yachts, Ocean Alexander, Cheoy Lee, Heysea, Johnson Yachts, and Nordhavn. The majority of these facilities are strategically located in China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan, further solidifying Asia’s position in the global yacht building industry.

Rest of World A handful of yacht builders are also located in Oceania, South Africa, and Brazil. In Australia, SilverYachts and Echo Yachts are notable names in the industry, while in New Zealand, McMullen & Wing and Yachting Developments hold significant positions. In South America, Brazilian shipyards INACE and MCP are key players in the yacht building sector.

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Analysis-Heavy Oil Shortage Spells Higher Cost for Shippers, Road Builders

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LONDON/HOUSTON (Reuters) - Mexican export cuts and a rerouting of Canadian output are shrinking already limited supplies of heavy crude in the Atlantic basin, driving up refiners' costs with a likely knock-on effect to industries ranging from shipping and construction to Middle Eastern power plants.

Prolonged OPEC supply cuts and international sanctions on Venezuela, Iran and Russia had already led to shortages of heavier crude, with the complex refineries built to process it, such as those in the U.S. Gulf, struggling to find cheap supplies.

Heavy-sour crudes yield more residual fuel oils that are either upgraded into higher-value road fuels, or converted into marine fuels and bitumen.

"The combination of tighter heavy crude and fuel oil supplies, as well as the seasonal rise in power generation demand is expected to push up fuel oil cracks in the weeks ahead," said Vortexa analyst Xavier Tang, referring to the spread between the price of crude and the refined product.

More marine fuel oil is needed by ships making longer voyages around Africa to avoid the Red Sea area, while in summer Saudi Arabia burns more fuel oil for air conditioning and demand also increases from higher construction and road-laying activity.

Mexico cut crude exports in April to facilitate higher domestic processing as it seeks to end a costly dependency on fuel imports. That further threatened sour supply in the Atlantic basin where refiners have been preparing for the opening of the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion which will divert more heavy Canadian crude to the Pacific.

Heavy crude prices in the U.S. Gulf soared as refiners sought replacement supply, with the Mars grade hitting a near four-year high against WTI on April 1 according to LSEG data.

"U.S. Gulf refiners have a much more expensive Canadian base feedstock via pipelines, they have less Mexican available, and as a consequence other heavy-sour options are significantly more expensive," said Viktor Katona, lead crude analyst at Kpler.

In Europe, the Argus Brent Sour index - which includes Norway's flagship Johan Sverdrup grade - hit a 14-month high in mid-April and is still trading roughly in line with light-sweet benchmark dated Brent, according to price agency Argus Media.

Although prices cooled slightly as Mexican domestic crude demand rose by less than expected, freeing up more for export, the sour market remains structurally tight.

"The global crude slate is getting increasingly lighter and sweeter as a direct result of constrained OPEC production, meanwhile non-OPEC+ countries are supplying growing volumes of lighter, sweet crude," said Jay Maroo, head of market intelligence at Vortexa, referring to the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and its allies such as Russia.

"Unless there is any major change in course by OPEC, it's hard to see that trend reversing."

Light and medium-sweets have accounted for more than 50% of Europe's crude imports since 2019 according to Kpler data. Medium and heavy-sours made up just 26% of the continent's imports in the first four months of 2024, the lowest since at least 2012.

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High-density, higher-sulphur crudes are harder to refine and therefore usually cheaper than lighter oil. The higher prices are a particular headache for refiners who invested in the costly upgrading units that allow them to process the heaviest grades.

"The lack of heavy sour crudes goes directly against refinery profitability and it is a waste of capex for complex refineries," said Rystad Energy's vice president of oil market analysis Patricio Valdivieso.

Refiners will have to adapt to a lack of heavy crude like Mexican Maya by blending any other similar grades they can find that would suit their configuration, according to Hillary Stevenson, director at IIR Energy.

Taking advantage of the relative abundance of light crudes could prove financially and operationally difficult for U.S. refiners.

"If they try to go lighter, the end impact would be lower profitability," said Rommel Oates, founder of Refinery Calculator, adding that a lighter crude diet can impact the stability of a refinery's downstream units.

Refiners can balance a lighter crude diet by feeding residual fuels into secondary units. U.S. Gulf refiners could process up to 50,000 bpd extra of Mexican fuel oil to substitute heavy crude, according to FGE analyst Francisco Goncalves.

That may not be possible for Europe's refineries however, which would struggle to process such heavy-sour fuel oil into road fuels, Kpler's Katona added.

Prior to 2022, Europe's main source of heavy fuel was Russia, but the G7 embargo over its invasion of Ukraine has cut off access to refinery feedstocks such as vacuum gasoil and straight-run fuel oil.

In Northwest Europe, high-sulphur fuel oil barge crack spreads against Brent futures hit their highest since Jan. 4 at around an $11 discount on Wednesday, according to Argus Media price data.

