mjf
Active member
This term is being used very frequently these days.
I understand that the world order book for 'superyachts' tops 750 units currently.
When does a boat become a 'superyacht'? over 30m or what.
Would you consider the latest trideck Sunseeker as a superyacht for example.
I am interested as it seems to me that these beasts are going to become a more common sight around the world than is currently the case. The 'industry', I think ,is still a little unclear how to deal with them as hitherto they fell between the chairs of commercial tonnage (to include cruise ships & ferries) and leisure craft. Certainly more are Classed through Lloyds, RINA, ABS etc and many are subject to bank finance, have third party shipmanagers for technical and crewing etc. Several have fractional ownership. Its a growth industry for sure, but define superyacht?
I understand that the world order book for 'superyachts' tops 750 units currently.
When does a boat become a 'superyacht'? over 30m or what.
Would you consider the latest trideck Sunseeker as a superyacht for example.
I am interested as it seems to me that these beasts are going to become a more common sight around the world than is currently the case. The 'industry', I think ,is still a little unclear how to deal with them as hitherto they fell between the chairs of commercial tonnage (to include cruise ships & ferries) and leisure craft. Certainly more are Classed through Lloyds, RINA, ABS etc and many are subject to bank finance, have third party shipmanagers for technical and crewing etc. Several have fractional ownership. Its a growth industry for sure, but define superyacht?