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New Sanlorenzo SD118 and SL90 Asymmetric Models Sold in Asia
Sanlorenzo Asia, a division of Simpson Marine, is pleased to announce a double sale of two 2021 premiere models from Sanlorenzo into Asia.These brand-new units of the[SL90A](https://newsletter.simpsonmarine.com/go/35100093-2161265-181316429), the latest addition to Sanlorenzo’s Asymmetrical range, and the[SD118](https://newsletter.simpsonmarine.com/go/35100098-1203562-181316429)are set to be delivered into the region in 2022.
Benetti’s Steel Yacht Strategy A Winner
The Italian shipyard announces an order book of 16 yachts in the 50 to 100-meter range and outlines its development strategy in this segment. Benetti chose the Monaco Yacht Show, the international event traditionally reserved for superyachts, to take stock of the brand’s initiatives in the large steel and aluminium yacht segment. On display were the 65-meter superyacht Zazou and Yacht Show flagship IJE, the 108-meter gigayacht.
Chairman’s Message 22 September 2021
It is a great shame that the APSA 10th Anniversary Superyacht Night event was not able not able to happen this year,but hopefully 2022 will be different. Two of the Committee Members will be at the Monaco Yacht Show (22-25 September) this year, and if you would like to catch up with either Gordon Fernandes or myself please contact us via APSA Executive Director, Suzy Rayment on [info@apsuperyacht.org](mailto:info@apsuperyacht.org) and she will relay any messages.
Raphael Beaudrey: Founding Member and Current Honorary Sec of APSA
_APSA: When did you join APSA, and why?_
Boutsen Design is Onboard Sailing Yacht CeFeA
Boutsen Design is proud to have been selected as the interior designer the majestic sailing yacht CeFeA, the flagship of the celebrated Solaris Yachts brand. Daniela Boutsen was even prouder to receive the “Best Design” at the Yacht Design & Innovation Awards, and the “Commendation Award” by the Judges at the Boat International’s World Superyachts Awards. The yacht was exhibited at the prestigious Cannes Yachting Festival as well as at the Monaco Yacht Show, the ultimate luxury rendezvous for the Superyacht international elite clientele.
Thailand Lifts Travel Restrictions for Yachts
New regulations for flying in to Phuket will make it easier for crew changes and the eventual reopening of Thailand scheduled to take place on 1st November. “The Thai government’s aim is to allow all vaccinated crew/ guests to fly into Thailand without the need for Quarantine. Yacht check-in is also scheduled to get easier”, reports Gordon Fernandes in Phuket, co-founder of Asia Pacific Superyachts.
Navim Yacht Lab Designing Beauty
Style is something Navin Group is passionate about and luxury is something that they craft with technology. Navim Group has been designing and manufacturing marine equipment for luxury giga and megayachts, since 1990. In 2011, due to the expansion of the market, Tecnimpianti, a Navim Group company, inaugurated its own Yacht lab; strategically located in Livorno. The division was created, specifically to design equipment for mega and giga yachts and to follow the luxury segment in depth.