The Yacht Law Podcast
The Yacht Law Podcast answers your legal questions about buying, selling, and owning superyachts; working aboard them; and more. Hosted by maritime attorney Michael Moore and yachting journalist Diane Byrne, each episode provides insight into how to better navigate the luxury yachting lifestyle. While we discuss common legal issues, the information shared is not intended as legal advice or as a substitute for the personalized advice of your own attorney. Consider The Yacht Law Podcast as a starting point to better educate yourself about the superyacht world.
Podcasting since 2023 • 24 episodes
The Yacht Law Podcast
Latest Episodes
Untangling Pay-First, Pay-If-Paid, & Other Clauses In Yacht Deals
One tiny word in a marine contract can decide who gets paid and who gets stranded. We unpack the real meaning of pay-first, pay-if-paid, and pay-when-paid in yacht builds, refits, and charters, and trace how P&I club traditions shaped today...
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33:58
Inside Judicial Sales: How Yacht Auctions Really Work
Thinking about bidding on a seized superyacht? We walk through the real mechanics of judicial sales—what triggers them, how courts run them, and why a properly executed auction can deliver title that holds up worldwide. From sanctions stories l...
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33:38
Yacht Yard Red Flags: What Buyers Should Check Before Signing
We map the financial traps that sink yacht dreams: overcrowded yards, unsecured payments, "trust me" agreements, and deposits that erase leverage. Practical fixes follow—credit checks, real performance guarantees, firm delivery dates, and overa...
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34:21
Superyacht Transport and the Fine Print That Decides Everything
Paper beats steel when a superyacht rides a transport ship. We break down how a gleaming vessel turns into “cargo,” why the bill of lading is the most powerful page in the journey, and how small oversights in cradles, insurance, and scheduling ...
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Season 3
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Episode 7
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100% Bonus Depreciation: The New Tax Advantage for Yacht Buyers
A game-changing tax opportunity has emerged for yacht owners and prospective buyers with the recent passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. The restoration of 100% bonus depreciation in 2025 offers an extraordinary financial advantage that c...
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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