
Two decades at the top of the market

- Brokerage
- Northrop & Johnson
- Specialty
- Yachts from 22M to over 100M ·
off-market sales · new-build projects - Reach
- Three continents · clients of 17 nationalities

- Founded
- 1949
- New York
- Offices
- 14
- NA · Europe · Asia
- Staff
- 240+
- Worldwide
- Part of
- MarineMax
- Since 2020
Meet
Richard and the team.
Richard Higgins advises owners and buyers across yacht sales, purchase and new-build opportunities, combining practical yacht knowledge with commercial judgement and discretion. Having worked across three continents, he brings an international perspective to transactions that often require patience, precision and quiet handling.
His network spans yacht sales brokers, charter professionals and managers across the United States, Europe and beyond, and day to day he works alongside Northrop & Johnson’s own office team to support every stage of a transaction. That reach helps connect the right yachts with the right market at the right moment.
“Yacht brokerage is my lifelong passion. I continuously expand my knowledge through research, market analysis, and emerging technologies to provide clients with the highest level of expertise. My goal is to be a reliable resource, offering guidance and insight at every stage of the transaction.”


Off the water
Richard Higgins with clients and colleagues at industry evenings.

Coverage & interviews.

Boat International
New joint central agency on 72m Dunya Yachts Axioma
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Boat International
Oceanco superyacht Alfa Nero: joint central agency with Fraser
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Northrop & Johnson
Axioma now asking €55,000,000
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Northrop & Johnson
Axioma, €7.5M price reduction
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Northrop & Johnson · Navigator News
Monaco Yacht Show 2025: Sales Brokers’ Choice Roundup
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YachtBuyer
Legendary yacht Alfa Nero for sale after fresh refit
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Northrop & Johnson
Alfa Nero, 82m Oceanco listed for sale at €88.5M
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Superyacht Content
"It's been a long ride but Oceanco's Alfa Nero finally has an owner"
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Northrop & Johnson
N&J secures sale of iconic 82m Oceanco Alfa Nero in 10 days
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Northrop & Johnson
Amores, Custom Line 106 sold
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Boat International
Amels motor yacht Faribana V sold
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Northrop & Johnson
Faribana V, 54.4m Amels sold
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Boat International
95m Blohm & Voss Palladium sold and renamed
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Northrop & Johnson
Numarine 37XP sold for 2024 delivery
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Boat International
€1M price drop on Benetti Jacozami
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Boat International
Astondoa motor yacht Panakeia: central agency to Northrop & Johnson
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Northrop & Johnson
Panakeia, 147′ (45m) Astondoa for sale
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Northrop & Johnson
World-class yacht broker Richard Higgins joins Monaco office
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Boat International
Sunseeker motor yacht Emoji sold
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Boat International
Sanlorenzo motor yacht The Unifier King Abdulaziz the First sold
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Boat International
Sanlorenzo motor yacht Titan II of London sold
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Boat International
Cammenga motor yacht Hera-C sold
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Boat International
Sunseeker motor yacht High Energy sold
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Boat International
Sanlorenzo motor yacht Scorpion 2 sold
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Boat International
Benetti superyacht Told U So sold
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Boat International
Camper & Nicholsons sells classic sailing yacht Joseph Conrad
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