Italian shipyard Ferretti Group celebrated “huge success” at the 2026 edition of the Blue Design Awards with its Riva and Ferretti Yachts brands, an event which forms part of the Blue Design Summit held in La Spezia, Italy, from 18 to 20 May.

Vancouver-based studio ER Yacht Design has revealed a new 40-metre explorer yacht concept, known as ER 40, that combines long-range cruising capability, contemporary comfort and an onboard style that refrains from being “overly fashionable”.

The 117-metre Lürssen superyacht Boardwalk (previously Project 13797) has been spotted leaving the yard’s facilities in Bremen, Germany, for delivery to her owner. According to BOATPro, she is now en route to Gibraltar, after which she is expected to head to the Mediterranean for the summer season.

Dutch yard Heesen Yachts has announced that its 55-metre Steel superyacht Project Frida, also known as YN 21055 throughout construction, has been officially christened Pa’lante. She will make her official debut at the 2026 Monaco Yacht Show.

Brokerage firm Y.CO has announced the sale of the 14th new build hull from Baglietto’s 40.9-metre DOM133 superyacht series. Delivery is scheduled for 2028.

Young Parisian design firm Aeri Studio has unveiled a new 42-metre motor yacht concept, known as Glide.

The ninth unit in the Mulder ThirtySix yacht series has now embarked on sea trials in the North Sea following her departure from the Dutch yard’s facilities in Zoeterwoude-Rijndijk this weekend (9 May).

Damen Yachting’s 75.2-metre hybrid expedition yacht, known as Custom DY 75 Hybrid, has been sighted out of her sheds in Vlissingen, the Netherlands, marking the new build’s official launch and first ever sighting.

ISA Yachts, a brand of Palumbo Superyachts, has launched the first superyacht from its new ISA Gran Turismo 67M model, Sea Raider X.