Nautical Articles

Van der Valk Floats Out Magnificent 36m Custom Yacht Jangada

Van der Valk has floated out its latest grand creation, the custom 35.9-metre superyacht Jangada. This recent launch stemmed from its Waalwijk facilities and will hit the Mediterranean waves with sea trials scheduled to commence in the near future. This majestic vessel has been crafted for a loyal client of the Dutch-based shipyard. The owner has a fondness for the Jangada brand, having previously owned a 25-metre and a 32-metre yacht both carrying the same name.

13-11-2025

Revolution in Superyacht Ownership: How a Legal Ruling Reshaped the Landscape of Tax and Governance

The winds of legislative change are billowing the sails of superyacht ownership. The epicentre of this revolution? A game-changing ruling from Germany’s Federal Fiscal Court on tax and governance.

For years, yacht owners and their legal advisors have strived to construct robust yacht-holding structures in a complex and often cloudy legal landscape. However, the spring of 2025 brought new currents of clarity to assist superyacht owners in their navigation. The Court’s landmark decision expands the protections and benefits of family foundations beyond EU’s borders and validates them as legitimate channels for superyacht ownership. This ruling not only establishes a sturdier legal framework but also sharpens the requirements necessary to demonstrate genuine separation of ownership and control.

06-10-2025

Luxurious M/Y Milena Joins West Nautical's Fleet, Offering Exceptional Charter Ventures Across the Adriatic

Welcoming an extravagant addition, West Nautical is growing its CA fleet with the splendid M/Y Milena, an epitome of luxury at sea.

28-07-2025

Grand Reveal of Majestic Splendour: An In-Depth Look at the Ninth Amels 60 Superyacht's Interior Design

Venture into a realm of luxury where opulence meets nautical aesthetics - an immersion into the ninth Amels 60 Superyacht's captivating interior design.

02-05-2025