Superyacht News

Twenty years ago, boating was a world defined by heritage, hands-on skill, and a slow climb through vessel sizes. Owners began with smaller craft and worked their way upward; they had to learn the intricacies of engines, electronics, and maintenance along the journey. Marinas were reliable, practical, functional hubs, designed for seasoned mariners who wanted a safe berth and little else. Today, that world looks almost unrecognisable.

Dean Smith has watched this transformation from one of the best vantage points in the industry. As Chief Commercial Officer at D-Marin, he oversees 26 premium marinas across nine countries, welcoming more than 50,000 customers annually. Continue reading “Superyacht surge: The rise of the new lifestyle‑driven boater”

Ceramic coatings, or to give them their full and correct technical name, Polysilazanes, were introduced into the superyacht sector in the early years of the 21st century, as a transparent, durable protective coating. This article will be introducing the history of ceramic coatings.

Many industrial coating applications of Polysilazanes in their various formulations are well documented and researched. In the plastics and composites industry they were developed and utilised as a release agent for moulds. Most homes are familiar with them as a nonstick coating for pans and knives. In the superyacht industry they were introduced as a surface paint protection, after being used as an anti-graffiti paint for trains in Northern Europe. They are renowned for their high adhesion to most substrates, and their excellent anti- adherent properties. They are also extremely hard, cure well at low temperatures, and have excellent chemical crosslinking that ensures high chemical and thermal stability. Continue reading “Introducing the history of ceramic coatings”