By Maritime & Conservation News Desk Updated October 2026 NEW JERSEY — In the ongoing debate over how best to protect the critically endangered North Atlantic right whale without dealing a crippling blow to the recreational boating and marine manufacturing industries, a prominent New Jersey yacht builder is stepping up…
By Maritime & Conservation Reporting Desk Updated October 2026 Main Facts The New Jersey-based luxury boatbuilder Viking Yacht Company is aggressively lobbying the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to accelerate the modernization of federal vessel-speed regulations designed to protect the critically endangered North Atlantic right whale. Viking argues that…
By Maritime & Conservation Reporting Desk Updated October 2026 Main Facts The New Jersey-based luxury boatbuilder Viking Yacht Company is formally petitioning the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to accelerate its ongoing efforts to modernize federal vessel-speed regulations designed to protect the endangered North Atlantic right whale. Viking argues…
Main Facts: The Grand Debut and Core Innovations The luxury yachting world witnessed a significant evolution in long-range cruising with the global premiere of the Numarine 27XP explorer yacht at the Cannes Yachting Festival. Stepping boldly into the spotlight, the Turkish shipyard’s newest creation builds directly upon the immense success…
Main Facts Bluegame has officially cemented its pioneering position in the luxury motor yacht sector with the debut of its new flagship, the BGX83. Taking the shipyard’s signature "crossover" philosophy to unprecedented heights, the vessel brilliantly merges the cavernous interior volumes and lavish amenities characteristic of a superyacht with the…
Main Facts In the rarefied world of classic yachting, few names evoke as much reverence as the Herreshoff-designed Q-Class racers. Built to the Universal Rule formula that governed elite racing throughout the early 20th century, these vessels combined punishing racing performance with breathtaking, timeless aesthetics. Now, a century after the…
For discerning boaters seeking the ultimate combination of trans-oceanic stability, spacious luxury living, and turn-key performance, the secondary market has just yielded a rare prize. Currently lying in the picturesque coastal hub of Port Aransas, Texas, the 2021 Aquila 44 Power Catamaran Hey Beautiful has officially been listed with Galati…
