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Maritimes Museum HamburgSuperyacht exhibition opens

Martin Hager

 · 04.02.2025

International Maritime Museum Hamburg | IMMHmburg
On 26 February 2024, the International Maritime Museum Hamburg (IMMH) will open its doors for an exciting superyacht exhibition on deck 6. The event promises to be a highlight for yacht enthusiasts, designers, shipyards and the general public and will strengthen Hamburg's position as Germany's superyacht hub.
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The large yacht sector has experienced a remarkable upswing in recent years. More and more Ultra High Net Worth Individuals, UHNWI for short, are investing in luxury yachts, which are not only seen as a means of transport, but also as symbols of freedom, style and limitless design. The new exhibition at the IMMH showcases some exciting exhibits. Visitors can look forward to yacht models by various designers and informative presentations on the latest trends and technologies.

High-calibre guests attend the opening

The exhibition is not only a tribute to the extraordinary individual constructions, but also to the talented designers, shipyards, owners and representatives behind these technically highly complex masterpieces. With renowned guests from the world of superyachts, the IMMH will become a centre for maritime innovation and yacht building on the opening day. Well-known constructors and designers such as Martin Francis, Dickie Bannenberg, Pascale Reymond and representatives from shipyards such as Feadship and Lürssen are expected to provide insights into their creative processes and challenges. The topic of sustainability, which is becoming increasingly important in the maritime industry, will also play a central role.

Hamburg is Germany's superyacht hub

The IMMH is already known for its extensive collection of maritime artefacts and stories. With the superyacht exhibition, the museum adds a new dimension that not only visually inspires visitors, but also makes them think. In a specially designed section, those interested can learn more about the evolution of superyachts and how they have changed over the years - from the first luxury yachts built in the early 1900s to the ultra-modern yachts of today.

The fascinating world of shipping on nine decks

"The highlights of our permanent exhibition, which spans nine decks, attract just as many visitors as our special exhibitions," explains museum director Peter Tamm. "Once again this year, we are giving our guests extraordinary insights into the fascinating world of shipping, which of course also includes the world of superyachts." Be there when a new era of maritime heritage is heralded in the heart of Hamburg from 26 February!

Not to be missed: The German Superyacht Conference

Fittingly, the 13th German Superyacht Conference of the German superyacht magazine BOOTE EXCLUSIV will take place the following day, 27 February 2025. The programme runs throughout the day and features eleven speakers with 9 exciting presentations. They include superyacht designers, yacht owners, adventurers and suppliers with a variety of exciting and inspiring stories.

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Martin Hager

Martin Hager

Editor in Chief YACHT

Martin Hager is editor-in-chief of the titles YACHT and BOOTE EXCLUSIV and has been working for Delius Klasing Verlag for 20 years. He was born in Heidelberg in 1978 and started sailing at the age of six, in an Opti of course. This was soon followed by 420s, Sprinta Sport and 470s, which he also sailed on the regatta course with his brother. His parents regularly took him on charter trips through the Greek and Balearic Islands. Even at a young age, it was clear to him that he wanted to turn his passion for water sports into a career. After graduating from high school and completing an internship at the Rathje boatbuilding company in Kiel, it was clear that he did not want to become a classic boatbuilder. Instead, he successfully studied shipbuilding and marine engineering in the Schleswig-Holstein state capital and focused on yacht design wherever he could. His diploma thesis dealt with the “Testing of a new speed prediction method for sailing yachts”. In 2004, the superyacht magazine BOOTE EXCLUSIV was looking for an editor with technical and nautical background knowledge, a position that was perfect for Martin Hager. The application was successful and a two-year traineeship was arranged. After twelve years as an editor, the editorial team changed and he took over responsibility for BOOTE EXCLUSIV as editor-in-chief in 2017. After long-time YACHT editor-in-chief Jochen Rieker moved to the role of publisher, Martin Hager also took over the position of editor-in-chief of Europe's largest sailing magazine YACHT, which is celebrating its 120th anniversary this year, at the beginning of 2023. When he's not working on topics for the two water sports titles, Martin Hager likes to go out on the water himself - preferably with kite and wingfoil equipment or on a little after-work trip across the Alster.

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