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Yesterday marked another milestone at Oceanco as Y726, one of its new construction projects, was transported along the Oude Maas River. The journey took the yacht from Oceanco's initial construction facilities in Zwijndrecht to its outfitting facilities in Alblasserdam. This relocation signals the commencement of the final stages of Y726's construction, leading up to its launch, sea trials, and eventual delivery.

Saffier Yachts, the Dutch maker of world-class daysailers, has announced its new Luxury Line with its Saffier SL 46. The range includes a well-balanced, high-performing sailing yacht, easy single-handed operation with spacious and well sheltered cockpit and adding a luxury inside with various layouts, both inside and out.

The 50-metre explorer yacht Plan B has been sold by Merle A. Wood of Merle Wood & Associates representing the buyer and Will Christie of Christie Yachts representing the seller. Plan B started life in the Southern Hemisphere, built as an Australian naval ship in 1973 and later transformed into a full-fledged explorer. Built in steel and Lloyd's classed, she has cruised extensively in her lifetime to the Arctic Circle, Patagonia, New Zealand, Galapagos Islands, Easter Islands and Myanmar.

The Italian Sea Group announces the sale of the Tecnomar for Lamborghini 63. Since the inception of the partnership in 2020, global sales have surged significantly. Presently, eleven Tecnomar for Lamborghini 63 yachts grace European waters, sailing between iconic destinations like Sardinia, Capri, Ibiza, Monaco, Cannes, Saint Tropez, and Turkey. The yacht has made a substantial impact in the U.S. market, with six yachts sold along the East and West coasts. Its ability to comfortably dock in shallow waters, owing to its low draft, contributes significantly to this achievement.

Latitude Yachts is out to prove that lighter may be better in the marine world. The European yard just unveiled a new all-carbon catamaran that promises greater fuel efficiency and speed than other cats on the high seas.