Singapore is much more than the sum of its numerous attractions. “Southeast Asia is so vast and diverse and the famed city of Singapore is smack in the middle of really excellent cruising grounds”, enthuses Captain Scott Walker, co-founder of Asia Pacific Superyachts (APS). “More and more superyachts see Singapore as a superb destination and once here, they love it!”
GMT- Global Marine Travel will be hosting private group lunches at the Yacht Club de Monaco at Le Sunrise restaurant during each day of the Monaco Yacht Show, 27 th to 30 September, 2023. Enjoy 180° panoramic views of Port Hercule, while dining on a buffet of starters, desserts and main dish of the day. If APSA members would like a private invitation, please reach out to GMT hosts[Tim, Shawn, and Julia](mailto:tim.davey@flygmt.com;%20shawn.obrien@flygmt.com;%20julia.russell@flygmt.com)to inquire about availability. For more information about marine fares and/or flight reservations to Monaco or elsewhere, please visit[FLYGMT.COM](http://flygmt.com/)or email[yachting@flygmt.com](mailto:yachting@flygmt.com), 24/7/365. GMT are Always Open!
The Superyacht Gathering reunited in the warm waters of the South Pacific last week for the sold-out Fiji event on August 23-24. A total of 47 local and international guests from Fiji, Australia, New Zealand, Ecuador the UK and the US attended – a 47% increase from the last event in 2022.
SYF 2024 will feature more boats on display, including superyachts and Asian Premières, and a clutch of world-renowned speakers at the Southeast Asia Yachting Conference. The Singapore Yachting Festival (SYF) is set to return 25-28 April 2024 alongside the two-day Southeast Asia Yachting Conference (SEAYC) 23-24 April 2024, both being held at ONE°15 Marina Sentosa Cove.
The Leisure Marine Association MENA (LMA) board recently met with the National Guard Permits Division (NGPD) in Abu Dhabi. The LMA Board was briefed on the latest advancements and protocols aimed at optimizing inspection process in the near future. The LMA looks forward to further collaborations with NGPD. In the meantime please find**E-Passport User Manual**in[English](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1IjmXp0TTmb5ck25pBEZ7YCt-s2iNvbpT/view?usp=sharing)/[Arabic](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1DO-1JHRPDrCFUypP0RdX1zkOFB_9UNal/view?usp=sharing)languages. We kindly ask that member marinas and yacht clubs distribute these more widely among their members and boat owner for their convenience. These manuals will be available at the inspection centres across the UAE.
Silver yachts announce collaboration with Espen Øino, Fraser Yachts and Piredda & Partners for silver edge 79.5m – hull 007. Designed by renowned superyacht designer Espen Øino, Silver Edge will be the 5th vessel in the Silver Series.
Australia’s large full-custom superyacht builder Echo Yachts announce the launch of their latest newbuild superyacht: 56m aluminium catamaran Adventure & Support Yacht ‘M/Y Charley 2’. Charley 2 is the largest catamaran motoryacht built in Australia and the second largest Echo Yachts superyacht created at the Echo Marine Group shipyard near Fremantle, in Western Australia.
Ferretti Group is attending the 45th Cannes Yachting Festival in grand style from September 12th to 17th, 2023. Ferretti will present on a world premiere Pershing GTX116, which delivers an eagerly awaited thrill and unprecedented performance, and Riva 82’ Diva, the entry level model in Riva’s flybridge range, as well as wallywhy150.
As summer finishes the superyacht scene hots up. Next on APSA’s calendar is Monaco, where I look forward to catching up with members at the AGM and the APSA Asia Superyacht Night on 26 September. You will be receiving email notifications for both events. I will also be attending Cannes Yachting Festival on certain days, and I know that a few of our members will be attending or exhibiting. Please contact us if you would like to meet up.
Twenty-one Australian industry representatives travelled to Port Denarau, Fiji to participate in the third annual Australia-Fiji Rendezvous sponsored by Benetti Yachts and held on August 25, 2023. Ten superyachts were in attendance on the day, however due to the busy season in Fiji a total of 19 superyachts were engaged during the three days that included the locally organized Superyacht Gathering. All vessels were eager to receive updates on visiting Australia, with most planning on travelling to either Australia or New Zealand for maintenance and refit work in the next two months.
