April

Specialized Marine provides comprehensive marine solutions for superyacht owners and operators throughout the Asia-Pacific region. The company combines technical expertise with operational excellence to deliver complete yacht management services, from initial project conception through construction, refits, maintenance and ongoing operational support. With an experienced team, Specialized Marine offers complete oversight of new build projects, including shipyard selection, contract negotiation, and construction supervision. The company’s refit management services ensure seamless upgrades and renovations, minimizing operational downtime while maintaining quality standards. Pre-purchase surveys and condition assessments are available as part of the company’s technical services portfolio.

Hilda Loe Associates Pte Ltd. specializes in offshore and Singapore company formations, bank introduction, corporate secretarial & business management services and yacht registration services. Formed in 2002, we are located in Singapore with strong partners in eight primary offshore business locations: the British Virgin Islands and Bahamas (Caribbean), Samoa and Cook Islands (South Pacific), Seychelles (Indian Ocean), Delaware and Nevada (USA) and Hong Kong (Asia) providing our clients with confidential, reliable and continuously updated corporate advisory services such as international business requirements, statutory obligations, dissolutions, Singapore & offshore banking options, nominee services, registration of yachts and virtual offices.

Gold Coast Yacht & Country Club is a resort-style private club located in the heart of the Hong Kong Gold Coast resort complex, which includes a 5-star resort hotel, an exciting outdoor shopping mall, and a superb collection of luxury seaview apartments and villas. Home to some of the region’s largest luxury yachts, this world-class marina provides top quality berthing services for both the local sailing hobbyist and ocean-faring adventurer.

Boat Lagoon Yachting proudly stands as the foremost distributor in Southeast Asia of internationally renowned yacht brands, including Princess, Jeanneau, Burgess, and Sacs. With a legacy of over 30 years, we have established ourselves as a leader in yacht importation and distribution, consistently delivering top-quality vessels to our clients.

The Asia-Pacific Superyacht Association (APSA) was well represented at the Southeast Asia Yachting Conference and the Singapore Yachting Festival (SYF) in April this year. With three APSA Committee members and over 50 members involved as speakers, delegated, exhibitors, and visitors, it was a great networking event. As a Supporting Partner, APSA was also actively involved in the new Superyacht Lounge, and everyone agreed that it was a great addition to the Festival for the superyacht community.

When crew turnover is high and safety management lacks oversight, even the most luxurious vessel can face operational risks, inefficiencies and compliance challenges. With industry-wide crew attrition exceeding 50% in some roles and the growing complexity of regulatory requirements, yacht owners must take a proactive approach to protect their crew, vessels and reputation.

The Singapore Yachting Festival continues to be a key event for the industry in Asia, where the global yachting community comes together. Marco Valle the CEO of the Azimut|Benetti Group presented at the South East Asia Yachting Conference and said, “I can only reaffirm the importance of paying a visit to this strategic market. In light of today’s increasingly complex global landscape, the decision to invest in the growth of the Asian market proves to be more timely and essential than ever. It confirms the vision behind Azimut|Benetti Group’s long-standing strategy: to maintain a strong, well-balanced, and widely distributed presence across all geographies. My time in Singapore also reinforced just how diverse and nuanced the APAC region truly is. It underscored the importance of deepening our understanding of each individual country — China, Japan, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam and others — and of leveraging the strength of a local network of shipyard representatives and dealers.

The 2025[Singapore Yachting Festival](https://singaporeyachtingfestival.com/newfront)returned with great success to[ONE°15 Marina](https://one15marina.com/memberships/membership-enquiry/?utm_source=Google+PMax+Ads&utm_medium=PMax+Ads&utm_campaign=2024_Membership+%28PMax%29&utm_term=&utm_campaign=2024_Membership_(PMax)&utm_source=adwords&utm_medium=ppc&hsa_acc=2429164124&hsa_cam=21884308453&hsa_grp=&hsa_ad=&hsa_src=x&hsa_tgt=&hsa_kw=&hsa_mt=&hsa_net=adwords&hsa_ver=3&gad_source=1&gbraid=0AAAAADnGa0keRok_M6qVAlUE0JWjZu8Bi&gclid=CjwKCAjwq7fABhB2EiwAwk-YbAwpKrtwuUaTtlbHmLRQ6pmxnrPOpXQL6D6E2eYJSGQ7wq4XUVUc6hoCPb8QAvD_BwE)Sentosa Cove, reaffirming its role as the region’s most significant yachting showcase. Welcoming an international audience of owners, yachting enthusiasts, and industry leaders, the event was a celebration of the region’s growing stature as a global yachting hub. Simpson Marine showcased six standout models, including the[Sanlorenzo SL96A](https://www.simpsonmarine.com/newyacht/sanlorenzo/sl96-asymmetric/),[SD96](https://www.simpsonmarine.com/newyacht/sanlorenzo/sd96/),[SX88](https://www.simpsonmarine.com/newyacht/sanlorenzo/sx88/),[Bluegame BGX73](https://www.simpsonmarine.com/newyacht/bluegame-asia/bgx73/), the[Bluegame BGX60](https://www.simpsonmarine.com/yachts/Bluegame-BGX60-9387695?currency=USD), and the[Axopar 45 XC](https://www.simpsonmarine.com/newyacht/axopar/axopar-45-xc-cross-cabin/), drawing strong interest from guests, clients and media throughout the four-day event.

Horizon Yachts will impressive line-up of luxury yachts at the Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show (SCIBS) taking place May 22–25, 2025. “We are proud to be presenting our most comprehensive and versatile display to date, including Australia’s largest-ever Fast Displacement Series showcase,” said Mark Western, Director at Horizon Yacht Australia. “From entry-level models ideal for owner-operators, to vessels offering full commercial AMSA certification and charter business potential, our line-up reflects the diversity and depth of the Horizon range.”

M/Y Asia Poseidon, a 2014 Benetti with exterior styling by Stefano Righini and interiors from Zuretti Interior Design, has successfully completed an extensive refit programme in Bangkok. The vessel arrived from her berth in Pattaya before entering Clearvac Engineering Asia’s [Superyacht Shipyard](https://clearvacengineeringasia.com/vessel-services/superyacht-refit-project-management/), where a concentrated four-week schedule was carried out to meet the requirements of her upcoming RINA class survey.