BOAT Briefing

This is an episode of BOAT Radio, recorded live from the BOAT Lounge at the Monaco Yacht Show. 
As the Azimut|Benetti Group marks over a quarter-century as the world's largest superyacht producer, CEO Marco Valle discusses the strategic decisions shaping the company's future. From R&D investments aimed at delivering increasingly mature environmental stewardship, to offering hybrid propulsion across the entire range - making it standard configuration on models like the B.Neos - to allocating 100 million euros in Tuscan production facilities, Benetti is betting big on sustainability and capacity. 
In this wide-ranging conversation, we explore how the brand is adapting to younger buyers with different expectations, managing the delicate balance between Azimut and Benetti as both push into larger sizes, and navigating supply chain challenges and geopolitical uncertainty. As the yachting market enters this new phase, how is Benetti adapting its strategy for what comes next?
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This is an episode of BOAT Radio, recorded live from the BOAT Lounge at the Monaco Yacht Show. 
Few people have a better vantage point on the brokerage market than IYC chief executive and MYBA president, Raphael Sauleau, having spent over a decade in some of the top positions in the industry.
On day two of the Monaco Yacht Show, Sauleau talks through the last year in brokerage with business editor Conor Feasey. Together, they dissect the sales market after a mixed summer, assess where charter demand is heading, discuss how the demands of owners and guests are evolving and examine how houses like IYC should position themselves in an increasingly competitive market.
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This is an episode of BOAT Radio, recorded live from the BOAT Lounge at the Monaco Yacht Show. 
What happens when generations of Austrian craftsmanship meet the world of modern superyachting? We talk to Jöel Chalk, Director of Business Development at F/YACHTING, about the heritage, artistry and innovation behind the three-year-old luxury outfitting brand.
While F/YACHTING launched in 2023, its foundations stretch back 76 years, with 34 years of specialist yacht outfitting experience and more than 100 superyachts completed. Chalk shares how this deep-rooted expertise informs the company’s work with some of the world’s leading shipyards, designers and owners, while exploring its unique 360-degree approach to luxury: applying its interior expertise across superyachts, private jets and residences to offer clients one trusted partner across their lifestyle.
He also discusses how F/LAB, the F/LIST Group’s dedicated innovation hub, is pushing the boundaries of bespoke design through bio-based materials, advanced composites and emerging technologies.
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This is an episode of BOAT Radio, recorded live from the BOAT Lounge at the Monaco Yacht Show. 
The superyacht industry has made important progress through cleaner fuels, lighter materials, and more efficient technology. But are we measuring enough, and does making yachts “less bad” risk missing the bigger picture?
In this podcast, Water Revolution Foundation’s chair Aino Grapin and Executive Director Leah Werner will explore how yachting can take a broader, more measurable approach to environmental performance - from understanding environmental impact and accelerating practical solutions, to supporting the health and regeneration of the oceans on which the industry depends.
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This is an episode of BOAT Radio, recorded live from the BOAT Lounge at the Monaco Yacht Show. 
Join us for a candid discussion with Ferretti Group's new CEO as he brings consumer goods discipline to luxury yachting. Just four months into the role, former Duracell chief Stassi Anastassov shares his early observations on the industry, his strategy for navigating current market conditions, and how he's building scalable systems while preserving the founder-led culture that defines luxury yachting.
Hear his perspective on reaching wealthy buyers who've never considered boat ownership, redefining innovation beyond technology, making heritage brands relevant for a new generation of wealth, and his near-term priorities for positioning the Group through a challenging market cycle.
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