4 March 2026

Nautor’s Swan have launched their first motor yacht – the Swan Shadow, and have appointed an Asia dealer for the boat, ASIAMARINE (Asia Marine Yacht Services Ltd), based in Aberdeen. Eric Noyel, Founder & CEO of ASIAMARINE, said “we are absolutely delighted to be associated with Nautor’s Swan and the new Swan Shadow. Swan are one of the most renowned of all the premier boating brands, owned by Leonardo Ferragamo, and known worldwide for performance, quality, elegance, and innovative design. Their move into the motor yacht sector of the market is truly a milestone moment, and ASIAMARINE is proud to be an integral part of this, in Asia.”

Austal Cairns and the Superyacht Group Great Barrier Reef welcome superyacht M/Y Australia, built in 2012 by bespoke yacht designer Benetti in Italy. Having recently undergone a major refit and due for her 10-year Lloyd’s survey docking, with a major worklist of repairs, Austal Cairns with the Pacific’s largest mobile boat hoist lifting 1120t and their reputation for excellence, was the facility of choice for luxury yacht, M/Y Australia.

The Thai Yachting Business Association (TYBA) is ready to kickstart the upcoming high season with the second edition of the Thailand Charter Week from 16th to 19th November, 2022. TYBA expects the event to be even bigger than the successful inaugural edition in November 2019.

SeedMarine is committed to private yacht management, staffed by young professionals dedicated to providing high-quality all-round service and appropriate industry advice. Ocean Seed SeedMarine was established in Badouzi in Keelung City, Taiwan, in 2015. As market demand grew,SeedMarine set up a base in WuShi to provide local service to owners in Yi Lan. Another base in Kaohsiung City will be set up in late 2022 or early 2023 as planned.

The Asia Superyacht Night held on the eve of the Monaco Yacht Show, is APSA’s signature event and a real crowd pleaser. This year’s theme is ‘South Pacific’, celebrating the fun and friendliness of these South Seas islands. Seven sponsors have come onboard, and will be making sure that all our guests are charmed by the South Pacific vibe.

Dear APSA Members and Friends

Grande 36M, newly launched in Viareggio, is the latest entry in the Azimut fleet and will be presented to the public at the Cannes Yachting Festival 2022. The shipyaard introduces a revolutionary layout with the first semi-walkaround upper deck that runs on the same level from stern to bow.

Sanlorenzo Asia is pleased to announce the opening of its flagship office in Hong Kong. The office reflects Sanlorenzo art director Piero Lissoni’s vision of bespoke industrial minimalism – the style used across Sanlorenzo lounges worldwide. The Lissoni Associati project aims to convey the high-quality and international character of Sanlorenzo, without neglecting its industrial style. This is reflected in the materials and the contemporary and modern design pieces used.

The second annual Australia Fiji Rendezvous sponsored by Benetti Yachts was held on August 12, 2022 at Port Denarau Marina, Fiji. Fourteen superyachts were in attendance, with all enjoying a busy season in Fiji and eager to receive updates on the Australian superyacht industry.

Burgess is delighted to announce its appointment as Central Agent for the sale of BG a classic Feadship. [BG](https://www.burgessyachts.com/en/buy-a-yacht/yachts-for-sale/bg-00005396), a 47.7m (156.5ft) motor yacht delivered by the world renowned Feadship, De Vries in 1990 has a steel hull and aluminium superstructure constructed to Lloyd’s classification.