4 March 2026

A large yacht sails on the water in front of the Sydney Opera House on a partly cloudy day. The iconic white sails of the Opera House are visible in the background.
January

Cantiere delle Marche collaboration GGCM

The latest European shipyard to set up an Australian based sales office – Cantiere delle Marche (CdM) – has entered a strategic partnership with the southern hemisphere’s most comprehensive and awarded marine facility, Gold Coast City Marina & Shipyard (GCCM) for preferred service and repair of all vessels sold in Australia.

A man in a yellow suit and blue tie smiles at the camera on the left; a woman wearing sunglasses and a striped top smiles outdoors with a cityscape in the background on the right.
January

Burgess Presence in India

Burgess is delighted to announce a new partnership with Marine Solutions in India. With this collaboration, Burgess aims to better serve its existing clients and build new relationships in India, while enhancing its charter offering in the Indian Ocean: India, Maldives and Sri Lanka. Much like the Far East, this region holds substantial long- term potential for the business.

A large, modern white yacht floats on calm blue water near a rocky coastline with green hills and cliffs in the background. The yacht has multiple decks and outdoor seating areas.
January

Fraser presents Supernova and Phoenix for sale

If you are looking for a superyacht now then Fraser Asia is pleased to have the central agency for two superyachts, that are available for purchase now. m/y Supernova has only had one owner and has a new boat feel, and the other is a highly desirable Sanlorenzo SD122 presenting a rare opportunity in Asia.m/y Supernova

A large, modern luxury yacht sails on clear blue water near a tropical shoreline lined with palm trees under a bright, sunny sky.
January

VAT exemptions in 2021

Yacht operators can benefit from French Commercial Exemption (FCE) in 2021 even if they have been unable to make the necessary trips usually required to qualify. The Covid-19 pandemic has meant many vessels have not been able to meet the qualifying requirements of 70% navigation outside French waters. However, a relaxation of the rules means operators may still qualify for 2021.

A person surfs on the wake behind a boat full of people during sunset on a calm lake, with hills visible in the background and the sky softly lit.
January

ASIAMARINE appointed as TIGE Boats dealer in Hong Kong

ASIAMARINE is thrilled to announce that it has been appointed as the official dealer of TIGE Boats in Hong Kong, effective from 1st January 2021. Based in Texas, the United States and Founded by Charlie Pigeon in 1991, TIGE has been rapidly becoming a leader in surf, wake and ski boats worldwide. ASIAMARINE is delighted to add TIGE to its portfolio and bring this innovative and exciting brand to Hong Kong’s wake-surfing enthusiasts.

A white sailing boat with raised sails glides across calm, open water near a distant, tree-covered shoreline under a cloudy sky with a hint of sunset light.
January

S/Y TARONGA sold by Northrop & Johnson

S/Y TARONGA was designed by the legendary designers at Sparkman & Stephens and was the number six of only 11 Maxi 88s built between 1989 and 2005 at the CIM shipyard in Rochefort, France. The sailing yacht underwent extensive modifications from CIM engineers in 2013/2014 and an exterior and interior refit in 2017, rendering her in superb condition.

Five men are shown in individual headshots, each smiling or with a neutral expression. They are identified below their photos as Joe Veen, Mike Simpson, Capt Paul Brackley, Nigel Beatty, and Colin Dawson.
January

APSA Grand Tour Webinar Session 2: The Far East

One of the roles of the Asia Pacific Superyacht Association (ASPA) is to disseminate information about facilities and cruising opportunities in the region, and the APSA Grand Tour webinars are getting that message out to the global superyacht community.

A panoramic view of a city skyline with tall skyscrapers and a harbour, set against distant mountains under a partly cloudy sky.
December

China and Hong Kong Ease Covid Travel Restrictions

China and Hong Kong have rapidly dismantled their Covid Zero regimes. In China the state-run “Communications Itinerary Card”, which tracks whether someone has been to a high-risk area based on their phone signal, when off line on Tuesday 13 December, according to an official WeChat post. A central part of China’s zero-Covid policy, millions of people were required to key in their phone numbers to produce its signature green arrow in order to travel between provinces or enter events. This decision comes just days after China announced an end to large-scale lockdowns, mandatory quarantine in central facilities, and a broad relaxation of testing measures, effectively retiring its zero-Covid strategy.

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