February

Aerial view of a marina with numerous boats moored along a river, surrounded by green trees, grasslands, and industrial buildings under a blue sky with scattered clouds.
February

East Coast Collaborate by Leading Australia Marinas

Five leading marinas stretching from Sydney to the Gold Coast have collaborated to form the East Coast Luxury Aquatic Travellers Club or E.C.L.A.T. A strategic alliance between Gladesville Bridge Marina, Empire Marina Bobbin Head, Soldiers Point Marina, Sanctuary Cove Marina and Gold Coast City Marina & Shipyard, the group extends complimentary membership to its permanent marina clients who in turn benefit from reciprocal berthing at all the marinas in the group.

A Singapore Airlines aeroplane flies above the clouds in a bright blue sky, showing the airline’s logo and sleek design on the aircraft’s body.
February

Singapore Airlines Transit Update

GMT Global Marine Travel confirms that SIA, SilkAir and Scoot customers can transit through Singapore Changi Airport from approved cities to destinations in the SIA Group network currently operated by SIA, SilkAir or Scoot.

Aerial view of a tropical island with turquoise waters and lush greenery. Text reads: Beran Island. In celebration of Bitcoin hitting $55,000, Beran Island can be booked now with cryptocurrency! 1 week = 1BTC.
February

Beran Island a Surfing Hideaway

Over 2,000 miles southwest of Hawaii, Beran Island might not be the easiest place to access, but that’s the point. This private island is just about as far away from the crowds as you can get, making it an exclusive hideaway for ocean lovers from around the world.

A small sailing boat moves across calm blue water under a cloudy sky, with a modern city skyline full of tall buildings and skyscrapers in the background.
February

Sail Lanka Cruise in Colombo Port City

A pioneer in providing luxury cruise experiences in Sri Lanka, Sai Lanka began its latest venture and has launched operations in Colombo Port City. Having two internationally designed yachts that are majestically in the moored Marina, Sail Lanka charter yachts can offer unique private events, parties and celebrations of your preference.

A world map showing the locations of Global Marine Business Advisors with headshots and red location pins across North America, Europe, Africa, Asia, and Australia. GMBA logo is at the top left.
February

Global Marine Business Advisors Celebrate 1st Anniversary

Global Marine Business Advisors (GMBA) a group of marine industry personalities strategically located around the globe, have celebrated their first anniversary, and reflect on the past 12 months of providing their knowledge, expertise and contacts to various businesses and industry bodies across the globe.

Eight people wearing face masks stand in a conference room in front of a wall with a Ministry of Finance logo. Laptops and water bottles are on the table in front of them.
February

Foreign-flagged visiting superyachts welcome in Thailand

At a meeting in Bangkok yesterday evening chaired by the new Minister of Finance, Arkhom Termpittayapaisith, and attended by officials from both the Customs and Revenue departments, it was finally confirmed that foreign-flagged visiting superyachts will from now on be welcome to spend the winter seasons in Thai waters and offer their yachts for charter there without having to pay VAT on the value of the vessel.

A modern sailboat named BELLA sails on bright blue ocean waves under a clear sky, with two people relaxing on deck. The boat has sleek black sails and a wooden deck.
February

Indonesian Government Set To Drop the Luxury Tax On Yachts

The Indonesian government is currently considering plans to do away with the tax in an effort to boost the country’s tourism trade, Indonesia Investments reports. “Scrapping the PPnBM on foreign cruise ships & luxury yachts would encourage the arrival of ships and yachts to Indonesia, hence boost the number of foreign tourists and hence would enable authorities to collect more foreign exchange earnings from the tourism industry.” – Indonesia Investments.

Five people are gathered in a modern, bright room with white walls and sofas. Three stand in matching black attire, while two sit. A model yacht and books are displayed behind them. The atmosphere appears professional.
February

Success for the Phygital Edition of Benetti Yachtmaster

The 21st Benetti Yachtmaster, organised in phygital format on February 18 and 19, was a huge success, with over 250 people, of which 125 captains, connected from all over the world to follow a rich programme of meetings, workshops, analysis and the virtual trade show, the online space where event partners showcased their products.

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