In 2021 the marine fuel supplier and bunkering specialist rebranded its entire organisation with the view to become a sustainable fuel supplier and in their own words, “become part of the solution, rather than the problem.” In line with this major transition, the company has refocused on becoming an energy supplier – whatever that energy may be, and has created a new brand removed from petroleum. Within the commercial shipping sector, Peninsula has made major inroads delivering sustainable biofuels and operating the first LNG (liquefied natural gas) bunker barge in the Straits of Gibraltar in 2023 that makes significant steps toward the decarbonisation of shipping. Recognising, however, that LNG is not the solution for the luxury superyacht sector, the Peninsula yachting team has been researching the best and most premium solution for superyachts; HVO (hydrotreated vegetable oil). A well documented and increasingly popular fuel within the superyacht sector, the use of HVO has a

With four custom superyacht’s in-build between 80 and 66-metres, ISA Yachts has been firmly in the limelight over recent years. With increasing demand from owners for an ISA yacht in the sub-400GT segment, the shipyard approached the team at Team for Design to develop a new series, the result of which is the new Unica 40, unveiled last month. The semi-displacement, all aluminium yacht features a tri-deck arrangement and impressive 390GT, designed to maximise the potential of the 40-metre platform and to appeal to the next generation of owners. In a recent series of interviews, we sat down with Enrico Gobbi of Team for Design and Francesco Carbone, General Manager of ISA, to hear more about the new project.  Volumes of Style Over the past few years, Team for Design has worked closely with ISA Yachts on the development of the Gran Tourismo 45 and the ISA Gran Turismo 80 (currently in-build). Sleek and sporty superyachts,

Located in the sprawling metropolis of Barcelona, the blissful Marina Port Vell is this year’s Preferred Superyacht Marina for the 37th edition of the America’s Cup, which is set to take place from August to October 2024. The America’s Cup sailing regatta has garnered a long held reputation as the oldest international competition in any sport. With an abundance of amenities and unique activities on offer, Marina Port Vell is sure to leave a lasting impression on visitors. We take a look at this Barcelona-based marina’s extensive travel routes, useful facilities, and charming forms of entertainment that secure its title as a Preferred Superyacht Marina. Prime size and locality  Situated in the heart of the city, beside the regatta race course, Marina Port Vell strikes a perfect balance between the exhilarating buzz of nearby city life and nautical seaside festivities.Having originally been constructed during the 1992 Olympic Games, this maritime venue specialising in superyacht services

Lighting doesn't just determine the brightness and darkness of a space; it elevates it. More than just mere functionality for superyachts, lighting sets the onboard ambience, shaping its unique spaces. The correct set-up can work wonders, from setting the mood for a gourmet meal and illuminating sleek exterior lines to complementing interior design features.   Understanding the importance of lighting in the yachting sector, the team at LightGraphix has over four decades of experience and a solid reputation for delivering high-quality, innovative products. Based in the UK but boasting a global support network, the company designs and manufactures lighting solutions tailored for superyacht and architectural applications. Trusted by renowned shipyards and working with top worldwide lighting designers such as Lighting Design International, Winch and Sinnex, LightGraphix is attuned to the unique challenges of the yacht environment. The company's yacht-specific products are meticulously engineered with high-performance output while utilising the latest LED technology.Yachting-specific solutions The company proudly adheres

For more than 20 years, the New Zealand-based panel company Fastmount has revolutionised the mounting process of panelling in marine and architectural applications. Pioneering quick release mounting solutions that can be reused time and time again, Fastmount’s hidden fixings have long been used in the superyacht sector and are also ideal for use aboard ocean fishing boats, sports boats and towboats, offering a functional and elegant solution to the often time and cost intensive panel mounting walls, ceilings, carpets and more. Perfect marine mounting Fastmount’s removable panels are an ideal solution for the marine sector for a number of reasons. Offering perfect alignment with the clip system that utilises CentrePoint placement, alignment is ensured on the full product range by allowing the installer to line up and mark the panels before any drilling takes place. Fastmount also offers CAD files on all of their products, making it easier to layout the design and prefabricate the