May

Simpson Marine hosts a Caribbean‑themed launch party at Aberdeen Marina to introduce the Lagoon Seventy 7 catamaran to Asia. The event features cocktails, Caribbean BBQ and dancing, and praises the yacht’s fold‑out balconies and strong sales (25% to Asia).

Rivergate Marina & Shipyard highlights the opportunities arising from the Singapore Yacht Show and Asia Pacific Yachting Conference, emphasising networking with high‑net‑worth visitors and promoting Australian refit expertise.

APSA’s lounge at the 2017 Singapore Yacht Show provided members with a shared promotional space. The association thanked sponsors and invited partners for the 2018 show.

APSA partners with YACHTNEEDS, a smartphone app connecting superyachts with over 24 000 local suppliers, crew jobs and deals. APSA members receive a 20 % advertising discount.

With 14 286 visitors and 94 yachts on display, the 2017 Singapore Yacht Show featured supercars, fashion shows, yacht parties and record‑breaking yacht premieres. Exhibitors reported strong sales and interest in the Asian market.

A Cairns famil tour by the Super Yacht Group Great Barrier Reef invites international industry leaders to experience reef adventures, rainforest tours and infrastructure, highlighting Cairns as a home port and networking hub.

Integrated Marine Group wraps up the 2016/17 season after delivering refits for returning clients, hosting a charity golf tournament and supporting the Millennium Cup, and prepares for a busy 2017/18 season.

A Superyacht Australia report shows that superyachts injected A$103.7 million into the Cairns economy in 2016/17. Granting foreign charter rights could boost the region’s marine industry by 70 percent by 2021, creating jobs and driving investment.