4 March 2026

April

Simpson Marine’s 40th Anniversary Celebrations at SYF

Celebrating 40 years of business,Simpson Marine is proud to present a fleet of six yachts, which includes the latest models from the world’s most prestigious yacht builders, Sanlorenzo, Bluegame and Fairline. Heading the line-up is the SD118, the first of its kind in Asia and the flagship of the Semi-Displacement range from Sanlorenzo.

A tall sailing ship with large white sails moves across the open sea at sunset, with golden light illuminating the sky and clouds in the background.
July

Stad Amsterdam: World Tour 2024- 2025

The Clipper Stad Amsterdam was recently in Hong Kong as part of its two-year voyage around the world, that started in Amsterdam 2023 and finishes back in Amsterdam in time to participate in Sail Amsterdam in August 2025. APSA was delighted to catch up with an old friend from the Dutch superyacht community, Evert Van Dishoeck who is the Director for Rederij Clipper Stad Amsterdam B.V. Stad Amsterdam, the official flagship of the city of Amsterdam, and an icon of the five-yearly nautical event SAIL Amsterdam.

Skyline of a brightly lit city at dusk, viewed across a body of water, with the words “NEW HORIZON,” a gold logo, and “HORIZON SALMON BAY MARINE CENTRE” overlaid on the image.
June

Grand Opening of Horizon Yacht USA West Coast Office

Horizon Yacht USA is excited to announce the grand opening of the new West Coast Office located in Seattle, Washington in the Salmon Bay Yachting Center. This new office will serve as a prime location to enhance our services for our partners, clients, and brokers in the Pacific Northwest. This expansion will assist in building stronger relationships and providing more opportunities for collaboration. The new office is located at: 2292 W Commodore Way, Suite 110, Seattle, Washington 98199 and Horizon is committed to providing customer satisfaction, with a focus on quality, durability, safety and value as the absolute minimum standards. Horizon Yachts is dedicated to bringing your yachting dreams to life.

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June

Wanda Group and Burgess Partner in China

Burgess is delighted to announce a new partnership in China with Wanda Yacht Management and Club Reign, both part of Wanda Hotels & Resorts. With that partnership, Shanghai-based Wanda Yacht Management GM Leo Yang also becomes Burgess’ Chief Representative in China. He will collaborate closely with our strong core team of Asian and Chinese colleagues based in Hong Kong, Singapore and Monaco.

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June

Australia Tahiti Rendezvous 2024

The 11th Australia Tahiti Rendezvous was held on the 20-21 June at Marina Taina in Papeete, Tahiti and provided an excellent platform for the Australian companies to inform the yachts currently based or visiting Tahiti on the cruising options, refit and maintenance facilities and service providers, that are available in Australia, as they continue their journey west in the South Pacific.

Aerial view of a marina with numerous boats and yachts moored in turquoise water, surrounded by green land and distant mountains under a partly cloudy sky.
June

Thailand International Boat Show moves to Phuket Yacht Haven in 2025

The 2025 edition of the Thailand International Boat Show A Luxury Lifestyle Event will take place at Phuket Yacht Haven from 9 – 12 January, 2025. Located in the north of Phuket Island, Phuket Yacht Haven is the island’s largest marina with 332 berths and can accommodate yachts of all sizes up to 100+ metres, aligning with the organisers’ plans to expand the show and welcome more boats, larger boats and superyachts.

Aerial view of a vibrant marina with numerous yachts and boats moored at piers, surrounded by lush greenery, waterfront buildings, and distant mountains under a partly cloudy sky.
June

Port Denarau Marina Partners with The International SeaKeepers Society

Port Denarau Marina, Fiji’s premier superyacht marina located in the South Pacific, and The International SeaKeepers, a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization that facilitates oceanographic research, conservation, and education through direct involvement with the yachting community, announce a partnership to advance marine conservation efforts by engaging private vessels in the South Pacific.

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June

Cluster Yachting Monaco’s 10th Anniversary Celebrations

Over 200 people attended the Cluster Yachting Monaco’s 10th anniversary celebration, which was attended by HSH Prince Albert II, President of the Yacht Club de Monaco, who congratulated members for the work they do to promote the Monegasque yachting sector. “This initiative has become a reality. You are ambassadors of the yachting industry in the Principality. We want it to be as sustainable as possible over time but to also have an environmental purpose,”said the Sovereign.

A smiling man wearing sunglasses, a cap, and sailing gear sits in a small sailing boat on the water, holding a rope and tiller, with light waves splashing against the boat.
July

Clearvac Engineering Asia welcomes new General Manager

Clearvac Engineering Asia is pleased to announce the appointment of our new General Manager, Mr. Scott Duncanson. After another year of growth, Clearvac is excited to have Scott leading the team to implement further expansion in the SE Asia region. Scott relocated to Thailand in 1991, after completing studies as a shipwright, in Adelaide, Australia. Following in his father’s footsteps (John Duncanson, a renowned Yacht Designer) he joined a team, manufacturing commercial and military ships for the Thai navy in Chonburi, and as an instructor of computer-aided design at a technical college in Laem Chabang.

A panoramic view of a marina with numerous yachts and boats moored along piers, calm water reflecting the vessels, and a coastal town with greenery in the background under a partly cloudy sky.
July

Port Denarau Marina: The First Clean Marina in the Pacific Islands

Port Denarau Marina is proud to announce that its status as the first and only accredited Clean Marina across the Pacific Islands has been renewed. Located in western Fiji, just 20 minutes’ drive from the country’s international airport in Nadi, the marina is an official port of entry to Fiji’s idyllic cruising grounds. The fast-developing marina is home to 52 fully serviced berths and 16 swing moorings, including 20 berths suitable for superyachts measuring up to 85 metres in length. On-site facilities also include a refit workshop as well as blackwater pump-out, refuelling and slip services.

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