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The superyacht community is mourning the loss of 20-year-old South African stewardess Paige Bell, who was found dead on board the 43.4-metre Far From It while docked at Harbour Island in the Bahamas on 3 July.

A dramatic fire broke out aboard the 41.3-meter superyacht Sea Lady II on Thursday evening, July 10, while docked at the prestigious Port de Saint Tropez on the French Riviera. Videos shared on social media captured thick black smoke billowing from the vessel, which is available for charter from €65,000 per week during the summer season.

Ferrari has announced a new project that takes the brand beyond motorsports and into offshore sailing. The Ferrari Hypersail project is an R&D-focused initiative that brings together expertise in performance engineering and nautical innovation. Still in development, the project will result in a 100-foot flying monohull — Ferrari’s first foray into ocean racing.

VisionF, the renowned Turkish catamaran builder best known for its luxurious aluminum and electric-powered yachts, is entering new waters with its first high-speed performance model. The new 14-meter vessel—named Superfast 46—is expected to reach speeds of up to 80 knots and will make its global debut at the Cannes Yachting Festival 2025, taking place from September 9 to 14.

Vandal Marine has launched its flagship model, the Vandal 60 Chase, a 19.7-metre foil-assisted catamaran designed with renowned yacht studio RWD.

Sirena Yachts has unveiled the interior of its upcoming 36-meter flagship, the Sirena 118, now under construction in Yalova, Turkey and set for delivery in 2026.

Dutch shipyard Oceanco has launched its largest yacht to date, the 111-metre Y726, now preparing for sea trials with delivery expected later this year.

Wally has officially launched its newest racing yacht, the wallyrocket71, at the Loro Piana Giraglia regatta. Designed by Botin Partners and built by King Marine, this light and fast yacht was developed with owner Giovanni Lombardi Stronati and Wally’s expert team.

Mengi Yay has unveiled interior renderings of its first 52.6-meter NL 50 Plus superyacht, designed in collaboration with Nuvolari Lenard and featuring naval architecture by Van Oossanen.

German yacht builder HanseYachts AG is entering a new phase as majority shareholder Aurelius reaches a preliminary agreement to transfer its stake to entrepreneur Andreas Müller, in partnership with CEO Hanjo Runde.

The operation will take nearly 20 days and the salvage is expected to cost around $30 million, covered by the yacht’s insurance.

Each year, the International Multihull Show (IMS) at La Grande Motte, France, draws the attention of sailing enthusiasts and industry leaders alike — and one of its highlights is the eagerly awaited Multihull of the Year Awards, organized by Multihulls World magazine.

Heesen Yachts has announced the passing of its founder, Frans Heesen, who died peacefully on April 23 in Oss, the Dutch city where the yard is based. He was 84.

Italian design studio Bassan&Benedetti has unveiled the explorer Altrove. The explorer has a large gala helideck and equipped with a large collection of toys, including several Limo and RIB tenders, two submarines and Jet Skis, all of which are housed in a large garage and workshop area close to the water.

Tankoa Yachts has officially launched Rose, the first superyacht in its brand-new T55 Sportiva series, marking the shipyard’s entry into the luxury sport yacht category.