4 March 2026

_Boutsen Design, Icon Connect and The Lighting Edition, respected specialists in their respective fields, announce their innovative collaboration._

Australia’s growing superyacht movement continues to spark international interest with partners and glamour yachts lining up to be a part of this year’s **Australian Superyacht Rendezvous** to be staged at Gold Coast City Marina and Shipyard (GCCM) on 17 and 18 May.

**Gold Coast, Australia:** As a part of their expansion plans, Gold Coast City Marina and Shipyard (GCCM) is excited to announce Derrick Nowak has joined the team in a newly created Business Development position.

Benetti is pleased to announce the sale of the first unit of the Diamond 145 model, the 44-meter displacement yacht presented last September during the Cannes Yachting Festival 2018. The exterior lines, featuring huge glazed surfaces that accentuate the length of the yacht and ensure that the interiors are flooded with natural light, are the work of Giorgio M. Cassetta. The interiors feature light colour shades to decorate the yacht’s roomy, welcoming settings.

Last month the first meeting of the lobby group established by Captain Paul Brackley was held in Kaohsiung which will encourage government to create a proper superyacht marina in KHH: Kaohsiung International Marina Development Association, KIMDA.

When The Superyacht Gathering in Auckland was being organised, Asia Pacific Superyachts New Zealand was one of the first companies outside of Yachting Developments to put forth their support, encouraging organisers it was a great idea for the NZ Superyacht Industry, for the event to be held in Auckland March 27 th-29 th, 2019.

Italian bespoke yacht builder **[Sanlorenzo](https://newsletter.simpsonmarine.com/go/19834664-2041594-130036906)** continues to expand its presence in Asia and Malaysia with its recent partnership with Rolls-Royce with the launch of the Rolls-Royce Cullinan model in Kuala Lumpur on 24 January 2019. Held at The Slate, in the heart of Kuala Lumpur, Rolls-Royce unveiled their new SUV all-terrain car the Cullinan in front of distinguished owners and VIP guests with Sanlorenzo as their exclusive event partner.

We currently have several new **Superyacht Spring Charter Deals** available for some of our most popular exotic destinations like Thailand and the Maldives with very attractive discounted rates available until end of April, so be sure to enquire now at [enquiry@simpsonyachtcharter.com](mailto:enquiry@simpsonyachtcharter.com) to take advantage.

First held in 2010, the**Singapore Yacht Show** is now celebrating its 9 th edition and has quickly become the**premium Yacht Show in Asia**. Perfect for anyone looking to browse the best yachts in Asia, the show always includes many notable Asian premieres.