One of the roles of the Asia Pacific Superyacht Association (ASPA) is to disseminate information about facilities and cruising opportunities in the region, and the APSA Grand Tour webinars are getting that message out to the global superyacht community.
In spite of the challenges and vicissitudes of 2020, this year Benetti launched 16 yachts and will continue to make a splash in 2021. The Global Order Book reviewed 179 shipyards worldwide, where yachts over 24 metres in length are being built, and identified Azimut Benetti as having a 12% share of the market in this segment based on the 821 projects analysed, and has a lead over the second ranking shipyard of 16% in terms of number of projects and 432m in LOA – the equivalent of 18 24m yachts. This recognition takes on a special meaning in light of the unique difficulties faced over the last 12 months on account of the Covid-19 pandemic. During 2020 the Benetti Group responded quickly and effectively to a complex situation, and most importantly continued to invest steadily in the development of new products and maintained the positive outlook of the brand.
The latest European shipyard to set up an Australian based sales office – Cantiere delle Marche (CdM) – has entered a strategic partnership with the southern hemisphere’s most comprehensive and awarded marine facility, Gold Coast City Marina & Shipyard (GCCM) for preferred service and repair of all vessels sold in Australia.
Connect Group one of Singapore’s fastest growing companies
Burgess is delighted to announce a new partnership with Marine Solutions in India. With this collaboration, Burgess aims to better serve its existing clients and build new relationships in India, while enhancing its charter offering in the Indian Ocean: India, Maldives and Sri Lanka. Much like the Far East, this region holds substantial long- term potential for the business.
The 60 metre Benetti motor yacht Andreas L, jointly listed for sale by Burgess with Edminston & Company, has been sold with the buyer introduced by 37 South. Andreas L is one of an acclaimed series of yachts from Benetti, designed by Stafano Natucci . She was built in steel and aluminium for an experienced owner to Lloyds class, is MCA coded and was delivered in 2008. Fresh from an extensive refit in 2019, she benefits from new soft furnishings, new audio/visual equipment, a superstructure repaint and a main engine and generator overhaul. She also has a new lounge area on the swim platform. Additionally, her 10-year class survey was completed.
If you are looking for a superyacht now then Fraser Asia is pleased to have the central agency for two superyachts, that are available for purchase now. m/y Supernova has only had one owner and has a new boat feel, and the other is a highly desirable Sanlorenzo SD122 presenting a rare opportunity in Asia.m/y Supernova
This is APSA’s 10 th anniversary and in the last 10 years we have seen a huge upswing in the business of yachting in Asia fueled by many yachts visiting from the West and a large swell of domestic demand. Due to us being unable to have a big birthday party, we decided to start the year with a series of webinars to highlight the Asia-Pacific region, and let people from all around the world understand this cruising circuit over here.
Azure Yacht Crew Health was founded by yachting professionals and is providing one of the most modern and comprehensive global health insurance packages designed and built from the ground up purely for professional superyacht crew.
The third episode of the Asia Pacific Superyacht Association’s (APSA) virtual cruise took place on 26 January, and saw the good ship m/y APSA sampling the delights and facilities of Phuket before moving down the Kra Peninsula to Singapore, and then crossing the world’s busiest shipping lane to the island chain that is Indonesia.
