With the Miami International Boat Show in full swing BOAT International’s US Editor, Cecile Gauert, joins the podcast. She shares her thoughts and news from the show, including the hype surrounding the possibility of a yachting metaverse. In the news the team talk about the delivery of 74m Amels Avanti, Damen Yachting’s new 53m support vessel and the sale of a third 80m Bilgin 263. This week’s data also has an American focus and looks at the growth and challenges around the US Global Order Book.
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This week we sit down with Bob Denison, president of the eponymous yacht brokerage company. The Denison name is synonymous with superyachting. Bob's grandfather, Frank, founded Broward Marine in 1948 and went on to build some of the 20th century's best loved yachts. In 2002, Bob took over Denison Yacht Sales and built the company into one of the world's most dynamic brokerage houses, which sold 53 superyachts in 2021, more than any other company. In this interview Bob talks about everything from the asking prices of today's superyachts and dealing with tricky clients, to NFTs and even colourful chinos ...

In this week’s podcast the team pay tribute to charter and brokerage editor Malcolm Maclean, who passed away this week having worked for BOAT for more than 30 years.  They share memories and condolences that have been sent in from across the superyacht community.

In the news they talk about Perini Navi’s return to operation, Oceanco Infinity’s sea trials and the new SeaXplorer 60. The data story looks at far flung destinations and how these places have been impacted by the pandemic.

https://www.boatinternational.com/yacht-market-intelligence/brokerage-sales-news/malcolm-maclean

https://www.boatinternational.com/yachts/news/oceanco-y719-superyacht

https://www.boatinternational.com/business/news/italian-sea-group-perini-navi-acquisition

https://www.boatinternational.com/yachts/news/seaxplorer-60-expedition-damen

Tributes paid to BOAT International brokerage editor Malcolm Maclean

Tributes have been pouring in as the yachting industry mourns the loss of BOAT International's charter & brokerage editor Malcolm Maclean.

This week we speak to superyacht captain Brendan O'Shannassy, who has taken charge of some of the world's most significant and important yachts for over 20 years. Ahead of the launch of his new book, Superyacht Captain: Life and Leadership in the World’s Most Incredible Industry, he shares the story of how he climbed the ranks from a last-minute appointment as an inexperienced deckhand, and the amazing experiences he's enjoyed along the way – plus pearls of wisdom including how to get anyone to listen to you, and why a bigger boat isn't necessarily better ...

With the news that the Koningshaven bridge in Rotterdam is set to be dismantled to allow Oceanco's 127 metre sailing yacht project dominating the headlines this week, the team discuss how yards might have to adapt further as superyachts get bigger. They also talk about Sanlorenzo’s bid to get the first 50 metre using fuel cell technology on the water, the sale of Tankoa Yacht’s first T55 Sportiva, and a conversion project that incorporates and open air tennis court. For the data story, we look back at the number of launches in 2021 and how the pandemic has impacted the past three years.

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https://www.boatinternational.com/yachts/news/tankoa-yachts-t55-sportiva

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In this week's interview, Jamie Edmiston sits down with Stewart Campbell, Editor-in-Chief, to discuss the wild ride the superyacht business has been on in the last two years, how he initially resisted joining the family business, and why he's so excited about the potential of the wonder material graphene. Edmiston is a world-renowned brokerage firm established in 1996 by Jamie's father, Nick, which has been involved in some of the biggest transactions in yachting history. Don't forget to tune in on Friday to catch up on all the news from the world of superyachting. 

In this week’s episode, the team takes a look at an EU-related VAT rule, that’s leading to an increase in superyachts in London. They speculate on if 2022 will be the bumper charter year that’s projected, and share insights on a new trend for long-term bookings, as well as details on a few hot boats to the market. 

In the news, they take a look at the 62m Nobiskrug yacht Project 794; the Baltic 110 by Malcolm McKeon; and the first 33m crossover X-105 superyacht from Dutch yard Holterman Shipyard, named Lady Fleur. 

The data story, meanwhile, focuses on how the pandemic has affected the number of visiting yachts around the world. Spoiler alert: some countries fared better than others…

In the first of our Big BOAT Interviews, we speak to Shirish Saraf, owner of the 46-metre classic yacht Kalizma. Formerly owned by Richard Burton, and having hosted stars including Clint Eastwood and Prince Phillip on board, the boat underwent a significant refit throughout the pandemic and is now available to charter. Saraf shares the story of how he bought her, what state she was in, and describes the soul of this bewitching beauty…
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On this week's BOAT Briefing, the team hunt down some amazing deals on the brokerage market, and reveal some big news about the World Superyacht Awards, which are coming to London in May. In the news this week, we discuss Feadship's launch of the 71 metre Juice, a new order for a 65 metre for Royal Hakvoort and the launch of 62 metre Rio by CRN in Ancona. For the data story, we go yacht spotting to see where in the world you can find some of the world's coolest superyachts.

World Superyacht Awards: www.boatinternational.com/luxury-yacht-events/world-superyacht-awards/ak-yachts-sponsors-world-superyacht-awards-2022

Atlantis II: https://www.boatinternational.com/yachts/the-superyacht-directory/atlantis-ii--56837

Yaakun: https://www.boatinternational.com/yachts-for-sale/yaakun-nicolini-1987

Blue Dawn: https://www.boatinternational.com/yacht-market-intelligence/brokerage-sales-news/classic-motor-yacht-blue-dawn-for-sale--34411

Voyager: https://www.boatinternational.com/yacht-market-intelligence/brokerage-sales-news/expedition-yacht-voyager-for-sale

Feadship Project 823: https://www.boatinternational.com/yachts/news/feadship-project-823

Feadship launches Juice: https://www.boatinternational.com/yachts/news/71m-feadship-yacht-juice

Royal Hakvoort order: https://www.boatinternational.com/yachts/news/royal-hakvoort-largest-ever-new-build-fraser

CRN launches Rio: https://www.boatinternational.com/yachts/news/crn-yacht-project-c138-rio

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In this week's episode, the team look at price rises on the brokerage market, and pick up on a couple of yachts for sale currently that could go for more than their owners originally bought them for. There's speculation on who will be brave enough to snap up the partially built 45m Bella T over in South Africa, in an auction that's due to take place on Microsoft Teams, and tales of another bold owner, 32m sailing yacht Elton's Andy Scott. We shine a spotlight on some great new tenders, and bring you all this week's latest news – from a serious fire at Ferretti's Cattolica shipyard, to a key partnership between the Dutch refit yard Balk, and Chinese investment company Zhongying International. The data story, meanwhile, hones in on yachts above 100m, which are due to be delivered this year.

https://www.boatinternational.com/yacht-market-intelligence/brokerage-sales-news/amels-motor-yacht-lili-for-sale
https://www.boatinternational.com/yacht-market-intelligence/brokerage-sales-news/heesen-motor-yacht-laurentia-for-sale

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