Journal

Insights from a Monaco yacht broker

Market commentary, sales updates, and industry perspective from Jan-Jaap Minnema, Fraser Yachts.

New Build·17 July 2026

From Charter Guest to Owner: The Story of LADY SARAH

On 15 July the 40.8m Benetti Oasis 40M LADY SARAH was handed over to her Owner at Benetti — the end of a journey that began not with a purchase enquiry, but with a charter.

Industry & History·7 July 2026

The History of Oceanco: From Durban Hulls to the World's Largest Yachts

Founded in 1987 with its hulls built in Durban and finished in the Netherlands, Oceanco has grown into one of the world's most ambitious superyacht builders — the yard behind ALFA NERO, the 106.7-metre Black Pearl and Jeff Bezos's 127-metre Koru.

Events & Shows·14 June 2026

Ocean Bottle Club Launch Aboard ALFA NERO at Cannes

An evening aboard the 82-metre Oceanco ALFA NERO during the Cannes Film Festival, marking the launch of the Ocean Bottle Club.

New Build·12 May 2026

LADY SARAH Launched: 40m Benetti Oasis Hits the Water

LADY SARAH, a 40m Benetti Oasis sold by Jan-Jaap Minnema on the buyer side, has been launched at the Benetti yard ahead of a Mediterranean delivery in late June 2026.

Events & Shows·11 May 2026

Cannes Film Festival 2026

The 79th Cannes Film Festival runs 12–23 May 2026. ALFA NERO will be at anchor in the Bay of Cannes for the duration of the festival.

Industry & History·8 May 2026

Fraser Yachts: Eight Decades of Superyacht Brokerage Since 1947

Founded in 1947 by US Navy veteran David Fraser — who built his first boat from his father's lumber yard — Fraser grew from a Newport Beach office into the world's most active superyacht brokerage: 21 offices, 240+ specialists, US$7.4B+ under management.

Yacht Spotlight·11 January 2026

The Journal by YATCO: Why ALFA NERO Still Sets the Standard

The Journal by YATCO examines why the 82-metre Oceanco superyacht remains a design reference point — and why she still makes sense in a market that has moved on around her.