September

[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.

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.