October

As a world-leader in yacht chartering, brokerage, yacht management and new builds, our experience, track record and portfolio are unchallenged. This position and our long heritage are a great source of pride, but we’re prouder still of our people. Every member of our expert team is committed to providing you with the highest quality service that is absolutely transparent and reliable. In the world of yachting, you could have no better qualified or trustworthy partner than Fraser.

Since 1949, Northrop & Johnson has offered a new dimension of sophistication and service to the yachting lifestyle. Northrop & Johnson’s reputation of success is built on decades of commitment to clients and commerce within the industry. From yacht sales and purchase to charter to management and marketing of the world’s most discerning luxury vessels, Northrop & Johnson offers a total-service approach.

Sanlorenzo Asia, represented by Simpson Marine, is delighted to announce an expanding partnership between Sanlorenzo and the acclaimed architect, interior and product designer Steve Leung. Having previously collaborated on an Asia-infused project for a Sanlorenzo SL106 superyacht back in 2016,the teams are working together again with a special focus on Sanlorenzo’s crossover model – the award-winning SX88. The innovative model was first introduced by the shipyard at the Cannes Yachting Festival 2017, where it forever changed the world’s perspective on how life at sea can be enjoyed.

Covid 19 has caused a lot of disruption around the world and Indonesia has benefited from being an archipelago with water boarders. Due to some good policies for Marine Tourism, Catalano Shipping Indonesia are pleased to announce that Indonesia represents an amazing opportunity for superyacht owners and their guests to visit a quarantine-free country and cruise pristine waters, while exploring deserted beaches, complete crew changes. Enjoy in safety the best Indonesia has to offer!

For people in the vessel detailing industry, the difference between wax, sealant & ceramic coating are so staggering, it’s almost impossible to mistake either of them for each other. But for some who are trying to understand what’s the best product to put on your boat, they’re all the same. The only difference being the price range.

Asia Pacific Superyachts New Zealand has recently been announced as a sponsor and ‘legend’ for the inaugural The Superyacht Gathering. Held in Auckland, New Zealand, from 27-29 March 2019, and again in 2020 and 2021 (America’s Cup year) and beyond, The Superyacht Gathering is a new, immersive experience-based conference that will showcase all that New Zealand and the wider South Pacific has to offer. It will also provide a tantalising insight into superyachts for potential owners within the region.

In recent years, the number of ultra-high-net-worth individuals has increased steadily, but superyacht ownership has yet to catch up. **The Superyacht Life Foundation** wants to attract new audiences to yacht charter and ownership by improving the perception of superyachting. Visit their website to learn more about their strategy and support their mission by becoming a partner:[https://thesuperyachtlifefoundation.com/](https://thesuperyachtlifefoundation.com/)

Simpson Marine’s **Sanlorenzo Asia** division is delighted to announce the first sale to Asia of a [**44Alloy**](https://www.simpsonmarine.com/yacht-details/Sanlorenzo-44ALLOY/). A new model from the Sanlorenzo Superyacht division the 44Alloy is an in-house deal with the buyer represented by Phill Gregory of Simpson Marine.

Yachtside Asia, the Singapore based startup, which launched the [yachtsidecharter.com](http://yachtsidecharter.com/) web-app in July 2017, enabling users to book their private cruises in real-time anywhere in the world, has launched YachtSide Solutions on the 1st of October 2018.