Michael Moore & Diane Byrne

The Yacht Law Podcast

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Superyacht ownership and operation come with extraordinary rewards—and complicated legal questions. The Yacht Law Podcast helps owners, buyers, sellers, captains, crew, and industry professionals better understand the issues that shape life on the water, from yacht purchases and sales to onboard employment, ownership structures, disputes, regulations, and more. Hosted by maritime attorney Michael Moore and yachting journalist Diane M. Byrne, each episode brings practical insight and real-world perspective to the legal side of the luxury yachting lifestyle. The discussions are educational in na...

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Michael Moore & Diane Byrne

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Yacht Salvage Explained 18.04.2023 45:39

Text us your ideas and feedback! When the 94-foot superyacht Nakoa ran aground on reefs and rocks in Hawaii earlier this year, a tricky salvage operation ensued. The yacht was so firmly stuck that it took three attempts before she was finally freed. But, she sank within minutes of being towed clear. Ultimately, the yacht salvage wasn't successful. The situation raised a host of questions, be...

Judicial Sales of Superyachts 31.03.2023 32:39

Text us your ideas and feedback! Judicial sales of superyachts--also known as court-ordered sales of superyachts--are hot topics of conversation lately, primarily due to the government of Antigua and Barbuda deciding to seize the superyacht Alfa Nero and auction her to the highest bidder. Therein lies a significant problem: Unlike the customary practice for yacht auctions involving governments, th...

Building a Superyacht 27.02.2023 33:03

Text us your ideas and feedback! In this inaugural episode of The Yacht Law Podcast, maritime attorney Michael Moore and journalist Diane Byrne discuss some of the most recent news from superyacht shipyards, then get into the details of what's crucial to keep in mind when building a superyacht. In fact, as you'll learn, a lot can -- and does often -- go wrong when you're signing...