July

Azimut|Benetti takes the opportunity provided by the launch of the new B.Yond 37M to report on its financial and market performance. Value of production for 2021/2022 reached the €1 billion mark, a +19% rise on the previous year. The Group’s percentage growth in coming years is also guaranteed by an order book at an all-time high – over €2.5 billion – which covers production for the next three years.

Simpson Marine is delighted to announce the official launch of its first NFT collection,ODE TO THE SEA, curated by Hong Kong’s established professional photographer and NFT creator Ali G of Ali G Studios. Although the concept of a Non-Fungible Token (NFT) has been around since 2014, it is only since early 2021 that NFTs have become increasingly popular digital assets, representing real-world objects like art, music, in-game items, and videos. In 2021 the word NFT also became the Collins Dictionary word of the year.

With leisure boat sales on the rise, the Whitsunday region is experiencing unprecedented levels of new visitors this year, many of which are experiencing our spectacular backyard for the first time. In addition, the annual migration of cruising yachts is upon us, with those boat owners deciding to ‘holiday here this year’ and return to Australia’s premier cruising grounds. With a desire to add value to the visitor experience, this year, Coral Sea Marina has launched the Coral Sea Academy, an EduTourism experience with a mission to engage with people wanting to get out on the Whitsunday waters and immerse themselves in the region’s marine environment.

SuperYacht Group Great Barrier Reef (SYGGBR), with the support from the Qld Govt, are organising information seminars about cruising the Great Barrier Reef Region. Australian Reef Pilots (Auriga), Torres Strait representatives, our GBR Dive Guides, MSQ, David Good, local captains and GBRMPA will join us to cover the differences between operating superyachts recreationally and as a charter vessel, the access requirements based on length of vessel and the range of experiences across the 3200km length of Queensland coast. All industry and yacht crew are welcome, subject to venue capacity / COVID restrictions and anyone wishing to attend to RSVP for catering purposes as the event is followed by a casual networking event with drinks and nibbles. This event is suited to industry who work with superyachts 24m+ in length.

After the challenging year of 2020 many are looking to make the most of the freedom this summer season brings, and a luxury yacht charter in the Maldives offers the perfect opportunity to maintain social distancing while savouring the finest things in life coupled with the great majesty of nature.

With just over 2 months to go before the opening of the 2021 edition, the Monaco Yacht Show is fine-tuning its brand-new format dedicated to superyacht end users. The show will be set in a safe environment, with the participation of major players from across the industry.

The launch of the “Phuket Sandbox” programme that began July 1st signaled the beginning of Thailand’s tourism revitalisation. Following Phuket’s reopening will be the “Samui Plus” Model with registration for entering Thailand under the slated reopening scheme reopening July 15th.

Ready for departure, destination: X-SPACE. Sanlorenzo, once again, is preparing to set sail for new courses, guiding us on a journey to discover unexplored design horizons.

Sanlorenzo Asia, a division of Simpson Marine, is delighted to announce the sale of a new build Sanlorenzo 52Steel superyacht, with the buyer represented by Julien Solari, Senior Yacht Broker and Singapore Country Manager at Simpson Marine.