The Superyacht Technology Show returns in 2025 with a renewed focus on meaningful interactions and realistic solutions to innovative sustainability. After gathering extensive feedback from the 2024 show, organisers have introduced a range of updates aimed at enhancing the experience for exhibitors, attendees, and the superyacht technology community at large. Unlike many of the industry events, the show is independent, dedicated 100 percent to showcasing and celebrating the best in superyacht technology.With two central themes – realistic solutions in alternative energy and an exploration of the UHNW ecosystem – the event promises to set a new standard in superyacht technology exhibitions. Supported by key sponsors, including Peninsula and NavCom, these themes will come to life through the TECHTalks conference and throughout the exhibition space.Enhancements and new experiences for 2025 To support seamless interactions, a new advanced event app has been developed to benefit both exhibitors and attendees. The app has been created with a number

Cristiano Gatto is more than a yacht designer; he is an artist and an artisan. With a hands-on approach that places client collaboration at the forefront of every project, Gatto has carved out a reputation as an innovator in yacht interiors, and more recently, exteriors. His studio, rather than seeing itself solely as a design firm, embraces the artistry and craftsmanship that defines Gatto's unique methodology. This dedication to bespoke design is showcased across recent high-profile projects such as Heesen’s 50-metre ALP, as well as the in-build projects; Heesen's 57-metre Project Setteesettanta, and 50-metre Project Sophia. The studio is also currently finalising the first hull of the 50-metre Gulf Craft's Majesty 160 series Geulunel II, which marks one of Gatto's first exterior/interior projects.A holistic approach to bespoke design Gatto’s process is notably distinct in the yacht design industry, where he and his team focus on far more than aesthetics. They take an immersive approach,

Superyacht operations have long been a complex juggle of multiple systems, endless emails, and spreadsheets until DeepBlue stepped in. The company launched its software solution platform in 2013 and has been transforming and simplifying the landscape of yacht management ever since. Easing workloads for crew, DPA's, accountants, and management agencies, DeepBlue redesigns and constantly updates each corner of yacht operations within its centralised platform. From finance and fleet management to security, the company will showcase these latest developments this year at the autumn yacht shows, including the Monaco Yacht Show and METSTRADE. Mastering the art of finance  Money makes the superyacht world go round, and at the heart of the company's offering is its upgraded accounting module, which streamlines all yacht financials, simplifying managing budgets and expenditures. A game-changing partnership with Centtrip allows for seamless reconciliation of card transactions and wire transfers directly within DeepBlue, further streamlining financial processes. The new module has an enhanced

The Made in Italy brand once again commanded global attention at METSTRADE in Amsterdam, with the Italian Pavilion offering a striking showcase of the nation’s unrivalled expertise in the design and construction of marine equipment and components. Coordinated by the Italian Marine Industry Association (Confindustria Nautica) and the Italian Trade Agency (ITA), the pavilion hosted 75 Italian companies, each exemplifying the innovation, quality, and design that have made Italy the global benchmark in this arena. In addition to its prominence in equipment and components, the pavilion’s Superyacht segment served as a fitting tribute to Italy’s leadership in high-end yacht construction. This comprehensive presentation not only demonstrated Italian craftsmanship but underscored the nation's ability to anticipate market trends and set global standards.Celebrating Italian craftsmanship and collaboration  At the heart of ITA’s mission is the promotion of the Made in Italy ethos – a commitment to exceptional quality and craftsmanship that continues to resonate worldwide. By supporting more

One of the most widely admired modern-classic Feadships, the 45.7-metre/150-foot Ancallia, has recently been placed on the sales market through Fergus Torrance of Torrance Yachts. She is offered in pristine condition following a total rebuild between 2011- 2014 and meticulous maintenance since. Her rebuild was from bare steel and included all new high specification machinery, state-of-the-art systems and interior and was completed to such high standards that the judges awarded her the “Best Rebuilt Yacht” award at the 2015 World Superyacht Awards. Ancallia now combines her timeless Feadship lines with contemporary infrastructure and is offered for sale at a huge discount at what she would cost to replicate today and well below her purchase/rebuild cost. Award-winning rebuild Her owners went to great lengths to seamlessly incorporate modern amenities within her classic lines- for example when remodelling her stern rather than having exposed stairs a cleverly designed cantilevered door opens the stairway from aft deck to the

Dubai, located in the UAE, has become an increasingly attractive destination for high-net worth individuals (HNWIs) globally. Despite recent global macroeconomic challenges, data from Henley & Partners reveals that from 2013 to 2023, Dubai experienced a remarkable 78% increase in millionaire population growth. Moreover, by the end of 2024, the UAE is projected to see a net inflow of over 6,700 millionaires, surpassing any other country worldwide. Characterised by economic resilience, favourable tax policies, world-class infrastructure, a strategic location, and political stability, Dubai positions itself as an ideal hub for global wealth and investment. This article explores the myriad reasons behind Dubai’s growing appeal to the HNWI population.Migration of wealth to Dubai: Dubai has established itself as one of the world’s largest hubs for private wealth and family offices, attracting top-tier institutions with its advantageous business environment. These family offices, along with private banks, hedge funds, and wealth and asset management firms, are drawn to