
International summit honours Ferretti Group brands in Italy
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.

ER Yacht Design unveils 40m explorer concept combining practicality with modern living
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”.

117m Lürssen superyacht Boardwalk delivered to owner
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.

55m Heesen Steel superyacht Project Frida christened Pa’lante
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.

New Baglietto DOM133 superyacht sold with 2028 delivery date
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.

Aeri Studio lifts lid on 42m motor yacht concept with “radical openness”
Young Parisian design firm Aeri Studio has unveiled a new 42-metre motor yacht concept, known as Glide.

Ninth Mulder ThirtySix yacht model begins sea trials
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 launches custom 75m hybrid expedition yacht
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.
First Bilgin 170 superyacht Tamasha delivered
Turkish shipyard Bilgin Yachts has announced the delivery of the first unit in its Bilgin 170 series, Tamasha. The 52-metre new build will now embark

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