Black Pepper signs US distribution agreement
Black Pepper Yachts has announced its partnership with Tait Yachts Inc. USA, located in Sag Harbor, NY 11963. The local specialist in high-end boat brokerage becomes the central distributor, overseeing the American market for the sale of sailboats and tenders built by the French shipyard.
Maserati launches electric boat
After Porsche with Frauscher and BMW with Tyde, it's Maserati's turn to enter the world of electric boats. The Italian luxury car manufacturer has teamed up with the Vita shipyard to unveil the first details of the Tridente, a 34-foot boat built in the USA.
A new Turkish Superyacht player
Yonca Shipyard, a specialist in composite shipbuilding founded in 1986, has already delivered numerous professional vessels. Under the Mishi yachts brand, it is now entering the superyacht market, with two 88- and 102-foot yachts.
Royal Huisman wins order for the world's largest sloop
Dutch shipyard Royal Huisman has unveiled details of the 411 project, christened Noir. The 81-meter-long yacht will be one of the 10 largest yachts in the world when launched, and will feature the largest sloop rig in the world. The superyacht will boast an air draft of 93 meters, compared with 88.5 meters for the current titleholder, the Ron Holland-designed M5 sloop.
Bering Yachts begins construction of its first catamaran
Bering Yachts, which has been building steel and aluminum exploration yachts since 2007, has launched the construction of its first multihull. Assembly of the B60 Cat, a 60-foot catamaran, began in Antalya, Turkey. With a beam of 8.6 meters and a range of over 3,000 miles, the shipyard is already announcing the construction of several hulls.
Liquidation of Prodaly Nautisme
Prodaly Nautisme, founded in 2003 and taken over in 2022, a major dealer based in Mandelieu-la-Napoule, was also distributor for the TIGÉ, ATX, NUVA, PRUA AL VENTO, CROWNLINE and ROTO brands. The company was placed in receivership by the Cannes Commercial Court on April 16, 2024.