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ISA Yachts has unveiled Essence 82m, the third project in its ISA Large Yacht Collection. The 82-metre design is for a yacht of about 2,250 GT, with exterior and interior by Barcelona-based Igor Lobanov Studio and naval architecture by ISA Yachts.
The Port of Barcelona has approved a ten-year extension of MB92 Barcelona’s shipyard concession and a 4,000m² increase in yard area. MB92 said it will invest more than €40 million between 2026 and 2028 in quayside, dry dock and lifting upgrades, with work also under way on a further five-year extension to 2055.
MB92 La Ciotat published interviews with four crew members working on yachts at its yard in La Ciotat for World Boating Day. The piece centres on life onboard for a Purser, Deckhand, Chief Steward and Butler, including long hours, rotation contracts and time away from home.
Squircle Capital has increased its stake in MB92 Group to 100%, after a series of earlier increases from 77.5% in 2019 to 93% in 2022 and 98% in 2025. MB92 said the move comes as it develops a five-year strategic and expansion plan.