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2023
The Sydney International Boat Show closed on Sunday having enjoyed four days celebrating the Australian boating lifestyle at the International Convention Centre Sydney and the Show’s purpose-built marina on Cockle Bay, Darling Harbour.
Designed and built for a repeat owner, the new RP125 combines preferred elements from Horizon’s popular RP and FD Series. The new Horizon yacht has hit the water, once again demonstrating the world class builder’s strength in customized yacht designs and builds. The customized RP125 springs from the Raised Pilothouse (RP) platform but features an FD Series High Performance Piercing Bow for enhanced performance.
StellarPM has recently secured a new factory in Zhuhai, (PRC). The factory spans an impressive 16,000 square feet (1,700 square meters). Its primary purpose will be to manufacture interiors for StellarPM's RENEW and New Construction projects. When completed in July, one of the first notable projects scheduled to take place in the factory is the production of a full-scale mock-up of the interiors of Destination ONE the 33-meter (108-foot) motoryacht currently under construction.
New marinas and shipyard facilities are coming online in Asia, and more superyachts are arriving, which is all adds up to good news for the Asia-Pacific superyacht community. The opening of ONE°15 Marina Nirup Island adds yet another berthing venue in the region, and with the local support voiced by the Indonesian Officials at the opening ceremony, bodes well for the future success of this new facility.
Maritime Cook Islands is pleased to announce the appointment of Tiare Alice Story as the new Head of the Seafarer Training and Certification Department, effective from Monday, July 10th 2023. Tiare Alice will succeed Eleanor Roi, who will prioritise her role as Co-CEO, refocusing on business development and client services.
The driving force of the industry in which Italy is the global leader, Azimut|Benetti Group has set up its own Academy, offering a holistic training approach and four action areas to promote the professional growth of employees and create new jobs by training the professionals most in demand in the yacht industry.
The latest reports are out, and the Cayman Islands continue to be one of the top performing flags in the world, achieving high rankings across the key port state control criterion used to compare Flag State performance based on the number of times vessels are inspected or held at ports, as well as evaluations of the safety and quality of the vessels themselves.
Horizon Yacht Australia (HYA) will showcase two high- volume yachts at the 2023 Sydney International Boat Show (SIBS), August 3-6. Situated prominently at the Cockle Bay Marina entrance of the show, Horizon will have the new customized V74 yacht and an FD80 yacht on display in Marina M 147.
Phuket Island is now being recognised as a major global marina and superyacht hub with an ever increasing number of luxury yachts planning to visit the ‘Pearl of the Andaman’, re-cementing Phuket and Thailand’s position as one of the top boating destinations in the world.
The Custom Line Navetta 30 has arrived in Singapore, and has been cruising around Lazarus Island and the Marina Bay Sands area, to celebrate being the first Custom Line Navetta 30 to be unveiled in the lion city. he Custom Line Navetta 30's distinguishing theme is innovation.
Simpson Marine is delighted to announce the arrival of the highly anticipated Sanlorenzo SL106 Asymmetric (SL106A) into Asia, marking a ground-breaking milestone in the region’s yachting landscape. As the first unit to grace Asian waters, this exceptional yacht represents highest levels of innovation and design.
A new yachting destination for ONE°15 Marina members and boating community, ONE°15 Marina Nirup Island adds yet another berthing venue to the ONE°15 network of marinas. ONE°15 Marina would like to express their gratitude for the support and turnout at the launch party of ONE°15 Marina Nirup Island Indonesia on 8 July 2023.
The 10th Australia Tahiti Rendezvous, proudly sponsored by Benetti Yachts, was held on Friday July 7, 2023, at Marina Taina, Papeete, Tahiti. The event drew a gathering of 27 vessels, attracting superyacht captains and crew from around the world.
Indies Trader are thrilled to announce a million-dollar investment in their beloved Beran Island. After successfully navigating the challenges posed by the Covid-19 pandemic, Indies Trader are revving up the engines like a Formula 1 car leaving the pits, all set for an big comeback in the upcoming 2023/2024 water sports season.
Dear APSA Members and Friends
It’s halfway through the year, and APSA has been busy to date with conferences and boat shows in Dubai, Singapore, and Turkey. This month we are extremely pleased to welcome Horizon Yachts in Taiwan as an APSA Premium Member. Horizon has emerged as Asia’s leading superyacht brand, and in the past three decades the yard has delivered over 890 luxury yachts, with more than 240 being 80ft and over.
Founded in 1987, Horizon has emerged as the leading Asian yacht brand in the luxury yacht market and is known throughout the industry for its sophisticated craftsmanship, superior build techniques, and innovative technology. Horizon Group contributes to one-third of Taiwan’s total yacht exports and has elevated the country as one of the world’s top five luxury megayacht-building nations.
Benetti’s journey began in 1873, and this year the shipyard celebrated its 150th Anniversary with three days of celebration at the Viareggio and Livorno shipyards with owners, employees, and officials. 1873: The year the Benetti journey began when Lorenzo Benetti (1844-1914) purchases the Cantiere Darsena Lucca and founds the Benetti Shipyard.
Three days of celebration at the Viareggio and Livorno shipyards with owners, employees and officials in honour of One hundred and fifty years of values and passion for excellence, design and technological innovations. The shipyard was launched in 1921, and in the 1960s, with Lorenzo Benetti, the shipyard revolutionized the yachting world by switching construction from wood to steel: thus the modern megayacht concept was born, with the Delfino, Gabbiano and Mediterraneo series which became iconic boats.
The Southeast Yachting Conference 2023 included a superyacht panel discussion which touched on the growth of the superyacht industry in the region, the need for more consistent regulations to welcome superyachts to the region, and the need for more information and education on our fantastic cruising grounds. The superyacht panel was moderated by Ewa Stachurska (Simpson Marine), and the panellists were YH Fang (Yachting Singapore), Capt Goh Thye Hock (Superyacht Captain), and Capt Andrew Meyer (Superyacht Captain).
Singapore has welcomed 10 superyachts ranging from 28-44m into the city over the last year and Hong Seh Marine has accounted for five of those, including a Custom Line Navetta 30, the brand’s first new build sold into the city. The sales of these superyachts coincide with the number of family offices that have now moved to Singapore, and the presence of these larger yachts will increase the growing demand for professional yacht management services in the country.
