{
  "id": 16360878,
  "title": "Superrike sliter med båtplass til luksusyachtene sine",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/24/superrike-sliter-med-batplass-til-luksusyachtene-sine",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-10-24T18:23:19.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "E24 Norway",
    "slug": "e24-norway",
    "url": "https://e24.no/boers-og-finans/i/R5B9lW/superrike-sliter-med-baatplass-til-luksusyachtene-sine"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The number of superyachts worldwide is growing faster than the ports capable of accommodating them, creating a challenge for the ultra-rich, according to Financial Times. McKinsey estimates there were around 210,000 yachts over 12 meters globally last year, but only 160,000 berths to accommodate these vessels. The superyacht fleet over 30 meters has grown by roughly 40 percent in the past decade, with 6,239 vessels. Oliver Dörschuck, the head of D-Marin, a marina operator, says typically three to four yachts are vying for one berth. The price to add a berth in popular Mediterranean ports has roughly doubled in the past ten years, reaching around 3,500 euros per night in summer. Both the pandemic and the rise of satellite internet, such as Starlink, have contributed to the rapid growth. Now, the ultra-rich can work from their yacht wherever they are, a trend dubbed \"yacht-desking\". D-Marin was recently sold by CVC to French InfraVia for over 1 billion euros. Earlier this year, Blackstone paid 5.7 billion dollars for Safe Harbor Marinas in the US. New ports for superyachts are now being built around the world. In Hong Kong, a marina with 500 berths is under development, set to open by the end of 2028. In Japan, Kobe Marina is finalizing plans for the first port specifically designed for superyachts. Meanwhile, property developer Aldar Abu Dhabi is building its largest yacht marina on Saadiyat Island. \"You wouldn't take a Lamborghini or Ferrari to a car wash,\" says former captain Chris Durham to Financial Times.",
  "summary": "Etterspørselen etter båtplasser øker kraftig, og prisene i populære havner har doblet seg på ti år.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}