September

Once again, APSA welcoming sponsors, members and guests to the Asia Superyacht Night held on the rooftop of the Novotel Monaco. This year’s event was exceptionally well supported by nine sponsors: Asia Pacific Superyachts come onboard as Platinum Sponsors, and our Gold Sponsors were YACHTZOO, Hill Dickinson, Maritime Cook Islands, Setouchi DSM and Fema International. Our Silver Sponsors were Frigomar, Cayman Shipping Registry, and Superyacht Australia. The response to this year’s invitation was overwhelming, with over 250 APSA members and their guests attending. The APSA ‘’Asia Superyacht Night has become known as one of the key networking events for the Asia-Pacific superyacht community at the Monaco Yacht Show.

The keys to the new OCEA motor yacht have been handed over to its owner. Araok II is a 32.70-meter OCEA Commuter 108. This ocean-going yacht is designed to navigate the world’s oceans and can comfortably accommodate eight guests and four crew members, providing excellent safety throughout. It is the first OCEA yacht to feature engines meeting the latest IMO Tier III emissions standards, allowing it to navigate without restrictions in all emission control areas.

The Singapore office of international law firm Hill Dickinson has joined forces with local firm PDLegal LLC in an alliance that allows both firms to extend their scope of services. The two firms have entered into a Formal Law Alliance, which received approval from the Singapore Legal Services Regulatory Authority and became effective from 1 August 2024. It will operate under the name Hill Dickinson PDLegal.

The British pop star’s incredible live performance was the highpoint of the preview showcasing Ferretti Group’s 37-strong fleet with seven world premieres in Monaco. It was night to remember, with a spectacular live performance by Robbie Williams and the most beautiful boats in the world, all set in the magical atmosphere of yachting capital Monte Carlo, at the Yacht Club de Monaco.

Sanlorenzo’s CEO Massimo Perotti credits his own customers as the inspiration behind his innovative new yacht – the 50Steel. “Some of our clients are part of what we call the Connoisseurs Club,” he explains. “It’s an informal space dedicated to the exchange of ideas and experiences. After Covid, some of our members started questioning me about sustainability at our shipyard, and I knew I had to listen.”

Gulf Craft, a global leader in luxury yacht manufacturing, unveiled its latest masterpiece, the Majesty 100 Terrace, at the Cannes Yachting Festival 2024. Presented by Gulf Craft’s Chairman, Mohammed Alshaali, during a press breakfast aboard the Majesty 120, this highly anticipated model builds on the legacy of the Majesty Yachts family.

APSA New Member: Sentient International

[Simpson Superyachts Division](https://www.simpsonsuperyachts.com/)is delighted to announce the sale of a 44.5-metre Sanlorenzo Alloy KAMAKASA, which will soon be handed over to her new owners. The sale of KAMAKASA was accomplished by the team at[Simpson Superyachts](https://www.simpsonsuperyachts.com/), with James Clayton, Director of Sales, and Angel Zhou, China GM, skillfully navigating the process of sale and representing the seller. Representing the buyer was Boomer Jousma from the Italian Yacht Group, ensuring a seamless transaction.

StellarPM has introduced the SF2603 26m sportsfishing model to its series of power catamarans. Based on the StellarCAT AL2503, the SF2603 offers the same high-volume tri-deck styling but has an upgraded power option for greater speed. Plus a tuna tower that the company claims to be a class-leading one in terms of height to boat length ratio, and near water-level extended cockpits on each hull with reinforced soles and aft-opening hydraulic transom doors.

After the success of the B.Now 72M, Benetti is gearing up to start work on the first B.Now 60M with Oasis Deck®, sold in collaboration with brokerage company SuperYachtsMonaco. Once again, “The House of Yachting” has been chosen to interpret the future owner’s desire to spend long periods on board a Benetti world-cruiser, in an atmosphere that unites home comforts with the freedom to live without boundaries in an intimate relationship with the water.