40-metre hybrid yacht isn’t about performance on paper. It’s all about how it feels to be on board. Malcolm McKeon, a veteran designer synonymous with sailing superyachts, shaped the flowing B.Neos form: clean proportions, slick profile, and a silhouette that favours balance over bulk. The look is restrained, elegant and timeless.
Superyacht Crew Academy (SCA), in partnership with Sydney Maritime Institute (SMI), is pleased to announce the launch of their newly approved AMSA CoST STCW course, becoming the only independently run registered training organization (RTO) to deliver this course in New South Wales.
After days of careful weather monitoring and patient preparation in Mindelo, the Viking Explorers fleet departed Cape Verde in January, launching the next and most iconic stage of their transatlantic adventure — the crossing towards Port Louis Marina in Grenada, in the Caribbean.
Trident Virtual Yachts is redefining yacht engineering support with a fully remote, 24/7 smart maritime assistance model. As yachts become increasingly complex, while many vessels under 50m operate with limited onboard engineering qualifications, Trident Virtual bridges the gap with instant access to Class 1 marine engineers, anywhere in the world.
Australia has the largest charter fleet in Asia-Pacific and they are currently concentrated in Sydney in summer before deploying to the South Pacific, the Great Barrier Reef and the Kimberleys for the mid-year tropical season in the coming months. Add to this Sail GP Sydney, and the Australian Formula One in Melbourne, it’s a great time to come visit and help us grow the superyacht charter industry in the South Pacific. The exclusive, Sydney Charter Show is an invitation-only two-day event, which will be held on Sunday 22 and Monday 23 February, creating a dedicated platform to showcase the superyacht charter industry across Australia and the South Pacific, while positioning Sydney Harbour as a premier global charter destination.
The Thai Yachting Business Association (TYBA) is pleased to share an important update to the Thai Charter License made by the Ministry of Transport. The Thailand YBA was instrumental in the inception of the Thai Charter License for yachts of a minimum length of 30 meters in 2015.
The Mediterranean and Caribbean remain pillars of global yacht charter, however the Asia-Pacific market continues to strengthen because it naturally delivers the space, meaning and disconnection that luxury travellers now demand. CharterWorld looks at why the South Pacific is becoming a defining region for next-generation luxury travel.
2026 started very positively for APSA and we are pleased to welcome 9 new members on board. The Asia-Pacific region offers unique opportunities to the superyacht community, with it fantastic cruising grounds and top quality professional services and facilities; APSA is proud to be able play a key role in supporting and connecting Asian-based business to the global superyacht business, and international companies to the new markets in Asia.
The[Asia-Pacific Superyacht Summi](https://www.superyachttimes.com/events/asia-pacific-superyacht-summit-2026-3rd-edition)t (APSS) will be held 7-8 May 2026 and will be hosted at La Suite Kobe Oceans Garden in Kobe, Japan. The APSS brings together owners, operators and industry stakeholders to examine how the Asia-Pacific market is evolving, with a particular focus on regulatory developments, operational realities and long-term growth potential across the region.
Organised by JAND Group, the Thailand Yachting Conference 2026 was held at The Slate in Phuket, and was the lead-in event for the Thailand International Boat Show (TIBS) that was held 15-18 January. The Asia-Pacific Superyacht Association (APSA) was a Supporting Partner for both events, and a number of APSA members were speakers at the Conference.