Camper & Nicholsons Asia announced its new Commercial Director and expansion plans in Asia, Bart Kimman comes on board as the company’s new Commercial Director. Bart will be spearheading the company’s strategic growth in the Asia market, working closely with Managing Director, Carmen Lau.
Title: Spreading the word on the ‘perfect’ Superyacht location
When handling marine vehicles, we’re no strangers to barnacles and weeds that grow under the water. These critters attach themselves onto ship hulls and decreases maximum speed, hampering a ship’s ability to sail upwind. Some marine growth can even bore into the hull causing severe damage over time. And worst of all, this could cause harmful marine organisms to invade other areas and destroy local ecosystem. Not to mention, a hull full of barnacles & weeds is just unsightly.
During the **[Singapore Yacht Show (SYS) 2018](http://iglcoatings.com/ecocoat-marine-sys2018/)**, [**IGL Coatings**](http://iglcoatings.com/)was introduced to the seafaring committee, including the prestigious Asia-Pacific Superyacht Association (APSA).
In a joint statement issued on 24th May, 2018 by Andy Treadwell, CEO of Verventia Pte Ltd, owner of the Singapore and Thailand Yacht Shows, and Gael and Olivier Burlot of Asia RendezVous Pte Ltd, organisers of the Phuket, Penang and Singapore RendezVous events, it was announced that the two companies have agreed to collaborate by jointly producing only one show in Thailand and one in Singapore – the destination hub and the business hub respectively for the yachting industry in South East Asia.
At 183 metres, the new [REV project](http://rosellinisfour-10.no/), currently in build, will be one of the biggest yachts in the world. But it’s not just big for the sake of it; its colossal size is simply in keeping with the sheer scale of its ambition. The Norwegian owner, Kjell Inge Røkke, has no intention of sailing around Monaco on this giant ship – instead, he wants to carry out scientific research all over the world, uncovering new truths about our oceans and even helping to preserve them in the process.
Burgess brokerage yacht AQUAMARINA is currently in Singapore and available for inspections.
SYL JAPAN reports that Japan’s Ministry of Transport changes rules to issue annual cruising permit for all ports in Japan.
The 2018 Australian Superyacht, Marine Export and Commercial Marine Industry Conference (ASMEX) was a success for Rivergate Marina & Shipyard, winning a major Award with international significance and hosting another satisfying Superyacht Industry Dinner with Captains, clients and colleagues.
YACHTZOO TOKYO reports that it has moved to a larger more prestigious office in the Minatomirai area of Yokohama.
