The Asia-Pacific is back in action with Hong Kong, Thailand, and Singapore all hosting boat shows in the coming months. In early 2024 Australia and New Zealand will hold their annual soirées and international boat shows, so there is a lot to look forward in the coming year, so make sure you put these date in your calendar now.
APSA was delighted to welcome 200 APSA members and guests to the Asia Superyacht Night in Monaco.Held on the eve of the Monaco Yacht Show (MYS) the demand for invites showed just popular the the event has become and is a hot ticket item amongst not just the Asia-Pacific superyacht community but also the global yacht industry. The evening showcased the unique beauty of the Cook Islands, and our special thanks go to the Cook Island dancers whose engaging performances created the perfect island vibe.
The yachting industry is experiencing steady growth, which is coming along with increasing requirements for highly professional management services. At the same time, the owners of sophisticated luxury yachts are confronted with new challenges, as the interest in environmental friendliness as well as technical developments, such as automation and smart technologies, is rising. Newly formed yacht management company BSM Yachting, member of the Schulte Group, is aiming to bring the yacht ownership experience to a new level in today’s complex environment.
Asia-Pacific Superyacht Association (APSA) hosted its signature event, ‘the Asia Superyacht Night’ on the eve of the Monaco Yacht Show 2023. APSA was pleased to be able to welcome 200 APSA members and guests to this invitation-only event, held on the rooftop of the Novotel Monaco. A ‘must do’ party for the Asia-Pacific superyacht community, the evening was a great mix of new and long-term APSA members, VIP industry professionals, and potential members all of whom enjoyed the relaxed Island vibe.
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The Ferretti Group celebrated 60 years of CRN during the Monaco Yacht Show. where they had seven magnificent yachts on display including the Riva 130’ Bellissima, Custom Line Navetta 42, Custom Line 140’, Pershing GTX116, Pershing 140, wallywhy200 and wallypower58. To mark this special anniversary, CRN obtained Sustainable Powered Yacht (SuP-Y) certification thanks to a sustainable technology that entails the installation of modern fuel cells on board a superyacht.
OCEA Yachts created a sensation at this year’s Monaco Yacht Show, with the presentation of its stunning 72-metre Ultimate Explorer Superyacht, which the OCEA design office had developed based on the design of a patrol vessel. A pioneer in aluminium shipbuilding and industrial construction, the OCEA yard was established in 1987. With four production sites located along the French Atlantic coast, OCEA delivers annually 15 to 20 vessels, up to 90m long, including fast patrol boats, passenger vessels, environmental vessels, and superyachts.
Benetti presented the new B.NOW designs and the evolution of the B.CENTURY family, as well as launching the innovative 85-metre “Project ORO” The Benetti Shipyard’s strategy rests on three main pillars: a tradition of craftsmanship, technological innovation and advanced process engineering, and partnerships with leading international naval design and architecture firms. For Benetti, this is a period of important milestones, with record-breaking economic and commercial results.
Thailand Charter Week is Asia’s premier B2B charter event for yachts and superyachts, a luxury yachting event that provides a platform to luxury charter yacht companies, set in the stunning ‘Superyacht Hub of Asia’, Phuket Island. The second edition will be held from the 16th to the 19th of November 2022 and will once again be hosted by the Phuket Yacht Haven Marina.
