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Ocean Independence caught up with Heesen Yachts’ Chief Commercial Officer, Friso Visser, to discuss the shipyard’s achievements in 2021 and to offer some insight looking ahead to 2022.

Teak may soon become a thing of the past in superyacht construction due to sustainability issues and the growing pressure for yachts to become more socially responsible.

From leisure and refit facilities to proximity to airports and the best cruising areas, discover our pick for five of the top superyacht marinas in the Mediterranean.

Offering the opportunity to explore turquoise waters fringed by velvet shores and swim with vibrant marine life amongst colourful coral reefs, a yacht charter in the Bahamas is an idyllic getaway.

A timeless yachting haven located in the centre of the Leeward Caribbean islands, Antigua is a highly popular stopover during a luxury yacht charter itinerary.

The first person in history to row solo and unsupported between New York and London in a 7m (23ft) boat, Mark Delstanche has accomplished a truly epic journey.

With the yacht sales market booming and superyacht stock levels currently lower than average, more and more potential owners are considering purchasing a new build project.

Whilst cruising back from Nassau after a busy ten-day charter, Captain Kelly Gordon took some time to reflect on her journey into the maritime world and aspects of life as a female Captain.

Ocean Independence Yacht Finance Specialist Christian Fornaro discusses both avenues of his life: yacht and aviation finance solutions and a thrilling hobby.

In a conversation with Ocean Independence, Chef Mauro Colagreco speaks of his passion, alongside his dream to put environmental concerns at the centre of his creations.

Ocean Independence chatted with Greg Norman to learn more about what drives the former international golfer and discuss his love of yachting.

Swiss publisher Jürg Marquard has owned 48m superyacht AZZURRA II for almost ten years. He reveals how he uses the yacht and why he bought it in an interview with Ocean Independence.

Ocean Independence is delighted to have the opportunity to sit down with UK-based superyacht furniture designer Edward Johnson to talk about the past, present and future of his work.

We explore the watersports regulations in some of the most popular yachting destinations in the Mediterranean and beyond.

From the perfect winds and sailing conditions, to the best secret spots to discover, we have highlighted some of the top global locations to fully relish the opportunity of chartering a sailing yacht.

Ocean Independence took the opportunity to chat to Rafael Nadal about his affinity with the ocean and his treasured yacht, GREAT WHITE.

Superyacht Captain Mark Delstanche will set off in June 2021 to row solo in a 7m boat from New York to London.

Croatia has become a favourite for yachting in recent years, gaining further popularity with the opportunity to discover some exceptional national parks.

In this Meet the Team feature, we speak to Ocean Independence Senior Charter Manager Daphne d'Offay.

We examine the top five reasons a yacht charter is the ultimate safe and secluded luxury escape.

In the first instalment of our Meet the Team series, Ocean Independence speak to Yacht Broker Lukas Stratmann.

Ocean Independence look back on a successful relationship with the renowned Dutch shipyard.

We talked to Captain Tom Kinver ahead of the Millennium Cup about what makes sailing yacht SILVERTIP so special.

We look back at the long as successful yacht building relationship between Ocean Independence and the Amels shipyard with some top yacht construction highlights.