Over four days, Ian Petts and Tim Harris attended the 2026 Cannes Yacht Festival, and it provided something far more valuable than a showcase of new yachts. They provide a real time view of the forces shaping ownership, investment and decision making across the global...

For years, sanctions, insurance, and regulatory compliance have often been viewed as supporting considerations within maritime and aviation transactions. Important, certainly, but usually secondary to the commercial objectives of acquisition, operation, and financing....

A smarter approach to asset utilisation. The Isle of Man Ship Registry's introduction of the Yacht Engaged in Trade (YET) Scheme marks a significant step forward for owners seeking greater flexibility from their high value assets. Designed for private yachts of 24...