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.
Involving the largest fleet of Horizon yachts to date, an impressive 25, and around 125 guests, the 2023 Horizon Yacht Owners’ Rendezvous will take place 6 to 9 November at the magnificent Coral Sea Marina Resort, Airlie Beach.
To cater to an increasing business portfolio and a more complex yacht insurance market The George Group, in partnership with Howden, Christy Lai has joined the team and with her background in insurance and administration, she will be assisting Daniel Chong in looking after clients’ needs.
Affinity Group yachting teams from the Isle of Man and Malta will be attending the Monaco Yacht Show, and team members Andy Morgan, Kate Shaw, Joanne Fenech and Emma Hill look forward to meeting you at the Show!
The Cairns Marlin Marina’s dedicated Superyacht marina Sailfish Quay has been overflowing with yachts since the opening of borders, attracted by the region’s stunning natural attributes and first-class marine services. In recognition of the success of the group in attracting these high yielding luxury vessels to the region, a celebration is held annually on Sailfish Quay. The Dock Party is the signature event of the Superyacht industry in collaboration with the Superyacht captains and crew, and event sponsors Benetti, Volvo Penta and Mineralogy Charters.
Hong Kong Boating Industry Association have shared an information paper on ‘Arrangement on Facilitation of Yachting between Hong Kong SAR and Hainan Province’ in China. The information paper informs Members about the Arrangement (**Annex**) signed between the Marine Department (MD) and the Maritime Safety Administration (MSA) of the Ministry of Transport on 30 June 2022.
Maritime Cook Islands (MCI) is proud to announce that it will be attending the Monaco Yacht Show 2022. MCI will be co-exhibiting with Superyacht Australia, Tahiti Tourism and Fiji Tourism to promote the South Pacific Region for Superyachts.MCI will be located at the South Pacific Stand Dockside, Opposite Quai Antoine 1er Entrance.
After months of careful contemplation, internalisation, and inspiration, DANIELA BOUTSEN is being launched at the MYS. This brand-new version of Boutsen Design comes after a decade of experience in luxurious interior and exterior styling under the Boutsen family brand. The company has undergone a makeover to offer an even greater level of expertise and exclusivity, delivered with the team’s winning personal touch.
