August

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.

Richard Chapman, President of AIMEX announced the appointment of [David](https://www2.deloitte.com/au/en/profiles/cindy-hook.html) Good as the new Chief Executive Officer of AIMEX, that commenced on 16 th July.

In a changing insurance market where terms of cover are becoming tighter, claims much more closely looked at and premiums / deductibles all increasing it is more important than ever to carefully scrutinise the cover being offered to you for your yacht, liability and crew covers. Many insurance programmes in today’s operating environment are arranged by non specialist insurance brokers who provide a myriad of services to a yacht. Often Owners / Captains see this as a way of saving money and time, taking the hassle off their desks. But, are these providers experts in yacht insurance and how are they going to assist you in the event of a problem? The specialist yacht insurance broker Expat Marine is able to provide a service that audits an insurance programme to give advice on the levels of cover in place and also what should be in place. Please contact **Colin Dawson** for further details – _**[colindawson@tgg.com.hk](mailto:colindawson@tgg.com.hk)**_.