Marine Engineering Articles

Cracking the Code: How the Right Shipyard Selection Can Make or Break Your Superyacht Refit Experience

When shaping the future of a superyacht, selecting the right shipyard for a refit or serious maintenance interval is a critical decision. This selection goes beyond creating a foreseen technical outcome; it governs the overall experience of the project, affecting time, cost and even crew contentment. However, care and planning behind this decision are something this industry often overlooks. One might wonder how far the restaurants and bars for the crew are, as the crew part of this industry is indeed a deciding factor.

08-01-2026

Westport’s Enchanting 'Avalina' Finds a New Home: Semi-displacement Motor Yacht Changes Hands

Sharing the news that makes every sailing enthusiast’s heart burst with thrill: the 39.6-metre Westport motor yacht Avalina has found its new possessor. Jeff Shaffer of Superyacht Sales and Charter represented the seller, showcasing an impressive sales acumen. Simultaneously, the buyer’s interests were well-courted by Chris Daves from Denison Yachting. It was a deal done in sailing heaven, truly fitting for a vessel as magnificent as Avalina.

This semi-displacement Westport 130 is a testament to the U.S. yard’s craftsmanship and design prowess. Created in 2003 using Glass Reinforced Plastic (GRP), Avalina boasts a design planned and executed in-house. Credits go to the famed Naval Architect William Garden for the yacht’s clean, contemporary exterior profile that simply stuns onlookers.

02-01-2026

Flagship Zeelander 8 Yacht Is Approaching End of Assembly, Set to Sail the Seas in February 2026

The latest Zeelander yacht, a gem among the luxury yachts, is approaching the final stages of construction and due for delivery in early 2026.

04-12-2025

Exploring the Four Must-Buy Coupé Motor Yachts Lifting the Anchor in the Market

Experience luxury, versatility and impeccable engineering through this selection of top four coupé motor yachts, now available for purchase.

04-12-2025

Numarine’s Second Hybrid 30XP Yacht Model ‘Tuccini’ takes the Centre Stage: A Look at the Craft’s Unsurpassed Flexibility and Class

Numarine, the renowned yacht manufacturer, has launched Tuccini, its second 30XP series model, brimming with elegance and unprecedented functionality.

07-08-2025