"A tighter fuel oil market is surely also at play," said Sparta Commodities analyst Neil Crosby.

(Reporting by Robert Harvey, Natalie Grover and Ron Bousso in London, Arathy Somasekhar in Houston, and Stefanie Eschenbacher in Mexico City. Editing by Dmitry Zhdannikov and Simon Webb, Kirsten Donovan)

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F1 paddock watches to see if Verstappen leaves Red Bull with car builder or if Hamilton lands Newey

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen speaks to members of the media ahead of the Formula One Miami Grand Prix auto race at the Miami International Autodrome, Thursday, May 2, 2024, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)

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ARCHIVO - Foto del 22 de mayo del 2022, el jefe técnico de Red Bull Racing Adrian Newey observa la carrera del Gran Premio de España en Barcelona. (AP Foto/Pool/Manu Fernandez)

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MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — The jostling for superstar technical director Adrian Newey was rampant through the Formula 1 paddock on Thursday, a day after the champion car builder announced he will leave Red Bull early next year .

Among those undisturbed by the speculation was Max Verstappen, the three-time reigning world champion who is signed with Red Bull through 2028 and not ready to reveal if he is interested in following Newey out the door.

“My future is within Red Bull at the moment,” he said.

He is one of the few not openly courting Newey.

Seven-time F1 champion Lewis Hamilton, who has already said he will leave Mercedes to join Ferrari next year, was asked at the Miami Grand Prix “how much would you like to see Adrian Newey at Ferrari next year?”

The British driver gave a coy smile and stated simply: “very much.”

Newey, who is 65, is regarded as the greatest designer in series history. In total, he has won 13 drivers’ championships and 12 constructors’ titles with Williams, McLaren and Red Bull, where he has been since 2006.

The designer is a pivotal figure in Red Bull’s dominance of the motorsports series. He has helped the team win seven of those drivers’ titles — including the last three seasons for Verstappen — and six constructors’ titles.

As Newey awaits his approved time to move on — Red Bull is not forcing him to stay on the sidelines for any extended period of time in 2025 — he will step back from F1 design. With new regulations set to hit F1 ahead of the 2026 season, Newey is expected to begin work on a new hypercar build with whatever team he chooses.

Verstappen said Newey’s departure doesn’t have him looking for exit clauses “at this time.”

“I think people in the press, they are making up a lot of things at the moment because they don’t understand how the roles were in the team,” Verstappen said. “I cannot deny that I would have preferred him to stay, just for how he is as person, his knowledge and of course what he would bring to potentially another team if he wants to join.

“Besides that, I trust that the people that we have, they are incredibly good at what they do.”

The three-time reigning world champion denied a report that he had been offered a contract in excess of $161 million to replace Hamilton at Mercedes, and said it wouldn’t matter to him if Meredes boss Toto Wolff added an additional 100 million euros.

“Money is not going to be the differentiator for me to go somewhere,” Verstappen said. “I’m happy with what I’m earning already. It’s about performance. Because I know myself that if I was driving for P5 or P6, you get quite grumpy with yourself, so it’s always about performance at the end of the day. And everyone knows that, Toto also knows that.’’

There was speculation that Verstappen and his father are scheduled to meet with Mercedes on Monday, the day after the Miami Grand Prix that Verstappen has so far won in both its runnings. While the driver downplayed the effect Newey’s departure could have on Red Bull, his father, Jos, has been outspoken and indicated it is the beginning of a team implosion.

Jos Verstappen is both a former F1 driver and his son’s manager, but the younger driver said his father does not speak for him.

“I think I learned to not always say everything in the media,” Max Verstappen said. “It doesn’t benefit anyone. It doesn’t benefit myself. It doesn’t benefit the team. And at the end of the day, it will also not benefit anyone around in the paddock. I don’t always need to say everything I have in my mind.’’

Max Verstappen said he sent Newey a note but did not ask him to reconsider his decision. Newey on Thursday traveled from England to Miami with Red Bull team principal Christian Horner.

“I don’t need to convince anyone because at the end of the day, if someone really wants to leave, they should leave. That’s also what I wrote to him,” Verstappen said. “I mean, we talk, it’s not like suddenly you don’t talk anymore. If you think that is the right decision for yourself, your family or you seek a different challenge, you have to do it. At the end of the day, F1 is a shark tank and everyone thinks about themselves..”

Hamilton is certainly thinking about himself and the possibility of driving a Newey-built car for Ferrari.

“If I was to do a list of people I would love to work with, he would absolutely be at the top of it,” Hamilton said. “Any team would be fortunate to have the opportunity to work with him.”

Hamilton declined to answer when asked if recruiting Newey was ever part of his Ferrari negotiations.

“Racing against a team he has been so heavily a part of over the years has been a massive challenge,” Hamilton said. “But we have to remember there is a lot of people in the background — it is not one person, it is a whole team of people who do the job.”

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