Asia-Pacific Boating (APB) is proud to announce the launch of its brand-new website focusing on current trends and innovations in the industry to find new yachts to buy, charters and more in the world of yachting lifestyle.”Our new website layout is more dynamic and engaging,” says Grace Chien, Publisher of APB.
The Gulf of Siam’s first Thailand Yacht Show (TYS) opens from 9th-12th June in Pattaya’s Ocean Marina. Despite limited global supply of production yachts due to frantic boat buying in the Covid era, TYS promises an exceptional lineup of yachts from most global brands.
There is a lot of change taking place worldwide, and some of this is impacting the superyacht community. It is important to remain positive and focused to continue to build a strong and supportive industry in the Asia-Pacific region. Asia Pacific Superyachts is pleased to announce that Malaysia is now open to fully vaccinated travelers. YB Dato’ Sri Hajah Nancy Shukri, Minister of Tourism, Arts, and Culture Malaysia said, “We are delighted with the latest government announcement concerning the resumption of international travel and look forward to engaging with airlines and travel trade to ramp up marketing efforts to promote Malaysia as a safe travel destination.”
Malaysia welcomes back international travellers after the government announced the full reopening of its borders for the first time after nearly two years of COVID-19 pandemic-related closures. The nation is now transitioning to the endemic phase beginning 1 April 2022.
Originally from the Cook Islands, James Humphreys is now based in the Gold Coast with his young family. Growing up on the island of Atiu, Cook Islands, a passion for the ocean came naturally to him. After leaving the Cook Islands James studied Tourism Management and has over 15 years of experience across multiple tourism sectors including four years managing a Gold Coast charter yacht company with a fleet of four Superyachts and a Game Fishing vessel before joining the team at Yachtsmen International as a luxury yacht broker.His extensive commercial charter knowledge and sound vessel operation skills provide a wealth of experience in survey requirements, foreign-flag registration, crewing, refits, scheduled maintenance, and commercial charter legislation. It was, therefore, a natural progression for James to join the Maritime Cook Islands team as a Ships Register Agent. We spoke to James about his role with the registry.
April sees more Covid restrictions being lifted in Asia, with both Thailand and Indonesia making it easier for superyachts and their crews arriving in our beautiful cruising grounds. Indonesia is easing access for yachts to enter Bali, Batam, Bintan and Nunukan, and quarantine is now lifted for arrivals by air or by sea. Good news for foreign-flagged yachts is the new visa on the horizon as the country slowly gets back to pre-Covid times. Thailand will lift the RT-PCR testing requirement for international arrivals from 1 May 2022. Travellers, including international yachts, will be allowed to enter the kingdom without any pre-arrival or arrival tests.
Travel Cue has embarked on a journey to NET ZERO.As part of our effort to limit the risks of climate change and achieve a low-carbon future, Travel Cue has taken action to curb greenhouse emissions through our NET ZERO initiative while working simultaneously with our customers to reduce their carbon footprint.
The Australian International Marine Export Group (AIMEX), Superyacht Australia and the Australian Commercial Marine Group are proud to announce the 11th Annual Australian Marine Industry Award finalists. Eight award categories across the marine export, superyacht and commercial sectors will recognise and celebrate best practices, excellence, innovation and dedication. The winners for each category will be recognised at a Gala Dinner held on Wednesday, May 18, at Southport Yacht Club.
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To welcome the coming boating season, and for the remainder of April, AsiaMarine is hosting exclusive Nimbus T-11 boat viewing at the Lantau Yacht Club. Powerboat lovers are queuing up to take a closer look at this top-quality Swedish day boat that cruises at 40 knots, boasts overnight accommodation for four guests, and offers a cockpit that ‘transforms’ from commuter launch to tender to lazy days to dining to party mode. It has to be seen to be believed. Contact ASIAMARINE +852 9763 9100 for an appointment to view and drive this remarkable boat. And here’s a real bonus – the first owner of this new model will be treated to one year’s free berthing at LYC courtesy of ASIAMARINE.
