BOATPro Monthly Digest -January Edition

Welcome to the all-new BOATPro Monthly Digest, offering all the latest news and insights from the world of superyachting in a convenient bite-sized package.??

Found exclusively on LinkedIn, this monthly news recap is based on insight from BOAT International‘s award-winning superyacht market intelligence platform, BOATPro.?

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Year in Review: The most influential business news stories from the yachting sector in 2023?

As we enter into a new year, BOATPro takes a look back at the key business decisions that helped to shape the yachting industry landscape during 2023. From strategic M&As to surprise collaborations with other sectors, click here to see which stories generated the greatest impact.

The most travelled superyachts of 2023

Around-the-world voyages are becoming increasingly ambitious as we press ahead in our intrepid pursuits. This past year alone, BOATPro's Global Fleet Tracker followed the journeys of more than 6,800 superyachts with a cumulative 18.7 million nautical miles recorded between them. Click here for a closer look at the ten most adventurous yachts from the year, covering more than 277,000 nautical miles.?

Industry movements?

There were several developments within the superyachting sector recently. Take a look at three of the key events by clicking the images below.

Sanlorenzo Yacht and Nautor Swan take first steps towards partnership

MarineMax to acquire Williams Tenders USA

RINA appoints new CEO and General Director

2024 Global Order Book

BOAT International’s 2024 Global Order Book was published in our January 2024 magazine edition, which provides a snapshot of economic activity within the superyacht industry. Click here or listen to our podcast below to hear some of the highlights.

Brokerage spotlight: December in numbers?

December brokerage sales were down 63% from the previous year. Where there is normally a surge in end-of-year brokerage activity, the month of December showed an uncharacteristic decline in yacht sales compared to the previous month. Click here to read our latest report.

Expert insight?

Sunseeker International Ltd CEO Andrea Frabetti’s number one piece of advice for players in the industry would be to ensure “on-time delivery” following a spate of supply chain issues that affected various shipyards in 2023.??Read the full interview here.

“It should be the most important thing for everyone right now,” Frabetti said, “If a customer gets the boat late, they might miss part of their cruising season that year, and that can impact their service and perception of the brand.”?- Andrea Frabetti , CEO, Sunseeker.

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