May

Sail Lanka Yachting Group is happy to announce the launch the second Ocean Diamond by the end of the year. Now under construction in the Welipatanwila boatyard, in the South of Sri Lanka the shipyard has started the infusion process. Ocean Diamond offers endless comfort with its modern and peaceful interiors created by the in-house design team. From the sky lounge, the spacious professional restaurant, to the 10 comfortable cabins, guests enjoy both sailing and the sea.

Sevenstar Yacht Transport announces the following Asia-Pacific sailings for the coming months. Some sailings are almost fully booked others still have ample space. If you are looking for transport for your yacht, or if you have a client who is looking for shipping to or from Asia – Pacific, please, contact your local Sevenstar office.

As the US, Netherlands and other nations begin to roll out vaccines to all seafarers, the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) has published a Vaccination Roadmap framework to help establish vaccination hubs dedicated to seafarers across the world, alongside other major maritime NGOs.

Navigation may be second nature to many mariners, but for those crews who do not use this skill very often it can present some significant difficulties. Results from the Shipowners Club’s Condition Survey Programme often highlight a limited understanding of basic navigation practices. The Club was frequently notified of incidents where poor navigation has been the main contributing factor, and in response to assist Members in mitigating such incidents, the Club has produced a series of booklets which aim to explain the fundamentals of navigation in a simple and concise manner.

Dear APSA Members and Friends,

The Current May/June issue of Asia Pacific Boating focuses on sustainability, and the sea. There is an enormous amount of activity and plenty of issues to be addressed, and it is difficult to touch on them all.

Data released at the Australian Superyacht, Marine Export and Commercial Industry Conference (ASMEX) by Superyacht Australia, the peak body for the superyacht industry, shows that foreign flagged superyachts stayed an average of 128 days in 2020 compared to an average of 73 days in 2019 representing a 75% increase in the length of stay. The economic impact of this was just over $100M and represents a 58% increase on 2019’s already impressive economic impact of $63M.

With two units already sold and a third under construction, the new model confirms[Sanlorenzo](https://www.simpsonmarine.com/manufacturer/sanlorenzo/)‘s determination to be a driving force of continuous evolution in the metal superyacht sector, raising existing standards time after time. With an overall length of 61.50 metres, a maximum beam of 11.90 metres, a gross tonnage of 1,300 tonnes and five decks, the new 62Steel Cloud 9 combines a strong, elegant and balanced line with ample volumes, advanced technologies and excellent navigation capabilities that guarantee comfort and liveability on board never seen on models of the same size.