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4 March 2026

A large white catamaran yacht with a raised sail glides on calm blue-green water under a partly cloudy sky, with a distant shoreline and greenery visible in the background.
April

Yachting industry in Sri Lanka

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The foundations for the [Sail Lanka Yachting Group](https://saillankayachtinggroup.com/about-us/)can be found in the [Building A Future Foundation,](http://www.baflk.org/) a long term project created to provide training and employment to underprivileged youth following the tsunami disaster of end 2004. The focus of the Foundation is to develop skills that will seed the yachting industry, and a major part of the project is supporting businesses that help to develop the recreational boat industry, as well create of sustainable jobs for hundreds of talented youth.

A surfer in a black wetsuit rides inside the barrel of a turquoise wave, with water curling overhead and sunlight filtering through.
April

Surfing at Beran Island Resort

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Indies Trader chats with former multiple world kiteboard champ Keahi De Aboitz about his days on the water at Beran Island Resort. One particular week was very special, and they talk about a how a perfect week on the island feels…

A modern luxury yacht with sleek, angular lines sits on calm blue water under a clear sky. The yacht has multiple decks and large, tinted windows.
June

Sanlorenzo unveils flagship of the SX range – the SX112

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Sanlorenzo unveils its new [SX112 crossover yacht](https://www.simpsonmarine.com/newyacht/sanlorenzo/sx112/). A pioneer by definition, visionary and determined,[Sanlorenzo](https://www.simpsonmarine.com/manufacturer/sanlorenzo/) again looks to the horizon and beyond, shaping a new dream to give rise to original habitat solutions. This is the approach behind the company’s 2020 creations, making th[e SX112](https://www.simpsonmarine.com/newyacht/sanlorenzo/sx112/) crossover yacht its star this summer, presented in the first version with interior design by Piero Lissoni.

A promotional flyer shows an aeroplane on a runway with text about special charter flights for seafarers from Yangon to Singapore and back, organised by Norstar Ship Management and Travel Cue Charters Division.
June

Charter Bringing Seafarers Home

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Travel Cue Charter in collaboration with Norstar Ship Management continue to work closely with our key customers and anchor charterers in order to bring solutions to the market place.

A large white yacht is moored in a river against a backdrop of modern skyscrapers under a blue sky with scattered clouds.
June

Australia remains open to all foreign superyachts and crew rotations

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Many vessels continue to arrive in order to utilise the world class refit and maintenance facilities with outstanding skilled trades. Australia has minimal cases of COVID-19 and is a safe place for yachts and crew. Compulsory 14 days isolation commences for arriving yachts from the last port of departure. Crew flying in will require to be isolated for 14 days upon arrival.

Aerial view of a tropical island resort with turquoise waters, white sandy beaches, boats moored at a marina, and overwater villas surrounded by vibrant coral reefs under a clear blue sky.
June

Maldives Ease Restrictions

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The Maldives has announced an ease in lockdown restrictions starting from 29th June 2020. “International airports will open in phases from 1st July 2020 for flights and tourist and yacht arrivals. Per the current plan the first phase allows for the arrival of private jets and visiting tourists and yachts from June 1, 2020,” reports Mohamed Hameed, director of Asia Pacific Superyachts Maldives. “There are health guidelines to follow until a vaccine is available and it is important to note these releases may change at any time, depending on the situation and the virus spread in the community”.

Aerial view of a large marina filled with numerous yachts and boats, with a city of tall buildings and green hills rising in the background under a partly cloudy sky.
June

30th MYS is postponed to September 2021

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Over recent weeks, Monaco Yacht Show has been in constant discussions with stakeholders and partners within the international Super Yacht Industry to better understand the challenges facing yacht owners, shipyards, brokers and other key participants in the face of the disruption due to COVID-19.

A group of people pose and smile on a curved staircase inside a building with large windows and a display cabinet; the group includes a mix of ages and is casually dressed.
June

Lantau Yacht Club: More than a Marina!

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Discovery Bay’s high-end resort-style residential community is soon to open the first of its kind superyacht marina in Hong Kong. Hong Kong has long been substantially short of marina berths for yachts of all shapes and sizes. The Lantau Yacht Club (LYC) is a welcome addition for the superyacht community in Asia, and members from the Asia-Pacific Superyacht Association (APSA) recently toured the LYC Resort-Marina facility. APSA members from AON (HK), Brookes Bell, Camper & Nicholsons First Eastern, Expat Marine Services, M Yachts, Marsh JLT, Rosemont and Simpson Marine visited the marina, golf club and hotel facilities, and were suitably impressed and excited to see a new marina coming online.

A large commercial aeroplane with Airbus A350 written on the fuselage is flying in a clear blue sky, seen from a side angle.
June

Travel Cue – Charter in Times Of Need

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The sudden wave of the Covid19 pandemic has caused major worldwide travel disruptions, heavily affecting business operations of many companies around the world. As a result, massive reduction in commercial flight availability and capacity presented a major challenge in executing crew changes, with high number of personnel stranded on board vessels or sites for many months.

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