From triumphant launches to yacht show debuts, BOAT looks back on the most-read yachting news stories of September 2022. Here’s what you might have missed…

1. First look on board 68m superyacht support vessel Nebula

Spanish shipyard Astilleros Armon has shared the first images of its 68.2 metre support vessel Nebula, the third support catamaran to be built by the shipyard in collaboration with Incat Crowther.

Read More/Exclusive: First look on board 68m superyacht support vessel Nebula

2. Investigation into 35m Siempre fire points to Lithium-ion batteries

An investigation into a fire last September that resulted in the total loss of 35.2 metre motor yacht Siempre has highlighted the hazards of Lithium-ion batteries. While the report could not determine the cause of the fire, there was evidence to suggest it originated from a Lithium-ion battery stored on board or a fault in the power socket of a water scooter.

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3. Arrested superyacht Axioma sells for $37.5M at auction

The final sale price of the 72.5 metre superyacht Axioma, which was sold at auction in August, was revealed as $37,500,055 by the Admiralty Court of Gibraltar. The yacht was the first superyacht to be sold at auction as the result of sanctions against Russia. A total of 63 bids were received.

Read More/Arrested superyacht Axioma sells for $37.5M at auction

4. 146m Lürssen superyacht Opera launches in…