The 2024 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (FLIBS) is within sight, and Horizon Yacht USA is gearing up to make a splash with an impressive line-up of luxury yachts. In the spotlight from October 30th to November 3rd will be four exquisite models at the Face Dock, Slips 600-606, a prime and familiar location for visitors to Horizon’s display, which is poised to be one of the most exciting yet.

Camper & Nicholsons is the global leader in all luxury yachting activities, specialising in the sale, purchase, charter, marketing, management and construction of the finest yachts in the world. First founded in 1782 as a construction shipyard, the Camper & Nicholsons name became synonymous with expertise, market knowledge, design & build excellence and effortless performance, characteristics that are still echoed in the company’s core values today.

Hot on the heels of rolling out its new Safety Management System for yacht and superyacht owners, independent professional services group Praxis has launched a new suite of solutions for yacht ownership, management and crew services. Praxis Select offers three distinct products – LITE, Classic and Enhanced – that have each been designed to provide efficiencies for private and commercial yachts under 500-gross-tons while maintaining a tailored approach for each vessel. For yachts above this size, the Praxis team is also well-versed in providing services across the three pillars of ownership, crew and yacht management.

Sanlorenzo recently unveiled the LIFE MYSTIC* (Methanol for Yachting Sustainable energy Transition applied to Internal Combustion engines) project, realised in collaboration with Nanni Industries and Ranieri Tonissi, for the realisation of the first green methanol bi-fuel superyacht that will see the light by 2027. Co-funded by the EU, the project will last 54 months and involve a total investment of over €4.8 million.

Angela Pennefather, (Founder of Melanesian Luxury Yachts), and Sarah Toxward have joined forces and purchased Carter Marine Agencies in Australia. Melanesian Luxury Yachts, a boutique yacht agency founded by Angela Pennefather is known for providing exceptional marine services in the Pacific, will be based in Cairns alongside Tina Flecknoe to facilitate the transition and ensure ongoing client support. Angela is committed to further developing the charter and cruising itineraries, as well as guides across Australia, similar to what Melanesian Luxury Yachts does in Papua New Guinea and the Solomon Islands.

Ferretti Group is gearing up to capture the hearts of visitors to the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (FLIBS) with a fleet of ten yachts expressing the ultimate in innovation, luxury and unmistakable Italian know-how. The event, held from October 30 to November 3, is one of the world’s most influential boat shows, attracting enthusiasts and professionals from every continent.