Benetti is pleased to announce the appointment of Matthew Walford as Benetti Area Manager for Australia and New Zealand, effective February 1st, 2025. With this choice, Benetti consolidates its position in a rapidly expanding and strategically important market for the Shipyard. Matthew Walford has over 20 years industry experience with expertise in new build, brokerage and refit.
The Asia-Pacific Superyacht Summit returns for its highly anticipated second edition at the Renaissance Harbour View Hotel in Hong Kong, scheduled for the 7th and 8th of May, 2025. Recognised as a leading event in the superyacht industry in Asia, this year’s summit will bring together key decision-makers, including representatives from family offices, yacht management companies, captains, brokers, and other industry leaders.
On January 18, Heysea proudly delivered another 112-foot superyacht（Asteria 112-foot hull No.05）from Heysea Yachts to Hainan, China. This marks the third Asteria 112 superyacht delivered to Hainan by Heysea. The Asteria 112 superyacht is the flagship product of Heysea Yachts Group’s Asteria superyacht series, exemplifies the perfect fusion of modern aesthetics and advanced marine engineering.
Port Denarau Marina Limited is proud to announce its recognition at the esteemed ANZ Fiji Excellence in Tourism Awards (FETA) 2024, where it was honored with the Silver Award in the “Tourism Industry Support” category. The award was presented during a prestigious ceremony held on Saturday, 8th February 2024, at the Sheraton Fiji Golf & Beach Resort.
Superyacht agencies have been working closely with government officials over the past decade to bring about important and necessary changes for the accommodation of luxury vessels, including a significant easing of regulations for entry and longer stays. Asia Pacific Superyachts (APS) gives an update on some of the new marinas under development in the stunning cruising destinations of Phuket, Bali, Maldives and Sri Lanka. “There are now world-class marinas and accommodation in nearly every cruising region in southeast Asia, with more coming” says Asia Pacific Superyachts co-founder, Gordon Fernandes. Phuket, Thailand
Ankor Software elevates yacht charter businesses with innovative technology tailored to industry needs. Their exclusive Calendars feature provides retail agents with access to a fully vetted, centrally managed database of luxury yacht listings. Ankor Software also offers a suite of tools to streamline your workflow, including itinerary and yacht brochure creation, digital contracts, and website integrations.
In the world of luxury lifestyle management, expertise and good governance are paramount. Managing the asset structure and the yacht is complex and time-consuming for superyacht owners, but partnering with a single yacht ownership and private wealth services provider such as Praxis can transform this process. Such a relationship offers numerous benefits that streamline and enhance the ownership experience – allowing the client to focus on enjoying their investment.
Title: Thailand International Boat Show: A Luxury Lifestyle Event 2025
At the Blue Innovation Dock during the boot Düsseldorf boat show (18-26 January 2025), Sanlorenzo presented its innovative new project for the creation of the first bi-fuel green methanol propulsion system. Developed in partnership with MAN, this ground-breaking system will be installed on the Italian shipyard’s new 50 X-Space and will enable a reduction in navigation emissions by up to 70%.
