Since 1949, Northrop & Johnson has offered a new dimension of sophistication and service to the yachting lifestyle. Northrop & Johnson’s reputation of success is built on decades of commitment to clients and commerce within the industry. From yacht sales and purchase to charter to management and marketing of the world’s most discerning luxury vessels, Northrop & Johnson offers a total-service approach.
Sanlorenzo Asia, represented by Simpson Marine, is delighted to announce an expanding partnership between Sanlorenzo and the acclaimed architect, interior and product designer Steve Leung. Having previously collaborated on an Asia-infused project for a Sanlorenzo SL106 superyacht back in 2016,the teams are working together again with a special focus on Sanlorenzo’s crossover model – the award-winning SX88. The innovative model was first introduced by the shipyard at the Cannes Yachting Festival 2017, where it forever changed the world’s perspective on how life at sea can be enjoyed.
Covid 19 has caused a lot of disruption around the world and Indonesia has benefited from being an archipelago with water boarders. Due to some good policies for Marine Tourism, Catalano Shipping Indonesia are pleased to announce that Indonesia represents an amazing opportunity for superyacht owners and their guests to visit a quarantine-free country and cruise pristine waters, while exploring deserted beaches, complete crew changes. Enjoy in safety the best Indonesia has to offer!
Since 2014 the Club has experienced 17 yacht fire claims. Of these claims, it was established that 10 were directly a result of an electrical fault, and 1 indirectly. These claims have the potential to demand a high quantum, with one such claim currently sitting at just under US$ 3 million. It is not just the financial implications of these incidents as yachts suffering from fire or smoke damage deprive their owner the use of their asset. This Podcast miniseries has been created to generate awareness surrounding the causes of yacht electrical fires and provide guidance from industry experts on how these incidents may be avoided.
The sordid world of superyachts. Floating lairs for Bond villains. Yachts purchased with stolen cash. These are just a few of the headlines that habitually plague our industry. Whether splashed on the front page of the New York Times or the homepage of the Daily Mail, these stories are responsible for serious reputational damage.
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The first Asia Pacific Superyachts (APS) Phuket foreign-flagged superyacht client has now cleared into Phuket and is quarantining aboard, reports APS co-founder, Gordon Fernandes.
Benetti’s 63-meter mega yacht “Metis” was the winner in the World Superyacht Awards in the category “Displacement yachts between 1,000 and 1,499 tonnes”. The judges at Boat International were impressed by the interior architecture, designed in a particularly progressive style by British studio Bannenberg & Rowell, and the innovative exteriors and layout penned by Giorgio M. Cassetta and his team.
Represented by Simpson Marine Sanlorenzo Asia confirms the success of the Asymmetric concept with strong sales across the region. Since its establishment in 1958, conceptual innovation and product expansion have always been at the core of Sanlorenzo. This has been even more evident when the shipyard was acquired by Massimo Perotti in 2005. [Sanlorenzo](https://newsletter.simpsonmarine.com/go/30088192-1726989-181316429)is recognized as having pioneered many innovative developments in the industry – gullwing in the bridge deck and an opening side balcony on the 40Alloy, a beach club on the[46Steel,](https://newsletter.simpsonmarine.com/go/30088188-754694-181316429)the crossover[SX](https://newsletter.simpsonmarine.com/go/30088191-4080862-181316429)range with an expansive aft platform, an “indoor” beach club with translucid ceiling integrating a swimming pool on the[52Steel](https://newsletter.simpsonmarine.com/go/30088189-3946236-181316429). And now the remarkable Asymmetric concept – a result of an elaborate “think tank” workshop with Chris Bangle, best known for his work as Chief of Design for BMW Group including BMW, MINI and Rolls-Royce Motor Cars.
APSA is pleased to announce that the APSA Guide is now online and can be found on the APSA website. See attached link where it can be viewed and downloaded from the APSA Website (Publications), https://www.apsuperyacht.org/publications.html
