The 2022 edition of Superyacht Australia magazine was launched today ahead of the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (FLIBS) in Florida which opened on Wednesday and is being attended by Superyacht Australia. Now in its ninth issue, the magazine promotes all year-round superyacht cruising destinations in Australia and the world-class service and capabilities of the Australian marine industry.
The first Hainan International Yacht Design Award was officially launched in Sanya on 18 October, 2021 at the Academic Seminar on the yacht industry of Sanya CBD. Organized by Hainan Provincial Department of Transport, Hainan Provincial Department of Industry and Information Technology, Sanya Municipal People’s Government, Sichuan Fine Arts Institute, Sanya CBD Administration and Hainan Marine Trade Exchange Services Co., Ltd. The event attracted over 100 colleges and corporations from the yacht and design fields and was intended to offer a yacht “design + product” resource alignment platform, drawing upon the policy advantages of Hainan Free Trade Port in order to promote deeper discussion and cooperation in the yacht industry.
Simpson Yacht Charter is delighted to announce the further expansion of the Hong Kong charter fleet with the recent notable addition of the brand new Sanlorenzo SL78.This beautiful Italian built bespoke yacht was built and delivered to Hong Kong in 2021, making her a stunning new addition to the city’s charter fleet. The yacht is available for private groups who are looking for a unique, high end and more bespoke yacht charter experience in a chic and stylish environment. The SL78 is the entry-level model in Sanlorenzo’s successful SL range of fibreglass planning-hull motor yachts.
The Italian shipyard announces an order book of 16 yachts in the 50 to 100-meter range and outlines its development strategy in this segment. On display in Monaco, 65-meter superyacht Zazou and Yacht Show flagship IJE, the 108-meter gigayacht.
Lantau Yacht Club (“LYC / Club”) is honoured to receive the prestigious 5 Gold Anchors accreditation in late September 2021 by The Marina Industries Association (“MIA”), one of the industry’s most respected marina associations, positioning LYC among the most outstanding marinas in the world for its exceptional facilities and remarkable services.
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In direct response to the surge in new and second-hand superyacht sales as well as charter, MegayachtNews.com is increasing its cruising and chartering destinations coverage. Additionally, and equally important, each article’s author is a local resident or another person with strong, first-hand knowledge of the destination. This ensures the website’s primarily American readership is truly educated about popular stops and hidden gems, learning things that the general travel-guide-like approach in the industry doesn’t convey. Since we’re particularly in need of excellent Asia-Pacific options that are of interest to Americans, please contact Diane M. Byrne at[dbyrne@megayachtnews.com](mailto:dbyrne@megayachtnews.com)
World Famous Architect and Artist, Vincenzo De Cotiis, designed the interiors the interior of the new Magellano 25 Metri which made its world premiere at the Genoa International Boat Show.The Magellano 25 Metri premiered alongside Open your eyes, a short film by Gabriele Muccino (internationally best known for his first American film The Pursuit of Happyness, starring Will Smith), in which the yacht is celebrated as one of the most exciting works of art on the water. The latest from the Azimut shipyard, the new Magellano 25 Metri features interiors by world famous architect and artist Vincenzo De Cotiis and exteriors by renowned yacht designer Ken Freivokh..
A fascinating travel destination and a favourite of superyachts, the Maldives is one of the few top cruising destinations lifting Covid-19 restrictions and is proving to be a resounding success. Reporting from the Maldives, Mohamed Hameed of Asia Pacific Superyachts has some exciting news for the yachting/ superyacht global community about the Republic recently opening to foreign-flagged vessels, “Several superyachts are already in the Maldives and we know of four more yachts planning to visit soon – there are also many others inquiring at the moment”.
