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The 'Top 100 Superyachts 2019' event is being hosted by Superyachts.com in London today at The May Fair Hotel.

This invitation-only event brings together the builders, designers and brokers behind the Top 100 largest superyachts in the world.

Media representatives get the chance to join a series of intimate workshops with the superyacht industry, gain access to privileged information and view a never-before-seen premiere of an exclusive documentary movie - 'Building Giants: A Superyacht Story', dedicated to the incredible process of building the world’s largest yachts; from inception to delivery and beyond.

Event partners include: Burgess, Lürssen, Feadship, Nobiskrug, Oceanco, Fincantieri, Benetti and H2 Yacht Design.

Unfortunately, I'm not attending the press workshops due to succumbing to illness, but I'm looking forward to post-event feedback.

Visit Superyachts.com to see the Top 100 Superyachts list:  http://www.superyachts.com/largest-yachts

Unplanned breakdowns are costly recurrences on all superyachts. With an established maintenance plan in place the quantity of breakdowns can be significantly reduced. However, it is inevitable that some slip through the cracks. Seahub’s defect log gives users another tool for managing the life of your machinery and a central place to log, track and close out defects onboard.

Benetti has heralded in the new year by launching a small but spirited 29m, part of the Delfino 95’ series. Eurus is a displacement yacht with a sleek exterior and refined interiors.

Ordinarily, limelight when it comes to yacht launches is firmly trained on the formidable shipyards of Europe. However, attention has been diverted across the Atlantic with the release of Project THD 925 from Brazilian builder MCP Yachts.

YXXI Yacht Design have released information about their latest project: Project #6. The overarching concept for the yacht is a family sized, family friendly vessel that should feel like a floating home from home.

January is well and truly in full swing and with 2018 almost a distant memory, this week has been ‘news as usual’ in the Superyachts.com editorial office.

Beginning his career as a maritime lawyer in 1983, Quentin Bargate has watched yacht law grow from infancy into its very own practice. Today, as the founder of a firm synonymous with superyacht law - Bargate Murray - he is a leader in the industry, working on new build projects, drawing up vital contracts and dealing directly with yacht Owners themselves. We sit down to discuss the world of superyacht law; a specialism that requires “more than one hat…”

SuperYachtsMonaco will be the worldwide Central Agent for stylish yacht Khalilah, they have announced. The 49m yacht is the debut from Palmer Johnson’s SuperSport series, and the largest to be privately built entirely in carbon composite.

Royal Huisman have announced plans to build a 59.7m world performance cruising sloop: Project 404. Following in the footsteps of famed builds from the yard such as 58m Ngoni and 56m Aquarius, the new and highly advanced vessel will harness exceptional sail power and system technologies.

From the sale of 56.65m Kinta during the summer, to their representation of 84m colossus Icon 280 at the end of the year, it's been a great year for IYC. As we close the door on 2018, brokers Mark Elliott and Katya Grzeszczak give us an insight into the continued success of the world-renowned brokerage house, as well as an idea of the industry trends witnessed during the last quarter.

From the sale of 56.65m Kinta during the summer, to their representation of 84m colossus Icon 280 at the end of the year, it's been a great year for IYC. As we close the door on 2018, brokers Mark Elliott and Katya Grzeszczak give us an insight into the continued success of the world-renowned brokerage house, as well as an idea of the industry trends witnessed during the last quarter.

Feadship has announced their latest launch: 58m Noble Najiba. With their first launch of 2019, the shipyard have delivered again with another shining example of Dutch pedigree.

Tankoa M/Y Solo possesses one of the most unique interiors on the water; a particular blend of style and comfort that has earned the Magherita Casprini-curated space forthcoming accolades and official recognition.

On December 18th in Livorno, Italy, Benetti successfully launched FB277, a 107m vessel and the biggest ever built in Italy by a private shipyard. The yacht’s interiors and exterior have been designed entirely in house by Benetti and managed by Imperial, acting as Owner’s Representative, Build Supervisor and Yacht Manager of the vessel...

