Sevenstar Yacht Transport is the first company to receive certification for its transport cradles from Lloyd’s Register, one of the most reputable marine classification societies in the maritime industry. This certification gives clients another assurance that their yacht or floating cargo is in the safest hands and will be delivered safely to any desired destination. Anywhere in the world.
Maritime Cook Islands (MCI), the Administrators of the Cook Islands Ships Registry, is pleased to announce the appointment of the newly formed Management Board – Moeroa Matheson, Paolo Favilli and Eleanor Roi. Effective from the 01st December 2022, the Management Board will serve as Co-CEOs, succeeding the role and responsibilities of the Chief Executive Officer of the company.
Düsseldorf Boat Show 2023, is being held from 21 to 29 January 2023 in Messe Düsseldorf. Some of the superyacht highlights include Sanlorenzo and Bluegame and Fairline which are all represented in Asia by Simpson Marine. Attracting more than 250,000 visitors, Europe’s largest indoor boat show is a true highlight of the boating calendar. For more information on the yachts on offer, contact us at[hongkong@simpsonmarine.com](mailto:hongkong@simpsonmarine.com)
The Cayman Islands is a world leader in ship registration, remaining the flag of choice for owners of super yachts. The Cayman Islands Shipping Registry (Cayman Registry) is proud to be celebrating 120 years of maritime tradition and business in the Cayman Islands.
This “little” yacht that can cruise far! At 33 metres, this is the smallest of the OCEA Commuter family of yachts, but it still offers amenities comparable to those of larger yachts. Designing a transoceanic yacht based on commuter boats designed for short trips on a river was no easy feat.
With brilliant blue waters, expansive coral reefs and hundreds of peaceful islands: Fiji is not a hard sell and was listed as one of CNN’s top tourist destinations for 2023. For one, the country only reopened post-Covid at the end of 2021, meaning that visitor numbers to the South Pacific paradise have yet to fully rebound.
Starting in 2023 Beran Island will be open 12 months a year offering diving and sport fishing holidays. Indies Trader Marine Adventures are in the process of structuring these packages but have the schedule open and are happy to take bookings. Both the diving and fishing at the island are world class and the Indies Trader team cannot wait to show the world. To find out more about the packages head[here.](https://www.indiestrader.com/marshall-islands/inquire/)
The ceremony was held on January 26th at the Livorno yard to launch FB283, a 62-meter Benetti Full Custom Yacht with a steel hull and an aluminium superstructure, tailor made for the owner like a bespoke suit. Signing off the entire project from a blank sheet of paper was Giorgio Cassetta, author of the exteriors and interiors. The hull lines are by Van Oossanen Naval Architects.
Asia is back in action. The Singapore Yachting Festival has just been announced, and it will take place on the 27-30 April at One˚15 Marina. We have just heard that the Japanese government has made very favourable amendments to rules regarding yacht crew and the length of time they can stay onboard foreign flagged yachts in Japanese waters. The 3rd ‘Sail the Andamans’ Yacht Rally & Carnival is being held 20 February – 21 March 2023 which is an excellent opportunity to experience the Andaman & Nicobar Islands – a magical yachting destination.
Singapore’s flourishing leisure marine industry has been bolstered with SG Marine Guide launching of the Singapore Yachting Festival (SYF) which will take place on 27-30 April 2023 at ONE°15 Marina Sentosa Cove. To fill the void of the postponed Singapore Yacht Show, the Singapore Yachting Festival will put an end to speculation in the market of multiple yacht shows competing to launch in Singapore.
