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January

Southeast Asia Yachting Conference Topics 2025

The Southeast Asia Yachting Conference 2025 (SEA Yachting Conference 2025) is set to return, offering a world-class platform to discuss the unique challenges and advantages in the yachting industry across Southeast Asia. Taking place on 8-9 April 2025 at ONE°15 Marina Sentosa Cove, this two-day event will bring together a spectrum of international experts and key regional yachting trade to tackle critical topics shaping the Southeast Asia yachting landscape, including Hong Kong and Australasia’s influence in the region.

December

Connect Group Unifies Specialist Travel and Technology to Shape the Future of Global Mobility

Connect Group announces the consolidation of Travel Cue and Blue Marine Travel under a unified ownership structure, strengthening its position as a specialist provider of niche travel services across the Maritime, Oil & Gas, Energy, Yachting, and Cruise sectors. The multi-brand strategy represents a significant step toward a unified vision to elevate customer experience, broaden market presence, and pioneer innovation within the travel industry.

December

M/Y Victon’s 2025 Refit in Central Bangkok

Clearvac Engineering Asia welcomed the 41m Gulf Craft Majesty 135 as she entered the dry-dock facility on the Chao Phraya River for a scheduled ten-week refit period of engineering works, project managed by Clearvac Engineering Asia’s [superyacht services](https://clearvacengineeringasia.com/vessel-services/superyacht-refit-project-management/) centre. Delivered in 2012 as Lady Tahiti, M/Y Victon is a composite motor yacht built in the UAE. Designed for long-range cruising, she features a GRP hull and superstructure, twin diesel engines, and guest accommodation across three decks.

December

Azimut|Benetti Group Raises the Bar in Maritime Safety with WATCHIT

Azimut|Benetti Group reveals WATCHIT Eye, the revolutionary AI-based collision prevention system designed specifically for recreational boating. This technology sets a new level for safety at sea: the intuition comes from Azimut|Benetti Group R&D Department, and the technical development is by the marine-tech company WATCHIT, led by former naval commander and seasoned captain Tal Duvdevany.

December

Hong Kong Boating Forum 2025

The Hong Kong Boating Industry Association (HKBIA), in collaboration with Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club (RHKYC), International Council Of Marine Industry Associations (ICOMIA), the Chief Executive’s Policy Unit (CEPU), and the HKSAR Marine Department, along with a number of Hong Kong based consultants, met to discuss a vision for the future of boating in Hong Kong – including not just HK Waters, but also the Greater Bay archipelago area.

December

World Boating Day 2026 – Vision and Guidelines

The boating industry is preparing once again for World Boating Day 2026 – a global initiative designed to increase visibility, strengthen public understanding, and showcase the value of our industry sector. Across the world, organisations will open their doors and offer hands-on experiences to the public. In 2025, 18 countries hosted over 100 events and reached more than 21 million people online. Launched by The Superyacht Life Foundation, it aims to unite the industry, attract new talent, and share the passion for boating with a wider audience through tours, interactive experiences, and expert insights.

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