Mangusta yacht El Leon has achieved its debut ocean crossing, landing in Barbados on the 19th of December after setting off from Viareggio earlier in the month. The voyage makes the 54m the first Mangusta vessel to cover the 4,800 nm of Atlantic.

The idyllic shores and sailing waters of Antigua & Barbuda have been popular with the yachting community for decades. Today, the three main harbours house the world’s largest superyachts; whether they are visiting to attend the famous annual Charter Yacht Show or using the marinas as a winter home, here’s how to spend 48 hours on charter around the islands…

With 2018 almost a memory, we’re welcoming 2019 with open arms and wishing all of our readers the very best for the year to come. Having spent the past few weeks looking back at our highlights and the year in retrospect, we’re now ready to bring you news of everything superyacht for the year ahead.

To kick off 2019, we are thinking about the largest yachts currently on the water. Superyachts.com present the definitive shortlist for 2019's biggest boats...

To kick off 2019, we are thinking about the largest yachts currently on the water. Superyachts.com present the definitive shortlist for 2019's biggest boats...

Historically, vessels were captained and crewed by men, and the hangover from the male-oriented days of yesteryear stretches into the present. Times are rapidly changing, however. In the next instalment of our Women in Yachting series, we speak to female yacht designers Laura Pomponi, Adriana Monk, Sabrina Monteleone-Øeino and Daniela Zulli. They shed light on what makes them tick as designers, and how being underrepresented in the sector has affected their careers.

Happy New Year from all of the team at Superyachts.com. In this fresh new year, we are looking forward to all of the exciting launches and innovative designs that will be coming from the industry greats, including some of the largest yachts ready to hit the water. Here follows our list of yachts to look out for in 2019, all of which are scheduled to launch this year.

Happy New Year to all! It's the holiday season but we've been busy adding some new features you're going to love. You asked for a Defect Log and Checklist feature so we've built them! 

- Quickly log defects and close when fixed
- Manage ISM and ISPS required checks
- Arrange all safety drills and assign to crew members
- Put together simple work lists and sign off when complete
Get in touch to try them out!

The days between Christmas and New Year are best spent losing track of time and reminiscing on the year gone by. At Superyachts.com we’re doing the same by bringing you our final newsletter of the year, filled with our most read stories from the past 12 months. So sit back, relax and read some of the most interesting moments from 2018.

The past year in the superyacht industry has brought surprises, delivered the highly-anticipated and broken records. The superyachts have increased in length, ventured further than before and advanced in design and technology in ways never thought possible. The shipyards, brokerages, designers, engineers, Captains and crew have all been a part of 2018’s journey; contributing to an economy that has and will continue to define

Historically, vessels were captained and crewed by men, and the hangover from the male-oriented days of yesteryear stretches into the present. Times are rapidly changing, however. In the next instalment of our Women in Yachting series, we speak to female yacht designers Laura Pomponi, Adriana Monk, Sabrina Monteleone-Øeino and Daniela Zulli. They shed light on what makes them tick as designers, and how being underrepresented in the sector has affected their careers.

The 24th China (Shanghai) International Boat Show will be held from 20 to 23 June 2019 and maintain its place as the number 1 industry trade fair. CIBS is the longest established boat and yacht exhibition in China, covering the entire boating ecosystem.

A look back at the 2018 Monaco Yacht Show.

This year we have seen an incredible leap forward in the awareness of ocean conservation from the superyacht industry. We have seen inspiration from the alternative fuel research sector, innovative hybrid yacht designs and the impact of solar energy across the sector. Today, we take a look in retrospect at ocean conservation in 2018 and anticipate the future of conservation in the superyacht industry.

During 2018, our 'Interior Insights' have provided a peek into countless stunning superyachts, from good old-fashioned glitz to leading-edge designs. As the year draws to a close, we take look back at the most conspicuous interiors that we've explored this year...