February

Dear APSA Members and Friends,

SuperYacht Times is pleased to announce that the first Asia-Pacific Superyacht Summit will be taking place on 5 and 6 June 2024 at the Renaissance Harbour View Hotel Hong Kong. The Asia-Pacific Superyacht Summit will focus on the development of Asia as a superyacht cruising destination and how to get more Asian clients interested in the construction, purchase, and charter of yachts.

Plus Marine has 20+ years of experience and a strong inclination towards innovation in the production of dockside pedestals and marine related energy modules. Each year the company invests in research and development to ensure that their products are not just pleasing to the eye, but also highly functional. The company’s priority is to meet the needs of marinas, analysing critical issues, minimising costs, while maximising profits thanks to the perfect integration of the hardware and software products.

Dear APSA Members and Friends

The Thailand Yachting Conference 2024 (TYC) held on 10th January at the White House, Phuket Boat Lagoon, had something for everyone. Speaker presentations are now online on the Conference website at [Click here to get access to all presentation from the Thailand Yachting Conference 2024](https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1gJ3zY6ys7zGnL2M3CZbXRxrwEuvVsPPA)

Bringing together maritime investors, experts, and enthusiasts, the milestone event underscores Dubai’s position as a top destination for HNWI and tourists alike. Set to take on the most transformative agenda yet, DIBS will this year focus on marine life sustainability and the emergence of disruptive technologies.

After a highly successful inaugural event in 2023, the Singapore Yachting Festival (SYF) will take place from 25th – 28th April 2024 at ONE°15 Marina Sentosa Cove. With over 70 yachts on display and an abundance of F&B, entertainment, and immersive activities on offer, guests will be able to fully immerse in the distinct yachting way of living.

Burgess is delighted to present Song of Song which is for sale in Asia. This brand-new, beautifully designed and built yacht has an asking price of EUR 20,000,000, and this 42.2m (138.5ft) motor yacht is constructed in GRP to RINA classification standards. Delivered in 2022 it is registered under the Cayman Islands flag. Its single interior and exterior design vision by Italian studio VYD Design, was built by Heysea Yachts near Hong Kong, a shipyard currently ranked 12th in the global order book. Construction was overseen throughout the build by a highly experienced duo of a build captain and project manager. SONG OF SONGS is currently in Asia, please contact Mark Woodmansey at [Mwoodmansey@burgessyachts.com](mailto:Mwoodmansey@burgessyachts.com) for more information or to arrange a private inspection.

Gold Coast City Marina & Shipyard (GCCM) are proud to be Naming Rights partner of Australia’s newest ocean race – the inaugural GCCM Gold Coast Mackay Yacht Race 2024 which will set sail 1st August.

Horizon Group starts the year with two celebrations, Horizon’s biennial Open House, which is a celebration of yachts, culture and innovation being held at the shipyard’s facilities in Kaohsiung from the 5-7 March, 2024.