4 March 2026

New marinas and shipyard facilities are coming online in Asia, and more superyachts are arriving, which is all adds up to good news for the Asia-Pacific superyacht community. The opening of ONE°15 Marina Nirup Island adds yet another berthing venue in the region, and with the local support voiced by the Indonesian Officials at the opening ceremony, bodes well for the future success of this new facility. Another success story for the region was the 10th Australia Tahiti Rendezvous, sponsored by Benetti Yachts, which drew a gathering of 27 vessels and attracted superyacht captains and crew from around the world.

Maritime Cook Islands is pleased to announce the appointment of Tiare Alice Story as the new Head of the Seafarer Training and Certification Department, effective from Monday, July 10 th 2023. Tiare Alice will succeed Eleanor Roi, who will prioritise her role as Co-CEO, refocusing on business development and client services.

The driving force of the industry in which Italy is the global leader, Azimut|Benetti Group has set up its own Academy, offering a holistic training approach and four action areas to promote the professional growth of employees and create new jobs by training the professionals most in demand in the yacht industry.

The latest reports are out, and the Cayman Islands continue to be one of the top performing flags in the world, achieving high rankings across the key port state control criterion used to compare Flag State performance based on the number of times vessels are inspected or held at ports, as well as evaluations of the safety and quality of the vessels themselves.

Horizon Yacht Australia (HYA) will showcase two high- volume yachts at the 2023 Sydney International Boat Show (SIBS), August 3-6. Situated prominently at the Cockle Bay Marina entrance of the show, Horizon will have the new customized V74 yacht and an FD80 yacht on display in Marina M 147.

Phuket Island is now being recognised as a major global marina and superyacht hub with an ever increasing number of luxury yachts planning to visit the ‘Pearl of the Andaman’, re-cementing Phuket and Thailand’s position as one of the top boating destinations in the world.

The Custom Line Navetta 30 has arrived in Singapore, and has been cruising around Lazarus Island and the Marina Bay Sands area, to celebrate being the first Custom Line Navetta 30 to be unveiled in the lion city.he Custom Line Navetta 30’s distinguishing theme is innovation. The entire design has low consumption and best-in-segment performance, earning a CE class A rating. It features stabilising fins and optional sea keepers for consummate comfort while at anchor.

A new yachting destination for ONE°15 Marina members and boating community, ONE°15 Marina Nirup Island adds yet another berthing venue to the ONE°15 network of marinas. ONE°15 Marina would like to express their gratitude for the support and turnout at the launch party of ONE°15 Marina Nirup Island Indonesia on 8 July 2023. In attendance at the Opening Ceremony were Mr Sumadi, Indonesian Minister of Transportation, Mr Ahmad, Governor of Kepulauan Riau, H.E. Suryo Pratomo, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary (Indonesia to Singapore), Jimmi Ho, Commissioner of PT Tritunas Sinar Benua, as well as all the ONE°15 Marina members and guests who attended. Highlights of the launch party included tours of The Riahi Residences, visits to Belakang Padang—a small island off Nirup Island, and enjoying a raving good time by the beach with our guest DJ and water toys.

The 10th Australia Tahiti Rendezvous, proudly sponsored by Benetti Yachts, was held on Friday July 7, 2023, at Marina Taina, Papeete, Tahiti. The event drew a gathering of 27 vessels, attracting superyacht captains and crew from around the world. The occasion provided a strong platform for crews and industry professionals to receive updates on the Australian superyacht sector while participating in a day filled with festivities.