Raphael Beaudrey: Founding Member and Current Honorary Sec of APSA
_APSA: When did you join APSA, and why?_
4 March 2026
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.
Travel Cue Turns Adversity to its Advantage.
Celebrating a decade in its operations, Travel Cue has weathered economic downturn and the pandemic situation to become a leader in the travel management scene. In 2011, from the ashes of global economic slowdown and rising oil prices, Travel Cue was born.
GGCM Establishes a Circular Economy
The award-winning Gold Coast City Marina & Shipyard (GCCM) is yet again setting standards in the marina industry. After partnering with the Centre for a Waste Free world at the Queensland University of Technology (QUT), the “Closing the Loop” project was established in July of this year and will ultimately lead to a circular economy within the Gold Coast based shipyard.
Lagoon SEVENTY 8 Sold into Hong Kong
Simpson Marine are delighted to announce the recent sale of a Lagoon motor Catamaran the SEVENTY 8 Flaghip – into Hong Kong, with expected delivery due in Summer 2022. The Lagoon SEVENTY 8 will add to the growing fleet of Lagoon catamarans in the city with an example of nearly every model now based in Hong Kong, including the popular Lagoon 40, Lagoon 42, Lagoon 46, Lagoon 50 and the recently arrived SIXTY 5.
Motopanfilo 37M a Design Icon
Although distinctly modern in its use of fibreglass and composite lines, the Motopanfilo 37M is heavily inspired by its historical originators. Motopanfilo is an Italian word used in the 1960s to denote the large motor yachts of the time: an era of many stylistic and creative successes. Such connotations of glamour and style continue to ring true for the contemporary model, appealing to a new generation of yacht owners with its tasteful construction.
November
The Red Ensign Flag – Registering a Yacht in the Cayman Islands
Title: The Red Ensign Flag – Registering a Yacht in the Cayman Islands
GMT Global Marine Travel at FLIBS
The Oasis Lounge was buzzing with activity during the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show 2021 on 27-31 October. Superyacht Captains, Crew, Sponsors and VIPs mingled in two special show locations: the Hall of Fame/Coconuts Dock at the main show and the Superyacht Village. Organizers hosted a crafty Fall floral workshop, streamed the NZ vs. Wales rugby game, held a prize drawing for two business class round trip tickets from Turkish Airlines, and more.