Damen Yachting is excited to announce the first hull arrival of 2026. The latest Amels 80 has arrived in Vlissingen following the successful launch at our hull building facility in Galati, Romania. This revolutionary 80-metre Amels Limited Editions design will now undergo final outfitting. She is available for delivery in 2027.
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Horizon Yachts is proud to announce the upcoming launch of the world’s first FD100 Skyline. Destined for the Australian market, FD100 Hull 15 combines the acclaimed high-volume performance of the Fast Displacement (FD) Series with a sleek Skyline configuration. This masterful vessel, featuring interior design by the renowned Cor D. Rover, will make its official global debut at the 2026 Horizon Open House.
Expanding Art Collaborations in South-East Asia
40-metre hybrid yacht isn’t about performance on paper. It’s all about how it feels to be on board. Malcolm McKeon, a veteran designer synonymous with sailing superyachts, shaped the flowing B.Neos form: clean proportions, slick profile, and a silhouette that favours balance over bulk. The look is restrained, elegant and timeless.
Superyacht Crew Academy (SCA), in partnership with Sydney Maritime Institute (SMI), is pleased to announce the launch of their newly approved AMSA CoST STCW course, becoming the only independently run registered training organization (RTO) to deliver this course in New South Wales.
After days of careful weather monitoring and patient preparation in Mindelo, the Viking Explorers fleet departed Cape Verde in January, launching the next and most iconic stage of their transatlantic adventure — the crossing towards Port Louis Marina in Grenada, in the Caribbean.
Trident Virtual Yachts is redefining yacht engineering support with a fully remote, 24/7 smart maritime assistance model. As yachts become increasingly complex, while many vessels under 50m operate with limited onboard engineering qualifications, Trident Virtual bridges the gap with instant access to Class 1 marine engineers, anywhere in the world.
Australia has the largest charter fleet in Asia-Pacific and they are currently concentrated in Sydney in summer before deploying to the South Pacific, the Great Barrier Reef and the Kimberleys for the mid-year tropical season in the coming months. Add to this Sail GP Sydney, and the Australian Formula One in Melbourne, it’s a great time to come visit and help us grow the superyacht charter industry in the South Pacific. The exclusive, Sydney Charter Show is an invitation-only two-day event, which will be held on Sunday 22 and Monday 23 February, creating a dedicated platform to showcase the superyacht charter industry across Australia and the South Pacific, while positioning Sydney Harbour as a premier global charter destination.
The Thai Yachting Business Association (TYBA) is pleased to share an important update to the Thai Charter License made by the Ministry of Transport. The Thailand YBA was instrumental in the inception of the Thai Charter License for yachts of a minimum length of 30 meters in 2015.