January

On the Brokerage side, the Asia team advised sellers on the transaction of a 90m+ Oceanco, the 85m Lurssen AMATASIA (now[GIGIA](https://www.burgessyachts.com/en/charter-a-yacht/yachts-for-charter/gigia-00007692), for charter with Burgess), the 74m Amels LADY E and the 61m Amels EVENT, while completing the new build and delivery of a 42m Ferretti Custom Line, and progressing the new build of a 38m Rosetti. Burgess also obtained new exclusive sales mandates for the 55m Amels[PAPA](https://www.burgessyachts.com/en/buy-a-yacht/yachts-for-sale/papa-10000053), the 52m Codecasa[ATLAS](https://www.burgessyachts.com/en/buy-a-yacht/yachts-for-sale/atlas-00004375), the brand new 42m Heysea[SONG OF SONGS](https://www.burgessyachts.com/en/buy-a-yacht/yachts-for-sale/song-of-songs-00009834)and a brand new 42M CUSTOM LINE[NAVETTA](https://www.burgessyachts.com/en/buy-a-yacht/yachts-for-sale/navetta-42-10002479).

At the start of 2024 APSA is delighted to welcome two new members. Pantaenius Sail & Motor Insurance has earned the trust of over 100,000 yacht owners worldwide, and this family-owned company has been at the forefront of yacht insurance for more than 50 years. The other new member is Roll Group, which offers yacht transport services through its fleet of versatile RollDock vessels. With specially designed, semi-submersible vessels, Roll Group prides itself on finding solutions and carrying out smaller and large yacht transports worldwide.

The MIA is pleased to announce the launch of the much-anticipated Superyacht Ready accreditation. Superyacht Ready is designed to help skippers and owners identify marinas that have the capacity and capabilities required to provide safe and adequate berthing for superyachts. Gold Coast City Marina is the first APSA member to receive the accreditation.It is available to Global Gold Anchor accredited marinas that satisfy the program’s assessment standards. For more information,[click here.](https://www.marinas.net.au/accreditation-programs/superyacht-ready)

SYBAss Winter Update 2023 included the thirteenth edition of the SYBAss Economic Report which again was compiled by Erik Floor, Eric Prinsen and Eric van der Knaap. All formerly working for the Boston Consulting Group (BCG), they compiled the report as independent advisors using data from Forbes, BCG, Wealth-X and SuperYacht Times.

The Water Revolution Foundation launched the first version of the highly-anticipated[Yacht Environmental Transparency Index](https://waterrevolutionfoundation.org/activities/yacht-environmental-transparency-index/) at METSTRADE 2022, and shared it with key members of the industry. The tool, which scores and compares yachts based on their environmental credentials, emphasises the operational efficiency of a yacht’s lifecycle and tackles ecological impact by benchmarking vessels against an average operational profile.

Strategic marketing and innovative ideas are the focus of the new look Superyacht Group Great Barrier Reef committee. “We see 2023 as a global restart in destination marketing promoting the Great Barrier Reef and our members world class services with the support of our innovative new team” said Virginia Edwards, who guides the group as manager with the assistance of Business Administrator Carol Harris.

Dear APSA Members and Friends,

Frigomar srl has been a leader in the development and manufacturing of a wide range of refrigeration systems, air conditioning, and ice makers for the nautical sector for the past 50 years. Since 1973 Frigomar srl has brought innovative products to the market; with advanced technology and a guarantee of assistance all over the world, this company boast some of the most prestigious Italian and foreign shipyards among its customers.

As the world opens back up with travel, the Maldives, with her many attractions, is welcoming an increasing number of luxury vessels. “The tropical getaway saw 18 superyachts the first week of January, compared with only one two months ago”, according to a story on Bloomberg.com (6 th January 2023).

Sevenstar Yacht Transport is the first company to receive certification for its transport cradles from Lloyd’s Register, one of the most reputable marine classification societies in the maritime industry. This certification gives clients another assurance that their yacht or floating cargo is in the safest hands and will be delivered safely to any desired destination. Anywhere in the world.