Phuket marinas cannot accept any more yachts, even those already in country. The port is closed to all foreign vessels except cargo ships, which only stay long enough to offload goods and then leave. No crew is allowed off the ship. The whole island is locked down and there is no unnecessary travel between districts with highway check points.
Operating a travel management company within the Covid-19 environment has gained a new level of significance with a real test in our ability to navigate through this uncertain period. As countries embarked on extensive lockdown periods, the result has been disruption to travel which has seen a significant drop.
Sanlorenzo Asia, a division of Simpson Marine, is delighted to announce the sale of the second 44Alloy superyacht to Asia. This is the second 44Alloy sold to Asia, with the first one being signed in late 2018 and expected to launch this Autumn 2020. The fast displacement 44.5 metre, 470 GT is built entirely of aluminum and the new 2020 model expected to premiere at the Cannes Yachting Festival in September.
The foundations for the [Sail Lanka Yachting Group](https://saillankayachtinggroup.com/about-us/)can be found in the [Building A Future Foundation,](http://www.baflk.org/) a long term project created to provide training and employment to underprivileged youth following the tsunami disaster of end 2004. The focus of the Foundation is to develop skills that will seed the yachting industry, and a major part of the project is supporting businesses that help to develop the recreational boat industry, as well create of sustainable jobs for hundreds of talented youth.
Indies Trader chats with former multiple world kiteboard champ Keahi De Aboitz about his days on the water at Beran Island Resort. One particular week was very special, and they talk about a how a perfect week on the island feels…
Coral, curiosity, culture and chartering form the underlying themes for the 2019 Super Yacht Group Great Barrier Reef familiarisation tour, an event which brings international delegates together each year to experience the best of Far North Queensland tourism and hospitality.
At the inaugural Superyacht Gathering Auckland Edition 2019, celebrating the diversity of the yachting lifestyle, Directors from Rivergate Marina & Shipyard were fortunate to meet inspiring cultural leaders and privileged to be able to contribute to their cause.
M/Y PANAM is the fifth fuoriserie motor yacht launched by Cerri Cantieri Navalli in the wake of the eye catching 50 meters MY Elsea.
