Sanlorenzo Asia, a division of Simpson Marine, is delighted to announce the sale of the second 44Alloy superyacht to Asia. This is the second 44Alloy sold to Asia, with the first one being signed in late 2018 and expected to launch this Autumn 2020. The fast displacement 44.5 metre, 470 GT is built entirely of aluminum and the new 2020 model expected to premiere at the Cannes Yachting Festival in September.
Dear APSA Members, Friends & Industry Colleagues,
Boat Shows in the Asia Pacific Region for the first few months of 2020 are suffering from postponements and cancellations due to the Covid-19 pandemic. But, some have been rescheduled and the new dates announced.
Gulf Craft, the Emirates-based yacht builder, has selected Gold Coast City Marina and Shipyard (GCCM) as their preferred service centre to support Australasian based clients with service, maintenance, and refit. Based on the Gold Coast, midway on Australia’s east coast, GCCM is within easy reach of vessels cruising Australia and the South Pacific and offers exceptional facilities and expertise in meeting the needs of Gulf Craft owners.
Rivergate Marina & Shipyard, the premier facility in south-east Queensland, congratulates the Queensland state government for its foresight and investment in the Australian superyacht infrastructure.
During these uncharted times when all are living in the moment, the team at Asia Pacific Superyachts (APS) Indonesia would like to extend a heartfelt wish to everyone and their families and loved ones to stay well and safe during the Covid-19 crisis.
Catalano Shipping Indonesia and Pelindo Properti Indonesia have teamed up to produce Indonesia’s first international standard marina. Benoa Marina in Bali provides good quality, sheltered and clean dock space. Good quality fuel, water, garbage disposal and even shore power are available in a secure and protected environment.
Marsh JLT Speciality is one of the leading providers of advice, broking, and associated services for insurance, reinsurance, and employee benefits. Marsh JLT is recognised as a market leader in specialised risk solutions, offering clients a full range of insurance and reinsurance intermediary services complemented by risk management consultancy services.Tom Chan is the Technical Representative (Broker) in Hong Kong, and he manages the company’s product offerings that span a wide range of business sectors and industries. This enables the specialist teams to provide sophisticated programme design and innovative risk management solutions tailored to meet clients’ needs in the most cost-effective manner.JLT’s industry knowledge and expertise in these specialities ensures that JLT is providing solutions to some of the world’s largest companies, as well as many small and medium enterprises, private individuals and public organisations.
Catalano Shipping Indonesia is the newest office of the ‘AGents by Catalano’ Group from the Mediterranean which includes ‘Catalano Shipping’ in Monaco and ‘Pesto Sea’ among others. They are the first multi-national yacht agency to open in Indonesia, and Richard Lofthouse has come on board as the Managing Director.
At an Extraordinary AIMEX Board Meeting it was decided that the Australian Superyacht, Marine Export & Commercial Marine Industry Conference (ASMEX) needed to be cancelled for 2020, as a result of the Australian Prime Minister’s announcement on Wednesday 18 March, declaring an indefinite ban on indoor gatherings of 100 people or more. ASMEX organisers, the Australian International Marine Export Group (AIMEX), the Australian Commercial Marine Group (ACMG) and Superyacht Australia stated that the health and well-being of their members, sponsors, speakers, staff and other stakeholders is their top priority and ticketholders would be contacted regarding a refund.
