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February

Chairman’s Message, February 2023

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Asia is back in action. The Singapore Yachting Festival has just been announced, and it will take place on the 27-30 April at OneËš15 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.

February

Singapore Yachting Festival 2023

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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.

February

‘Sail the Andamans’ Yacht Rally & Carnival

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The Andaman & Nicobar Islands is truly a magical yachting destination with well-charted seas, beautiful blue waters, many safe harbours and adventure options. The 3rd ‘Sail the Andamans’ is an excellent opportunity to experience all of this during the 20 February – 21 March 2023 Yacht Rally & Carnival.

March

Middle East Yachting Conference (MEYC) 2023

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The Middle East Yachting Conference was held on 28 February at the Mandarin Dubai, the day before the opening of Dubai International Boat Show (DIBS). The half day programme was packed with wide ranging presentations that addressed a number of key issues in the yachting industry, and paid particular attention to the development of the marine leisure sector in the Middle East.

March

Dubai International Boat Show 2023

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The 29th edition of the Dubai International Boat Show was the biggest to date, and attracted a record-breaking crowd of 1,000 exhibitors for the five-day event hosted at Dubai Harbour Marina. Yachts were in high demand, and exhibitors reported buyers from all around the world. New launches were a major drawcard, with 44 global and regional launches taking place throughout the week.

March

New APSA Member: Tropical Serenity

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Ia Orana! Serenity is how Tropical Serenity want you to experience French Polynesia. Tropical Serenity offers a full range of superyacht management services in Tahiti, and is capable of handling the full spectrum of large yacht operations. Allow them to individually tailor the specific support and services needed by the Superyacht Owner and Captain. From financial reporting to the supervision of yard time, to destination itineries, our team has the specific knowledge and experience to deliver the highest caliber superyacht management.Effective checks and balances, both operationally and financially, give the Owner and Captain, peace of mind that the yacht and crew is operating safely and efficiently.

March

Cruising the Seychelles Idyllic Islands

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The Seychelles is a tropical paradise awaiting discovery. Made up of 115 islands scattered across the Indian Ocean and 900 miles off the East African coast, Seychelles offers something for everyone, from archipelago island exploring to foodies looking to sample the Creole cuisine, to active adventurers who love nothing more than hiking.

March

StellarPM ST108 Progress

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Work on the 33m ST108 _Destination One_ is now well underway at the StellarPM yard in Hai Phong, Vietnam. On February 15 th the Steel Cutting Ceremony took place and now the first block is on the jig, steel hull plates are being welded together and fast progress is being made.

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