August

Dear APSA Members and Friends

Dörries Yachts GmbH is a German yacht builder who specialize in the construction of luxury superyachts primarily in the total-length range between 37 metres and 100m +. The shipyard is known for their high-quality craftsmanship, attention to detail and the ability to build yachts that are competitively priced but nevertheless, crafted with the quality yacht owners may expect from a luxury superyacht ‘Made in Germany’.

Superyacht Crew Academy is a registered training organisation and industry leader, offering fully accredited courses to enable students to gain qualifications that take them anywhere in the superyacht world. Both International and Australian recognised competencies will place graduates into their dream positions within the superyacht or in the maritime industry across a range of roles and skills.

Benetti, “The House of Yachting,” adds a new limited-edition yacht to the B.Yond range. In its 150th Anniversary Year, Benetti Presents a New, Limited-Edition ‘Voyager’ Yacht. This exquisite ‘jewel’ enhances the original design’s features, showcasing the craftsmanship of the Benetti shipyard.

The official list of superyachts has been announced for the Monaco Yacht Show. Over a hundred superyachts are expected to be at the show with 32 yachts already confirmed and many more expected when the show opens on September 28, 2022

Austal Cairns and the Superyacht Group Great Barrier Reef welcome superyacht M/Y Australia, built in 2012 by bespoke yacht designer Benetti in Italy. Having recently undergone a major refit and due for her 10-year Lloyd’s survey docking, with a major worklist of repairs, Austal Cairns with the Pacific’s largest mobile boat hoist lifting 1120t and their reputation for excellence, was the facility of choice for luxury yacht, M/Y Australia.

The Thai Yachting Business Association (TYBA) is ready to kickstart the upcoming high season with the second edition of the Thailand Charter Week from 16th to 19th November, 2022. TYBA expects the event to be even bigger than the successful inaugural edition in November 2019.

SeedMarine is committed to private yacht management, staffed by young professionals dedicated to providing high-quality all-round service and appropriate industry advice. Ocean Seed SeedMarine was established in Badouzi in Keelung City, Taiwan, in 2015. As market demand grew,SeedMarine set up a base in WuShi to provide local service to owners in Yi Lan. Another base in Kaohsiung City will be set up in late 2022 or early 2023 as planned.

The Asia Superyacht Night held on the eve of the Monaco Yacht Show, is APSA’s signature event and a real crowd pleaser. This year’s theme is ‘South Pacific’, celebrating the fun and friendliness of these South Seas islands. Seven sponsors have come onboard, and will be making sure that all our guests are charmed by the South Pacific vibe.

Dear APSA Members and Friends