Last month, Monaco Marine reached a significant milestone: their shipyards at La Ciotat, La Seyne, Cogolin, Antibes, and Beaulieu have been certified under the following International Organization for Standardization (ISO) standards: ISO9001, 14001, and 45001. The La Ciotat shipyard has also received ISO50001 certification. David Queva, Monaco Marine’s Group Technical Officer, played a pivotal role in this achievement, overseeing the certification process and managing all necessary requirements.In the superyachting industry, as in many other sectors, certifications from the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) are crucial. They help establish and maintain high standards in management systems and operations, enhancing service quality and environmental stewardship. Monaco Marine’s certification is the result of a concerted effort to develop integrated management systems incorporating  elements of quality control (ISO 9001), sustainability (ISO 14001), energy efficiency (ISO 50001), and safety (ISO 45001) into every facet of the company’s operations, from project management and purchasing to human resources. By embedding these standards, Monaco

With a key focus to client satisfaction and a legacy spanning several decades, MennYacht Group has established itself as a trusted name in the luxury yacht industry. Founded in 1994, MennYacht has grown to become a premier dealer for the Ferretti Group. Over the years, their presence has expanded significantly, with 16 offices across multiple countries and 10 service points strategically located along the Adriatic coastline. This extensive network ensures that they are always within reach to meet their clients' needs.In the last ten years, they further broadened their charter department, led by Eva Jeraša. They’ve also expanded its services significantly, working under MYBA terms and conditions and maintaining high industry standards, comparable to the market leading brokerage houses. A notable detail is also their membership with both CYBA (Charter Yacht Broker Association) and CRO.Y.A. (Croatian Yachting association). In recent years, the department has shifted its focus also towards charter management, offering Yacht owners

Designing a superyacht that challenges industry norms requires not just creativity, but also a deep understanding of the market. This is precisely the approach taken by Isola Corvus, when they conceived the idea for the Velarca 135—a 41-metre yacht that merges the allure of motor yachts with the elegance and sustainability of sailing yachts.SuperYacht Times sat down with founder Sami Lehtonen and Jarkko Härmälä of Isola Corvus to find out more about the inspiration behind the Velarca 135 sailing yacht concept and the future plans for the company.The Velarca 135 yacht was first unveiled in 2022 as a sailing yacht that combines luxury with style and most importantly, takes into account the growing demand for sustainable yachting. Reflecting on the origins of the Velarca 135 concept, Sami revealed that the idea emerged on a sunny day in August 2021 in Helsinki’s Kaivopuisto Park. Accompanied by an advertising agency and several bottles of champagne, the

Cantieri di Pisa has recently announced the sale of a custom 37.5-metre explorer yacht, built with a uniquely innovative technique. Yachts Invest facilitated the sale on behalf of the shipyard, while ABYacht acted on behalf of the French owner. As Cantieri di Pisa introduces three new lines, Polaris, Saturno and Akhir, the shipyard is progressing with its CdP Custom Division. This has been made possible by significant modernisation and expansion of its facilities located along the Navicelli Canal in Pisa, since Enrico Gennasio took over leadership of the yard in 2021.Explorer yacht design and specifications The Cantieri di Pisa explorer yacht features a steel hull and a composite superstructure moulded using advanced vacuum technology. This innovative construction technique, unique to Cantieri di Pisa, not only reduces tonnage but also lowers the centre of gravity, thus enhancing propulsion efficiency and minimising fuel consumption.The interior and exterior design and engineering are led by Marcelo Penna, founder of

This article has been written by James Roy of Lateral Naval Architects for SuperYacht Times. The design of a yachts hull would seem, to the observer, as a highly specialised domain. Can you give us some insight to what is involved? Hull form design can range from the simple to the complex in any vessel, superyacht or otherwise. How simple or complex one makes it really depends on the driving aims of a number of outcomes that need to be achieved in the final design. These typically include propulsive efficiency, comfort (seakeeping), construction considerations and practical alignment to the design intent of the overall vessel / its functionality. It is possible to address all of these in a simplistic manner, or equally with a high degree of engineering effort. Also, in the real world of commerce, time, budget and other resources play a role. In general, for a superyacht there is no one overall factor that dominates

From a modest workshop in Istanbul's historic Golden Horn to its current headquarters and facilities in Tuzla, SES Yachts' journey spans half a century and is dedicated to craftsmanship and innovation in building superyachts in Turkey.  Superyacht Times caught up with Elif Yıldırım, managing partner of SES Yachts and daughter of the founder, Sefer Yıldırım, as they approach 50 years of business to find out what sets them apart from other shipyards, the latest launches, and future plans. Family-founded integrity  Elif represents the third generation in a lineage of skilled yacht builders in the family, following in the footsteps of both her grandfathers, who were also involved in the Turkish yacht-building industry. Today, as she drives the company forward, SES Yachts remains a family-owned and managed enterprise. This organisational structure has enabled the company to maintain its traditional values while adapting to modern demands. "We are a family company with traditional values. My father is