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The biggest yachting news stories of November 2025

28 November 2025 • Written by Emily Dawkins

This month, it was big deliveries and new designs that caught the eye of BOAT's readers. At the top of the list is Leviathan, one of the latest new builds from Oceanco for the Dutch yard's new owner, though Royal Huisman's sailing yacht concept with the "world's tallest mast" and the in-build trimaran yacht from French company Global Yacht Technology also spent time in the spotlight.

Other breaking yacht news in November included the arrival of a classic superyacht at Feadship's facilities, the latest eye-catching custom launch from Alia Yachts and the sad story of a yacht fire in Greece, which resulted in the sinking of four vessels.

BOAT crunches the numbers and brings you the stories that earned the most clicks this month...

1. Oceanco delivers 111m superyacht Leviathan owned by Gabe Newell

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The 111-metre Oceanco superyacht Leviathan was delivered following successful sea trials off the coast of Stellendam, the Netherlands.

Owned by Gabe Newell – American video game developer and the new owner of Oceanco – the diesel-electric vessel embodies a human-centric design approach and is a collaboration between the owner, crew and builders, aimed at improving operational efficiency and crew wellbeing.

2. 72m classic superyacht Argosy arrives at Feadship for three-year restoration

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The 71.5-metre classic superyacht Argosy arrived at Feadship's facility in Aalsmeer, the Netherlands, for a comprehensive, three-year rebuild.

Delivered in 1931 by German yard Krupp Germaniawerft, Argosy has sailed under a series of owners and names in her 94-year history, including a stint under Sir Thomas Sopwith, functioning as an escort ship for his J-Class sailing yacht Endeavour.

3. Alia Yachts launches custom 50m ALY501 with "aircraft-carrier" profile

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Turkish yard Alia Yachts launched its latest creation, the custom 50-metre ALY501, from its Antalya site.

Little is known about ALY501 thus far, though the latest imagery does reveal her futuristic profile, complete with an "aircraft-carrier" bow. Supported by three water-jet propulsion units, she is also engineered for high speeds.

4. Sunseeker responds to CEO departure reports

British shipyard Sunseeker International Ltd clarified the status of its chief executive following reports that Andrea Frabetti had left the company.

In a statement to BOATPro, the company said Frabetti "remains the CEO of Sunseeker International Ltd" and is currently on a pre-arranged period of leave.

5. Royal Huisman releases 81m sailing yacht concept with "world's tallest mast"

Sky: Royal Huisman releases 81m sailing yacht concept with "world's tallest mast"

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Dutch yard Royal Huisman presented a new, 81-metre sailing yacht concept known as Sky.

The design would have the world's tallest Rondal carbon rig at 93 metres, which is said to equal the height of the Statue of Liberty from ground to torch. An all-British design team of Malcolm McKeon Yacht Design and Winch Design have been chosen to collaborate on the ambitious concept.

6. Global Yacht Technology unveils in-build 31m trimaran yacht

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French nautical engineering company Global Yacht Technology unveiled a new 31-metre trimaran yacht model known as Anahita.

The company, based in the Brittany region, used the opportunity of Metstrade to reveal the design, simultaneously announcing that the first unit from the limited-production series has already been sold and is currently under construction.

7. Four yachts sink following marina fire in Piraeus, Greece

Four vessels, including two 24-metre-plus yachts and the 43.1-metre Overmarine yacht Sanctuary, sank following a fire in Zea Marina, near the port of Piraeus, Greece.

According to local reports, the fire began on the day-trip sailing boat Mirasol, before quickly spreading and ultimately destroying several yachts in the vicinity.

8. Foiler unveils world's first private foiling yacht in collaboration with Bozca Design

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UAE-based brand Foiler unveiled the world's first private foiling yacht platform, known as Ghost.

Turkish studio Bozca Design is behind the foiler's semi-customisable design, which is said to represent a "new era of performance, comfort and elegance at sea", while UAE shipyard ENATA will be responsible for the build.

9. Maybach Ocean Club unveils 155m "members club" superyacht proposal

Maybach Ocean Club unveils 155m "members club" yacht concept Beyond Horizons

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Splendid Sea, a company co-founded by superyacht captain Matthias Bosse and hospitality and private club entrepreneur Michael Hehn, unveiled a new cruising concept at this year's Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show: a 155-metre club model around a superyacht and her support vessel, in partnership with Mercedes-Maybach.

The idea for the new Maybach Ocean Club was born during the Covid pandemic, when Bosse was then captain of the iconic 104.9-metre Lady Moura.

10. Watch: Terence Disdale releases My Art of Yacht Design book and film celebrating over 50 years

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A new richly illustrated volume honouring the creative genius of Terence Disdale – one of the most influential figures in modern yacht design – was launched to celebrate his more than 50 years in the superyacht industry.

Coinciding with the book's publication, BOAT International Media's full-service agency B.creative Studio produced a 25-minute-long documentary film capturing the essence of Disdale’s philosophy and creative journey – showcasing his process, his humour and the quiet confidence that has made his work so revered across the design world.