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You might have missed out on buying Lürssen’s Kismet last year, but you can now charter its epic successor for roughly $3.3 million a week. The new 400-foot Kismet has joined the Cecil Wright fleet and will be available for the 2024 charter season.

Hargrave Custom Yachts has handed the 30.8-metre Sassy over to her owner. The superyacht will now undergo her maiden voyage to the Bahamas.

It appears Dune mania has even reached the marine industry. Touch Studio just unveiled a new superyacht concept that looks as if it has come straight from Denis Villeneuve’s sci-fi epic. Part of Oceanco’s Simply Custom series, the 262-foot Dunes was actually inspired by the Lençóis Maranhenses National Park in Maranhão, Brazil. This protected area is known for its vast desert landscape of soaring, white dunes and contrasting rainwater lagoons. (Sounds like a prime spot for the Fremen.

Azimut Yachts expands its service offerings with the introduction of the Azimut Charter Club. This tailor-made charter service exemplifies the brand's commitment to providing unforgettable yachting experiences aboard their iconic recent models. As part of Azimut's strategic development for its service hub, the Charter Club is designed to cater to both yachting enthusiasts and newcomers, offering an opportunity to immerse in Azimut's distinctive style and enjoy models that have redefined on-board lifestyle concepts.

The Adora Magic City, the first large Chinese-built cruise ship, has left on its maiden voyage, with AkzoNobel’s International paint covering its 323.6m (1,062ft) hull. The Dutch paints and coating multinational says it is also contributing to the hull of a sister ship, now under construction.