August

YACHTZOO JAPAN has this week listed a Japanese based 2013 Sessa C68 which has only had one careful owner and has been professionally maintained throughout its life. With only 300 hours on its Volvo Penta D13 IPS 1200 drives it is virtually new and is designed to provide owners and guests with fun and enjoyment on the water. Excellent performance in both the open sea (EU RINA Category A) and the bay the yacht has sporty lines and driving performance, maximum speed of about 36 knots.The yacht had multiple upgrades when commissioned and these options included three staterooms plus crew quarters and a downstairs lounging/TV/kids area.

The southern hemisphere’s most comprehensive and awarded marine facility, Gold Coast City Marina & Shipyard (GCCM) has added to its distinguished talent pool and capabilities with the prized addition and expansion of multiple new and existing marine refit and repair businesses onsite. The landmark 17.5-hectare facility plays home to Australia’s largest concentration of marine trades and provides a seamless and easy one-stop shop destination for superyacht refit and repair on Queensland’s spectacular Gold Coast (ideally located mid-way between Sydney and the Great Barrier Reef on Australia’s East Coast). There are currently over 80 on-site businesses employing in excess of 700 marine contractors, many of whom are leading marine service providers in their respective fields.

The Sanlorenzo 78 won the best exterior award in the 80-120-feet category at the 2016 World Yacht Trophies, and is now available for quick delivery in Asia. It is a great example of the brand’s decades of channelled experience, which combines signature styling with new innovations and an unparalleled level of customisation within its category.

Thailand targets new economic drivers to expand its superyacht hub amid a Covid-19 downturn in tourism. The Green Port Marina project was announced at a public hearing July 31, which was attended by local administrative organisations, state officials, companies and 100 residents from Tambon Mai Khao of Thalang district, the proposed location of the Green Port Marina project.

Building fast and efficient big multihulls is nothing new, but applying the principles to building superyachts is. Enter Kingship Marine.

In light of current restrictions, the Australian domestic superyacht charter industry has been presented with an opportunity to increase market penetration. With no international travel on the horizon for some time to come, Australians are looking into alternatives to ‘holiday at home’ in 2020. With the international cruise industry being unable to operate in this current climate, it presents a golden opportunity for the Australian charter market.

The partnership between [Sanlorenzo](https://www.simpsonmarine.com/brand-range/Sanlorenzo/) Asia and Rolls Royce for the regional launch of Rolls Royce’s Cullinan model continues with the Korea launch held in Seoul on 28-30 July and the Hong Kong launch from 11-20 July. Our team was delighted to host Sanlorenzo owners and guests at our private superyacht lounge in Hong Kong as Sanlorenzo was the main affinity partner to Rolls-Royce on that occasion. We were also delighted to see a number of Rolls Royce clients showing interest in a bespoke Sanlorenzo yacht or superyacht as a companion to their cars.

Lateral Naval Architects Ltd was formed out of a strategic partnership between BMT Nigel Gee and Oceanco and was revealed to the world during the HISWA Press Tour visit to Oceanco’s yard. The very first superyacht project to be launched by the new company will be no other than the highly-anticipated 109-metre superyacht Project Y718,_Bravo_. Currently in build at Oceanco and featuring an exterior design by Nuvolari Lenard and an interior from the drawing boards of Reymond Langton Design.